AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions. AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Operational Analyst and Software Developer with a physics/maths background for the Systems Assessments Battle Modelling Team (B2 Grade). An exciting opportunity has arisen within a dynamic team assessing the effects that nuclear weapons have on the offence and defence systems during a nuclear battle. The role includes development and management of computational models to enhance existing capability within the team and to run and analyse results from these models in order to inform key customer decisions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire. We are located between Reading and Basingstoke with plenty of onsite car parking. Package: £38,000 - £42,000 ( depending on suitability and level of experience) Closing Date: 3rd April 2023 The Systems Assessments Group (SAG) is a multi-discipline group, providing mission effectiveness, and weapons effects assessments to AWE and our Government stakeholders. We contribute a range of capabilities in support of the UK's national nuclear security and treaty verification requirements. The Battle Modelling Team within SAG covers a broad domain encompassing radiation transport, atmospheric physics and nuclear physics, mathematical algorithm development, operational analysis, Monte Carlo modelling and software development. The successful candidate will have qualifications and experience in more than one of these disciplines. The role will consist of: Planning, development and validation of theoretical models or software codes. Planning and delivery of technical assessments using appropriate methodologies. Use AI/ML techniques to simulate complex and uncertain scenarios. Engaging with technical communities across AWE. Contributing to interactions with international partners and external stakeholders in their field. Providing innovative and novel solutions to complex problems with a view to leading activities in their domain An ideal candidate will have: A degree in physics, maths, computer science or an equivalent STEM-based discipline. Experience in code development for scientific programming. Experience in C++ and/or Fortran software development. Experience in Python and/or MatLab. A specialism in one or more of the following areas: nuclear physics, atmospheric physics, radiation transport, Monte Carlo modelling, or using bespoke software to complete detailed analyses. Experience in operational analysis and data analysis techniques is highly desirable. A methodical approach in undertaking technical research and conducting technical assessments to draw sound scientific conclusions. Communicate clearly both verbally and through technical reports. Be able to interpret, analyse and present data in a coherent and engaging manner. An understanding of radar, optics/IR, signal processing and AI/ML is highly desirable although not essential. Knowledge of the UK deterrent is highly desirable and experience of the wider system and its operational use is beneficial. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions. AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Operational Analyst and Software Developer with a physics/maths background for the Systems Assessments Battle Modelling Team (B2 Grade). An exciting opportunity has arisen within a dynamic team assessing the effects that nuclear weapons have on the offence and defence systems during a nuclear battle. The role includes development and management of computational models to enhance existing capability within the team and to run and analyse results from these models in order to inform key customer decisions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire. We are located between Reading and Basingstoke with plenty of onsite car parking. Package: £38,000 - £42,000 ( depending on suitability and level of experience) Closing Date: 3rd April 2023 The Systems Assessments Group (SAG) is a multi-discipline group, providing mission effectiveness, and weapons effects assessments to AWE and our Government stakeholders. We contribute a range of capabilities in support of the UK's national nuclear security and treaty verification requirements. The Battle Modelling Team within SAG covers a broad domain encompassing radiation transport, atmospheric physics and nuclear physics, mathematical algorithm development, operational analysis, Monte Carlo modelling and software development. The successful candidate will have qualifications and experience in more than one of these disciplines. The role will consist of: Planning, development and validation of theoretical models or software codes. Planning and delivery of technical assessments using appropriate methodologies. Use AI/ML techniques to simulate complex and uncertain scenarios. Engaging with technical communities across AWE. Contributing to interactions with international partners and external stakeholders in their field. Providing innovative and novel solutions to complex problems with a view to leading activities in their domain An ideal candidate will have: A degree in physics, maths, computer science or an equivalent STEM-based discipline. Experience in code development for scientific programming. Experience in C++ and/or Fortran software development. Experience in Python and/or MatLab. A specialism in one or more of the following areas: nuclear physics, atmospheric physics, radiation transport, Monte Carlo modelling, or using bespoke software to complete detailed analyses. Experience in operational analysis and data analysis techniques is highly desirable. A methodical approach in undertaking technical research and conducting technical assessments to draw sound scientific conclusions. Communicate clearly both verbally and through technical reports. Be able to interpret, analyse and present data in a coherent and engaging manner. An understanding of radar, optics/IR, signal processing and AI/ML is highly desirable although not essential. Knowledge of the UK deterrent is highly desirable and experience of the wider system and its operational use is beneficial. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
Princes Liverpool is looking for a Network/Communications Architect to join their IT department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at a senior level for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses. We offer Hybrid working which includes three days a week from home and two days a week in our impressive offices situated in the Royal Liver Building with a car parking pass. This is a fantastic opportunity as a business we are small enough to make changes quickly but large enough to do things on a bigger scale for the business. This position has the agility to make things happen and the support to make key strategic decisions. Job Purpose To assume key responsibility for the evaluation, recommendation, implementation and management of the network and communications mechanisms necessary to ensure efficient communications both within the Princes Group and also with business partners, Achieved with guidance from and providing feedback to the Head of IT Service Delivery. To assist in the setting of key forward IT strategies, in conjunction with the Head of IT Service Delivery and other members of the Senior Management team. To manage incidents escalated from the Business Systems Support team by analysing problems and formulating practical resolutions to ensure IT service security and availability. To ensure that each relevant element of the IT communications infrastructure is managed to a standard that complies with Princes' strict IT General Controls. To ensure knowledge is distributed between colleagues in the support teams. Please note this role will involve travel to our UK sites a few times a month, and has the potential for future global travel to our overseas parts of the business. As a senior member within the team if emergencies / key projects come in there may be a need for you to flex your hours to support the business needs. Why Princes? £5,977 Cash Car Allowance 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In) 12.5% Corporate Incentive Scheme/Bonus (75% Princes Company performance, 25% individual performance based). Free Car Parking Pass 26 days Annual Leave including a day for your Birthday + Bank Holidays Flexible holidays - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year. Hybrid Working & Core Hours - Monday is an anchor day in the office Private Medical Insurance (Single, Partner, Family Cover) Critical Illness Scheme Life Insurance Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave) Discounted Staff Shop Dimensions The Communications Architect is responsible for the delivery of the network infrastructure, used by every employee and IT service within the organisation on a daily basis. The multitude of interconnected networks is the 'glue' that binds the entire organisation and a stable communications platform is critical to the success of the business. The role has the following scope: 2500 users globally Royal Liver Building head office 10 UK sites, 7 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses and 1 datacentre 3 European sites, 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites 200+ servers Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be with Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and also the definition of future strategy Principal Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the development and management of efficient communications mechanisms, both internal and external to the business. Primary responsibility for evaluating, transitioning and managing the relationship with Princes' communications partners. Primary responsibility for managing communications contracts and billing. Responsibility for network security concepts, in agreement with the Security Architect and Head of IT Service Delivery. Efficient management of communications projects to ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Provision of regular capacity and usage reports for the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure a well-managed and available communications platform and to drive future investment, where necessary. Retain up-to-date knowledge of emerging communications technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Provide technical expertise within business continuity and disaster recovery. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised. Target audience can be all management grades, up to Chief Executive level. Efficient management of changes, following Princes' change management policy to ensure changes are delivered on-schedule. Support and administration of the network and communications environment to ensure application access to staff at all times. Ensure all related documentation is kept up to date to enable support of systems by other members of the team and department Assist in the troubleshooting of all areas of the IT Core Infrastructure, specifically with internal firewalls which underpin our network segmentation. Experience Required Aruba Local-Area Network technologies, both in office and production site environments (desirable not essential) Network Access Control system development & management expertise SD-WAN network technologies expertise Aruba Wireless LAN technologies expertise (desirable) Telephony technologies expertise Mobile device management technologies and management Deep knowledge of supplier management Secure networking principles Secure Remote Access and Internet technologies Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts Networking principles (e.g. DNS, DHCP) Fortinet Firewall management competence VMware ESX networking competence
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Princes Liverpool is looking for a Network/Communications Architect to join their IT department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at a senior level for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses. We offer Hybrid working which includes three days a week from home and two days a week in our impressive offices situated in the Royal Liver Building with a car parking pass. This is a fantastic opportunity as a business we are small enough to make changes quickly but large enough to do things on a bigger scale for the business. This position has the agility to make things happen and the support to make key strategic decisions. Job Purpose To assume key responsibility for the evaluation, recommendation, implementation and management of the network and communications mechanisms necessary to ensure efficient communications both within the Princes Group and also with business partners, Achieved with guidance from and providing feedback to the Head of IT Service Delivery. To assist in the setting of key forward IT strategies, in conjunction with the Head of IT Service Delivery and other members of the Senior Management team. To manage incidents escalated from the Business Systems Support team by analysing problems and formulating practical resolutions to ensure IT service security and availability. To ensure that each relevant element of the IT communications infrastructure is managed to a standard that complies with Princes' strict IT General Controls. To ensure knowledge is distributed between colleagues in the support teams. Please note this role will involve travel to our UK sites a few times a month, and has the potential for future global travel to our overseas parts of the business. As a senior member within the team if emergencies / key projects come in there may be a need for you to flex your hours to support the business needs. Why Princes? £5,977 Cash Car Allowance 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In) 12.5% Corporate Incentive Scheme/Bonus (75% Princes Company performance, 25% individual performance based). Free Car Parking Pass 26 days Annual Leave including a day for your Birthday + Bank Holidays Flexible holidays - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year. Hybrid Working & Core Hours - Monday is an anchor day in the office Private Medical Insurance (Single, Partner, Family Cover) Critical Illness Scheme Life Insurance Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave) Discounted Staff Shop Dimensions The Communications Architect is responsible for the delivery of the network infrastructure, used by every employee and IT service within the organisation on a daily basis. The multitude of interconnected networks is the 'glue' that binds the entire organisation and a stable communications platform is critical to the success of the business. The role has the following scope: 2500 users globally Royal Liver Building head office 10 UK sites, 7 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses and 1 datacentre 3 European sites, 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites 200+ servers Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be with Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and also the definition of future strategy Principal Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the development and management of efficient communications mechanisms, both internal and external to the business. Primary responsibility for evaluating, transitioning and managing the relationship with Princes' communications partners. Primary responsibility for managing communications contracts and billing. Responsibility for network security concepts, in agreement with the Security Architect and Head of IT Service Delivery. Efficient management of communications projects to ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Provision of regular capacity and usage reports for the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure a well-managed and available communications platform and to drive future investment, where necessary. Retain up-to-date knowledge of emerging communications technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Provide technical expertise within business continuity and disaster recovery. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised. Target audience can be all management grades, up to Chief Executive level. Efficient management of changes, following Princes' change management policy to ensure changes are delivered on-schedule. Support and administration of the network and communications environment to ensure application access to staff at all times. Ensure all related documentation is kept up to date to enable support of systems by other members of the team and department Assist in the troubleshooting of all areas of the IT Core Infrastructure, specifically with internal firewalls which underpin our network segmentation. Experience Required Aruba Local-Area Network technologies, both in office and production site environments (desirable not essential) Network Access Control system development & management expertise SD-WAN network technologies expertise Aruba Wireless LAN technologies expertise (desirable) Telephony technologies expertise Mobile device management technologies and management Deep knowledge of supplier management Secure networking principles Secure Remote Access and Internet technologies Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts Networking principles (e.g. DNS, DHCP) Fortinet Firewall management competence VMware ESX networking competence
