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IT Infrastructure Engineer Mostly in-office working in Whiteley, Hampshire Stratospherec are proud to be working with a fantastic UK SaaS Fintech company whose IT systems are revolutionising the UK finance, retail and commerce industries. Due to their sustained and continued growth they are looking to expand their IT Infrastructure team by hiring an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong Wintel and IT Infrastructure background. They have a number of large IT projects for the next 24 months including automating their IT Infrastructure deployments so they are looking for an experienced IT Engineer who has an interest in automation as well - no previous automation experience necessary. This role will mainly focused to in new IT project work, with some limited BAU work as well. They are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer with an interest in using automation tools to streamline infrastructure deployment, management and monitoring, combined with a background in administering and building new IT infrastructures and improvements in IT systems from previous projects is going to be vital for this role. Any background in Datacentre relocation or migration would be useful as well in this role Role Responsibilities: Infrastructure: Maintain and enhance IT infrastructure, including VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server environments, and Network Monitoring and networking components. There is some minimal work supporting AWS/Linux server infrastructure as well. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive monitoring and automation. Maintain and improve local network environments, including Dell servers and Dell switch configurations. Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Windows Server environments, and authentication solutions. Plan for scalability, redundancy, and high availability to support future growth. IT Security & Compliance: Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, including PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials+, DORA, and ISO 27001. Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure automation and cloud environments. Maintain accurate compliance documentation, including PCI DSS scope records and security policies. Secure high-value and high-risk data, such as cardholder (PCI) and personally identifiable information (PII). Cloud & Automation (these tools and skills will be taught): Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud and on-premises environments. Learn how to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment. Configure and maintain authentication solutions (SSO, SAML, Entra Connect). Develop and manage automation solutions to streamline infrastructure deployment, management, and monitoring. Implement and optimize automation tools such as Azure DevOps (or other CI/CD pipelines), Terraform, Node-Red, and Packer. Deploy and manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, SolarWinds SentryOne, and other network/database monitoring solutions). Ensure secure cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Experience & Skills: It will be useful to have some of the following skills and experience: Strong expertise in defining, delivering, and supporting robust, resilient, and secure enterprise infrastructure. Experience with IT audits and compliance frameworks such as CIS, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, ISO 27001. An understanding of network security and compliance in regulated environments. Strong networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP). Proficiency in firewall and load balancer technologies for secure environments. Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Citrix Xen) and backup solutions (Veeam or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (SolarWinds SentryOne, Zabbix etc.). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Some familiarity with financial services regulations and compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA) would be useful but is not essential. Desirable (but not required) experience: Some interest in learning and using automation tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, Node-Red, Packer. Proven ability to secure high-value data (PCI cardholder data, PII) and implement security best practices. Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar). Ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation. Some experience managing cloud environments (Azure, AWS). This is an exciting new role for a growing IT Infrastructure team, within a successful and growing SaaS company, so if you are looking for an exciting challenging IT Systems and automation role, then please apply with your CV for immediate interview. Please note we can only consider local candidates and with full UK Passports or settled status visas or indefinite leave to remain visas

End Date We support agile working - click here for more information on agile working options. Agile Working Options Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion Job Description Summary . Job Description Who? Lloyds Banking Group is the UK's leading digital bank, with over 16 million online customers, we're the UK's largest mobile bank. Our corporate strategy of helping Britain proposer outlines bold plans to deepen our customer relationships across our businesses. This is driving the need to invest £Bs to innovate, modernise and simplify our technology further. We're looking for architecture leaders to help drive this transformation. Technology is at the heart of our business and architecture is at the heart of technology leadership - it is an integral part of our corporate strategy. As we go through this business and IT transformation, we need to be innovative, creative and forward thinking. Our goal is to ensure our services are based on modern, scalable and resilient technologies that deliver value to both our customers and our business. About the role Our culture brings together inquisitive and driven people from a diverse group of backgrounds where all can thrive. You'll be joining a small, dynamic team of strategy setting Enterprise Architects, focused on the technology enablers that support all our colleague and customer services. For example: Cloud, Infrastructure, Data and API services. We collaborate closely with business and engineering leaders across the organisation to drive strategy, deliver strategic roadmaps, provide thought leadership and inspire innovative solutions. We must view problems from many different perspectives and our architectural decisions must balance strategy with pragmatism to deliver the best outcome. In the role, you'll be aligned to a technology enabler engaging with senior leaders, advising them on how to utilise technology to achieve outcomes and articulate options that balance the different drivers of change. More About our Technology Enablers: Data Our data architecture team supports workloads across a wide range of data repositories including relational and NoSQL databases, data warehouses and data lakes. We're focused on modernising our data technology ecosystem through real-time streaming with Kafka and public cloud services like BigQuery. We develop strategic direction for our data models, optimise data for performance and reuse, embed data management controls, and drive exploitation of our data assets using analytical tools and AI/ML models. Cloud Enterprise scale solutions on both private and public clouds platforms, including Azure, GCP and AWS at web-scale; Cloud Native principles and supporting technologies (e.g., Microservices, DevOps, Containers & CI/CD); Public Cloud security tools and technologies; large-scale workload migrations from traditional hosting technologies to Public or Private Cloud. Infrastructure Our Infrastructure platforms cover a wide range of traditional hosting (X86 Wintel/Linux, Midrange Unix, Mainframe), networking, operational tooling, and datacentre services. These technologies support all our important business services and are crucial to the operation of the Group. Much of the focus in this area is modernising and simplifying our technology enabling agile, efficient change that can deliver secure, resilient, and cost-effective solutions at pace. Api In response to customers choosing different ways of integrating with us, we are leading transformation of how we deliver digital capability to best meet customer needs. Standards including OpenID Connect profiles, API gateways, microservices including event driven architectures, and domain driven design methodology. About you You're a forward-looking and enthusiastic enterprise architect who can combine thought leadership, a passion for change, an ability to logically decompose complex problems and influence all levels of the organisation. You'll typically have broad architecture experience spanning a variety of traditional, modern, and emerging technologies, ideally but not critically, in a financial or regulated industry. You ll have a background in strategy setting, enterprise architecture or technology consulting roles. Ideally you'll have had experience in engineering and solution architecture during your career. You define architecture direction in the context of industry trends and understand how that can bring value to the organisation. Key accountabilities All architecture decisions made for the area you support. Build compelling architecture strategies and roadmaps with comprehensive inputs from Business, Engineering, Operations, Industry and Vendors. Pro-actively drive forward the agenda to simplify and modernise our technology landscape. Keep pace with the latest industry direction and vendor offerings to ensure our strategies capitalise on new opportunities. Influence our investment portfolios and the direction of major change programmes to ensure strategic architecture outcomes. Build strong relationships and credibly communicate with key business and engineering collaborators across the organisation including CxOs. You're an authority for an architecture domain with deep and broad knowledge of technology, methodology and assurance techniques. Desirable technical experience: Broad experience covering many of the following, with a deep knowledge of at least one ( T shaped): Cloud platform technologies covering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services on Azure, GCP and AWS. Hybrid hosting architecture of cloud and tradition platforms including Midrange Unix and Mainframe technologies. API architecture standards including OpenID Connect profiles, API gateways, microservices including event driven architectures. Data trends including relational, NoSQL databases, data warehouses and data lakes. Designing critically important systems which have challenging service parameters, for example RPO/RTO Zero. Broad appreciation of cyber security (e.g., zero trust) and the architectural implications it has on application design. Modern progressive technologies - e.g., machine learning, artificial intelligence, block chain etc. About working for LBG The environment we work in is fast paced, collaborative and dynamic: we also have fun along the way! We're hybrid working - so you'll need to live within a commute of a hub location to get in one or two days a week and there may be elements of out of hours working which is well compensated. But with a supportive and nurturing Leadership team we have the scale to provide you with ongoing opportunities to develop and achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career with us as well you receiving A competitive salary A performance related annual bonus Generous pension contribution of up to 15% 30 days holiday plus the bank holidays on top A flexible cash pot (4% salary) you can spend on lifestyle benefits Private health cover Various share schemes, including free shares We're also passionate about diversity and equal opportunity with industry recognition across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+ and families. And, being disability positive, reasonable adjustments can be accommodated in our Recruitment process. We re simply committed to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. So if you have the technical background we re seeking and this opportunity appeals then get in touch, we d love to hear from you At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

End Date We support agile working - click here for more information on agile working options. Agile Working Options Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion Job Description Summary . Job Description Who? Lloyds Banking Group is the UK's leading digital bank, with over 16 million online customers, we're the UK's largest mobile bank. Our corporate strategy of helping Britain proposer outlines bold plans to deepen our customer relationships across our businesses. This is driving the need to invest £Bs to innovate, modernise and simplify our technology further. We're looking for architecture leaders to help drive this transformation. Technology is at the heart of our business and architecture is at the heart of technology leadership - it is an integral part of our corporate strategy. As we go through this business and IT transformation, we need to be innovative, creative and forward thinking. Our goal is to ensure our services are based on modern, scalable and resilient technologies that deliver value to both our customers and our business. About the role Our culture brings together inquisitive and driven people from a diverse group of backgrounds where all can thrive. You'll be joining a small, dynamic team of strategy setting Enterprise Architects, focused on the technology enablers that support all our colleague and customer services. For example: Cloud, Infrastructure, Data and API services. We collaborate closely with business and engineering leaders across the organisation to drive strategy, deliver strategic roadmaps, provide thought leadership and inspire innovative solutions. We must view problems from many different perspectives and our architectural decisions must balance strategy with pragmatism to deliver the best outcome. In the role, you'll be aligned to a technology enabler engaging with senior leaders, advising them on how to utilise technology to achieve outcomes and articulate options that balance the different drivers of change. More About our Technology Enablers: Data Our data architecture team supports workloads across a wide range of data repositories including relational and NoSQL databases, data warehouses and data lakes. We're focused on modernising our data technology ecosystem through real-time streaming with Kafka and public cloud services like BigQuery. We develop strategic direction for our data models, optimise data for performance and reuse, embed data management controls, and drive exploitation of our data assets using analytical tools and AI/ML models. Cloud Enterprise scale solutions on both private and public clouds platforms, including Azure, GCP and AWS at web-scale; Cloud Native principles and supporting technologies (e.g., Microservices, DevOps, Containers & CI/CD); Public Cloud security tools and technologies; large-scale workload migrations from traditional hosting