vertex-it-solutions

Senior Infrastructure Engineer Duration: 12-month fixed-term staff contract (not contract), with a strong potential for conversion to a permanent role. Location: This role is office based ,located in Hammersmith, London + 1 day remote work per week We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our global IT team. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting our entire IT infrastructure, which supports our business operations across multiple international locations. This is a practical role requiring a combination of deep technical expertise in Microsoft, VMware, and Cloud technologies, strategic thinking, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international setting. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, a mentor to junior team members, and a driving force in the ongoing improvement of our IT services. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Management & Support: Design, build, and maintain the company's global IT infrastructure, including on-premises HPE/Dell server and storage hardware, co-located data centres, and cloud-based systems. Manage and administer our hybrid cloud environment, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, and Azure MDM for modern device management. Ensure the security of our infrastructure and data by managing on-premises and cloud security controls and working closely with the Security Operations Centre (SoC) to action vulnerability management and system patching. Manage and maintain our Windows and Linux (CentOS, Red Hat, Ubuntu) server estate, as well as core Microsoft services (AD, GPO, DNS, NPS/Radius, CA, SMTP Relay), and our extensive VMware vSphere/vCenter virtualisation platform. Administer and optimise our System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) hierarchy, including Primary/Secondary sites, Distribution Points, Cloud Management Gateway (CMG), and Azure integration for global software deployment and updates. Manage and maintain our VDI environment (VMware Horizon/Citrix/OLVM), ensuring a reliable experience for our global user base. Take ownership of the company's backup and disaster recovery solutions, primarily using Veeam, and manage our tape library infrastructure. Provide 3rd line support for complex technical issues, acting as an escalation point for the service desk and junior engineers. Plan and execute infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new implementations. Act as a technical lead and mentor for junior infrastructure engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional development. Requirements Extensive experience in a senior infrastructure engineering role, preferably within a global or multi-site SME. Expertise in the Microsoft Stack: Cloud Technologies: System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM): Virtualisation & VDI: Hardware Experience: Networking & Monitoring: Security & Asset Management: Server Operating Systems & Backups:

Role: Technical Project Engineer - Cloud & Infrastructure Managed Service Provider experience essential. Hybrid working Key Responsibilities Deliver technical solutions across full project life cycle: design, implementation, testing, documentation, and handover. Approve installations, upgrades, and change requests, ensuring robust plans and contingency measures. Provide technical pre-sales support, proposals, and presentations. Maintain high-quality technical documentation and training guides. Mentor junior technical staff and contribute to their development. Ensure compliance with the Company's standards and change control processes. MSP Environment Expertise - Proven experience working within a Managed Service Provider setting. Microsoft Technology Stack - Strong foundation aligned with Microsoft certifications (eg, MS-102, MD-102, MS-700). SharePoint Administration & Development - Hands-on experience managing and configuring SharePoint environments. Microsoft 365 Migration - End-to-end migration experience, including planning, execution, and troubleshooting. Tenant Management - Skilled in managing Microsoft 365 tenants, including security, compliance, and user provisioning. Security Solutions - Experience with MAR (Microsoft Advanced Response) or EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) tools. Server Infrastructure Projects - Practical experience in deploying, upgrading, and maintaining Windows Server environments. Azure Cloud Services - Strong understanding of Azure, including resource management, security, and integration with on-premises systems. Key Skills MSP Environment Expertise - Proven experience working within a Managed Service Provider setting. Microsoft Technology Stack - Strong foundation aligned with Microsoft certifications (eg, MS-102, MD-102, MS-700). SharePoint Administration & Development - Hands-on experience managing and configuring SharePoint environments. Microsoft 365 Migration - End-to-end migration experience, including planning, execution, and troubleshooting. Tenant Management - Skilled in managing Microsoft 365 tenants, including security, compliance, and user provisioning. Security Solutions - Experience with MAR (Microsoft Advanced Response) or EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) tools. Server Infrastructure Projects - Practical experience in deploying, upgrading, and maintaining Windows Server environments. Azure Cloud Services - Strong understanding of Azure, including resource management, security, and integration with on-premises systems. The individual We would be looking for someone who had written great deployment guides or internal use and for client use Lead discussions around change management Great with client interactions Worked with Autotask, ConnectWise or Service now, as our action plans and ticketing systems done via these systems. Someone who likes testing new projects, as we often trial new tech, gadgets internal before launch Site visits will be around 5 per months - for onsite deployments or audits. Project Engineers will work between 7 to 10 projects per month. Projects last 1 to 3 days and a few that are between 5 to 10 days.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Technical Operations Engineer 1 Years FTC with extensions. 4 days in the office. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Technical Engineer One of our clients within the financial sector is looking to us to provide a dedicated resource to contribute to their mission of innovating their business and creating a superior customer experience. They need a talented Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operations Engineer with CyberArk and Delinea experience or the delivery of the core IAM products and services required to support the enterprise infrastructure and business line applications of our client. In this role you will work as part of a global team that manages and supports the IAM services including Privileged Access Management, Single Sign-on/Multi-Factor Authentication, and Directory Services. You will collaborate and coordinate with other IT leaders, technologists and support staff to provide a secure, resilient, and quality experience to the global user community Contract Term Twelve Months FTC based in London Salary: 60k - 65k Responsibilities and Duties Serve as a multifaceted Operations Engineer for the global IAM department Provide implementation and ongoing support of net-new or enhancements to existing IAM platforms and services Manage daily IAM fulfillment requests and provide consulting services to project initiatives on IAM best practices, processes, and support Participate in the global support of the enterprise IAM services ensuring the required resiliency and service level agreements are met Drive IAM compliance by conducting certifications, audits, and on-going review of operational reporting Identify, manage and escalate, as appropriate, project risks, issues, and roadblocks to timely delivery Contribute to the development and maintenance of IAM strategy and associated roadmaps Qualifications/Experience Required 5+ years Information Security experience, with hands on experiences in enterprise IAM platforms CyberArk and Delinea. Access Management: Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, Federation (SAML, OIDC, OAuth) Privileged Access Management: Managing privileged accounts, session management, vaulting Directory Services: User/Group Management, Sites & Services, Access Control Lists Security Concepts: Least Privileged, Zero Trust, Phishing Resistant Authentication ITSM: Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management Scripting and automation leveraging tools such as PowerShell or Python Ability to manage priorities and report progress on required basis

We have an urgent requirement for a 1st Line Service Desk Technician to support our client based in Hoddesdon EN11. Must DRIVE and be no more than 45 mins away Day Rate £130 Via an Umbrella Company Role Details: 1st Line IT support for all internal users , Windows , Office , Asure , AD .Resetting Passwords, adding user details to Laptops , PC's and Tablets etc. Escalate to service desk if unresolved. Location: Hoddesdon, EN11 (Candidate must have a Valid driver's license and be within a 45-minute commute) Start Date: ASAP ) Duration: 3rd October 2025 with a possible extension to the end of the year (Potential for extension - pending client confirmation; the engagement is to cover long-term sickness) Working Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days per week in Hoddesdon Working Hours: 07:30 - 17:30, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) Shift Patterns: 07:30 - 16:30 08:00 - 17:00 08:30 - 17:30 If this is of interest please forward your Cv with Full Address with Post Code.

Vertex IT Solutions are happy to announce they are looking for an experienced Desktop Support Specialist Salary: £35-£38K DOC + 10% shift allowance Location: Canary Wharf Hours: 40pw between 06:00 and 19:00 Job Description: This is a desktop support role based on the trade floor. This role is for an experienced desktop support specialist with a minimum of 5 years' software experience dealing with critical business systems in a front office environment, to work in a Sales and Trading area in accordance with SLA/OLA definitions and targets while demonstrating high levels of customer care and behavior at all times. Responsibilities Level 3 type escalations for complex technical issues and root cause analysis. Effectively use and manage Service Now to handle and update calls. Demonstrate high levels of customer care behaviors at all times and adopt an approach that shows consistent commitment to providing a customer focused quality service. Work across lines of service to ensure a coordinated approach to providing support for the customer. Cooperate with other DSS teams and 3rd parties to ensure all services are delivered within service level targets and according to best practice. Carry out incident and change activity delivering the productivity levels expected by Desktop Operations. Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and assisting them in the successful delivery of common objectives. Ability to work well under pressure and to tight timescales. Assist with identifying team training and development needs, both technical and non-technical to support the Staff Dialogue and Development process. Manage own workload to ensure that assigned activities are completed within targets defined within SLA's/OLA's. Ability to work well under pressure and to tight timescales. Identify ways of improving productivity and lowering costs which provides enhanced service value for Customer and/or cost savings for the client. Key Skills, Experience & Qualification: Experience working in finance industry, investment banking. Deskside support technical experience operating within a complex environment with demonstrable experience in providing a level of second level technical support within a team. Experience of managing work packages dealing with third party suppliers and internal business units within a client service organisation Broad understanding of financial markets Demonstrable experience of project management methodologies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good negotiating skills Experience in dealing with customers with tact and diplomacy using demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills Excellent experience of supporting operating systems and applications within a business environment An excellent understanding of ITIL Service Support, delivery disciplines and methodologies Experience using a help desk call management system Ability to work well under pressure and to tight timescales Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer care skills Strong technical grasp of strategic platforms such as Microsoft Windows, Networking and Security, WAN, LAN, and Exchange 2010 on wards. Experience of market data feeds and troubleshooting Excel Add-ins. MCSE qualification and PowerShell are desirable 5 Years' minimum software experience dealing with critical business systems with 2 years in investment banking

Job Title: Technical Support Analyst Location: Bromley / Orpington, Kent Salary: up to £25,000 neg Experience: 12 Months + Vertex IT Solutions is working with a client focused MSP who are looking to expand their team. Our client has been operational for over 20 years and support clients across Financial Services, Education and Aviation. The Successful candidate will be expected to work 1st / 2nd line Support working within the Service Desk structure and onsite with client within the education sector. Technical Requirements: Providing 1st and 2nd line support to clients within the Education sector. Configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot desktops, laptops, printers, mobile and telephone equipment. Extensive Microsoft and Google application support. Windows server administration, backups, storage management, restores & updates. Software support including management and deployment. Infrastructure support, including network, Wi-Fi & LAN. AV & VOIP support. Co-ordinating third-party vendors and support service.

Position: L/L2 Service Desk Analyst Reports to: Service Desk Manager Our client are an established and expanding Managed Service Provider supplying their clients with Cloud and Infrastructure support. Due to their continued success, they are now recruiting a highly motivated 2nd Line Service Desk Analyst to add to their existing team. Experience required: o At least 1-2 year working in an IT department dealing with 1st and 2nd Line incidents Typically used to record user requests, attending user's phone calls, replying emails, logging issues faced by users, and do some basic troubleshooting by using questionnaires relate to the issue. Receives and handles requests for service, following agreed procedures. Promptly allocates calls as appropriate. Logs incidents and service requests and maintains relevant records Identifies and classifies incident types and service interruptions Experience with working with First time fix KPI's, call answered etc Experience working to SLA's Network fundamental knowledge and basic troubleshooting Technical knowledge Active Directory VPN - remote access Office 365 Networking Antivirus Security - Password Resets