Princes Liverpool is looking for a Network/Communications Architect to join their IT department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at a senior level for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses. We offer Hybrid working which includes three days a week from home and two days a week in our impressive offices situated in the Royal Liver Building with a car parking pass. This is a fantastic opportunity as a business we are small enough to make changes quickly but large enough to do things on a bigger scale for the business. This position has the agility to make things happen and the support to make key strategic decisions. Job Purpose To assume key responsibility for the evaluation, recommendation, implementation and management of the network and communications mechanisms necessary to ensure efficient communications both within the Princes Group and also with business partners, Achieved with guidance from and providing feedback to the Head of IT Service Delivery. To assist in the setting of key forward IT strategies, in conjunction with the Head of IT Service Delivery and other members of the Senior Management team. To manage incidents escalated from the Business Systems Support team by analysing problems and formulating practical resolutions to ensure IT service security and availability. To ensure that each relevant element of the IT communications infrastructure is managed to a standard that complies with Princes' strict IT General Controls. To ensure knowledge is distributed between colleagues in the support teams. Please note this role will involve travel to our UK sites a few times a month, and has the potential for future global travel to our overseas parts of the business. As a senior member within the team if emergencies / key projects come in there may be a need for you to flex your hours to support the business needs. Why Princes? £5,977 Cash Car Allowance 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In) 12.5% Corporate Incentive Scheme/Bonus (75% Princes Company performance, 25% individual performance based). Free Car Parking Pass 26 days Annual Leave including a day for your Birthday + Bank Holidays Flexible holidays - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year. Hybrid Working & Core Hours - Monday is an anchor day in the office Private Medical Insurance (Single, Partner, Family Cover) Critical Illness Scheme Life Insurance Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave) Discounted Staff Shop Dimensions The Communications Architect is responsible for the delivery of the network infrastructure, used by every employee and IT service within the organisation on a daily basis. The multitude of interconnected networks is the 'glue' that binds the entire organisation and a stable communications platform is critical to the success of the business. The role has the following scope: 2500 users globally Royal Liver Building head office 10 UK sites, 7 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses and 1 datacentre 3 European sites, 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites 200+ servers Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be with Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and also the definition of future strategy Principal Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the development and management of efficient communications mechanisms, both internal and external to the business. Primary responsibility for evaluating, transitioning and managing the relationship with Princes' communications partners. Primary responsibility for managing communications contracts and billing. Responsibility for network security concepts, in agreement with the Security Architect and Head of IT Service Delivery. Efficient management of communications projects to ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Provision of regular capacity and usage reports for the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure a well-managed and available communications platform and to drive future investment, where necessary. Retain up-to-date knowledge of emerging communications technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Provide technical expertise within business continuity and disaster recovery. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised. Target audience can be all management grades, up to Chief Executive level. Efficient management of changes, following Princes' change management policy to ensure changes are delivered on-schedule. Support and administration of the network and communications environment to ensure application access to staff at all times. Ensure all related documentation is kept up to date to enable support of systems by other members of the team and department Assist in the troubleshooting of all areas of the IT Core Infrastructure, specifically with internal firewalls which underpin our network segmentation. Experience Required Aruba Local-Area Network technologies, both in office and production site environments (desirable not essential) Network Access Control system development & management expertise SD-WAN network technologies expertise Aruba Wireless LAN technologies expertise (desirable) Telephony technologies expertise Mobile device management technologies and management Deep knowledge of supplier management Secure networking principles Secure Remote Access and Internet technologies Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts Networking principles (e.g. DNS, DHCP) Fortinet Firewall management competence VMware ESX networking competence
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Princes Liverpool is looking for a Network/Communications Architect to join their IT department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at a senior level for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses. We offer Hybrid working which includes three days a week from home and two days a week in our impressive offices situated in the Royal Liver Building with a car parking pass. This is a fantastic opportunity as a business we are small enough to make changes quickly but large enough to do things on a bigger scale for the business. This position has the agility to make things happen and the support to make key strategic decisions. Job Purpose To assume key responsibility for the evaluation, recommendation, implementation and management of the network and communications mechanisms necessary to ensure efficient communications both within the Princes Group and also with business partners, Achieved with guidance from and providing feedback to the Head of IT Service Delivery. To assist in the setting of key forward IT strategies, in conjunction with the Head of IT Service Delivery and other members of the Senior Management team. To manage incidents escalated from the Business Systems Support team by analysing problems and formulating practical resolutions to ensure IT service security and availability. To ensure that each relevant element of the IT communications infrastructure is managed to a standard that complies with Princes' strict IT General Controls. To ensure knowledge is distributed between colleagues in the support teams. Please note this role will involve travel to our UK sites a few times a month, and has the potential for future global travel to our overseas parts of the business. As a senior member within the team if emergencies / key projects come in there may be a need for you to flex your hours to support the business needs. Why Princes? £5,977 Cash Car Allowance 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In) 12.5% Corporate Incentive Scheme/Bonus (75% Princes Company performance, 25% individual performance based). Free Car Parking Pass 26 days Annual Leave including a day for your Birthday + Bank Holidays Flexible holidays - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year. Hybrid Working & Core Hours - Monday is an anchor day in the office Private Medical Insurance (Single, Partner, Family Cover) Critical Illness Scheme Life Insurance Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave) Discounted Staff Shop Dimensions The Communications Architect is responsible for the delivery of the network infrastructure, used by every employee and IT service within the organisation on a daily basis. The multitude of interconnected networks is the 'glue' that binds the entire organisation and a stable communications platform is critical to the success of the business. The role has the following scope: 2500 users globally Royal Liver Building head office 10 UK sites, 7 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses and 1 datacentre 3 European sites, 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites 200+ servers Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be with Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and also the definition of future strategy Principal Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the development and management of efficient communications mechanisms, both internal and external to the business. Primary responsibility for evaluating, transitioning and managing the relationship with Princes' communications partners. Primary responsibility for managing communications contracts and billing. Responsibility for network security concepts, in agreement with the Security Architect and Head of IT Service Delivery. Efficient management of communications projects to ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Provision of regular capacity and usage reports for the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure a well-managed and available communications platform and to drive future investment, where necessary. Retain up-to-date knowledge of emerging communications technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Provide technical expertise within business continuity and disaster recovery. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised. Target audience can be all management grades, up to Chief Executive level. Efficient management of changes, following Princes' change management policy to ensure changes are delivered on-schedule. Support and administration of the network and communications environment to ensure application access to staff at all times. Ensure all related documentation is kept up to date to enable support of systems by other members of the team and department Assist in the troubleshooting of all areas of the IT Core Infrastructure, specifically with internal firewalls which underpin our network segmentation. Experience Required Aruba Local-Area Network technologies, both in office and production site environments (desirable not essential) Network Access Control system development & management expertise SD-WAN network technologies expertise Aruba Wireless LAN technologies expertise (desirable) Telephony technologies expertise Mobile device management technologies and management Deep knowledge of supplier management Secure networking principles Secure Remote Access and Internet technologies Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts Networking principles (e.g. DNS, DHCP) Fortinet Firewall management competence VMware ESX networking competence
Learning Technologist Central London £19-21ph3 Mths Temping - could go permanent Hybrid - Central LondonThe Client: Is a public research university in Bloomsbury, central London, and a member institution of the University of London that specialises in public health and tropical medicine.The role of Learning Technologist is a position in the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) and sits within Technology-Enhanced Learning - part of the Digital Learning team. The role holder will provide pedagogic and technical guidance and encouragement to support staff and students in the use of technologies to support teaching, learning and assessment. They will contribute to the enhancement of the quality, impact and experience of digital learning at the School. They will be required to keep up to date with learning technology developments in Higher Education and engage in the wider development of the sector. The Role: • Act as a main contact in CELT for staff for matters relating to digital learning, teaching and assessment technologies used by the School and its associated partners.• Contribute to the ongoing technical and pedagogic development of the School's VLE under direction from the Head of Digital Learning, Director of CELT and other stakeholders.• Design, run and evaluate staff development activities to support the pedagogic and technical use and impact of digital technologies for learning, teaching and assessment.• Support the School in using appropriate technologies to support student learning and creating online activities that deliver an engaging student digital learning experience.• Respond to staff and student technology-enhanced learning enquiries in a timely manner.• Design and create digital assets for learning, teaching and assessment, in line with School brand guidelines, copyright policies and accessibility statements, under guidance from the Head of Digital learning and/or Director of CELT.• Support areas of digital learning technologies relevant to CELT and School priorities and in agreement with the Head of Digital Learning / Director of CELT e.g., digital inclusion, MOOCs/OERs, digital skills/literacy and online learning.• Support with technical/pedagogical updates and enhancements to online learning materials, under direction from the Head of Digital Learning / Director of CELT.• Design, deliver and evaluate workshops for students to support the development of digital skills/literacies for their academic studies and future career, where appropriate.• Undertake data analysis related to the use of digital learning technologies, reporting findings to the Head of Digital Learning and/or Director of CELT to help inform the strategic direction of the School.• Keep up to date with learning technology developments in Higher Education.• Trouble-shoot issues related to digital learning, teaching and assessment; problem-solve and provide timely solutions.• Monitor the performance of digital learning approaches and suggest any necessary enhancements to further their impact.• Pilot new technologies for teaching and learning, under the guidance of the Head of Digital Learning / Director of CELT.• Show initiative, working both independently and as part of a team to agreed deadlines.Collaboration and Liaison• Work collaboratively with staff across faculties and professional services to support digital learning, teaching and assessment at the School.• Contribute to, and lead where appropriate, digital learning projects and the broader activities of the CELT, under guidance from the Head of Digital Learning / Director of CELT.• Attend internal and external committees, meetings and groups relevant to this role.Our mission: To be the leading Executive Secretarial & Support recruitment consultancy in London, for employers and jobseekers alike. To receive regular updates of our current vacancies why not set up job alerts. Our REFER and be REWARDED scheme is about recognising and thanking you for telling your friends, family or colleagues about our services and how we could help them. The rules are simple: Refer a friend or colleague who is not already registered with Morgan Spencer. If we place them in a permanent role, we will reward you with £200 of Gift vouchers of your choice. Remember there is no limit on the number of referrals you can make, and therefore the rewards you can claim EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Morgan Spencer Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified. CONFIDENTIALITY: All applications are dealt with in strictest confidence and will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 Morgan Spencer Limited, registered in England & Wales No:
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Learning Technologist Central London £19-21ph3 Mths Temping - could go permanent Hybrid - Central LondonThe Client: Is a public research university in Bloomsbury, central London, and a member institution of the University of London that specialises in public health and tropical medicine.The role of Learning Technologist is a position in the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) and sits within Technology-Enhanced Learning - part of the Digital Learning team. The role holder will provide pedagogic and technical guidance and encouragement to support staff and students in the use of technologies to support teaching, learning and assessment. They will contribute to the enhancement of the quality, impact and experience of digital learning at the School. They will be required to keep up to date with learning technology developments in Higher Education and engage in the wider development of the sector. The Role: • Act as a main contact in CELT for staff for matters relating to digital learning, teaching and assessment technologies used by the School and its associated partners.• Contribute to the ongoing technical and pedagogic development of the School's VLE under direction from the Head of Digital Learning, Director of CELT and other stakeholders.• Design, run and evaluate staff development activities to support the pedagogic and technical use and impact of digital technologies for learning, teaching and assessment.• Support the School in using appropriate technologies to support student learning and creating online activities that deliver an engaging student digital learning experience.• Respond to staff and student technology-enhanced learning enquiries in a timely manner.• Design and create digital assets for learning, teaching and assessment, in line with School brand guidelines, copyright policies and accessibility statements, under guidance from the Head of Digital learning and/or Director of CELT.• Support areas of digital learning technologies relevant to CELT and School priorities and in agreement with the Head of Digital Learning / Director of CELT e.g., digital inclusion, MOOCs/OERs, digital skills/literacy and online learning.• Support with technical/pedagogical updates and enhancements to online learning materials, under direction from the Head of Digital Learning / Director of CELT.• Design, deliver and evaluate workshops for students to support the development of digital skills/literacies for their academic studies and future career, where appropriate.• Undertake data analysis related to the use of digital learning technologies, reporting findings to the Head of Digital Learning and/or Director of CELT to help inform the strategic direction of the School.• Keep up to date with learning technology developments in Higher Education.• Trouble-shoot issues related to digital learning, teaching and assessment; problem-solve and provide timely solutions.• Monitor the performance of digital learning approaches and suggest any necessary enhancements to further their impact.• Pilot new technologies for teaching and learning, under the guidance of the Head of Digital Learning / Director of CELT.• Show initiative, working both independently and as part of a team to agreed deadlines.Collaboration and Liaison• Work collaboratively with staff across faculties and professional services to support digital learning, teaching and assessment at the School.• Contribute to, and lead where appropriate, digital learning projects and the broader activities of the CELT, under guidance from the Head of Digital Learning / Director of CELT.• Attend internal and external committees, meetings and groups relevant to this role.Our mission: To be the leading Executive Secretarial & Support recruitment consultancy in London, for employers and jobseekers alike. To receive regular updates of our current vacancies why not set up job alerts. Our REFER and be REWARDED scheme is about recognising and thanking you for telling your friends, family or colleagues about our services and how we could help them. The rules are simple: Refer a friend or colleague who is not already registered with Morgan Spencer. If we place them in a permanent role, we will reward you with £200 of Gift vouchers of your choice. Remember there is no limit on the number of referrals you can make, and therefore the rewards you can claim EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Morgan Spencer Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified. CONFIDENTIALITY: All applications are dealt with in strictest confidence and will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 Morgan Spencer Limited, registered in England & Wales No:
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for an IBM infrastructure Engineer to act as a technical role model, actively support live services and help build capability within the IT Operations Practice. Starting salary of £41,206 to £44,938 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from multiple locations across the UK, including London, Plymouth, Nottingham, Swansea, Liverpool, Durham, and Kingston upon Hull. HMLR continue to embark on a major transformation programme with an ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer - Systems Programmer (IBM Mainframe) to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation & Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of HMLR's technical infrastructure. This role sits within the System Programming Team supporting primarily their back-end Mainframe platform and is part of our Core Services cluster which also covers the core databases performance monitoring of applications and 24x7 system monitoring. Responsibilities Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism. Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate. Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage. Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables. Produce and maintain technical team documentation, including working with the Lead Instructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions. May require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. Essential skills To have working knowledge and practical experience in: Mainframe data and application technologies Installing and supporting IBM z/OS across multiple systems in a Parallel Sysplex configuration 3rd party Mainframe software and its deployment. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders Experience of technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving, enabling you to deal with escalated queries. Demonstrate an understanding of information security. Location Hybrid working available from the following locations: Birkenhead, Coventry, Croydon, Durham, Fylde, Gloucester, Hull, Leicester, Plymouth, Swansea, Telford or Weymouth. Expectation is to be working from an office 60% of your time (3 days/week) with travel as and when required to Plymouth (expensed) which is where the main Data Centre and Technology team are based. Benefits Alongside your salary of up to £44,938, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Flexi-time scheme Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club in every office Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years.
About Krystal Krystal is a B Corp certified internet services company specialising in a range of web hosting solutions & services for businesses all over the world.Krystal started in 2002 with a mission to disrupt the web hosting industry and become a force for positive change. Today, we're the largest independent web host in the UK.We pride ourselves on our promise of being honest and reliable. From our clear and fair billing policy and award-winning in-house support, to our dedication to using 100% renewable energy, our commitment to doing the right thing makes us unique in our industry.Today we operate out of multiple datacentres in the UK, USA and Amsterdam giving us a truly global reach.We are looking for 2 full-time Technical Support Agents to join our friendly team of highly skilled staff. These roles will involve answering support tickets, live chats and support phone calls as part of the main tasks throughout the day. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Head of Support, Technical Support Agents will be joining a team of 60+ like-minded individuals. Using Slack and TeamSpeak to keep in touch with each other throughout the day, all support is handled through tickets, phone calls and live chat.Krystal's fleet runs cPanel and a LAMP stack, so familiarity with these technologies is highly preferable. On-the-job training will be provided and there's scope for additional training via courses to develop your career. Once up to speed, Technical Support Agents will handle incoming requests, and will work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver first-class service to their clients. We have 2 shift patterns available: Monday to Friday - 12pm - 8pm Wednesday to Sunday - 9am - 5pm What experience you'll need to apply: Experienced with cPanel & WHM. Experience or strong knowledge of web hosting. Polite, industrious, and professional at all times. Great team player and positive mindset. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Willingness to learn and passionate about technology. Ability to pick up new systems quickly. Security conscious. Highly Desirable: General experience with virtualisation platforms, LAMP, SSH. Knowledge of end-user applications such as WordPress, Joomla, Magento etc. Understanding of mod_security and security best practices. Flexible with your working hours. What's in it for you? A salary of up to £32,000. 31 days annual leave - increasing with years of service. Your birthday off - because everyone deserves time for cake. Holiday buy-back scheme. Private medical insurance - upon successful completion of probation. Generous company pension scheme. Enhanced maternity/paternity/parental leave. Training courses through Udemy and other providers. Regular company social events. Christmas party & company birthday event. Employee Assistance Programme. Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme. Lifetime carbon offset - not just from when you started! "Krystal Karats" - earn points to redeem your Karats for hardware etc. What next? We have chosen to partner with our friends at ADLIB who are managing the recruitment process for Krystal. As a B Corp, they are well versed in attracting the best candidates that have the right skills and experience, combined with the desire to work for a business driven by purpose and a want to make a positive impact on society and the planet.Please note that any candidates that approach Krystal directly will be forwarded to ADLIB for consideration. Inclusion and equality Krystal is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. Our approach is shaped by a strong respect for each individual within the team. We want you to do your best work and we value diversity of opinion and background. We welcome applications from diverse candidates.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
About Krystal Krystal is a B Corp certified internet services company specialising in a range of web hosting solutions & services for businesses all over the world.Krystal started in 2002 with a mission to disrupt the web hosting industry and become a force for positive change. Today, we're the largest independent web host in the UK.We pride ourselves on our promise of being honest and reliable. From our clear and fair billing policy and award-winning in-house support, to our dedication to using 100% renewable energy, our commitment to doing the right thing makes us unique in our industry.Today we operate out of multiple datacentres in the UK, USA and Amsterdam giving us a truly global reach.We are looking for 2 full-time Technical Support Agents to join our friendly team of highly skilled staff. These roles will involve answering support tickets, live chats and support phone calls as part of the main tasks throughout the day. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Head of Support, Technical Support Agents will be joining a team of 60+ like-minded individuals. Using Slack and TeamSpeak to keep in touch with each other throughout the day, all support is handled through tickets, phone calls and live chat.Krystal's fleet runs cPanel and a LAMP stack, so familiarity with these technologies is highly preferable. On-the-job training will be provided and there's scope for additional training via courses to develop your career. Once up to speed, Technical Support Agents will handle incoming requests, and will work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver first-class service to their clients. We have 2 shift patterns available: Monday to Friday - 12pm - 8pm Wednesday to Sunday - 9am - 5pm What experience you'll need to apply: Experienced with cPanel & WHM. Experience or strong knowledge of web hosting. Polite, industrious, and professional at all times. Great team player and positive mindset. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Willingness to learn and passionate about technology. Ability to pick up new systems quickly. Security conscious. Highly Desirable: General experience with virtualisation platforms, LAMP, SSH. Knowledge of end-user applications such as WordPress, Joomla, Magento etc. Understanding of mod_security and security best practices. Flexible with your working hours. What's in it for you? A salary of up to £32,000. 31 days annual leave - increasing with years of service. Your birthday off - because everyone deserves time for cake. Holiday buy-back scheme. Private medical insurance - upon successful completion of probation. Generous company pension scheme. Enhanced maternity/paternity/parental leave. Training courses through Udemy and other providers. Regular company social events. Christmas party & company birthday event. Employee Assistance Programme. Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme. Lifetime carbon offset - not just from when you started! "Krystal Karats" - earn points to redeem your Karats for hardware etc. What next? We have chosen to partner with our friends at ADLIB who are managing the recruitment process for Krystal. As a B Corp, they are well versed in attracting the best candidates that have the right skills and experience, combined with the desire to work for a business driven by purpose and a want to make a positive impact on society and the planet.Please note that any candidates that approach Krystal directly will be forwarded to ADLIB for consideration. Inclusion and equality Krystal is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. Our approach is shaped by a strong respect for each individual within the team. We want you to do your best work and we value diversity of opinion and background. We welcome applications from diverse candidates.
AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions. AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Operational Analyst and Software Developer with a physics/maths background for the Systems Assessments Battle Modelling Team (B2 Grade). An exciting opportunity has arisen within a dynamic team assessing the effects that nuclear weapons have on the offence and defence systems during a nuclear battle. The role includes development and management of computational models to enhance existing capability within the team and to run and analyse results from these models in order to inform key customer decisions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire. We are located between Reading and Basingstoke with plenty of onsite car parking. Package: £38,000 - £42,000 ( depending on suitability and level of experience) Closing Date: 3rd April 2023 The Systems Assessments Group (SAG) is a multi-discipline group, providing mission effectiveness, and weapons effects assessments to AWE and our Government stakeholders. We contribute a range of capabilities in support of the UK's national nuclear security and treaty verification requirements. The Battle Modelling Team within SAG covers a broad domain encompassing radiation transport, atmospheric physics and nuclear physics, mathematical algorithm development, operational analysis, Monte Carlo modelling and software development. The successful candidate will have qualifications and experience in more than one of these disciplines. The role will consist of: Planning, development and validation of theoretical models or software codes. Planning and delivery of technical assessments using appropriate methodologies. Use AI/ML techniques to simulate complex and uncertain scenarios. Engaging with technical communities across AWE. Contributing to interactions with international partners and external stakeholders in their field. Providing innovative and novel solutions to complex problems with a view to leading activities in their domain An ideal candidate will have: A degree in physics, maths, computer science or an equivalent STEM-based discipline. Experience in code development for scientific programming. Experience in C++ and/or Fortran software development. Experience in Python and/or MatLab. A specialism in one or more of the following areas: nuclear physics, atmospheric physics, radiation transport, Monte Carlo modelling, or using bespoke software to complete detailed analyses. Experience in operational analysis and data analysis techniques is highly desirable. A methodical approach in undertaking technical research and conducting technical assessments to draw sound scientific conclusions. Communicate clearly both verbally and through technical reports. Be able to interpret, analyse and present data in a coherent and engaging manner. An understanding of radar, optics/IR, signal processing and AI/ML is highly desirable although not essential. Knowledge of the UK deterrent is highly desirable and experience of the wider system and its operational use is beneficial. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions. AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Operational Analyst and Software Developer with a physics/maths background for the Systems Assessments Battle Modelling Team (B2 Grade). An exciting opportunity has arisen within a dynamic team assessing the effects that nuclear weapons have on the offence and defence systems during a nuclear battle. The role includes development and management of computational models to enhance existing capability within the team and to run and analyse results from these models in order to inform key customer decisions. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire. We are located between Reading and Basingstoke with plenty of onsite car parking. Package: £38,000 - £42,000 ( depending on suitability and level of experience) Closing Date: 3rd April 2023 The Systems Assessments Group (SAG) is a multi-discipline group, providing mission effectiveness, and weapons effects assessments to AWE and our Government stakeholders. We contribute a range of capabilities in support of the UK's national nuclear security and treaty verification requirements. The Battle Modelling Team within SAG covers a broad domain encompassing radiation transport, atmospheric physics and nuclear physics, mathematical algorithm development, operational analysis, Monte Carlo modelling and software development. The successful candidate will have qualifications and experience in more than one of these disciplines. The role will consist of: Planning, development and validation of theoretical models or software codes. Planning and delivery of technical assessments using appropriate methodologies. Use AI/ML techniques to simulate complex and uncertain scenarios. Engaging with technical communities across AWE. Contributing to interactions with international partners and external stakeholders in their field. Providing innovative and novel solutions to complex problems with a view to leading activities in their domain An ideal candidate will have: A degree in physics, maths, computer science or an equivalent STEM-based discipline. Experience in code development for scientific programming. Experience in C++ and/or Fortran software development. Experience in Python and/or MatLab. A specialism in one or more of the following areas: nuclear physics, atmospheric physics, radiation transport, Monte Carlo modelling, or using bespoke software to complete detailed analyses. Experience in operational analysis and data analysis techniques is highly desirable. A methodical approach in undertaking technical research and conducting technical assessments to draw sound scientific conclusions. Communicate clearly both verbally and through technical reports. Be able to interpret, analyse and present data in a coherent and engaging manner. An understanding of radar, optics/IR, signal processing and AI/ML is highly desirable although not essential. Knowledge of the UK deterrent is highly desirable and experience of the wider system and its operational use is beneficial. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Flexible working hours. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment
About Wessex Internet Wessex Internet, a dynamic and rapidly expanding Internet Provider in the South West and revolutionising full fibre broadband deployment in rural areas. Committed to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands in the countryside, we design, build, and manage our own cutting-edge FTTP network. We are delighted to be expanding our Network to over 10,000 homes in the New Forest with connections set for early 2024. Recipient of multiple awards, including Overall Fibre Provider of The Year 2023, Wessex Internet has doubled in size over the last 18 months. Despite our rapid growth, we prioritize maintaining excellent customer service and invest in staff development. Our commitment to creating a great workplace earned us a finalist spot in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards for the Best Company to Work for. As part of our vision to enhance the broadband experience, we are actively recruiting individuals to join our innovative team. Wessex Internet fosters a collaborative environment where each contribution is valued, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about transforming the broadband landscape and being part of an award-winning company at the forefront of the industry, Wessex Internet is the place for you! Join us in this exciting time as we continue to shape the future of internet provision. About the Role We are looking for an ambitious NOC Manager to lead our Network Operations team based at our Blandford Headquarters, 40 minutes north of Bournemouth. The successful candidate will have a background in network operations, preferably within an ISP environment and have experience managing technical customer support teams. Wessex Internet is passionate about providing best in class customer experience and we see the response to technical and network issues as central to delivering on that promise. Reporting directly to the CTO this role will be responsible for defining the professional approach to network operations as we grow and leading the team to improve our systems and processes to provide an ever-better service in an ever more efficient manner. The successful candidate will undergo a structured induction and agree a probationary training plan. At Wessex we're proud to offer on-going development and career opportunities. Responsibilities Responsible for company's NOC teams ensuring effective management of staff and performance Development and enrichment of processes and procedures Setting operational network KPI's and personnel targets with the CTO and ensuring those KPI's and targets are met Identify and act on opportunities for continual improvement to incident response and technical network support Developing operational process and procedures as new technology is brought online. Oversee the monitoring, management and response to alarms and incidents across the network, including ensuring appropriate customer updates are provided in line with SLAs and Targets Pro-active and Re-active management of 3rd party network providers Manage technical aspect of enterprise customer on boarding, in-life management Identify and feedback on issues/challenges which may hinder the team's progress Ensure team work is undertaken in a safe manner and that any opportunities for improvement to Health and Safety practices are agreed with the H&S Manager Developing existing Network management and ticketing tools on a continuous improvement basis Performance management of the network utilising existing tools to provide detailed reports Requirements Previous experience as NOC Manager or demonstrable technical team management experience Confidence to support positive working culture and uphold Wessex Internet Values Knowledge and experience of dealing with data and connectivity products & Services Accustomed to working in a multi-vendor environment Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment A full UK driving license Advantageous to the role: Network and security qualifications Exposure to ITIL or eTOM frameworks Change Management experience Benefits 25 days of annual leave The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days holiday Enhanced Family Pay Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Income Protection Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Opportunities to progress your career - we're a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we'll help you reach your potential Regular social events 75% discount to Wessex Internet package Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 DOE % bonus Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday in the office +OOH Rota Location: Office Based, Nr Blandford Forum, Dorset? Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays?
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
About Wessex Internet Wessex Internet, a dynamic and rapidly expanding Internet Provider in the South West and revolutionising full fibre broadband deployment in rural areas. Committed to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands in the countryside, we design, build, and manage our own cutting-edge FTTP network. We are delighted to be expanding our Network to over 10,000 homes in the New Forest with connections set for early 2024. Recipient of multiple awards, including Overall Fibre Provider of The Year 2023, Wessex Internet has doubled in size over the last 18 months. Despite our rapid growth, we prioritize maintaining excellent customer service and invest in staff development. Our commitment to creating a great workplace earned us a finalist spot in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards for the Best Company to Work for. As part of our vision to enhance the broadband experience, we are actively recruiting individuals to join our innovative team. Wessex Internet fosters a collaborative environment where each contribution is valued, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about transforming the broadband landscape and being part of an award-winning company at the forefront of the industry, Wessex Internet is the place for you! Join us in this exciting time as we continue to shape the future of internet provision. About the Role We are looking for an ambitious NOC Manager to lead our Network Operations team based at our Blandford Headquarters, 40 minutes north of Bournemouth. The successful candidate will have a background in network operations, preferably within an ISP environment and have experience managing technical customer support teams. Wessex Internet is passionate about providing best in class customer experience and we see the response to technical and network issues as central to delivering on that promise. Reporting directly to the CTO this role will be responsible for defining the professional approach to network operations as we grow and leading the team to improve our systems and processes to provide an ever-better service in an ever more efficient manner. The successful candidate will undergo a structured induction and agree a probationary training plan. At Wessex we're proud to offer on-going development and career opportunities. Responsibilities Responsible for company's NOC teams ensuring effective management of staff and performance Development and enrichment of processes and procedures Setting operational network KPI's and personnel targets with the CTO and ensuring those KPI's and targets are met Identify and act on opportunities for continual improvement to incident response and technical network support Developing operational process and procedures as new technology is brought online. Oversee the monitoring, management and response to alarms and incidents across the network, including ensuring appropriate customer updates are provided in line with SLAs and Targets Pro-active and Re-active management of 3rd party network providers Manage technical aspect of enterprise customer on boarding, in-life management Identify and feedback on issues/challenges which may hinder the team's progress Ensure team work is undertaken in a safe manner and that any opportunities for improvement to Health and Safety practices are agreed with the H&S Manager Developing existing Network management and ticketing tools on a continuous improvement basis Performance management of the network utilising existing tools to provide detailed reports Requirements Previous experience as NOC Manager or demonstrable technical team management experience Confidence to support positive working culture and uphold Wessex Internet Values Knowledge and experience of dealing with data and connectivity products & Services Accustomed to working in a multi-vendor environment Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment A full UK driving license Advantageous to the role: Network and security qualifications Exposure to ITIL or eTOM frameworks Change Management experience Benefits 25 days of annual leave The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days holiday Enhanced Family Pay Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Income Protection Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme Opportunities to progress your career - we're a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we'll help you reach your potential Regular social events 75% discount to Wessex Internet package Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 DOE % bonus Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday in the office +OOH Rota Location: Office Based, Nr Blandford Forum, Dorset? Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays?