technologies to Public or Private Cloud. Infrastructure Our Infrastructure platforms cover a wide range of traditional hosting (X86 Wintel/Linux, Midrange Unix, Mainframe), networking, operational tooling, and datacentre services. These technologies support all our important business services and are crucial to the operation of the Group. Much of the focus in this area is modernising and simplifying our technology enabling agile, efficient change that can deliver secure, resilient, and cost-effective solutions at pace. Api In response to customers choosing different ways of integrating with us, we are leading transformation of how we deliver digital capability to best meet customer needs. Standards including OpenID Connect profiles, API gateways, microservices including event driven architectures, and domain driven design methodology. About you You're a forward-looking and enthusiastic enterprise architect who can combine thought leadership, a passion for change, an ability to logically decompose complex problems and influence all levels of the organisation. You'll typically have broad architecture experience spanning a variety of traditional, modern, and emerging technologies, ideally but not critically, in a financial or regulated industry. You ll have a background in strategy setting, enterprise architecture or technology consulting roles. Ideally you'll have had experience in engineering and solution architecture during your career. You define architecture direction in the context of industry trends and understand how that can bring value to the organisation. Key accountabilities All architecture decisions made for the area you support. Build compelling architecture strategies and roadmaps with comprehensive inputs from Business, Engineering, Operations, Industry and Vendors. Pro-actively drive forward the agenda to simplify and modernise our technology landscape. Keep pace with the latest industry direction and vendor offerings to ensure our strategies capitalise on new opportunities. Influence our investment portfolios and the direction of major change programmes to ensure strategic architecture outcomes. Build strong relationships and credibly communicate with key business and engineering collaborators across the organisation including CxOs. You're an authority for an architecture domain with deep and broad knowledge of technology, methodology and assurance techniques. Desirable technical experience:Broad experience covering many of the following, with a deep knowledge of at least one ( T shaped): Cloud platform technologies covering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services on Azure, GCP and AWS. Hybrid hosting architecture of cloud and tradition platforms including Midrange Unix and Mainframe technologies. API architecture standards including OpenID Connect profiles, API gateways, microservices including event driven architectures. Data trends including relational, NoSQL databases, data warehouses and data lakes. Designing critically important systems which have challenging service parameters, for example RPO/RTO Zero. Broad appreciation of cyber security (e.g., zero trust) and the architectural implications it has on application design. Modern progressive technologies - e.g., machine learning, artificial intelligence, block chain etc. About working for LBG The environment we work in is fast paced, collaborative and dynamic: we also have fun along the way! We're hybrid working - so you'll need to live within a commute of a hub location to get in one or two days a week and there may be elements of out of hours working which is well compensated. But with a supportive and nurturing Leadership team we have the scale to provide you with ongoing opportunities to develop and achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career with us as well you receiving A competitive salary A performance related annual bonus Generous pension contribution of up to 15% 30 days holiday plus the bank holidays on top A flexible cash pot (4% salary) you can spend on lifestyle benefits Private health cover Various share schemes, including free shares We're also passionate about diversity and equal opportunity with industry recognition across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+ and families. And, being disability positive, reasonable adjustments can be accommodated in our Recruitment process. We re simply committed to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. So if you have the technical background we re seeking and this opportunity appeals then get in touch, we d love to hear from you At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Wintel Engineer/Integrator - Contract - Hampshire Leading Defence Industry service provider require a skilled Integrator to work on an ongoing contract basis. Please note the role with involve some travel and on-site work. *A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered* Responsible for the design, creation, testing and documenting of new and amended programs from supplied specifications in accordance with agreed standards. The provision of application maintenance and support services, either directly to users of the applications or to service delivery functions. This will be in a varied Wintel environment so will need a broad range of Integration/Migration/Testing/Delivery experience and technical expertise. Please apply via this site in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Network Engineer - 6 Months Initial Contract Your new company PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE MINIMUM SC CLEARANCE FOR THIS ROLE Would you like to work with one of our most innovative public sector clients? They are currently looking for an Experienced Wintel Platform Engineer for an initial 6 month period. Our client is on a mission to deliver leading edge technology to some of its key departments. This is a great opportunity for you to be a part of this. Your new role Responsible for third line resolution of IT network infrastructure incidents across the service, involving both physical and virtual network switching, routing and firewall equipment. Ensure that all new components and installations meet or exceed the RSO internal and regulatory requirements. Work with the technical architects and other tech teams to support and make recommendations towards service improvements and implement these solutions. Own responsibility for network changes and implement according to agreed business processes. Monitor trends to be able to proactively respond to issues to support the business needs. Develop the creation of documentation, processes, and policies to ensure necessary governance and reporting is in place. Follow the Technology Development Life Cycle in the development of all products, proactively planning upgrades as appropriate. Assisting more junior team members with learning and development as required. What you'll need to succeed MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE FOR THIS ROLE Experience in a similar network engineering role or as a generalist with a high degree of demonstratable networking experience. Experience with virtualized networking principles and platforms (vmware/Hyper-V). Experience with varied routing, firewall, switching and load balancing vendors. Excellent understanding of Networking Concepts, such as Transmission Control Protocol, Internet Protocol, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, IP Addressing, Variable Length Subnet Masks, Remote Access, cabling systems, wiring topologies, and security. Sound knowledge of LAN, WAN, design and implementation concepts. Clear understanding of IKE, IPSEC and standard routing protocols (OSPf/BGP). Demonstration of network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices. Desirable Experience of working with Agile methodologies. Experience of cloud-based infrastructure (AWS/Azure). What you'll get in return 6 Months initial contract (likely go on to be 2 years) Competitive Day rate What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Network Engineer - 6 Month Initial Contract Your new company PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE MINIMUM SC CLEARANCE FOR THIS ROLE Would you like to work with one of our most innovative public sector clients? They are currently looking for an Experienced Wintel Platform Engineer for an initial 6 month period. Our client is on a mission to deliver leading edge technology to some of its key departments. This is a great opportunity for you to be a part of this. Your new role Provide support to a team of Network engineers in the troubleshooting and resolution of network infrastructure incidents across the service, involving both physical and virtual network switching, routing and firewall equipment. Work with the technical architects, other technical teams and external vendors to produce solutions that are intended to add to or improve functionality to the service. Provide technical leadership to engineering teams to deliver these solutions. Ensure that all new components and installations meet or exceed the RSO internal and regulatory requirements.. Own responsibility for network changes and implement according to agreed business processes. Understand network vulnerability and tooling to maintain and update network infrastructure. Monitor trends to be able to proactively respond to issues to support the business needs. Further develop existing documentation processes, and policies to ensure necessary governance and reporting is in place. Follow the Technology Development Life Cycle in the development of all products, proactively plan and manage upgrades for both virtual and physical networking equipment as appropriate. What you'll need to succeed MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE Experience in a lead/senior network engineering role. Demonstratable experience with varied routing, firewall, switching and load balancing vendors to expert level. Expert level understanding of Networking Concepts, such as Transmission Control Protocol, Internet Protocol, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, IP Addressing, Variable Length Subnet Masks, Remote Access, cabling systems, wiring topologies, and Network security. Expert understanding of IKE, IPSEC and standard routing protocols (OSPf/BGP). Proven experience of producing and implementing LAN, WAN designs as well as both high- and low-level design documentation. Expert understanding of network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices. Demonstratable technical leadership ability, providing technical guidance on above concepts as required to the team. High attention to detail Desirable Experience of working with Agile methodologies. Experience of cloud-based infrastructure (AWS/Azure). What you'll get in return 6 months initially but will likely be 24 months competitive salary What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Level 4 Wintel Engineer Basingstoke *DV Clearance req if not already held* Level 4 Microsoft (WINTEL and VDI) Support. The Candidate shall provide Level 4 Microsoft (WINTEL and VDI) support remotely to sites. The Candidate's responsibilities in respect of this Service shall be as follows: a. Provision of advice and recommendations with respect to design change; b. Responding and resolving or providing temporary fixes or workarounds for Incidents escalated from Level 3; c. Conducting root cause analysis in order to provide permanent solutions; d. Updating Incidents records in compatible Remedy with resolution details; e. Proactive monitoring of infrastructure support tooling f. Engaging with Engineering Teams to assist with implementations including new releases; g. Ad-hoc onsite Level 4 support h. Manage & execute maintenance tasks in-line with LORA; Mandatory Skills Required: * Veritas Storage Foundation * Veritas Volume Replicator * Windows Server 2003 * Windows XP Desktop * Active Directory * DNS * DHCP * DFS * Group Policy Objects * Server Failure Debugging * Anti Virus (VirusScan & EPO) * Microsoft Sharepoint Server 2003 * Microsoft Identity Information Server * Alternative Web Servers such as Apache * Microsoft Windows Sharepoint Services 2003 * Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) * Microsoft ISA Server 2004

About Us Mount Anvil has been creating exceptional homes and places that are known for world-class design, lasting quality and genuine customer care in London for over 26 years – more than 5,500 of them built, and more than 3,500 in the pipeline. Our brand is recognised around the world and is synonymous with quality. Our core values demonstrate a consistent focus on people and culture; These values are reflected in our people and how Mount Anvil treats its employees, we are an award-winning company and proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in Property 2018, Four consecutive years as the UK's Number One Company for health and safety and 11 years in a row as a Sunday Times Best 100 Small Companies to Work For. We care deeply about the physical and mental wellbeing of our people as manifested in our excellent benefits package which includes; Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Free Fit Bits, 25 days leave as standard increasing with every year you work here up to 30 days, enhanced Paternity and Maternity Leave, among others. About The Role We have an exciting new opportunity for an excellent an IT Support Engineer to join us on a Full Time and Permanent basis providing support to Mount Anvil’s user base with proactive, friendly and responsive support, 1st time fixes and effective triage & escalation of technical requests.  This will can be in person, on the telephone or via remote support. The post holder will be based in Barbican. Working Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday however the successful candidate will need to work flexible shifts and scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays and have the flexibility to travel and navigate to locations in Central London. Salary is up to £25,000 depending on experience. Duties & Responsibilities Managing their own time and workload, owning support tickets to resolution ensure they’re managed to an appropriate SLA Creating knowledge base articles, help guides and support literature for use internally (within IT) and publishing to the business Continuously developing their skills and knowledge of the IT arena to stay informed of current and future technologies being leveraged in the organisation Traveling to sites to set up new user hardware, providing desktop support and perform maintenance   Skills & Experience Previous experience working in a busy Service Desk environment, successfully meeting all SLA’s Experience of working within an ITIL or SDI environment The expertise to work in a Wintel environment Capability of managing email within an Office 365 setting Comfortable configuring modern mobile handsets for connectivity, email and cloud services The ability to explain complex IT concepts in simple terms About You The successful candidate will be confident, with clear communication and a real focus on providing outstanding customer service. You will have an excellent organisational ability, passion, curiosity and ability to build relationships inside and outside the business.

We currently have a vacancy for a Back-Up/Storage Engineer to join our team in High Wycombe. The successful applicant will be responsible for working in support of a production environment in Data Centres in the UK and branches throughout Europe and Latin America. This is a mainly Microsoft environment for an International Finance Company - comprising 2,700 users over 25 sites in 17 countries. Comprising of Active Directory, Windows 7, SCCM, Messaging infrastructure - Exchange, BES, Good, SQL Server, SQL Server, Linux. Role Requirements: * Effectively communicate the current status of all projects, problems, and issues to departmental management. * Attend departmental, project, and general meetings as to effectively represent department responsibilities along with current status as appropriate. * Participate in company provided training and perform independent training as appropriate. * Author policy, procedure and standards documents based on industry best practices and personal research and experience. * Study and analyze the performance and capacities of the systems and peripheral equipment/systems and prepare plans for future expansion and upgrades. * Assist the senior engineers to ensure that all servers are running at optimal capacity. * Proactively identifies opportunities for improvements to existing processes and for automation of time-consuming tasks. * Install system patches and application updates as directed. * Conduct audit compliance assessments and initiate corrective action. * Devise, apply, and monitor backup and recovery solutions to ensure protection of data. * Provide technical and operational support in designated technology areas and projects as directed. * Execute operational support of corporate, branch and service centre operations and all associated server hardware and software. * Resolve incident management tickets as they arise and ensure timely resolution. * Plan, prioritize, and provide vision with schedules for assigned software and / or hardware changes. * Perform critical system changes after business hours. * Perform other duties as assigned * Understands and promotes GMAC's policy on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF). * To ensure ongoing adherence to all relevant compliance regulations that may govern the GMAC UK Plc business and complete all regulatory knowledge training where applicable in a timely fashion Some after-hours work and periodic 24x7 on call support will be required. Experience: * Successful candidate will have several years experience working with Wintel technologies, in a hands on capacity. * Experience of supporting global organizations, and large scale technology migrations * Experience of technical migrations for company mergers, acquisitions, separations essential * Strong EMC Avamar experience v6 * Data Domain * VMware vCenter * Tivoli Storage Manager * RedHat Enterprise Linux v5 and v6 * AIX v6 and v7 Skills/Knowledge: * Minimum 2 years of experience with Avamar and Data Domain * Minimum 2 years of experience in information technology. * Minimum 1 year of experience with Unix and/or Linux server operating systems. * Minimum 1 year of experience with networking and integration * Basic knowledge of transmission / connectivity protocols * Basic knowledge of server hardware. * Basic knowledge of server virtualization technologies. * Basic knowledge of cross platform integration. * Ability to communicate quickly, clearly, concisely, appropriately, and intelligently; must foster open communication, speak with impact, listen to others, and write effectively * Possess critical thinking and analytical skills with an ability to evaluate complex problems and issues quickly and accurately in order to recommend or take the most appropriate course of action If you feel that you are a good match for this role then please apply today

Our client currently has a vacancy here for a Wintel Engineer to join our team in High Wycombe. This role involves working in support of a production environment in Data Centres in the UK and branches throughout Europe and Latin America. This is a mainly Microsoft environment for an International Finance Company - comprising 2,700 users over 25 sites in 17 countries. Comprising of Active Directory, Windows 7, SCCM, Messaging infrastructure - Exchange, BES, Good, SQL Server, SQL Server, Linux. Detailed Description * · To assist in the planning, design, implementation, and support of Wintel Server platforms * · Install, configure and maintain windows server 2008R2 / 2012. * · Take ownership of 3rd Line IT support issues * · Maintaining the integrity and availability of the Infrastructure * · Provide technical support for projects as directed * · Responsibility for Data Centre environment: testing, server builds, deployment * · Assist in patch management and application packaging * · Perform critical system changes outside of business hours * · Proactively identifies opportunities for improvements to existing processes and for automation of time consuming tasks * · Author policy, procedure and standards documents based on industry best practices and personal research and experience * · Perform other duties as assigned * · Understands and promotes policy on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF). * · To ensure ongoing adherence to all relevant compliance regulations and complete all regulatory knowledge training where applicable in a timely fashion * Some after-hours work and periodic 24x7 on call support will be required. Job Requirements * Enterprise / extensive experience of VMware ESXi 5.5 or V6 and Virtual Centre (ideally VCP certified) * Hands on experience and knowledge of Snapshot backup technology. * Virtual server troubleshooting i.e. performance impact, virtual disk expansion etc. * Monitor server performance, capacity and utilization * Troubleshoot break/fix issues and respond to service requests on these technologies. * Knowledge of VMware templates and cloning. * Good Knowledge of VMWare Site Recovery Manager (SRM) * Knowledge and experience of Storage protocols like (NFS, FCoE, CIFS, etc ) * Good understanding of SAN storage in VMware environment. * Knowledge of VDI / Horizon View, Citrix, HP Server/ Blade/ Cluster technologies. * Experience with scripting in a Windows environment (e.g. PowerShell and VBScript) * Support the implementation of VMware hardware and operating systems solutions below * Microsoft Server 2008/ 2012, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, 2013, Microsoft SharePoint 2007, 2013 If you feel you're a good match for this role then please apply today

Integartion Engineer x6 Erskine £330 per day World leading IT company are looking for x6 Integration Engineers for an initial 6 month contract based in Erskine. Ideally you will hold current SC Clearance but if not be willing to go through the process. Knowledge and Skills + Good understanding of Wintel Server and Desktop operating systems. Holds current Microsoft certifications. + Good understanding of a specialist technology with relevant certification. + Demonstrates a good understanding of the deployment, configuration, testing & administration of server OS and hardware. + Good knowledge of hardware devices - Networking, Storage & Servers and peripherals. + Good understanding of other infrastructure technologies e.g. virtualisation, clustering + Good understanding of managing change in a large Enterprise. + Awareness of ITIL practices and processes + Demonstrates the use of consulting skills including: questioning, listening, ideas development, permission and rapport, and influencing. + Ability to conduct/lead oral status/technical interchange meetings with customers on small to medium sized engagements. + Ability to translate technical details into concise and easy to understand written form. + Ability to write relevant components of a proposal document (e.g. answer specific RFP questions). Ability to translate verbal requirements from face to face client meetings into requirements documents, statements of work, and proposals. + Able to advise the engagement owner about the risks associated with a work package. + Ability to work with a team to provide written responses to technical proposals and /or reports/documentation for delivery to tech lead/project manager. Business Impact + Responsible for producing part or all of the technical solution to the client, in accordance with an agreed technical design. + Has sufficient depth and breadth of technical knowledge to be individually responsible for the design and scope of deliverables within a field of expertise. + Occasionally responsible for providing a detailed technical design for enterprise solutions. + Understands a broad spectrum of HP technology in order to provide part or all of a detailed technical design which meets customer requirements. + Understands HP Portfolio and how to apply it to engineered solutions. Contributes to knowledge tools and communities, and ensures project learnings are documented Knowledge sharing and reuse within practice or profession

Technical Manager/IT Manager London £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits We are working with an IT Infrastructure and Services provider in London. The organisation are looking for a Technical Manager to join the team. This is a broad tech role, servicing mainly London based mid-market clients. You will be the main point of contact in the business for all technical queries, both internally and from clients. You will need a broad technology background and the ability to architect, design and potentially engineer:- * Public Cloud Infrastructure * Data Centre and enterprise networking * Virtualisation * Wintel OS and applications * Security The successful applicant for the position of Technical Manager will have 5+ years' experience, ideally working in the channel. You will have exposure to the following vendors: * AWS * Cisco DC and enterprise networking * VMware * MS * Palo Alto A starting salary of £70,000 to £80,000 is on offer for the Technical Manager position, along with a benefits package and great career prospects!! Interested? Please apply now or contact Steven Hill at Penguin Recruitment Ltd for further information

Our client currently has a vacancy here for a Wintel Engineer to join our team in High Wycombe. This role involves working in support of a production environment in Data Centres in the UK and branches throughout Europe and Latin America. This is a mainly Microsoft environment for an International Finance Company - comprising 2,700 users over 25 sites in 17 countries. Comprising of Active Directory, Windows 7, SCCM, Messaging infrastructure - Exchange, BES, Good, SQL Server, SQL Server, Linux. Detailed Description * · To assist in the planning, design, implementation, and support of Wintel Server platforms * · Install, configure and maintain windows server 2008R2 / 2012. * · Take ownership of 3rd Line IT support issues * · Maintaining the integrity and availability of the Infrastructure * · Provide technical support for projects as directed * · Responsibility for Data Centre environment: testing, server builds, deployment * · Assist in patch management and application packaging * · Perform critical system changes outside of business hours * · Proactively identifies opportunities for improvements to existing processes and for automation of time consuming tasks * · Author policy, procedure and standards documents based on industry best practices and personal research and experience * · Perform other duties as assigned * · Understands and promotes policy on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF). * · To ensure ongoing adherence to all relevant compliance regulations and complete all regulatory knowledge training where applicable in a timely fashion * Some after-hours work and periodic 24x7 on call support will be required. Job Requirements * Enterprise / extensive experience of VMware ESXi 5.5 or V6 and Virtual Centre (ideally VCP certified) * Hands on experience and knowledge of Snapshot backup technology. * Virtual server troubleshooting i.e. performance impact, virtual disk expansion etc. * Monitor server performance, capacity and utilization * Troubleshoot break/fix issues and respond to service requests on these technologies. * Knowledge of VMware templates and cloning. * Good Knowledge of VMWare Site Recovery Manager (SRM) * Knowledge and experience of Storage protocols like (NFS, FCoE, CIFS, etc ) * Good understanding of SAN storage in VMware environment. * Knowledge of VDI / Horizon View, Citrix, HP Server/ Blade/ Cluster technologies. * Experience with scripting in a Windows environment (e.g. PowerShell and VBScript) * Support the implementation of VMware hardware and operating systems solutions below * Microsoft Server 2008/ 2012, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, 2013, Microsoft SharePoint 2007, 2013 If you feel you're a good match for this role then please apply today

We currently have a vacancy for a Back-Up/Storage Engineer to join our team in High Wycombe. The successful applicant will be responsible for working in support of a production environment in Data Centres in the UK and branches throughout Europe and Latin America. This is a mainly Microsoft environment for an International Finance Company - comprising 2,700 users over 25 sites in 17 countries. Comprising of Active Directory, Windows 7, SCCM, Messaging infrastructure - Exchange, BES, Good, SQL Server, SQL Server, Linux. Role Requirements: * Effectively communicate the current status of all projects, problems, and issues to departmental management. * Attend departmental, project, and general meetings as to effectively represent department responsibilities along with current status as appropriate. * Participate in company provided training and perform independent training as appropriate. * Author policy, procedure and standards documents based on industry best practices and personal research and experience. * Study and analyze the performance and capacities of the systems and peripheral equipment/systems and prepare plans for future expansion and upgrades. * Assist the senior engineers to ensure that all servers are running at optimal capacity. * Proactively identifies opportunities for improvements to existing processes and for automation of time-consuming tasks. * Install system patches and application updates as directed. * Conduct audit compliance assessments and initiate corrective action. * Devise, apply, and monitor backup and recovery solutions to ensure protection of data. * Provide technical and operational support in designated technology areas and projects as directed. * Execute operational support of corporate, branch and service centre operations and all associated server hardware and software. * Resolve incident management tickets as they arise and ensure timely resolution. * Plan, prioritize, and provide vision with schedules for assigned software and / or hardware changes. * Perform critical system changes after business hours. * Perform other duties as assigned * Understands and promotes GMAC's policy on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF). * To ensure ongoing adherence to all relevant compliance regulations that may govern the GMAC UK Plc business and complete all regulatory knowledge training where applicable in a timely fashion Some after-hours work and periodic 24x7 on call support will be required. Experience: * Successful candidate will have several years experience working with Wintel technologies, in a hands on capacity. * Experience of supporting global organizations, and large scale technology migrations * Experience of technical migrations for company mergers, acquisitions, separations essential * Strong EMC Avamar experience v6 * Data Domain * VMware vCenter * Tivoli Storage Manager * RedHat Enterprise Linux v5 and v6 * AIX v6 and v7 Skills/Knowledge: * Minimum 2 years of experience with Avamar and Data Domain * Minimum 2 years of experience in information technology. * Minimum 1 year of experience with Unix and/or Linux server operating systems. * Minimum 1 year of experience with networking and integration * Basic knowledge of transmission / connectivity protocols * Basic knowledge of server hardware. * Basic knowledge of server virtualization technologies. * Basic knowledge of cross platform integration. * Ability to communicate quickly, clearly, concisely, appropriately, and intelligently; must foster open communication, speak with impact, listen to others, and write effectively * Possess critical thinking and analytical skills with an ability to evaluate complex problems and issues quickly and accurately in order to recommend or take the most appropriate course of action If you feel that you are a good match for this role then please apply today

Our client currently has a vacancy here for a Wintel Engineer to join our team in High Wycombe. This role involves working in support of a production environment in Data Centres in the UK and branches throughout Europe and Latin America. This is a mainly Microsoft environment for an International Finance Company - comprising 2,700 users over 25 sites in 17 countries. Comprising of Active Directory, Windows 7, SCCM, Messaging infrastructure - Exchange, BES, Good, SQL Server, SQL Server, Linux. Detailed Description * · To assist in the planning, design, implementation, and support of Wintel Server platforms * · Install, configure and maintain windows server 2008R2 / 2012. * · Take ownership of 3rd Line IT support issues * · Maintaining the integrity and availability of the Infrastructure * · Provide technical support for projects as directed * · Responsibility for Data Centre environment: testing, server builds, deployment * · Assist in patch management and application packaging * · Perform critical system changes outside of business hours * · Proactively identifies opportunities for improvements to existing processes and for automation of time consuming tasks * · Author policy, procedure and standards documents based on industry best practices and personal research and experience * · Perform other duties as assigned * · Understands and promotes policy on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF). * · To ensure ongoing adherence to all relevant compliance regulations and complete all regulatory knowledge training where applicable in a timely fashion * Some after-hours work and periodic 24x7 on call support will be required. Job Requirements * Enterprise / extensive experience of VMware ESXi 5.5 or V6 and Virtual Centre (ideally VCP certified) * Hands on experience and knowledge of Snapshot backup technology. * Virtual server troubleshooting i.e. performance impact, virtual disk expansion etc. * Monitor server performance, capacity and utilization * Troubleshoot break/fix issues and respond to service requests on these technologies. * Knowledge of VMware templates and cloning. * Good Knowledge of VMWare Site Recovery Manager (SRM) * Knowledge and experience of Storage protocols like (NFS, FCoE, CIFS, etc ) * Good understanding of SAN storage in VMware environment. * Knowledge of VDI / Horizon View, Citrix, HP Server/ Blade/ Cluster technologies. * Experience with scripting in a Windows environment (e.g. PowerShell and VBScript) * Support the implementation of VMware hardware and operating systems solutions below * Microsoft Server 2008/ 2012, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, 2013, Microsoft SharePoint 2007, 2013 If you feel you're a good match for this role then please apply today

Integartion Engineer x6 Erskine £330 per day World leading IT company are looking for x6 Integration Engineers for an initial 6 month contract based in Erskine. Ideally you will hold current SC Clearance but if not be willing to go through the process. Knowledge and Skills + Good understanding of Wintel Server and Desktop operating systems. Holds current Microsoft certifications. + Good understanding of a specialist technology with relevant certification. + Demonstrates a good understanding of the deployment, configuration, testing & administration of server OS and hardware. + Good knowledge of hardware devices - Networking, Storage & Servers and peripherals. + Good understanding of other infrastructure technologies e.g. virtualisation, clustering + Good understanding of managing change in a large Enterprise. + Awareness of ITIL practices and processes + Demonstrates the use of consulting skills including: questioning, listening, ideas development, permission and rapport, and influencing. + Ability to conduct/lead oral status/technical interchange meetings with customers on small to medium sized engagements. + Ability to translate technical details into concise and easy to understand written form. + Ability to write relevant components of a proposal document (e.g. answer specific RFP questions). Ability to translate verbal requirements from face to face client meetings into requirements documents, statements of work, and proposals. + Able to advise the engagement owner about the risks associated with a work package. + Ability to work with a team to provide written responses to technical proposals and /or reports/documentation for delivery to tech lead/project manager. Business Impact + Responsible for producing part or all of the technical solution to the client, in accordance with an agreed technical design. + Has sufficient depth and breadth of technical knowledge to be individually responsible for the design and scope of deliverables within a field of expertise. + Occasionally responsible for providing a detailed technical design for enterprise solutions. + Understands a broad spectrum of HP technology in order to provide part or all of a detailed technical design which meets customer requirements. + Understands HP Portfolio and how to apply it to engineered solutions. Contributes to knowledge tools and communities, and ensures project learnings are documented Knowledge sharing and reuse within practice or profession

Our client currently has a vacancy here for a Wintel Engineer to join our team in High Wycombe. This role involves working in support of a production environment in Data Centres in the UK and branches throughout Europe and Latin America. This is a mainly Microsoft environment for an International Finance Company - comprising 2,700 users over 25 sites in 17 countries. Comprising of Active Directory, Windows 7, SCCM, Messaging infrastructure - Exchange, BES, Good, SQL Server, SQL Server, Linux. Detailed Description * · To assist in the planning, design, implementation, and support of Wintel Server platforms * · Install, configure and maintain windows server 2008R2 / 2012. * · Take ownership of 3rd Line IT support issues * · Maintaining the integrity and availability of the Infrastructure * · Provide technical support for projects as directed * · Responsibility for Data Centre environment: testing, server builds, deployment * · Assist in patch management and application packaging * · Perform critical system changes outside of business hours * · Proactively identifies opportunities for improvements to existing processes and for automation of time consuming tasks * · Author policy, procedure and standards documents based on industry best practices and personal research and experience * · Perform other duties as assigned * · Understands and promotes policy on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF). * · To ensure ongoing adherence to all relevant compliance regulations and complete all regulatory knowledge training where applicable in a timely fashion * Some after-hours work and periodic 24x7 on call support will be required. Job Requirements * Enterprise / extensive experience of VMware ESXi 5.5 or V6 and Virtual Centre (ideally VCP certified) * Hands on experience and knowledge of Snapshot backup technology. * Virtual server troubleshooting i.e. performance impact, virtual disk expansion etc. * Monitor server performance, capacity and utilization * Troubleshoot break/fix issues and respond to service requests on these technologies. * Knowledge of VMware templates and cloning. * Good Knowledge of VMWare Site Recovery Manager (SRM) * Knowledge and experience of Storage protocols like (NFS, FCoE, CIFS, etc ) * Good understanding of SAN storage in VMware environment. * Knowledge of VDI / Horizon View, Citrix, HP Server/ Blade/ Cluster technologies. * Experience with scripting in a Windows environment (e.g. PowerShell and VBScript) * Support the implementation of VMware hardware and operating systems solutions below * Microsoft Server 2008/ 2012, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, 2013, Microsoft SharePoint 2007, 2013 If you feel you're a good match for this role then please apply today

We currently have a vacancy for a Back-Up/Storage Engineer to join our team in High Wycombe. The successful applicant will be responsible for working in support of a production environment in Data Centres in the UK and branches throughout Europe and Latin America. This is a mainly Microsoft environment for an International Finance Company - comprising 2,700 users over 25 sites in 17 countries. Comprising of Active Directory, Windows 7, SCCM, Messaging infrastructure - Exchange, BES, Good, SQL Server, SQL Server, Linux. Role Requirements: * Effectively communicate the current status of all projects, problems, and issues to departmental management. * Attend departmental, project, and general meetings as to effectively represent department responsibilities along with current status as appropriate. * Participate in company provided training and perform independent training as appropriate. * Author policy, procedure and standards documents based on industry best practices and personal research and experience. * Study and analyze the performance and capacities of the systems and peripheral equipment/systems and prepare plans for future expansion and upgrades. * Assist the senior engineers to ensure that all servers are running at optimal capacity. * Proactively identifies opportunities for improvements to existing processes and for automation of time-consuming tasks. * Install system patches and application updates as directed. * Conduct audit compliance assessments and initiate corrective action. * Devise, apply, and monitor backup and recovery solutions to ensure protection of data. * Provide technical and operational support in designated technology areas and projects as directed. * Execute operational support of corporate, branch and service centre operations and all associated server hardware and software. * Resolve incident management tickets as they arise and ensure timely resolution. * Plan, prioritize, and provide vision with schedules for assigned software and / or hardware changes. * Perform critical system changes after business hours. * Perform other duties as assigned * Understands and promotes GMAC's policy on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF). * To ensure ongoing adherence to all relevant compliance regulations that may govern the GMAC UK Plc business and complete all regulatory knowledge training where applicable in a timely fashion Some after-hours work and periodic 24x7 on call support will be required. Experience: * Successful candidate will have several years experience working with Wintel technologies, in a hands on capacity. * Experience of supporting global organizations, and large scale technology migrations * Experience of technical migrations for company mergers, acquisitions, separations essential * Strong EMC Avamar experience v6 * Data Domain * VMware vCenter * Tivoli Storage Manager * RedHat Enterprise Linux v5 and v6 * AIX v6 and v7 Skills/Knowledge: * Minimum 2 years of experience with Avamar and Data Domain * Minimum 2 years of experience in information technology. * Minimum 1 year of experience with Unix and/or Linux server operating systems. * Minimum 1 year of experience with networking and integration * Basic knowledge of transmission / connectivity protocols * Basic knowledge of server hardware. * Basic knowledge of server virtualization technologies. * Basic knowledge of cross platform integration. * Ability to communicate quickly, clearly, concisely, appropriately, and intelligently; must foster open communication, speak with impact, listen to others, and write effectively * Possess critical thinking and analytical skills with an ability to evaluate complex problems and issues quickly and accurately in order to recommend or take the most appropriate course of action If you feel that you are a good match for this role then please apply today

Technical Manager/IT Manager London £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits We are working with an IT Infrastructure and Services provider in London. The organisation are looking for a Technical Manager to join the team. This is a broad tech role, servicing mainly London based mid-market clients. You will be the main point of contact in the business for all technical queries, both internally and from clients. You will need a broad technology background and the ability to architect, design and potentially engineer:- * Public Cloud Infrastructure * Data Centre and enterprise networking * Virtualisation * Wintel OS and applications * Security The successful applicant for the position of Technical Manager will have 5+ years' experience, ideally working in the channel. You will have exposure to the following vendors: * AWS * Cisco DC and enterprise networking * VMware * MS * Palo Alto A starting salary of £70,000 to £80,000 is on offer for the Technical Manager position, along with a benefits package and great career prospects!! Interested? Please apply now or contact Steven Hill at Penguin Recruitment Ltd for further information