About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Dec 07, 2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre
North Yorkshire
Do you have experience of providing IT support and a proven ability to problem solve? Would you thrive as part of an organisation that is helping the community when it is needed the most?
Our service is in demand more than ever before and we are looking for an experienced IT and Infrastructure Engineer to deliver solutions and provide IT support from first point of contact to resolution. This new role involves overseeing our IT services and ensuring all staff and volunteers can carry out their roles effectively and efficiently.
In return we will offer you a supportive working environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to use your own initiative and ideas and to develop your career with us.
The role is based in any one of our North Yorkshire offices (Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby, Harrogate, Whitby and Skipton) with some flexibility for home working. You must be willing and able to travel across all North Yorkshire sites.
May 04, 2023
Part time
Do you have experience of providing IT support and a proven ability to problem solve? Would you thrive as part of an organisation that is helping the community when it is needed the most?
Our service is in demand more than ever before and we are looking for an experienced IT and Infrastructure Engineer to deliver solutions and provide IT support from first point of contact to resolution. This new role involves overseeing our IT services and ensuring all staff and volunteers can carry out their roles effectively and efficiently.
In return we will offer you a supportive working environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to use your own initiative and ideas and to develop your career with us.
The role is based in any one of our North Yorkshire offices (Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby, Harrogate, Whitby and Skipton) with some flexibility for home working. You must be willing and able to travel across all North Yorkshire sites.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3RS, UK
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
Mar 28, 2023
Full time
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
£28,851 - £33,843
Maidstone/Coldharbour
Permanent, Full time
37 hours per week
An opportunity to join our 2nd / 3rd line IT Support Team (End User Computing Team) has arisen, working across a wide sway of technologies and applications on the Windows 10 Operating System. Gaining a wide exposure to the latest hardware and software. Managing, supporting, installing, and fixing a wide variety of workstations and laptop devices, their operating system, software, and the Office 365 suite.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the EUC Support team in Kent.
The role is supporting our officers and staff IT requirements across both Kent and Essex Police force, via remote software, MS Teams, phone and face to face. Supporting front line officers and staff is vitally important, so patience, tact and positivity is required, to put our operational officers at ease and be able to work through their problems with them. Working for a collaborative department, you may be required to travel to other Police sites within county, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
In your application, please evidence your experience in:
Supporting and using Windows 10 Operating System and laptop / workstation diagnostic skills
Effective communication skills, preferably gained within a customer service environment
Knowledge of the main key Microsoft Office applications including the Office 365 suite
Driving Licence
Please also evidence if you have any understanding or knowledge of the following desirable areas in your application for this role:
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory which oversees all users and devices in a Windows environment.
An understanding of basic networking principles and diagnostic skills.
Attention to detail when demonstrating tasks which require a high level of accuracy and detail which ensures ability in maintaining approved working practices and systems.
An understanding of the principles of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) in a support services arena.
The role requires working at a fixed site. Currently the designated contractual workplace for this role is located at Kent Police Sutton Road Maidstone but please be aware that this location is potentially moving to Coldharbour in the near future. Please note that any excess travel costs from the existing contractual workplace to any future contractual workplace will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply.
The role is Standard Office hours Monday to Friday with an out of hours on call rota.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within IT for the police and you are an adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where difference is embraced, supported and talent is progressed and enhanced. We encourage applications from all and will support and encourage those from protected characteristics.
Please also include your CV as part of your application.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Closing Date: 13 March 2023.
Feb 27, 2023
Full time
£28,851 - £33,843
Maidstone/Coldharbour
Permanent, Full time
37 hours per week
An opportunity to join our 2nd / 3rd line IT Support Team (End User Computing Team) has arisen, working across a wide sway of technologies and applications on the Windows 10 Operating System. Gaining a wide exposure to the latest hardware and software. Managing, supporting, installing, and fixing a wide variety of workstations and laptop devices, their operating system, software, and the Office 365 suite.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the EUC Support team in Kent.
The role is supporting our officers and staff IT requirements across both Kent and Essex Police force, via remote software, MS Teams, phone and face to face. Supporting front line officers and staff is vitally important, so patience, tact and positivity is required, to put our operational officers at ease and be able to work through their problems with them. Working for a collaborative department, you may be required to travel to other Police sites within county, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
In your application, please evidence your experience in:
Supporting and using Windows 10 Operating System and laptop / workstation diagnostic skills
Effective communication skills, preferably gained within a customer service environment
Knowledge of the main key Microsoft Office applications including the Office 365 suite
Driving Licence
Please also evidence if you have any understanding or knowledge of the following desirable areas in your application for this role:
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory which oversees all users and devices in a Windows environment.
An understanding of basic networking principles and diagnostic skills.