Our client is a highly successful IT and data centre service provider that operates predominantly with multinational enterprises, data centre operators and channel partners. Most of our client's work is in the South-East however this does extend internationally, into Europe, America, and Asia. Our client has a well-established brand and standing within the industry and a reputation for delivering outstanding services and quality. You will report to the PMO Manager and will be working closely with the sales, operations and project management team, the position plans a key role in the coordination, management, financial reporting and delivery of all our clients services and growth. The role requires the Technical Project Manager (TPM) to effectively manage the implementation of client projects working both with the The TPM will be the face of our client and also some of their partner companies and has to be authorative, flexible, resourcesful, highly motivated and an effective team player to succeed. You must be able to prioritise effectively by having a methodical, detailed orientated approach to work and an ability to meet targets and deadlines. Project management will involve working directly with clients both face to face and remotely, you must be confident using video conferencing and sharing tools. Our TPMs must be able to own, manage, visualise and deliver the full life cycle project management experience to our clients, from project initiation to project closure. To do this we expect you to be qualified or highly experienced with the use of formal project management methodologies. The TPM role is a hybrid role based in Chelmsford but involves travel to client and data centre sites to actively participate, manage, lead and work with client and internal teams as required. Requirements Experience, Knowledge and background Experienced in a wide base of technologies, especially knowledge of data centre, office based, server, storage and network infrastructures and an appetite to learn, stay up to date and keep skills and knowledge current and relevant. A solid background (preferably hands on) in all aspects of data centres and the equipment that is in them from rack layouts and patch schedules, to overhead containment and structured cabling layouts. Service delivery, installation and implementation exposure and knowledge are key. Experience of budgeting and forecasting and managing milestones, quality standards and formal change management. Managing partner/suppliers/clients. You will have direct ownership of the customer relationship during the project and must be able to manage scope and work across global teams in multiple time zones Project Exposure Requirements: End to End Project Management (3 + years) Data Centre Audits, Migrations, Commissioning and Decommissioning Asset and cable/connectivity auditing Data Centre IMACs and general maintenance Office tech builds/moves, expansion and consolidations End of Life/ Hardware Refreshes across Network, Server, Storage WAN/ LAN Connectivity (CISCO, 3rd Party Carriers), Customer Extranet and B2B Networks Wireless networks Desktop Transformation and PC Hardware Refresh Structured Cabling architecture, installation and testing Technical Design Relevant Skills and Qualifications Be an excellent communicator both written and verbally and be able to explain and describe complex information without ambiguity. Must be able to effectively listen and communicate with clients to manage, explain and understand technical, business and process drivers within a project and ensure key messages and information are fully understood and conveyed. Understand revenue models, P&L, and cost-to-completion projections. Creation and management of project documentation, reports and information (status reports, technical designs, communications plans, etc.) Outlook, Internet, Office suite, UC tools, cloud-based apps and especially Microsoft Excel skills, must be extremely good. We are a technology company and so must show leadership, confidence and fluency in picking up new technologies and systems quickly and using them to our advantage. IT Project Management with strong and broad understanding of IT infrastructure, theories, principles, and practices and the inter-dependencies of the servers, networks, storage, firewalls and other supporting services. PMP/Prince2/Agile qualifications and experience and an understanding of ITIL service management principles plus a knowledge of Microsoft Projects would be an advantage. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing client needs and requirements. Foster and ensure excellent communication between all parties of the projects and ensure regular reporting, stage management and review. Work closely with the clients and project management team to understand project requirements and lead on proposal efforts, including definition of deliverables, completing project scoping and assessments. Effectively apply appropriate methodology and enforce project standards and know when to escalate to resolves issues in a timely fashion Minimise exposure and risk on projects by managing issues, risk, change and project budget with timely analysis and forecasting Initiate project reviews, identify and actively share lessons learned with team members and other team members. Clean driving licence.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Our client is a highly successful IT and data centre service provider that operates predominantly with multinational enterprises, data centre operators and channel partners. Most of our client's work is in the South-East however this does extend internationally, into Europe, America, and Asia. Our client has a well-established brand and standing within the industry and a reputation for delivering outstanding services and quality. You will report to the PMO Manager and will be working closely with the sales, operations and project management team, the position plans a key role in the coordination, management, financial reporting and delivery of all our clients services and growth. The role requires the Technical Project Manager (TPM) to effectively manage the implementation of client projects working both with the The TPM will be the face of our client and also some of their partner companies and has to be authorative, flexible, resourcesful, highly motivated and an effective team player to succeed. You must be able to prioritise effectively by having a methodical, detailed orientated approach to work and an ability to meet targets and deadlines. Project management will involve working directly with clients both face to face and remotely, you must be confident using video conferencing and sharing tools. Our TPMs must be able to own, manage, visualise and deliver the full life cycle project management experience to our clients, from project initiation to project closure. To do this we expect you to be qualified or highly experienced with the use of formal project management methodologies. The TPM role is a hybrid role based in Chelmsford but involves travel to client and data centre sites to actively participate, manage, lead and work with client and internal teams as required. Requirements Experience, Knowledge and background Experienced in a wide base of technologies, especially knowledge of data centre, office based, server, storage and network infrastructures and an appetite to learn, stay up to date and keep skills and knowledge current and relevant. A solid background (preferably hands on) in all aspects of data centres and the equipment that is in them from rack layouts and patch schedules, to overhead containment and structured cabling layouts. Service delivery, installation and implementation exposure and knowledge are key. Experience of budgeting and forecasting and managing milestones, quality standards and formal change management. Managing partner/suppliers/clients. You will have direct ownership of the customer relationship during the project and must be able to manage scope and work across global teams in multiple time zones Project Exposure Requirements: End to End Project Management (3 + years) Data Centre Audits, Migrations, Commissioning and Decommissioning Asset and cable/connectivity auditing Data Centre IMACs and general maintenance Office tech builds/moves, expansion and consolidations End of Life/ Hardware Refreshes across Network, Server, Storage WAN/ LAN Connectivity (CISCO, 3rd Party Carriers), Customer Extranet and B2B Networks Wireless networks Desktop Transformation and PC Hardware Refresh Structured Cabling architecture, installation and testing Technical Design Relevant Skills and Qualifications Be an excellent communicator both written and verbally and be able to explain and describe complex information without ambiguity. Must be able to effectively listen and communicate with clients to manage, explain and understand technical, business and process drivers within a project and ensure key messages and information are fully understood and conveyed. Understand revenue models, P&L, and cost-to-completion projections. Creation and management of project documentation, reports and information (status reports, technical designs, communications plans, etc.) Outlook, Internet, Office suite, UC tools, cloud-based apps and especially Microsoft Excel skills, must be extremely good. We are a technology company and so must show leadership, confidence and fluency in picking up new technologies and systems quickly and using them to our advantage. IT Project Management with strong and broad understanding of IT infrastructure, theories, principles, and practices and the inter-dependencies of the servers, networks, storage, firewalls and other supporting services. PMP/Prince2/Agile qualifications and experience and an understanding of ITIL service management principles plus a knowledge of Microsoft Projects would be an advantage. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing client needs and requirements. Foster and ensure excellent communication between all parties of the projects and ensure regular reporting, stage management and review. Work closely with the clients and project management team to understand project requirements and lead on proposal efforts, including definition of deliverables, completing project scoping and assessments. Effectively apply appropriate methodology and enforce project standards and know when to escalate to resolves issues in a timely fashion Minimise exposure and risk on projects by managing issues, risk, change and project budget with timely analysis and forecasting Initiate project reviews, identify and actively share lessons learned with team members and other team members. Clean driving licence.
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 4000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. We are hiring managing consultants for our Energy and Utilities-Digital business. We are looking for someone who could provide digital leadership through practical delivery that drives business benefits for our clients. Acting as an ambassador of PA Consulting, be the trusted partner in the digital advisory and assurance space and take ownership ofmaintaining and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate would be someone who is already operating as a senior digital consultant in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or in the industry, and has a solid track record of achievements and success in E&U. We are looking for someone who has a proven record and technical knowhow of how to design, develop and deliver our client's digital transformation journey through improved user/employee experience, better use of technology and data. The ideal candidate will have great leadership skills to build the team and creativity for innovative solutions for clients and to grow the firm. You will contribute to the development and growth of PA's activities in the energy and utilities sector. You will support the team's business growth by identifying opportunities with existing accounts and new customers. You will actively contribute to client acquisition and maintain and develop your own external network. This role is highly varied and calls for someone who is autonomous and a self-starter. In addition to the above, specifically you will be expected to: Develop commercially viable consulting market offerings , and work with PA teams to refine existing offerings, including taking these to new markets. Lead and deliver large scale and complex projects. Work well with mixed and diverse teams within PA and externally : planning, managing and delivering work, and working productively in demanding, deadline-driven situations. Qualifications We are looking for a Managing Consultant with a strong digital background, combined with expertise in at least one of the technologies critical to the energy transition. We are looking for candidates who have line management experience and a network within the Energy industry, ideally covering some of the following technical areas, solar, wind, hydrogen and derivatives, energy storage, CCUS, e-mobility, and other related subjects. Management experience of delivery teams or demonstration of outstanding leadership skills is advantageous. Ideally, you will already have a reputation for developing business and delivering innovative solutions within Renewable Energy. You will also possess strong market understanding including commercial issues, policy & regulations, and technology. As a self-starter, you will have the ability to operate successfully in a commercial environment and flourish in an entrepreneurial setting that offers you the opportunity to work at the highest levels with a global centre of excellence. You will be based in our head office in London but may be expected to travel and work on client sites in the UK and globally. We are happy to talk to you if you recognise the following aspects in yourself: Experience : you have at least 8 -10 years of applicable work experience. You have gained that experience within a corporate, government, start-up / scale-up or as a consultant. Experience as a management or strategy consultant is ideal, with a focus on energy or climate change. Expertise : You have a Digital or data background. Energy : You are passionate about the opportunities and challenges in the Energy and Utility space. You are customer-oriented and at your best when, as part of a team with a high focus on results, you can help customers solve challenging strategic and organisational issues. External network : You have a network within the Energy and Utility space, and you have demonstrated ability to develop strategic client relationships, working at the senior levels to sell value-added consulting assignments. Strong leadership skills : You have an ability to mobilise, inspire and manage teams. Excellent communication skills , both verbal and written. You are a strong communicator and have developed a personal brand. Additional information Private medical insurance 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Company pension scheme Annual performance-based bonus Life and Income protection insurance Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) Additional optional benefits (Dental, critical illness, PA Share Ownership and spouse/partner life assurance) Life At PA Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity - bringing ingenuity to life. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 4000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. We are hiring managing consultants for our Energy and Utilities-Digital business. We are looking for someone who could provide digital leadership through practical delivery that drives business benefits for our clients. Acting as an ambassador of PA Consulting, be the trusted partner in the digital advisory and assurance space and take ownership ofmaintaining and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate would be someone who is already operating as a senior digital consultant in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or in the industry, and has a solid track record of achievements and success in E&U. We are looking for someone who has a proven record and technical knowhow of how to design, develop and deliver our client's digital transformation journey through improved user/employee experience, better use of technology and data. The ideal candidate will have great leadership skills to build the team and creativity for innovative solutions for clients and to grow the firm. You will contribute to the development and growth of PA's activities in the energy and utilities sector. You will support the team's business growth by identifying opportunities with existing accounts and new customers. You will actively contribute to client acquisition and maintain and develop your own external network. This role is highly varied and calls for someone who is autonomous and a self-starter. In addition to the above, specifically you will be expected to: Develop commercially viable consulting market offerings , and work with PA teams to refine existing offerings, including taking these to new markets. Lead and deliver large scale and complex projects. Work well with mixed and diverse teams within PA and externally : planning, managing and delivering work, and working productively in demanding, deadline-driven situations. Qualifications We are looking for a Managing Consultant with a strong digital background, combined with expertise in at least one of the technologies critical to the energy transition. We are looking for candidates who have line management experience and a network within the Energy industry, ideally covering some of the following technical areas, solar, wind, hydrogen and derivatives, energy storage, CCUS, e-mobility, and other related subjects. Management experience of delivery teams or demonstration of outstanding leadership skills is advantageous. Ideally, you will already have a reputation for developing business and delivering innovative solutions within Renewable Energy. You will also possess strong market understanding including commercial issues, policy & regulations, and technology. As a self-starter, you will have the ability to operate successfully in a commercial environment and flourish in an entrepreneurial setting that offers you the opportunity to work at the highest levels with a global centre of excellence. You will be based in our head office in London but may be expected to travel and work on client sites in the UK and globally. We are happy to talk to you if you recognise the following aspects in yourself: Experience : you have at least 8 -10 years of applicable work experience. You have gained that experience within a corporate, government, start-up / scale-up or as a consultant. Experience as a management or strategy consultant is ideal, with a focus on energy or climate change. Expertise : You have a Digital or data background. Energy : You are passionate about the opportunities and challenges in the Energy and Utility space. You are customer-oriented and at your best when, as part of a team with a high focus on results, you can help customers solve challenging strategic and organisational issues. External network : You have a network within the Energy and Utility space, and you have demonstrated ability to develop strategic client relationships, working at the senior levels to sell value-added consulting assignments. Strong leadership skills : You have an ability to mobilise, inspire and manage teams. Excellent communication skills , both verbal and written. You are a strong communicator and have developed a personal brand. Additional information Private medical insurance 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Company pension scheme Annual performance-based bonus Life and Income protection insurance Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) Additional optional benefits (Dental, critical illness, PA Share Ownership and spouse/partner life assurance) Life At PA Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity - bringing ingenuity to life. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
With the continued investment in technology operationally, and in support of our digital transformation within Aztec Group, we are introducing a new role for a Head of Testing Services ("HoTS"). The Head of Testing Services will be responsible for all aspects of Testing and Quality Assurance within the company defining testing strategy, and introducing best practise for application, infrastructure, and product development testing. The testing strategy will need to make consideration of multiple SDLC and DevOps models, techniques for defining functional and non-functional tests and testing tools including, but not limited to, those relating to performance and automation testing. This role will also be responsible for designing and managing the testing architecture and framework required to deliver a high-quality, efficient and scalable testing service. Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, this individual will be responsible for growing and scaling the Testing team to meet the demands of a rapidly growing business across a broad range of products and services, developing and expanding the existing team, and building a wider service comprising both additional internal staff and staff from third-party service providers. The HoTS will be required to provide strategic support and guidance to business leaders and technology directors and third-party suppliers responsible for oversight and delivery of change initiatives, influencing decision making and clearly communicating decisions, priorities, and relevant project information at appropriate levels regarding testing requirements and commitments. This individual will be driven to proactively focus on strategic initiatives and planning activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes and outcomes and be motivated to share knowledge of testing capabilities, risks, and opportunities with project leads cross-functionally. The HoTS should be able to clearly demonstrate excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills as well as technical, analytical, and organisational skills. Key responsibilities: Build a Quality Assurance / Test Management function which can support the delivery of large complex technology-based projects and programmes, and technology operations within a rapid growth business. Define and execute a complete end-to-end testing strategy including both manual and automated testing approaches within traditional delivery and DevOps models. Build strong trusted relationships with project sponsors, business leaders, technology owners and external strategic partners. Identify, contract and manage third party suppliers of nearshore and offshore testing services to augment the in-house team. Identify, select and implement testing tools and services with track record in contract negotiation, commercial and supplier management in the testing space. Provide leadership and technical expertise within test automation, testing methodologies, testing processes, synthetic data services, and testing tools and techniques. Design and implement a testing framework and strategy, leveraging automation and AI solutions across all areas of testing (system integration, performance, security etc.). Proactively identify develop and implement opportunities for operational efficiencies using analytical skills, data, and feedback as part of continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership and support the creation of complex automation testing. Provide appropriate, forward-looking decision making to manage complex priorities supporting the delivery of the Aztec vision. Collaborate with working groups in the selection process of new applications. Operate as an advocate for quality throughout the product development lifecycle and be accountable in the transition process to Production. Stay across the development of external trends and technology changes in relation to Testing and QA including the influence of AI and import this understanding into the Testing strategy on an iterative basis. Manage and develop the Testing team and hold budgetary responsibility for the Testing cost centre managing internal and third-party costs associated with the Testing team and services. Skills, knowledge, and expertise: Extensive leadership experience of an enterprise testing function; high level of experience in a similar role implementing automated testing. Ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders, conflicting priorities and balance business and quality drivers in decision making. Ability to build successful teams, understanding different styles and how people work together. Strong people leadership skills with the ability to develop test professions within the team forging career paths as the team expands. Excellent understanding of testing tools, methods processes and automation and where best to apply them. Experience in designing and executing a hybrid inhouse / third party test strategy. Ability to present ideas in business and user-friendly language. Extensive experience of different project and development methodologies, Waterfall, Agile and DevOps, and the management of testing within both project and product-based delivery models. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to extrapolate requirements and deliverables. Experience in the IT change management lifecycle process. Should be a strong critical thinker, able to analyse releases from multiple perspectives. General information: Successful candidates will need to travel to various office and third-party locations working with a dispersed team and stakeholders in multiple offices. It is anticipated travel will be required to nearshore and offshore locations as the services expand and develop. We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
With the continued investment in technology operationally, and in support of our digital transformation within Aztec Group, we are introducing a new role for a Head of Testing Services ("HoTS"). The Head of Testing Services will be responsible for all aspects of Testing and Quality Assurance within the company defining testing strategy, and introducing best practise for application, infrastructure, and product development testing. The testing strategy will need to make consideration of multiple SDLC and DevOps models, techniques for defining functional and non-functional tests and testing tools including, but not limited to, those relating to performance and automation testing. This role will also be responsible for designing and managing the testing architecture and framework required to deliver a high-quality, efficient and scalable testing service. Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, this individual will be responsible for growing and scaling the Testing team to meet the demands of a rapidly growing business across a broad range of products and services, developing and expanding the existing team, and building a wider service comprising both additional internal staff and staff from third-party service providers. The HoTS will be required to provide strategic support and guidance to business leaders and technology directors and third-party suppliers responsible for oversight and delivery of change initiatives, influencing decision making and clearly communicating decisions, priorities, and relevant project information at appropriate levels regarding testing requirements and commitments. This individual will be driven to proactively focus on strategic initiatives and planning activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes and outcomes and be motivated to share knowledge of testing capabilities, risks, and opportunities with project leads cross-functionally. The HoTS should be able to clearly demonstrate excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills as well as technical, analytical, and organisational skills. Key responsibilities: Build a Quality Assurance / Test Management function which can support the delivery of large complex technology-based projects and programmes, and technology operations within a rapid growth business. Define and execute a complete end-to-end testing strategy including both manual and automated testing approaches within traditional delivery and DevOps models. Build strong trusted relationships with project sponsors, business leaders, technology owners and external strategic partners. Identify, contract and manage third party suppliers of nearshore and offshore testing services to augment the in-house team. Identify, select and implement testing tools and services with track record in contract negotiation, commercial and supplier management in the testing space. Provide leadership and technical expertise within test automation, testing methodologies, testing processes, synthetic data services, and testing tools and techniques. Design and implement a testing framework and strategy, leveraging automation and AI solutions across all areas of testing (system integration, performance, security etc.). Proactively identify develop and implement opportunities for operational efficiencies using analytical skills, data, and feedback as part of continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership and support the creation of complex automation testing. Provide appropriate, forward-looking decision making to manage complex priorities supporting the delivery of the Aztec vision. Collaborate with working groups in the selection process of new applications. Operate as an advocate for quality throughout the product development lifecycle and be accountable in the transition process to Production. Stay across the development of external trends and technology changes in relation to Testing and QA including the influence of AI and import this understanding into the Testing strategy on an iterative basis. Manage and develop the Testing team and hold budgetary responsibility for the Testing cost centre managing internal and third-party costs associated with the Testing team and services. Skills, knowledge, and expertise: Extensive leadership experience of an enterprise testing function; high level of experience in a similar role implementing automated testing. Ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders, conflicting priorities and balance business and quality drivers in decision making. Ability to build successful teams, understanding different styles and how people work together. Strong people leadership skills with the ability to develop test professions within the team forging career paths as the team expands. Excellent understanding of testing tools, methods processes and automation and where best to apply them. Experience in designing and executing a hybrid inhouse / third party test strategy. Ability to present ideas in business and user-friendly language. Extensive experience of different project and development methodologies, Waterfall, Agile and DevOps, and the management of testing within both project and product-based delivery models. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to extrapolate requirements and deliverables. Experience in the IT change management lifecycle process. Should be a strong critical thinker, able to analyse releases from multiple perspectives. General information: Successful candidates will need to travel to various office and third-party locations working with a dispersed team and stakeholders in multiple offices. It is anticipated travel will be required to nearshore and offshore locations as the services expand and develop. We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.