Attention to detail when demonstrating tasks which require a high level of accuracy and detail which ensures ability in maintaining approved working practices and systems.
An understanding of the principles of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) in a support services arena.
The role requires working at a fixed site. Currently the designated contractual workplace for this role is located at Kent Police Sutton Road Maidstone but please be aware that this location is potentially moving to Coldharbour in the near future. Please note that any excess travel costs from the existing contractual workplace to any future contractual workplace will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply.
The role is Standard Office hours Monday to Friday with an out of hours on call rota.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within IT for the police and you are an adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where difference is embraced, supported and talent is progressed and enhanced. We encourage applications from all and will support and encourage those from protected characteristics.
Please also include your CV as part of your application.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Closing Date: 13 March 2023.
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
A large, impressive firm based in Central London is looking for an accomplished EUC Engineer to join its sizeable infrastructure team. Please note, this organisation embraces flexible and hybrid working so you will be able to work from home 3 days per week. Working as part of a large IT department, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Windows & Mac desktop environment. You will play a key role in delivering the organisation's end user compute strategy - designing, architecting, architecting, deploying and maintaining fit for purpose technology solutions. You will provide expertise and support to 2nd line engineers and will also collaborate with specialist product teams to ensure that operational EUC needs are being met. In delivering operational excellence, you will take responsibility for projects and the delivery of EUC services.In order to be suitable for this role you must be an accomplished EUC Engineer with experience in enterprise environments. You will have demonstrable expertise in creating and implementing EUC designs to enhance devices and improve enterprise functionality. Your experience will cover Windows and Mac OS and deployments. You will have demonstrable technical experience with device management tools (e.g. SCCM, Intune, JAMF), build management and deployment, software packaging and security protocols. You will also have advanced skills in one or more scripting language (ideally PowerShell & Bash) along with proven experience of Virtual Desktop environments and identity management platforms.This is an exciting opportunity for a capable and personable EUC Engineer to join a business that offers a range of attractive benefits, extensive training, and a clearly defined career path.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
A large, impressive firm based in Central London is looking for an accomplished EUC Engineer to join its sizeable infrastructure team. Please note, this organisation embraces flexible and hybrid working so you will be able to work from home 3 days per week. Working as part of a large IT department, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Windows & Mac desktop environment. You will play a key role in delivering the organisation's end user compute strategy - designing, architecting, architecting, deploying and maintaining fit for purpose technology solutions. You will provide expertise and support to 2nd line engineers and will also collaborate with specialist product teams to ensure that operational EUC needs are being met. In delivering operational excellence, you will take responsibility for projects and the delivery of EUC services.In order to be suitable for this role you must be an accomplished EUC Engineer with experience in enterprise environments. You will have demonstrable expertise in creating and implementing EUC designs to enhance devices and improve enterprise functionality. Your experience will cover Windows and Mac OS and deployments. You will have demonstrable technical experience with device management tools (e.g. SCCM, Intune, JAMF), build management and deployment, software packaging and security protocols. You will also have advanced skills in one or more scripting language (ideally PowerShell & Bash) along with proven experience of Virtual Desktop environments and identity management platforms.This is an exciting opportunity for a capable and personable EUC Engineer to join a business that offers a range of attractive benefits, extensive training, and a clearly defined career path.
Cyber Security Engineer - Inside IR35 - Up to £850 per day Majority Remote - 1 day per month on site Searching for a Cyber Security Engineer required for a large transformation programme to lead on designing, developing, and delivering new security capabilities!MUST have worked on enterprise level projects , ideally covering a range of technologies across Applications, Infrastructure and Cloud! If this role is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please apply now or email me directly on
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Cyber Security Engineer - Inside IR35 - Up to £850 per day Majority Remote - 1 day per month on site Searching for a Cyber Security Engineer required for a large transformation programme to lead on designing, developing, and delivering new security capabilities!MUST have worked on enterprise level projects , ideally covering a range of technologies across Applications, Infrastructure and Cloud! If this role is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please apply now or email me directly on
Senior Solution Architect Our team of Senior Solutions Architects are the champions of innovation, tackling complex challenges that directly impact society's most vulnerable. Join us in shaping the future of digital services at DWP, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and empower our users like never before. Pay £52,412 to £70,000, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000. Hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra flex-days off a month. Location Your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Hybrid hub / home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department that helps people into work and makes payments worth over £195bn a year to support millions of daily users. We're transforming mission-critical payment services, and delivering £250 billion payments per year to the most vulnerable people in society. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works, how people interact with us, and we make payments. We are looking for motivated, purpose-driven Solutions Architects like you to take on the challenge of solving complex problems that will improve outcomes for the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Designing World-Class Products You'll be working with our Benefits Payments Systems team. The BPS project delivers essential services to DWP customers. It's a big ticket. The systems we work on pay £1.4 billion in working age benefits, disability benefits, and pension benefits each year. As part of a small team of Architects, you'll collaborate closely with Testers, Engineers, Project Managers, and a larger BPS team comprising over 200 members, improving payments on major benefits like Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). As Senior Solution Architect, we'll look to your expertise to deliver value-for-money designs, support technical debt reduction for our re-platformed legacy benefit payment services, and the evolution of our services. There is complexity, and unique problems to solve. These services have recently been remediated from a Cobol VME platform to modernised infrastructure supporting MicroFocus Cobol based applications on a Linux Platform. You'll need to be a good, persuasive communicator - making the complex simple to understand. You'll work on product roadmaps and represent product designs at DWP governance forums, providing clear communication of architecture design and decision making, in order to gain approval to proceed with designs Your Essential Skills: Shaping and supporting the delivery of large scale, enterprise, business critical services Integration architecture, frameworks, technologies, tools and best practice Event-based API-driven architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards Agile delivery methodologies and best practice Presenting to technical governance forums. Details. Wages. Perks. In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.97% - that could be worth over £18,000 in your pension pot each year. Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Senior Solution Architect Our team of Senior Solutions Architects are the champions of innovation, tackling complex challenges that directly impact society's most vulnerable. Join us in shaping the future of digital services at DWP, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and empower our users like never before. Pay £52,412 to £70,000, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000. Hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra flex-days off a month. Location Your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Hybrid hub / home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department that helps people into work and makes payments worth over £195bn a year to support millions of daily users. We're transforming mission-critical payment services, and delivering £250 billion payments per year to the most vulnerable people in society. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works, how people interact with us, and we make payments. We are looking for motivated, purpose-driven Solutions Architects like you to take on the challenge of solving complex problems that will improve outcomes for the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Designing World-Class Products You'll be working with our Benefits Payments Systems team. The BPS project delivers essential services to DWP customers. It's a big ticket. The systems we work on pay £1.4 billion in working age benefits, disability benefits, and pension benefits each year. As part of a small team of Architects, you'll collaborate closely with Testers, Engineers, Project Managers, and a larger BPS team comprising over 200 members, improving payments on major benefits like Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). As Senior Solution Architect, we'll look to your expertise to deliver value-for-money designs, support technical debt reduction for our re-platformed legacy benefit payment services, and the evolution of our services. There is complexity, and unique problems to solve. These services have recently been remediated from a Cobol VME platform to modernised infrastructure supporting MicroFocus Cobol based applications on a Linux Platform. You'll need to be a good, persuasive communicator - making the complex simple to understand. You'll work on product roadmaps and represent product designs at DWP governance forums, providing clear communication of architecture design and decision making, in order to gain approval to proceed with designs Your Essential Skills: Shaping and supporting the delivery of large scale, enterprise, business critical services Integration architecture, frameworks, technologies, tools and best practice Event-based API-driven architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards Agile delivery methodologies and best practice Presenting to technical governance forums. Details. Wages. Perks. In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.97% - that could be worth over £18,000 in your pension pot each year. Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service JBRP1_UKTJ
Infrastructure Team Leader Exeter - Devon - Hybrid £40,000-£50,000 The Role The Infrastructure Team is a small team of engineers with high levels of experience, competence and capabilities. This team is responsible for the design, support and delivery of high level and technical products and services and as such need to work to exacting standards of quality and professionalism at all times. The Infrastructure Team Lead role is responsible for the definition and adherence of those standards across the team. In addition, this person will assume responsibility for the availability, performance, resilience and security of the core platform and infrastructure and will undertake whatever actions necessary to ensure this within the agreed operating constraints and budget. As the company's senior engineer the post holder will provide a technical consultancy and architect service as required. Duties and responsibilities Team Leader Manage the team is a positive manner to align with business growth plans. Own the planning and administration of the infrastructure roadmap and product owner responsibilities Represent the Infrastructure team at meetings. Setting and managing regular goals and appraisals for the infrastructure team. Demonstrates consistent levels of professionalism at all times and leads by example. Core Infrastructure & Technical Architecture / Support Work within Company policies and guidelines. Be involved in the design, implementation and support for all data networks across all locations. This includes Local Area Networks and liaising with the managed WAN providers for effective fault resolution. Provide expert support for