Director - Head of Infrastructure page is loaded Director - Head of Infrastructure Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. Main Purpose and Accountability of the Role Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments, this includes: Technology Infrastructure, Technology Entity: MUFG Securities EMEA plc MUFG Bank EMEA Certification Status: Certified Staff - Material risk takers - (SMCR) MRT Status: EMEA/MUS All Other MRTs Roles, Scope and Reporting Structure Head of IT Infrastructure - MUFG Securities EMEA Head of IT Infrastructure - MUFG Bank EMEA Authority from, and Reporting to: Head of Technology Key Responsibilities Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Company's Technology Infrastructure department, including: Planning and Strategy Development As Head of the IT Infrastructure department within Technology, you will be responsible for ensuring the strategy for the department is in line with business objectives, agreed with relevant stakeholders and understood by the department. Specifically this will include the following: Responsible and accountable for establishing and developing the department and its participation in the Firm's business strategy including formulating and executing strategy, setting objectives and business plans and managing costs. Responsible and accountable for leading, directing, controlling and managing the staff within the department to ensure that they (i) understand their responsibilities and duties applicable to their roles, (ii) comply with the Firm's policies and procedures and (iii) conduct themselves in a way which is commensurate with the Firm's values; Responsible and accountable for managing and monitoring the department's risk and IT infrastructure inventory to control the Firm's exposure within predefined limits prescribed by IT Risk Management and established by the Firm's Risk Management Committee and overseeing the department to operate within the Firm's defined risk appetite; Responsible for contributing to the Company's revenue target and to enhancing the worldwide franchise of MUFG; Responsible and accountable for maintaining and enhancing good working relationships between the IT Infrastructure department and stakeholders, including business, control and other technology teams globally; Responsible and accountable for planning and preparing the department's annual budget, documenting budget expenditures and monitoring the department's expenditure ensuring that cost controls are always in place; Responsible and accountable for managing, maintaining, supporting, developing and setting strategy on all IT In frastructure elements. Responsible and accountable managing the production environment to ensure it meets agreed service standards, SLAs and KPIs. Responsible and accountable for Enterprise Infrastructure, coordinating with other expert teams to provide a complete architecture roadmap and direction. Responsible and accountable for working with the Branches in EMEA to set an appropriate Infrastructure strategy that is efficient, meets Group and Regulatory Controls and permits optimisation of cost. Responsible and accountable for building strong relationships across the Bank and Securities business functions and business areas, underpinned by trust and the core values of the bank Coordinating the activities of the IT Infrastructure senior management team Responsible and accountable for delegating the management of the departments manuals and policy document, ensuring that these are up-to-date, and remain "fit for purpose" such that IT Infrastructure can carry out its responsibilities in the most appropriate and efficient manner. Risk Management As Head of IT Infrastructure, you will be responsible for monitoring, and taking action further to your delegated authority in respect of, the risk being run across the IT Infrastructure . You are/will: responsible for managing all relevant risks (including, but not limited to, IT Risk, operational and conduct risks) within the firm's risk appetite including through the use and continued development of market-leading risk management models and monitoring tools. responsible for conducting business in line with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements. ensure that the Global Governance Standards are supported by appropriate and effective compliance policies and procedures that are applied consistently across the IT Infrastructure ; and responsible for ensuring that the information supplied by the IT Infrastructure team for risk reporting is well managed and, within the policies established by the Company and Operating Entity's, Boards and appropriate committees; Ensure IT controls are in place to mitigate all risks for the department. Support and partner with the IT Risk, Security and Control department in defining new policies and procedures covering all areas of responsibility. Responsible for managing compliance to policies, standards and procedures set against IT infrastructure. Regulatory Compliance, Affairs and Change You will manage the following matters with respect to internal systems and procedures, appropriate for above departments, including: Being accountable for evaluating, approving and establishing where necessary, appropriate operational and IT systems and controls to enable IT Infrastructure to conduct its business in accordance with agreed business plans within the International Business Controls and Compliance You are responsible for ensuring the Company's compliance with internal risk and compliance requirements, controls and procedures, including but not limited to: overseeing that the above departments maintain systems and controls commensurate to its business and in line with regulatory requirements ; personally, following all relevant policies and procedures, and ensuring those in your teams also follow policy and procedures. Technical Capability Responsible for: Data Centres Networks (including firewall technology) External connectivity Communications, Telephony (including switchboard and voice recording), Virtualisation technology (incl containerisation) Operating systems Cloud services (where applicable) Collaboration tools Servers, Desktops, Storage (online, offline and backup) Databases, Threat and vulnerability management (where applicable) as well as all related hardware and software. Ensure a highly available, reliable and performant infrastructure is developed, maintained and supported to meet the business needs for availability, performance and control under a 24 x 7 support regime. Ensure the infrastructure architecture aligns to the business, information and application architectures. Ensure the teams resolve infrastructure-related requests and issues in line with expectations. Ensure performance of the service delivery is tracked and managed through pre-agreed KPIs. Ensure that all programme-aligned work are planned and delivered in line within timelines and budgets. People You will manage the following matters, appropriate for above departments, including: authority for building (via recruitment, restructuring and internal development) a team of high-quality professionals that will achieve the objectives of the broader MUFG Group to leverage the strategic advantages; accountable for ensuring that all staff in your remit are fully trained and understand what is required of them in order to do their jobs effectively, including ensuring that job descriptions, objectives/personal development and performance reviews are provided for all staff at least once a year in accordance with Human Resources requirements, continually monitoring their competency in order to meet the requirements of the relevant regulator's training and competency regime, handling appropriately any grievance or disciplinary issues; and accountable for ensuring that the department meets target resourcing KPI's that are in line with wider Technology department objectives; and - accountable for ensuring that any responsibilities that you have delegated to other staff, including those in respect of regulatory obligations (where applicable), are appropriately apportioned and controlled . click apply for full job details
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Director - Head of Infrastructure page is loaded Director - Head of Infrastructure Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. Main Purpose and Accountability of the Role Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments, this includes: Technology Infrastructure, Technology Entity: MUFG Securities EMEA plc MUFG Bank EMEA Certification Status: Certified Staff - Material risk takers - (SMCR) MRT Status: EMEA/MUS All Other MRTs Roles, Scope and Reporting Structure Head of IT Infrastructure - MUFG Securities EMEA Head of IT Infrastructure - MUFG Bank EMEA Authority from, and Reporting to: Head of Technology Key Responsibilities Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Company's Technology Infrastructure department, including: Planning and Strategy Development As Head of the IT Infrastructure department within Technology, you will be responsible for ensuring the strategy for the department is in line with business objectives, agreed with relevant stakeholders and understood by the department. Specifically this will include the following: Responsible and accountable for establishing and developing the department and its participation in the Firm's business strategy including formulating and executing strategy, setting objectives and business plans and managing costs. Responsible and accountable for leading, directing, controlling and managing the staff within the department to ensure that they (i) understand their responsibilities and duties applicable to their roles, (ii) comply with the Firm's policies and procedures and (iii) conduct themselves in a way which is commensurate with the Firm's values; Responsible and accountable for managing and monitoring the department's risk and IT infrastructure inventory to control the Firm's exposure within predefined limits prescribed by IT Risk Management and established by the Firm's Risk Management Committee and overseeing the department to operate within the Firm's defined risk appetite; Responsible for contributing to the Company's revenue target and to enhancing the worldwide franchise of MUFG; Responsible and accountable for maintaining and enhancing good working relationships between the IT Infrastructure department and stakeholders, including business, control and other technology teams globally; Responsible and accountable for planning and preparing the department's annual budget, documenting budget expenditures and monitoring the department's expenditure ensuring that cost controls are always in place; Responsible and accountable for managing, maintaining, supporting, developing and setting strategy on all IT In frastructure elements. Responsible and accountable managing the production environment to ensure it meets agreed service standards, SLAs and KPIs. Responsible and accountable for Enterprise Infrastructure, coordinating with other expert teams to provide a complete architecture roadmap and direction. Responsible and accountable for working with the Branches in EMEA to set an appropriate Infrastructure strategy that is efficient, meets Group and Regulatory Controls and permits optimisation of cost. Responsible and accountable for building strong relationships across the Bank and Securities business functions and business areas, underpinned by trust and the core values of the bank Coordinating the activities of the IT Infrastructure senior management team Responsible and accountable for delegating the management of the departments manuals and policy document, ensuring that these are up-to-date, and remain "fit for purpose" such that IT Infrastructure can carry out its responsibilities in the most appropriate and efficient manner. Risk Management As Head of IT Infrastructure, you will be responsible for monitoring, and taking action further to your delegated authority in respect of, the risk being run across the IT Infrastructure . You are/will: responsible for managing all relevant risks (including, but not limited to, IT Risk, operational and conduct risks) within the firm's risk appetite including through the use and continued development of market-leading risk management models and monitoring tools. responsible for conducting business in line with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements. ensure that the Global Governance Standards are supported by appropriate and effective compliance policies and procedures that are applied consistently across the IT Infrastructure ; and responsible for ensuring that the information supplied by the IT Infrastructure team for risk reporting is well managed and, within the policies established by the Company and Operating Entity's, Boards and appropriate committees; Ensure IT controls are in place to mitigate all risks for the department. Support and partner with the IT Risk, Security and Control department in defining new policies and procedures covering all areas of responsibility. Responsible for managing compliance to policies, standards and procedures set against IT infrastructure. Regulatory Compliance, Affairs and Change You will manage the following matters with respect to internal systems and procedures, appropriate for above departments, including: Being accountable for evaluating, approving and establishing where necessary, appropriate operational and IT systems and controls to enable IT Infrastructure to conduct its business in accordance with agreed business plans within the International Business Controls and Compliance You are responsible for ensuring the Company's compliance with internal risk and compliance requirements, controls and procedures, including but not limited to: overseeing that the above departments maintain systems and controls commensurate to its business and in line with regulatory requirements ; personally, following all relevant policies and procedures, and ensuring those in your teams also follow policy and procedures. Technical Capability Responsible for: Data Centres Networks (including firewall technology) External connectivity Communications, Telephony (including switchboard and voice recording), Virtualisation technology (incl containerisation) Operating systems Cloud services (where applicable) Collaboration tools Servers, Desktops, Storage (online, offline and backup) Databases, Threat and vulnerability management (where applicable) as well as all related hardware and software. Ensure a highly available, reliable and performant infrastructure is developed, maintained and supported to meet the business needs for availability, performance and control under a 24 x 7 support regime. Ensure the infrastructure architecture aligns to the business, information and application architectures. Ensure the teams resolve infrastructure-related requests and issues in line with expectations. Ensure performance of the service delivery is tracked and managed through pre-agreed KPIs. Ensure that all programme-aligned work are planned and delivered in line within timelines and budgets. People You will manage the following matters, appropriate for above departments, including: authority for building (via recruitment, restructuring and internal development) a team of high-quality professionals that will achieve the objectives of the broader MUFG Group to leverage the strategic advantages; accountable for ensuring that all staff in your remit are fully trained and understand what is required of them in order to do their jobs effectively, including ensuring that job descriptions, objectives/personal development and performance reviews are provided for all staff at least once a year in accordance with Human Resources requirements, continually monitoring their competency in order to meet the requirements of the relevant regulator's training and competency regime, handling appropriately any grievance or disciplinary issues; and accountable for ensuring that the department meets target resourcing KPI's that are in line with wider Technology department objectives; and - accountable for ensuring that any responsibilities that you have delegated to other staff, including those in respect of regulatory obligations (where applicable), are appropriately apportioned and controlled . click apply for full job details