workstations & servers running Microsoft Server workstation Products, Citrix, Linux. Implement and Provide expert support on storage both local and network based. Server Planning, Design, Build and Fault fixing. Use of Group Policy and Active Directory to control workstation and server behaviour across the network, auditing users & ensure it is working correctly. Ensure all backup processes for network equipment and servers are robust running according to the backup policy. Ensure IT systems are protected against virus infections and infections are controlled in accordance with best practice. Ensure all documentation is maintained up-to-date, accurately and in an easily understood manner. Be involved in regular audits of company equipment and software used and recommend improvements and upgrades. To implement and document policies, standards and procedures, proposing upgrades and enhancements to these from the basis of own expert knowledge, and experience with the installed equipment. Liaise with key suppliers and customers to ensure the effective delivery or projects and products. Be available as part of the out of hours on call rota, and be able to effectively prioritse and troubleshoot issues affecting critical services. Pre Sales Support Support pre-sales activity escalated by the pre-sales engineer Plan, design and cost proposed solutions to meet customers' needs Serve as escalation point for the pre-sales engineer where there's greater technical complexity. Other As a senior engineer you will possess the ability to not just train your fellow team members but also the other support teams. Occasionally travel to other locations and stay overnight. Perform any other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications and experience Experienced 3rd Line engineer who has either worked as a team leader or is looking to further their career by managing a small team. Although not essentials Microsoft, Networking or Linux accreditations are a bonus. Knowledge, skills and abilities Use of Active Directory, Group policy and File permissions in Microsoft and Linux (Debian) A good understanding of basic network functions such as NAT, Spanning Tree, HSRP, VLANs, routing of traffic and the use of subnets. An ability to maintain regular backups of Servers using a mixture of backup and recovery products. An ability to configure and troubleshoot, switches, firewalls routers and wireless networks. A detailed understanding of copper structured and fibre optic cabling systems The post holder will have the ability to produce Technical Documentation to an agreed standard. Keep abreast of industry technology and advise on vendor product developments. JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Infrastructure Team Leader Exeter - Devon - Hybrid £40,000-£50,000 The Role The Infrastructure Team is a small team of engineers with high levels of experience, competence and capabilities. This team is responsible for the design, support and delivery of high level and technical products and services and as such need to work to exacting standards of quality and professionalism at all times. The Infrastructure Team Lead role is responsible for the definition and adherence of those standards across the team. In addition, this person will assume responsibility for the availability, performance, resilience and security of the core platform and infrastructure and will undertake whatever actions necessary to ensure this within the agreed operating constraints and budget. As the company's senior engineer the post holder will provide a technical consultancy and architect service as required. Duties and responsibilities Team Leader Manage the team is a positive manner to align with business growth plans. Own the planning and administration of the infrastructure roadmap and product owner responsibilities Represent the Infrastructure team at meetings. Setting and managing regular goals and appraisals for the infrastructure team. Demonstrates consistent levels of professionalism at all times and leads by example. Core Infrastructure & Technical Architecture / Support Work within Company policies and guidelines. Be involved in the design, implementation and support for all data networks across all locations. This includes Local Area Networks and liaising with the managed WAN providers for effective fault resolution. Provide expert support for workstations & servers running Microsoft Server workstation Products, Citrix, Linux. Implement and Provide expert support on storage both local and network based. Server Planning, Design, Build and Fault fixing. Use of Group Policy and Active Directory to control workstation and server behaviour across the network, auditing users & ensure it is working correctly. Ensure all backup processes for network equipment and servers are robust running according to the backup policy. Ensure IT systems are protected against virus infections and infections are controlled in accordance with best practice. Ensure all documentation is maintained up-to-date, accurately and in an easily understood manner. Be involved in regular audits of company equipment and software used and recommend improvements and upgrades. To implement and document policies, standards and procedures, proposing upgrades and enhancements to these from the basis of own expert knowledge, and experience with the installed equipment. Liaise with key suppliers and customers to ensure the effective delivery or projects and products. Be available as part of the out of hours on call rota, and be able to effectively prioritse and troubleshoot issues affecting critical services. Pre Sales Support Support pre-sales activity escalated by the pre-sales engineer Plan, design and cost proposed solutions to meet customers' needs Serve as escalation point for the pre-sales engineer where there's greater technical complexity. Other As a senior engineer you will possess the ability to not just train your fellow team members but also the other support teams. Occasionally travel to other locations and stay overnight. Perform any other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications and experience Experienced 3rd Line engineer who has either worked as a team leader or is looking to further their career by managing a small team. Although not essentials Microsoft, Networking or Linux accreditations are a bonus. Knowledge, skills and abilities Use of Active Directory, Group policy and File permissions in Microsoft and Linux (Debian) A good understanding of basic network functions such as NAT, Spanning Tree, HSRP, VLANs, routing of traffic and the use of subnets. An ability to maintain regular backups of Servers using a mixture of backup and recovery products. An ability to configure and troubleshoot, switches, firewalls routers and wireless networks. A detailed understanding of copper structured and fibre optic cabling systems The post holder will have the ability to produce Technical Documentation to an agreed standard. Keep abreast of industry technology and advise on vendor product developments. JBRP1_UKTJ
Yolk Recruitment have partnered with a global leading defence contractor who are at the heart of Cheltenham's intelligence community. Are you a talented Hardware Engineer/Consultant/Analyst with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence? Do you hold a DV clearance and seek an opportunity to make a significant impact in the heart of Cheltenham's thriving tech community? We're looking for individuals like you to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. About Them: Our client are leading technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving positive change in our industry. As a key player in Cheltenham's vibrant tech scene, they're committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders. As a Hardware Specialist with high-level security clearance, you will be an integral part of their dynamic team, contributing your expertise to the design, development, and implementation of hardware solutions that power our mission-critical projects. From concept to deployment, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of their hardware infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and test hardware solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients and projects. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware components into larger systems and platforms. - Conduct thorough analysis and troubleshooting to identify and resolve hardware-related issues and challenges. - Ensure compliance with security protocols and standards, leveraging your DV clearance to safeguard sensitive information and assets. - Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for hardware enhancements and upgrades. - Document hardware configurations, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and future maintenance. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. - DV clearance is essential for this role. - Several years of experience in hardware design, development, testing, and troubleshooting. - Proficiency in hardware prototyping and testing tools and methodologies. - Strong knowledge of hardware components, architectures, and standards. - Familiarity with security protocols and best practices for securing hardware systems. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Why Join: Our client offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives, and employees are empowered to make a real difference. As a Hardware Specialist with DV clearance, you'll have the opportunity to: - Work on cutting-edge projects that have a meaningful impact on our clients and society. - Collaborate with a diverse team of talented professionals who share your passion for technology and excellence. - Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. - Be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and integrity in everything we do. How to Apply: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that's shaping the future of technology in Cheltenham, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, skills, and why you're the ideal candidate for this position. Join us in pushing the boundaries of innovation and making a difference in the world. Apply today and become part of our team dedicated to excellence in hardware solutions. Our client are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Yolk Recruitment have partnered with a global leading defence contractor who are at the heart of Cheltenham's intelligence community. Are you a talented Hardware Engineer/Consultant/Analyst with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence? Do you hold a DV clearance and seek an opportunity to make a significant impact in the heart of Cheltenham's thriving tech community? We're looking for individuals like you to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. About Them: Our client are leading technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving positive change in our industry. As a key player in Cheltenham's vibrant tech scene, they're committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders. As a Hardware Specialist with high-level security clearance, you will be an integral part of their dynamic team, contributing your expertise to the design, development, and implementation of hardware solutions that power our mission-critical projects. From concept to deployment, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of their hardware infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and test hardware solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients and projects. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware components into larger systems and platforms. - Conduct thorough analysis and troubleshooting to identify and resolve hardware-related issues and challenges. - Ensure compliance with security protocols and standards, leveraging your DV clearance to safeguard sensitive information and assets. - Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for hardware enhancements and upgrades. - Document hardware configurations, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and future maintenance. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. - DV clearance is essential for this role. - Several years of experience in hardware design, development, testing, and troubleshooting. - Proficiency in hardware prototyping and testing tools and methodologies. - Strong knowledge of hardware components, architectures, and standards. - Familiarity with security protocols and best practices for securing hardware systems. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Why Join: Our client offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives, and employees are empowered to make a real difference. As a Hardware Specialist with DV clearance, you'll have the opportunity to: - Work on cutting-edge projects that have a meaningful impact on our clients and society. - Collaborate with a diverse team of talented professionals who share your passion for technology and excellence. - Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. - Be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and integrity in everything we do. How to Apply: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that's shaping the future of technology in Cheltenham, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, skills, and why you're the ideal candidate for this position. Join us in pushing the boundaries of innovation and making a difference in the world. Apply today and become part of our team dedicated to excellence in hardware solutions. Our client are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.
Are you a DevOps Engineer looking for a role that will provide an environment that offers continual professional development? Would you be interested in an opportunity to work on a greenfield digital transformation project? Found Talent have the role for you - we're looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a Manchester based organisation as they enhance their inhouse capability around Azure. What will you be doing? • Implementing and maintaining Azure cloud solutions • Building and configuring Azure DevOps pipelines • Collaborating with software engineers to implement and improve CI/CD processes • Working as part of a collaborative multifunctional team to deliver key new solutions for the organisation • Continuously exploring new technologies and best practices in DevOps • Understanding the importance of delivering projects on time and in budget What experience will you need? • Experience managing both on premise and cloud based Microsoft infrastructures (Azure, Windows Server) • Exposure to Active Directory, VMWare, M365 Admin etc would be beneficial • In-depth understanding of the implementation and operational issues • Understanding of software development processes and methodologies • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels including technical and non-technical individuals to include knowledge sharing and upskilling • Passion for continuous professional development and learning new technologies What's in it for you? • Hybrid working • Competitive annual bonus • Annual performance based pay reviews • Dedicated budget for continuous training and certifications • Autonomy to choose new technologies • Greenfield projects
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Are you a DevOps Engineer looking for a role that will provide an environment that offers continual professional development? Would you be interested in an opportunity to work on a greenfield digital transformation project? Found Talent have the role for you - we're looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a Manchester based organisation as they enhance their inhouse capability around Azure. What will you be doing? • Implementing and maintaining Azure cloud solutions • Building and configuring Azure DevOps pipelines • Collaborating with software engineers to implement and improve CI/CD processes • Working as part of a collaborative multifunctional team to deliver key new solutions for the organisation • Continuously exploring new technologies and best practices in DevOps • Understanding the importance of delivering projects on time and in budget What experience will you need? • Experience managing both on premise and cloud based Microsoft infrastructures (Azure, Windows Server) • Exposure to Active Directory, VMWare, M365 Admin etc would be beneficial • In-depth understanding of the implementation and operational issues • Understanding of software development processes and methodologies • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels including technical and non-technical individuals to include knowledge sharing and upskilling • Passion for continuous professional development and learning new technologies What's in it for you? • Hybrid working • Competitive annual bonus • Annual performance based pay reviews • Dedicated budget for continuous training and certifications • Autonomy to choose new technologies • Greenfield projects
AWS DevOps Engineer (Contract) Urgent requirement for candidates who are immediately available or can be available at short notice. 6 months initially but there is scope to extend past that point, Inside of IR35 so must be able/willing to work through an FCSA accredited Umbrella company. £320- £380 p/d, fully remote role. Who are we? We are an IT Consultancy with over 20 years of experience. Helping the worlds' biggest organisations with their IT and Digital requirements. What will you be doing? Using your the knowledge that you have with AWS you will join the existing team for initially 6 months, providing DevOps/Cloud Infrastructure support on getting them back on track and maintaining their momentum towards their current objectives. The aim is for you to hit the ground running from day one and be a senior member of the team. What you will need AWS skills (VPC, EC2, ASG, R53, S3, SQS, RDS, IAM, CW/CT, WAF TGW UK Resident CloudFormation Network Fundamentals Windows Server Python Superb communication skills Must be UK citizen. To Apply Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on . I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dave Henderson, Searchability, in Google! I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS - AWS/DEVOPS/CLOUDFORMATION/MYSQL/NETWORKING/PYTHON
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
AWS DevOps Engineer (Contract) Urgent requirement for candidates who are immediately available or can be available at short notice. 6 months initially but there is scope to extend past that point, Inside of IR35 so must be able/willing to work through an FCSA accredited Umbrella company. £320- £380 p/d, fully remote role. Who are we? We are an IT Consultancy with over 20 years of experience. Helping the worlds' biggest organisations with their IT and Digital requirements. What will you be doing? Using your the knowledge that you have with AWS you will join the existing team for initially 6 months, providing DevOps/Cloud Infrastructure support on getting them back on track and maintaining their momentum towards their current objectives. The aim is for you to hit the ground running from day one and be a senior member of the team. What you will need AWS skills (VPC, EC2, ASG, R53, S3, SQS, RDS, IAM, CW/CT, WAF TGW UK Resident CloudFormation Network Fundamentals Windows Server Python Superb communication skills Must be UK citizen. To Apply Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to . For further information please call me on . I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7am until 10pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to follow me on or connect with me on LinkedIn, just search Dave Henderson, Searchability, in Google! I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS - AWS/DEVOPS/CLOUDFORMATION/MYSQL/NETWORKING/PYTHON
Kerridge Commercial Systems has been a pioneer in integrated business management solutions for over 40 years. Due to growth and new projects, we are now seeking a dynamic DevOps Engineer to drive innovation and efficiency in our cloud-first strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a DevOps function in our new Cloud Platform Team. Embrace our hybrid work policy, blending office collaboration with remote flexibility. As our DevOps Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in harmonizing software development and IT operations, leveraging Azure cloud services. Architect and optimize cloud infrastructure to support agile development and ensure operational resilience. Automate deployment processes, enhance system performance, and fortify security measures. This is a Hybrid role and will require the successful candidate to be in office 3 days a week. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Construct and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, reducing deployment times. Utilize scripting languages for automation of deployment, monitoring, and management tasks. Deploy and manage containerized applications for improved system resilience. Implement system monitoring and security best practices to ensure optimal performance and protection against threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align development pipelines with organizational goals. Requirements: Availability to work minimum of 3 days in the office per week Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Proficiency in Azure services, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. Experience with relational databases and container technologies. Strong communication and collaboration skills. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits. Professional growth opportunities. Culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Join KCS in driving digital transformation and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace. Equal Opportunities KCS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires us to adjust the recruiting process please do advise us when contacted. If this role is of interest to you please apply online. To all recruitment agencies: KCS does not accept agency resumes
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Kerridge Commercial Systems has been a pioneer in integrated business management solutions for over 40 years. Due to growth and new projects, we are now seeking a dynamic DevOps Engineer to drive innovation and efficiency in our cloud-first strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a DevOps function in our new Cloud Platform Team. Embrace our hybrid work policy, blending office collaboration with remote flexibility. As our DevOps Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in harmonizing software development and IT operations, leveraging Azure cloud services. Architect and optimize cloud infrastructure to support agile development and ensure operational resilience. Automate deployment processes, enhance system performance, and fortify security measures. This is a Hybrid role and will require the successful candidate to be in office 3 days a week. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Construct and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, reducing deployment times. Utilize scripting languages for automation of deployment, monitoring, and management tasks. Deploy and manage containerized applications for improved system resilience. Implement system monitoring and security best practices to ensure optimal performance and protection against threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align development pipelines with organizational goals. Requirements: Availability to work minimum of 3 days in the office per week Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Proficiency in Azure services, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. Experience with relational databases and container technologies. Strong communication and collaboration skills. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits. Professional growth opportunities. Culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Join KCS in driving digital transformation and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace. Equal Opportunities KCS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires us to adjust the recruiting process please do advise us when contacted. If this role is of interest to you please apply online. To all recruitment agencies: KCS does not accept agency resumes
Azure Platform Engineer A leading commodities trading company is on the lookout for a talented Azure Platform Engineer to join their team. You would be responsible for; - Define and maintain cloud procedures to ensure everything is fully documented - Working with development teams to help achieve their cloud transformation objectives - including design, development and enhancement of solutions - Providing expert level Azure platform and infrastructure support They're seeking individuals with strong expertise in; - Cloud infrastructure, including server, storage, networking and PaaS products such as Azure SQL, WebApps and container orchestration tools - Solid grasp of DevOps practices (scripting and automation with tools like Terraform and ARM) -Familiarity with Microsoft products such as Azure AD, ADFS, and Azure SQL. Azure Platform Engineer
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Azure Platform Engineer A leading commodities trading company is on the lookout for a talented Azure Platform Engineer to join their team. You would be responsible for; - Define and maintain cloud procedures to ensure everything is fully documented - Working with development teams to help achieve their cloud transformation objectives - including design, development and enhancement of solutions - Providing expert level Azure platform and infrastructure support They're seeking individuals with strong expertise in; - Cloud infrastructure, including server, storage, networking and PaaS products such as Azure SQL, WebApps and container orchestration tools - Solid grasp of DevOps practices (scripting and automation with tools like Terraform and ARM) -Familiarity with Microsoft products such as Azure AD, ADFS, and Azure SQL. Azure Platform Engineer
Cyber Security Engineer - Operational Technology - Remote VIQU have partnered with an exciting company who are looking to hire an experienced Operational Technology Cyber Security Engineer due to increased workload within the team to assist in the delivery of upcoming live projects. Responsibilities: Designing technical solutions that meet the clients requirements and implement appropriate technologies and tools to mitigate risks. Conduct Vulnerability assessments on customers computer systems and networks. Design secure operational technology networks across a range of industries. Must be prepared to travel to client sites across the UK. Provide input to assist the business development team. Requirements: 5+ years of experience within cyber security technologies with at least 2 years working on critical infrastructure or control systems such as SCADA, RTU's and PLC's. Experience designing and configuring secure networks. Experience completing system assessments and security audits based on security frameworks such as NIST 800-53/800-82, ISO 27001 and IEC 62433. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Must be able to gain SC Clearance. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Bradley Webb , via or . If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply). To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ' VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Cyber Security Engineer - Operational Technology - Remote VIQU have partnered with an exciting company who are looking to hire an experienced Operational Technology Cyber Security Engineer due to increased workload within the team to assist in the delivery of upcoming live projects. Responsibilities: Designing technical solutions that meet the clients requirements and implement appropriate technologies and tools to mitigate risks. Conduct Vulnerability assessments on customers computer systems and networks. Design secure operational technology networks across a range of industries. Must be prepared to travel to client sites across the UK. Provide input to assist the business development team. Requirements: 5+ years of experience within cyber security technologies with at least 2 years working on critical infrastructure or control systems such as SCADA, RTU's and PLC's. Experience designing and configuring secure networks. Experience completing system assessments and security audits based on security frameworks such as NIST 800-53/800-82, ISO 27001 and IEC 62433. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Must be able to gain SC Clearance. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Bradley Webb , via or . If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply). To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ' VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and
Senior DevOps / SRE / London / Hybrid Remote My client do amazing things with data. The consider themselves as experts in all things consumer and location, bringing together cutting-edge analytical techniques, creative thinking and diverse perspectives to drive growth for their client base. They are responsible for building some of the most highly regarded, innovative datasets in the market and their people are the best at manipulating that data to provide insight. Working as the DevOps engineer, you will play a critical role in the development, deployment, and management of software infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to automate and streamline our operations and processes, ensuring scalability, reliability, monitoring, and performance of systems. This role is critical to taking engineering majority up to the next level. This is the first dedicated DevOps role to be employed, and the person who takes on this role will be tasked with designing and implementing release processes, and help to ensure that they are adopted. Responsibilities will include: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes. Manage and configure infrastructure using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Application Model (SAM), Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and Terraform. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and availability. Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability. Implement and maintain containerization and orchestration solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Implement and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Ensure security best practices are implemented across all infrastructure components. Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency and productivity. You will have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 4+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE or similar role. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI. Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes and/or AWS Fargate). Experience managing cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform. Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Senior DevOps / SRE / London / Hybrid Remote My client do amazing things with data. The consider themselves as experts in all things consumer and location, bringing together cutting-edge analytical techniques, creative thinking and diverse perspectives to drive growth for their client base. They are responsible for building some of the most highly regarded, innovative datasets in the market and their people are the best at manipulating that data to provide insight. Working as the DevOps engineer, you will play a critical role in the development, deployment, and management of software infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to automate and streamline our operations and processes, ensuring scalability, reliability, monitoring, and performance of systems. This role is critical to taking engineering majority up to the next level. This is the first dedicated DevOps role to be employed, and the person who takes on this role will be tasked with designing and implementing release processes, and help to ensure that they are adopted. Responsibilities will include: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes. Manage and configure infrastructure using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Application Model (SAM), Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and Terraform. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and availability. Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability. Implement and maintain containerization and orchestration solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Implement and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Ensure security best practices are implemented across all infrastructure components. Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency and productivity. You will have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 4+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE or similar role. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI. Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes and/or AWS Fargate). Experience managing cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform. Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
M365 Lead Infrastructure Engineer Bath ,Hybrid working £48,000 - £57,000 + Benefits Package The Lead Infrastructure Engineer (M365) position will be instrumental in shaping and implementing transformative changes to the technology services provided across the business. Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure & Applications, this role is an integral part of the leadership team, providing strategic direction for the broader Delivery & Operations function. Lead Infrastructure Engineer (M365) Responsibilities: Play a key role in engineering across a diverse technology stack, encompassing on-premises and cloud-based solutions. Provide effective leadership for your technical and functional areas, driving continuous improvement, and embedding best practices, processes, and methods. Ensure operational IT Service Delivery within your purview, aligning services with agreed-upon service levels, standards, and policies. Work collaboratively with the Portfolio team to plan and deliver projects in your domain, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and adherence to project delivery and assurance frameworks. Lead Infrastructure Engineer (M365) experience required: Experience in managing Microsoft 365 projects throughout the entire lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within scope and schedule. Proven ability to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders and manage organisational change, particularly related to Microsoft 365 initiatives, facilitating smooth transitions for end-users. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership skills, including setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and addressing areas for improvement within teams. This position will help shape the future of technology services within the community!
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
M365 Lead Infrastructure Engineer Bath ,Hybrid working £48,000 - £57,000 + Benefits Package The Lead Infrastructure Engineer (M365) position will be instrumental in shaping and implementing transformative changes to the technology services provided across the business. Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure & Applications, this role is an integral part of the leadership team, providing strategic direction for the broader Delivery & Operations function. Lead Infrastructure Engineer (M365) Responsibilities: Play a key role in engineering across a diverse technology stack, encompassing on-premises and cloud-based solutions. Provide effective leadership for your technical and functional areas, driving continuous improvement, and embedding best practices, processes, and methods. Ensure operational IT Service Delivery within your purview, aligning services with agreed-upon service levels, standards, and policies. Work collaboratively with the Portfolio team to plan and deliver projects in your domain, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and adherence to project delivery and assurance frameworks. Lead Infrastructure Engineer (M365) experience required: Experience in managing Microsoft 365 projects throughout the entire lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within scope and schedule. Proven ability to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders and manage organisational change, particularly related to Microsoft 365 initiatives, facilitating smooth transitions for end-users. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership skills, including setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and addressing areas for improvement within teams. This position will help shape the future of technology services within the community!