Are you looking to shape a new team, work with the latest technologies in data, and solve complex problems? We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to help bring data to the heart of N Brown. You will be part of Group Data and will focus on exploring solutions to maintain, improve, and scale our use of data. What will you do as an Lead Data Engineer at N Brown? Lead a team of engineers to create, maintain, and extend our analytics platform. Take ownership of the data processing technical domain, including implementing frameworks that will allow N Brown to scale their data processing. You will work with Architecture to ensure we are delivering the very best technologies that deliver value for our business. You will drive the adoption of strong CICD practises to reduce risks to deployments. Coach your team in best practice and coding standards. Work with the wider Data Engineering and Group Data team to share ways of working. Develop your team's capabilities in software development to better enable them to support the analytics platform. Champion test-driven quality first engineering practises. Working with governance you will drive solutions that are scalable and robust and ensure we deliver quality data for our customers. You will collaborate across squads, and teams driving the adoption of best practice as part of your role, whilst maintaining delivery and outcome focus. You will be working in an agile operating model with cross-functional teams. Work with our stakeholders whilst delivering the new Financial Services Effectively manage the Analytics Platform, ensuring the platform is reliable, scalable, and secure. You will take a proactive approach to monitoring. What skills and experience will you have? A strong communicator, able to bring complex technical concepts to life for business stakeholders and equally convey business needs effectively to technical audiences. Experience delivering large-scale transformation projects with focus on defining end-to-end data architecture. An experienced engineer with a deep interest in how data architectures can improve experiences and drive better business decision making. Automating delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform. Deep understanding of CI/CD pipeline Experience working with the Cloud Platforms is essential, it is not essential for this to be GCP but that would be beneficial. Curiosity to experiment and improve, whilst staying aligned on outcomes. Understanding of Agile in principles and practices and tools like Jira and Confluence. What technical skills you will have Experience with general Cloud products (Cloyd SQL, BigQuery, RedShift, Snowflake, Apache Beam, Spark) or similar products. Experience with open-source data-stack tools such as Airflow, Airbyte, DBT, Kafka etc. Awareness of data visualisation tools such as PowerBI, Tableau and/or Looker Knowledge of Teradata, Mainframe and/or Google Analytics is beneficial. Appreciation of data governance, data management, analytics, science, and visualisation workflows and data needs Appreciation of the modern cloud data stack, headless BI, analytics engineering, data meshes and lake-houses What's in it for you? Hybrid working 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days Annual bonus scheme Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services A range of financial wellbeing support Colleague discount across all N Brown brands Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts! Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice Ways of Working We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you're in. For this role, the expectation would be 1 day every week. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we're perfectly located, plus we're surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat! Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don't have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that's right for you.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Are you looking to shape a new team, work with the latest technologies in data, and solve complex problems? We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to help bring data to the heart of N Brown. You will be part of Group Data and will focus on exploring solutions to maintain, improve, and scale our use of data. What will you do as an Lead Data Engineer at N Brown? Lead a team of engineers to create, maintain, and extend our analytics platform. Take ownership of the data processing technical domain, including implementing frameworks that will allow N Brown to scale their data processing. You will work with Architecture to ensure we are delivering the very best technologies that deliver value for our business. You will drive the adoption of strong CICD practises to reduce risks to deployments. Coach your team in best practice and coding standards. Work with the wider Data Engineering and Group Data team to share ways of working. Develop your team's capabilities in software development to better enable them to support the analytics platform. Champion test-driven quality first engineering practises. Working with governance you will drive solutions that are scalable and robust and ensure we deliver quality data for our customers. You will collaborate across squads, and teams driving the adoption of best practice as part of your role, whilst maintaining delivery and outcome focus. You will be working in an agile operating model with cross-functional teams. Work with our stakeholders whilst delivering the new Financial Services Effectively manage the Analytics Platform, ensuring the platform is reliable, scalable, and secure. You will take a proactive approach to monitoring. What skills and experience will you have? A strong communicator, able to bring complex technical concepts to life for business stakeholders and equally convey business needs effectively to technical audiences. Experience delivering large-scale transformation projects with focus on defining end-to-end data architecture. An experienced engineer with a deep interest in how data architectures can improve experiences and drive better business decision making. Automating delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform. Deep understanding of CI/CD pipeline Experience working with the Cloud Platforms is essential, it is not essential for this to be GCP but that would be beneficial. Curiosity to experiment and improve, whilst staying aligned on outcomes. Understanding of Agile in principles and practices and tools like Jira and Confluence. What technical skills you will have Experience with general Cloud products (Cloyd SQL, BigQuery, RedShift, Snowflake, Apache Beam, Spark) or similar products. Experience with open-source data-stack tools such as Airflow, Airbyte, DBT, Kafka etc. Awareness of data visualisation tools such as PowerBI, Tableau and/or Looker Knowledge of Teradata, Mainframe and/or Google Analytics is beneficial. Appreciation of data governance, data management, analytics, science, and visualisation workflows and data needs Appreciation of the modern cloud data stack, headless BI, analytics engineering, data meshes and lake-houses What's in it for you? Hybrid working 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days Annual bonus scheme Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services A range of financial wellbeing support Colleague discount across all N Brown brands Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts! Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice Ways of Working We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you're in. For this role, the expectation would be 1 day every week. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we're perfectly located, plus we're surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat! Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don't have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that's right for you.
Senior Technical Architecture AnalystFull time, Permanent, Remote/Hybrid (HQ Newark, Data Centres London)Competitive salary DOE Our global client, based in Newark, Nottinghamshire are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architecture Analyst. You will play an integral role in the protection, maintenance, and support of specified ICT systems. THE ROLE The Senior Technical Architecture Analyst will be responsible for: Providing 2nd and 3rd tier support and acting as a point of technical escalation Leading technical architecture projects (including changes to the live environment) Reducing the complexity and footprint of the Company ICT services Supporting (and leading) a number of concurrent Technical projects and Application projects A Senior Technical Architecture Analyst candidate, will have knowledge of the following systems and environments: IBM zSeries - z14-LR1, zVM running SLES, Dirmaint SUSE Linux - v11, v12, v15 IBM WebSphere Application Service - 7.x, 9.x It would be beneficial to have knowledge also of TSM / Spectrum Protect Backup and VE - 7.x, 8.x and experience in Disaster recovery, IBM SAN Management. THE CANDIDATE An ideal Senior Technical Architecture Analyst candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: Ideally hold a degree in a relevant subject, or possess strong relevant technical experience Prince II Foundation (desirable) ITIL Foundation (desirable) Experience of Technical delivery / support within a complex environment Ability manage multiple priorities with frequent changes Ability to deliver complex information to a wide group (at senior level) Excellent interpersonal skills, tenacity, persuasion, negotiation, analytical and numerate Ability to communicate effectively Excellent time management skills You will have 10+ years experience within an ICT environment and possess evidence of continuous professional development. You will have knowledge and experience of working within matrix teams, ensuring all views are understood and represented. This role will be split between the head office in Newark, Nottinghamshire and London so you must be prepared to travel between the two sites 25 days annual leave Excellent pension scheme Excellent development opportunities Free parking Life Cover Medical Insurance (provider is BUPA) THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS VACANCY AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR APPLICATION. If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback. The services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Senior Technical Architecture AnalystFull time, Permanent, Remote/Hybrid (HQ Newark, Data Centres London)Competitive salary DOE Our global client, based in Newark, Nottinghamshire are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architecture Analyst. You will play an integral role in the protection, maintenance, and support of specified ICT systems. THE ROLE The Senior Technical Architecture Analyst will be responsible for: Providing 2nd and 3rd tier support and acting as a point of technical escalation Leading technical architecture projects (including changes to the live environment) Reducing the complexity and footprint of the Company ICT services Supporting (and leading) a number of concurrent Technical projects and Application projects A Senior Technical Architecture Analyst candidate, will have knowledge of the following systems and environments: IBM zSeries - z14-LR1, zVM running SLES, Dirmaint SUSE Linux - v11, v12, v15 IBM WebSphere Application Service - 7.x, 9.x It would be beneficial to have knowledge also of TSM / Spectrum Protect Backup and VE - 7.x, 8.x and experience in Disaster recovery, IBM SAN Management. THE CANDIDATE An ideal Senior Technical Architecture Analyst candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: Ideally hold a degree in a relevant subject, or possess strong relevant technical experience Prince II Foundation (desirable) ITIL Foundation (desirable) Experience of Technical delivery / support within a complex environment Ability manage multiple priorities with frequent changes Ability to deliver complex information to a wide group (at senior level) Excellent interpersonal skills, tenacity, persuasion, negotiation, analytical and numerate Ability to communicate effectively Excellent time management skills You will have 10+ years experience within an ICT environment and possess evidence of continuous professional development. You will have knowledge and experience of working within matrix teams, ensuring all views are understood and represented. This role will be split between the head office in Newark, Nottinghamshire and London so you must be prepared to travel between the two sites 25 days annual leave Excellent pension scheme Excellent development opportunities Free parking Life Cover Medical Insurance (provider is BUPA) THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS VACANCY AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR APPLICATION. If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback. The services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency.