Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Aug 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
About the Role
The post-holder will be expected to support development of the Centre’s networked PC servers and all the online services they provide. You will be required to maintain optimum configuration and performance of the servers, the supported applications they run and any databases they hold.
About You
Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant subject or have substantial relevant experience. You must have systems administration experience supporting core business platforms using Microsoft based technologies (AD, ADFS, DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, etc) and infrastructure including Citrix and VMware ESXi/vSAN. Strong knowledge in storage technologies/connectivity is essential. In addition, experience of supporting a Checkpoint Next Gen security firewalls is desirable. You should be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive, customer service-orientated disposition.
About the Department
Applications are invited for the post of Research Systems Analyst (PC) for the Barts CR-UK Centre. The Centre comprises of the Barts Cancer Institute and the Centre for Cancer Prevention and is at the forefront of cancer research in the areas of haematological malignancy, pancreatic cancer, women’s cancers and male genitourinary cancers.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment, with an expected start date of 26/07/2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,220 - £40,194 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Mohamed Ali) at mohamed.ali@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3547.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 26th November 2021.
The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality
Nov 16, 2021
Full time
About the Role
The post-holder will be expected to support development of the Centre’s networked PC servers and all the online services they provide. You will be required to maintain optimum configuration and performance of the servers, the supported applications they run and any databases they hold.
About You
Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant subject or have substantial relevant experience. You must have systems administration experience supporting core business platforms using Microsoft based technologies (AD, ADFS, DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, etc) and infrastructure including Citrix and VMware ESXi/vSAN. Strong knowledge in storage technologies/connectivity is essential. In addition, experience of supporting a Checkpoint Next Gen security firewalls is desirable. You should be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive, customer service-orientated disposition.
About the Department
Applications are invited for the post of Research Systems Analyst (PC) for the Barts CR-UK Centre. The Centre comprises of the Barts Cancer Institute and the Centre for Cancer Prevention and is at the forefront of cancer research in the areas of haematological malignancy, pancreatic cancer, women’s cancers and male genitourinary cancers.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment, with an expected start date of 26/07/2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,220 - £40,194 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Mohamed Ali) at mohamed.ali@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3547.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 26th November 2021.
The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality
Retail Operations Business Partner/Analyst 6 Month Contract (Renewable) City of London (Hybrid Working) Halliday Marx have partnered with a prestigious Luxury Retail and FMCG brand to recruit a Retail Business Partner, specifically looking at the Retail Operations of the business. Initially we are looking at a 6 month contract, hybrid working (3 days in their luxury offices) you will provide hands on support to the Retail Director, Retail Team and internal and external stakeholders. Key Duties and Responsibilities of the role will include; Finalise the set-up and integration of all Point of Sales (PoS) tools, aligning all involved teams, to fix stock and sales reconciliation issues. Check that retail guidelines & processes are communicated and up to date in opened (PoS): product assortment updates, supply and inventory operations, replenishment rules, finance reconciliations, client data management through systems, etc. Check proper execution of retail processes in the PoS, in line business protocol and guidelines Support local PoS teams for the monitoring and reporting of operations, supporting set-up and improvement of operational reporting (in-store performance, inventory performance, assortment performance, P&Ls ), enabling internal benchmarks Support the teams in day-to-day activity of operations, including when issues arise (till system, inventories, stock intake, replenishment modalities ) Run controls on sales, inventory, in coordination with Finance / Supply teams Secure tools availability, localisation, and evolutions, depending on format, operational model, infrastructure & partner ecosystems of the different points of sales Support the brand teams and the activation specialists on any operational needs for all activations/animations in store and in Department Stores if relevant or needed Improve store operations and operations control Promote continuous improvement of operational processes (benchmark among PoS, KPIs follow-up, assistance in the definition of action plans) Provide continuous feedback to local and central teams (expression of needs, information sharing) Identify risks and propose optimization elements Support the implementation of new processes and tools to better run and control store operations; Keep the store handbooks always updated with new or optimised processes Keep the reporting files up-and-running (excel) and develop or improve where necessary: Check, link, integrate and improve all retail reporting files and processes, working hand-in-hand with the business controller in Finance team - including P&Ls Cleaning and organising of the Retail reports and working documents database Candidate Profile; Minimum of 5 years Retail Operations experience - Retail operations control, IT, supply chain, finance and control or controllership . A prior experience on the shop floor is a must Ability to work and collaborate transversally in a matrix environment (Markets, Maisons, Central Support teams) Analytical, entrepreneurial, organised and a collaborative team player Strong business partnering experience - must be able to communicate and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Strong problem solver Strong Excel skills and knowledgeable on information systems finance and supply chain
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Retail Operations Business Partner/Analyst 6 Month Contract (Renewable) City of London (Hybrid Working) Halliday Marx have partnered with a prestigious Luxury Retail and FMCG brand to recruit a Retail Business Partner, specifically looking at the Retail Operations of the business. Initially we are looking at a 6 month contract, hybrid working (3 days in their luxury offices) you will provide hands on support to the Retail Director, Retail Team and internal and external stakeholders. Key Duties and Responsibilities of the role will include; Finalise the set-up and integration of all Point of Sales (PoS) tools, aligning all involved teams, to fix stock and sales reconciliation issues. Check that retail guidelines & processes are communicated and up to date in opened (PoS): product assortment updates, supply and inventory operations, replenishment rules, finance reconciliations, client data management through systems, etc. Check proper execution of retail processes in the PoS, in line business protocol and guidelines Support local PoS teams for the monitoring and reporting of operations, supporting set-up and improvement of operational reporting (in-store performance, inventory performance, assortment performance, P&Ls ), enabling internal benchmarks Support the teams in day-to-day activity of operations, including when issues arise (till system, inventories, stock intake, replenishment modalities ) Run controls on sales, inventory, in coordination with Finance / Supply teams Secure tools availability, localisation, and evolutions, depending on format, operational model, infrastructure & partner ecosystems of the different points of sales Support the brand teams and the activation specialists on any operational needs for all activations/animations in store and in Department Stores if relevant or needed Improve store operations and operations control Promote continuous improvement of operational processes (benchmark among PoS, KPIs follow-up, assistance in the definition of action plans) Provide continuous feedback to local and central teams (expression of needs, information sharing) Identify risks and propose optimization elements Support the implementation of new processes and tools to better run and control store operations; Keep the store handbooks always updated with new or optimised processes Keep the reporting files up-and-running (excel) and develop or improve where necessary: Check, link, integrate and improve all retail reporting files and processes, working hand-in-hand with the business controller in Finance team - including P&Ls Cleaning and organising of the Retail reports and working documents database Candidate Profile; Minimum of 5 years Retail Operations experience - Retail operations control, IT, supply chain, finance and control or controllership . A prior experience on the shop floor is a must Ability to work and collaborate transversally in a matrix environment (Markets, Maisons, Central Support teams) Analytical, entrepreneurial, organised and a collaborative team player Strong business partnering experience - must be able to communicate and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Strong problem solver Strong Excel skills and knowledgeable on information systems finance and supply chain
Job Title: Application Support Analyst About Us: Our client is a leading provider of innovative software solutions tailored to meet the needs of the higher education sector. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for transforming the student experience, our client is dedicated to empowering institutions with cutting-edge technology. Join our client's team and become part of a dynamic environment where your skills and expertise will contribute to shaping the future of education. Summary: As an Application Support Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our client's software solutions. You will be responsible for providing technical support to end-users, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to enhance system functionality. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and make a significant impact on the success of our client's products. Responsibilities: Resolve logged calls according to agreed internal/client SLAs Prioritize and manage client support requirements effectively Escalate tickets to relevant teams when necessary Maintain accurate client records Flag and escalate potential SLA failures promptly Log incoming email support requests accurately Communicate effectively with Project and Account Managers Provide timely updates to clients on ticket status Technical Skills: Basic IT infrastructure understanding Knowledge of relational databases Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Basic SQL query writing skills HTML/CSS knowledge Strong problem-solving abilities Proficient documentation skills Personal Skills: Active listening and questioning skills Effective verbal and written communication Exceptional customer service skills Proficient problem-solving abilities Strong time management and organizational skills Benefits: Joining a close, friendly team Working within an exciting industry Performance-based bonus scheme 25 days holiday allowance (annually) plus public holidays Company contribution to pension Excellent training and continued support Potential for further development Company portal of staff benefits, including private health care, life assurance, personal development, cinema tickets, retailer discounts, and more. If you are passionate about client satisfaction, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are eager to contribute to Kinetic's mission of transforming higher education, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join their team and be part of a movement that's shaping the future of education. Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK's fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies. People. Technology. Connected. Connexa Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Application Support Analyst About Us: Our client is a leading provider of innovative software solutions tailored to meet the needs of the higher education sector. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for transforming the student experience, our client is dedicated to empowering institutions with cutting-edge technology. Join our client's team and become part of a dynamic environment where your skills and expertise will contribute to shaping the future of education. Summary: As an Application Support Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our client's software solutions. You will be responsible for providing technical support to end-users, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to enhance system functionality. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and make a significant impact on the success of our client's products. Responsibilities: Resolve logged calls according to agreed internal/client SLAs Prioritize and manage client support requirements effectively Escalate tickets to relevant teams when necessary Maintain accurate client records Flag and escalate potential SLA failures promptly Log incoming email support requests accurately Communicate effectively with Project and Account Managers Provide timely updates to clients on ticket status Technical Skills: Basic IT infrastructure understanding Knowledge of relational databases Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Basic SQL query writing skills HTML/CSS knowledge Strong problem-solving abilities Proficient documentation skills Personal Skills: Active listening and questioning skills Effective verbal and written communication Exceptional customer service skills Proficient problem-solving abilities Strong time management and organizational skills Benefits: Joining a close, friendly team Working within an exciting industry Performance-based bonus scheme 25 days holiday allowance (annually) plus public holidays Company contribution to pension Excellent training and continued support Potential for further development Company portal of staff benefits, including private health care, life assurance, personal development, cinema tickets, retailer discounts, and more. If you are passionate about client satisfaction, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are eager to contribute to Kinetic's mission of transforming higher education, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join their team and be part of a movement that's shaping the future of education. Established in Didsbury, Connexa Technology Ltd is becoming one of the UK's fastest growing IT and Technology recruitment companies. People. Technology. Connected. Connexa Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
IT Security Analyst We are working with leading UK company who are looking for an IT Security Analyst, with a focus on vulnerability, the goal being to own vulnerability and patch management processes within their infrastructure and applications. Working as part of the security team you will be expected to work with and bridge the gap between all technical teams to drive vulnerability remediation. The role will involve producing and analysing reports and assisting with mitigating incidents related to vulnerability. Required Skills and Experience: Extensive experience of vulnerability, including pen testing as well as a strong background in IT Security including patching, anti-virus, firewalls and threat detection. Patching tools experience, ideally WSUS or Ivanti but flexible on tools exposure. Experience in the development and implementation of policies, strategies and approaches. Solid understanding of best practice standards including ISO27001. Strong technical experience with Windows technologies, AD, DNS, Group Policy etc as well as IT and Cyber Security measures. Experience of working within a cloud environment, Azure preferred.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
IT Security Analyst We are working with leading UK company who are looking for an IT Security Analyst, with a focus on vulnerability, the goal being to own vulnerability and patch management processes within their infrastructure and applications. Working as part of the security team you will be expected to work with and bridge the gap between all technical teams to drive vulnerability remediation. The role will involve producing and analysing reports and assisting with mitigating incidents related to vulnerability. Required Skills and Experience: Extensive experience of vulnerability, including pen testing as well as a strong background in IT Security including patching, anti-virus, firewalls and threat detection. Patching tools experience, ideally WSUS or Ivanti but flexible on tools exposure. Experience in the development and implementation of policies, strategies and approaches. Solid understanding of best practice standards including ISO27001. Strong technical experience with Windows technologies, AD, DNS, Group Policy etc as well as IT and Cyber Security measures. Experience of working within a cloud environment, Azure preferred.
IT Support Analyst Based in Castle Donington, £51k per annum plus £5,000 shift allowance 42 hours a week (phone number removed) (24x7 operation) Where IT meets Warehouse distribution and automation . This is a vital role where you will be ensuring the smooth running of the automated distribution centre for a very large well known retailer. Based on the clients established and well run site you will be working closely with customers and internal teams to address technical issues, optimising processes and maintaining high standards of performance. From incident management to change coordination, your expertise will be pivotal in enhancing stability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. So what will your day to day look like? Identifying operational issues and driving improvements in system function and performance. Leading troubleshooting procedures such as Incident Management, Problem Management, and Change Management. Assessing operational priorities and ensure uptime targets are met. Investigating complaints and suggestions to drive continuous improvement. Developing operational solutions and determining their impact on the logistics system Anticipating operational issues and monitor technical availability and performance. So, what's on our wish list of skills and experience ? NVQ/BTEC/C&G Level 3 in an IT discipline essential or 3-5 years experience in IT, or ITIL Foundation certification. Understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain management. Technical Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, SQL Databases In the nice to have section it would be great if you had some experience in software application support, logistics, high-volume manufacturing, or transportation environment and knowledge of programming languages (Java, Python, PL/SQL, C++), WMS, WCS, networking, and server infrastructure. The company offers a great host of benefits including a 6% pension contribution, private health, dental and optical cover, and employee assistance schemes. Interested in a further chat ? Great, hit apply now
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
IT Support Analyst Based in Castle Donington, £51k per annum plus £5,000 shift allowance 42 hours a week (phone number removed) (24x7 operation) Where IT meets Warehouse distribution and automation . This is a vital role where you will be ensuring the smooth running of the automated distribution centre for a very large well known retailer. Based on the clients established and well run site you will be working closely with customers and internal teams to address technical issues, optimising processes and maintaining high standards of performance. From incident management to change coordination, your expertise will be pivotal in enhancing stability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. So what will your day to day look like? Identifying operational issues and driving improvements in system function and performance. Leading troubleshooting procedures such as Incident Management, Problem Management, and Change Management. Assessing operational priorities and ensure uptime targets are met. Investigating complaints and suggestions to drive continuous improvement. Developing operational solutions and determining their impact on the logistics system Anticipating operational issues and monitor technical availability and performance. So, what's on our wish list of skills and experience ? NVQ/BTEC/C&G Level 3 in an IT discipline essential or 3-5 years experience in IT, or ITIL Foundation certification. Understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain management. Technical Knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, SQL Databases In the nice to have section it would be great if you had some experience in software application support, logistics, high-volume manufacturing, or transportation environment and knowledge of programming languages (Java, Python, PL/SQL, C++), WMS, WCS, networking, and server infrastructure. The company offers a great host of benefits including a 6% pension contribution, private health, dental and optical cover, and employee assistance schemes. Interested in a further chat ? Great, hit apply now
Technology Associate/ Junior Solutions Architect AWS/Azure experience with Insurance highly preferable Hybrid: x 2 per week Central London Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Join a global leading insurance company in the Regulatory and Risk team, and work with Technical Leads to provide architectural support for the portfolio initiative. You will be part of the team supporting archiving decisions. Requirements: - AWS/Azure experience with Insurance highly preferable - AWS certification is preferred - Experience in supporting end-to-end architecture across software and infrastructure components - Knowledge and understanding of enterprise integration patterns, architecture design concepts - Comfortable in collaborating with Product owners, Analyst and Developers We are looking for someone who is early on in their architecture career and looking for somewhere to move long-term, grow, and progress with the team. If you have AWS/Azure experience and certification, experience in supporting end-to-end architecture across software and infrastructure components, knowledge and understanding of enterprise integration patterns, architecture design concepts, and comfortable in collaborating with Product owners, Analyst, and Developers, we would love to hear from you. You must be eligible to work in the UK as there is no sponsorship on offer Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Technology Associate/ Junior Solutions Architect AWS/Azure experience with Insurance highly preferable Hybrid: x 2 per week Central London Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Join a global leading insurance company in the Regulatory and Risk team, and work with Technical Leads to provide architectural support for the portfolio initiative. You will be part of the team supporting archiving decisions. Requirements: - AWS/Azure experience with Insurance highly preferable - AWS certification is preferred - Experience in supporting end-to-end architecture across software and infrastructure components - Knowledge and understanding of enterprise integration patterns, architecture design concepts - Comfortable in collaborating with Product owners, Analyst and Developers We are looking for someone who is early on in their architecture career and looking for somewhere to move long-term, grow, and progress with the team. If you have AWS/Azure experience and certification, experience in supporting end-to-end architecture across software and infrastructure components, knowledge and understanding of enterprise integration patterns, architecture design concepts, and comfortable in collaborating with Product owners, Analyst, and Developers, we would love to hear from you. You must be eligible to work in the UK as there is no sponsorship on offer Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Role: Service Desk Analyst Location: South Birmingham Salary: 33,00 Join our dynamic Service/Helpdesk team and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding customer service. As a Service Desk Analyst/Engineer, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for employees, customers, and partners, addressing a diverse range of technical issues from individual user concerns to widespread system outages. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1st Line Support by promptly logging incidents into the service desk system. Managing 2nd Line Support tickets, leveraging your expertise to resolve issues escalated from the front-line support team. Ensuring smooth escalation processes, maintaining top-notch feedback and service quality. Collaborating closely with 1st Line Analysts, Service Desk Team Leader, and Development team to uphold service excellence. Deploying and maintaining software and hardware, including patches and hotfixes. Troubleshooting and managing MFD printers/scanners. Updating documentation areas such as Asset Register and Wiki knowledge base. Managing active directory/exchange user accounts and file security permissions. Assisting with backup management and data retrieval, both onsite and in the cloud. Overseeing phone and networking systems. Providing administrative support for back office and bespoke systems. Maintaining a high standard of customer service and adherence to Service Level Agreements. Contributing to occasional implementation projects for new software and hardware technologies. Offering out-of-hours cover and performing remote maintenance on a rotational basis. As an Intermediate level Service Desk Analyst/Engineer, you'll be based in our Birmingham office and report to the Service Desk Team Leader. While there's no direct line management responsibility, you'll regularly collaborate with Technical Solutions Managers, Developers, Data Managers, and Infrastructure teams. To excel in this role, you should possess: Strong familiarity with ITIL practices and Service Level Agreements. Proficiency in IT Service Management and front-line technical IT support. Expertise in prioritizing and managing daily workload autonomously. Competence with Windows environments, Microsoft Office suites, and Active Directory administration. Knowledge of TCP/IP Networking, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls. Experience with VMware virtualization and Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with HP MSA SAN, server, and networking hardware. Ability to create and maintain technical documentation. Proficiency in setting up and supporting mobile devices and managing printers/scanners. Desirable skills include understanding of Supply Chain & Freight, willingness to learn, and familiarity with MS SQL, PowerShell, and relevant applications. Candidates with A-Level qualifications or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields, along with relevant certifications like ITIL Foundation or MCSA, are preferred. However, we value experience equally alongside qualifications. To thrive in this role, you should have a proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. If you're eager to learn, adaptable, and passionate about delivering top-notch IT support, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Role: Service Desk Analyst Location: South Birmingham Salary: 33,00 Join our dynamic Service/Helpdesk team and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding customer service. As a Service Desk Analyst/Engineer, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for employees, customers, and partners, addressing a diverse range of technical issues from individual user concerns to widespread system outages. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1st Line Support by promptly logging incidents into the service desk system. Managing 2nd Line Support tickets, leveraging your expertise to resolve issues escalated from the front-line support team. Ensuring smooth escalation processes, maintaining top-notch feedback and service quality. Collaborating closely with 1st Line Analysts, Service Desk Team Leader, and Development team to uphold service excellence. Deploying and maintaining software and hardware, including patches and hotfixes. Troubleshooting and managing MFD printers/scanners. Updating documentation areas such as Asset Register and Wiki knowledge base. Managing active directory/exchange user accounts and file security permissions. Assisting with backup management and data retrieval, both onsite and in the cloud. Overseeing phone and networking systems. Providing administrative support for back office and bespoke systems. Maintaining a high standard of customer service and adherence to Service Level Agreements. Contributing to occasional implementation projects for new software and hardware technologies. Offering out-of-hours cover and performing remote maintenance on a rotational basis. As an Intermediate level Service Desk Analyst/Engineer, you'll be based in our Birmingham office and report to the Service Desk Team Leader. While there's no direct line management responsibility, you'll regularly collaborate with Technical Solutions Managers, Developers, Data Managers, and Infrastructure teams. To excel in this role, you should possess: Strong familiarity with ITIL practices and Service Level Agreements. Proficiency in IT Service Management and front-line technical IT support. Expertise in prioritizing and managing daily workload autonomously. Competence with Windows environments, Microsoft Office suites, and Active Directory administration. Knowledge of TCP/IP Networking, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls. Experience with VMware virtualization and Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with HP MSA SAN, server, and networking hardware. Ability to create and maintain technical documentation. Proficiency in setting up and supporting mobile devices and managing printers/scanners. Desirable skills include understanding of Supply Chain & Freight, willingness to learn, and familiarity with MS SQL, PowerShell, and relevant applications. Candidates with A-Level qualifications or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields, along with relevant certifications like ITIL Foundation or MCSA, are preferred. However, we value experience equally alongside qualifications. To thrive in this role, you should have a proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. If you're eager to learn, adaptable, and passionate about delivering top-notch IT support, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Commercial Finance Analyst (Site Running & ESN) Permanent Reading/Hybrid working MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. The Role: Working as part of the Commercial Finance Team, this role is solely responsible for all aspects of financial management for Site Running (~£400m per annum in value) and includes management accounting, reporting, business partnering, decision support, budgeting, and forecasting. This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Reading office 2 days per week. What you will do: Be responsible for the delivery of monthly management accounts to shareholders through close collaboration with outsourcing partners and internal stakeholders. Finance Month end tasks, Preparing and posting journals, producing variance analysis reports, accruals and completing post month end reconciliations. Ensure appropriate governance, approval, and financial management of all finance processes within Site Running. Assist in Producing and leading on 5-year plans and reforecasts for Site Running. Use Financial Modelling to build outlooks and support commercial deals. Be responsible for the management of the Property Escrow P2P process. Take accountability and ownership of Site Running P&L and Balance sheets ensuring accounting practises are adhered to. Take responsibility and ownership of the funding mechanism between MBNL and shareholders/MBNL and external partners to ensure appropriate levels are justified and maintained on monthly basis to support day to day operations. What we are looking for: Fully or Part Qualified accountant - ACCA, CIMA or similar Advanced Excel Experience in dealing with stakeholders Strong controlling background Excellent can-do attitude Entrepreneurial skills Strong academic background. Nice to have : Project Management experience Commercial experience in producing business and evaluation of business cases. Experience of supporting the business in managing large budget Knowledge of procurement systems/processes, SAP MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Commercial Finance Analyst (Site Running & ESN) Permanent Reading/Hybrid working MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. The Role: Working as part of the Commercial Finance Team, this role is solely responsible for all aspects of financial management for Site Running (~£400m per annum in value) and includes management accounting, reporting, business partnering, decision support, budgeting, and forecasting. This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Reading office 2 days per week. What you will do: Be responsible for the delivery of monthly management accounts to shareholders through close collaboration with outsourcing partners and internal stakeholders. Finance Month end tasks, Preparing and posting journals, producing variance analysis reports, accruals and completing post month end reconciliations. Ensure appropriate governance, approval, and financial management of all finance processes within Site Running. Assist in Producing and leading on 5-year plans and reforecasts for Site Running. Use Financial Modelling to build outlooks and support commercial deals. Be responsible for the management of the Property Escrow P2P process. Take accountability and ownership of Site Running P&L and Balance sheets ensuring accounting practises are adhered to. Take responsibility and ownership of the funding mechanism between MBNL and shareholders/MBNL and external partners to ensure appropriate levels are justified and maintained on monthly basis to support day to day operations. What we are looking for: Fully or Part Qualified accountant - ACCA, CIMA or similar Advanced Excel Experience in dealing with stakeholders Strong controlling background Excellent can-do attitude Entrepreneurial skills Strong academic background. Nice to have : Project Management experience Commercial experience in producing business and evaluation of business cases. Experience of supporting the business in managing large budget Knowledge of procurement systems/processes, SAP MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior SOC Analyst This is a chance for an individual to be in 'at the ground up' at the start of the development of the SOC and will play a leading role in the day-to-day activity of the SOC and influence of the SOC on an operational, technical and strategic level. The role will require SC Security Clearance and therefore candidate must only be UK nationals (duel nationality isn't accepted unfortunately) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Remote working London, Central What will you be doing? Primarily the role will be concerned with selecting and standing up an appropriate SIEM platform to service our client's needs. Once the tool is Embedded and processes are in place to ensure Business as Usual running, the role will then involve leading security monitoring efforts, conducting in-depth investigations, and actively participating in incident response activities. Duties & Responsibilities: Security Monitoring: Oversee and enhance security monitoring systems to detect and analyse potential security incidents. Conduct Real Time analysis of security alerts and escalate incidents as necessary. Incident Response: Lead and coordinate incident response activities to effectively contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents. Develop and maintain incident response plans, ensuring they align with industry best practices. Threat Intelligence: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, integrating threat intelligence into security monitoring processes. Contribute to the development of threat intelligence feeds to enhance proactive threat detection. Investigations: Perform in-depth investigations into incidents, determining the root cause and impact. Document findings and lessons learned to improve incident response procedures. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and management, to address security incidents and implement preventive measures. Provide expertise and guidance to other analysts. Security Tool Management: Manage and optimise security tools, ensuring they are properly configured and updated to maximize effectiveness. Evaluate new security technologies and recommend enhancements to the security infrastructure. Security Awareness: Contribute to security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of cybersecurity vigilance. Provide guidance on security best practices to various teams within the organization. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of security procedures, incident response plans, and analysis reports. Create post-incident reports for management and stakeholders. Create monthly reporting packs as per contractual requirements. Create and document robust event and incident management processes Essential Skills and Experience: Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex security issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams. Leadership qualities to guide Junior Analysts and drive security initiatives. Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and threats. Full understanding of SIEM systems - IBM QRadar, FortiSIEM, Splunk, Sentinel etc IT Security Management, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines Risk Assessment Privacy and Compliance Conversant with security best practices (including ISO27001) and relevant security legislation Security Operations and Incident Handling IT Security Architecture If you are interested in hearing more please apply below or ring or send your CV to (see below)
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Senior SOC Analyst This is a chance for an individual to be in 'at the ground up' at the start of the development of the SOC and will play a leading role in the day-to-day activity of the SOC and influence of the SOC on an operational, technical and strategic level. The role will require SC Security Clearance and therefore candidate must only be UK nationals (duel nationality isn't accepted unfortunately) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Remote working London, Central What will you be doing? Primarily the role will be concerned with selecting and standing up an appropriate SIEM platform to service our client's needs. Once the tool is Embedded and processes are in place to ensure Business as Usual running, the role will then involve leading security monitoring efforts, conducting in-depth investigations, and actively participating in incident response activities. Duties & Responsibilities: Security Monitoring: Oversee and enhance security monitoring systems to detect and analyse potential security incidents. Conduct Real Time analysis of security alerts and escalate incidents as necessary. Incident Response: Lead and coordinate incident response activities to effectively contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents. Develop and maintain incident response plans, ensuring they align with industry best practices. Threat Intelligence: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, integrating threat intelligence into security monitoring processes. Contribute to the development of threat intelligence feeds to enhance proactive threat detection. Investigations: Perform in-depth investigations into incidents, determining the root cause and impact. Document findings and lessons learned to improve incident response procedures. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and management, to address security incidents and implement preventive measures. Provide expertise and guidance to other analysts. Security Tool Management: Manage and optimise security tools, ensuring they are properly configured and updated to maximize effectiveness. Evaluate new security technologies and recommend enhancements to the security infrastructure. Security Awareness: Contribute to security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of cybersecurity vigilance. Provide guidance on security best practices to various teams within the organization. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of security procedures, incident response plans, and analysis reports. Create post-incident reports for management and stakeholders. Create monthly reporting packs as per contractual requirements. Create and document robust event and incident management processes Essential Skills and Experience: Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex security issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams. Leadership qualities to guide Junior Analysts and drive security initiatives. Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and threats. Full understanding of SIEM systems - IBM QRadar, FortiSIEM, Splunk, Sentinel etc IT Security Management, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines Risk Assessment Privacy and Compliance Conversant with security best practices (including ISO27001) and relevant security legislation Security Operations and Incident Handling IT Security Architecture If you are interested in hearing more please apply below or ring or send your CV to (see below)
Test Lead - Hybrid, Glasgow Salary - Up to £60,000 Head Resourcing is looking for an experienced Test Lead to join a Glasgow based Financial Services Client. This is a hybrid role with working from the office in Glasgow twice per week. A dedicated, experienced individual to join the Operations function as the Enterprise Test Lead, working primarily with the Change, Outsourcing, Analysis and Testing team and the IT Development team. The responsibilities of the Test Lead include establishing and managing a testing framework to be used by colleagues in the delivery of change, to ensure adherence to that framework and to design and deliver effective testing for prioritised change activity. You will also be involved day to day in carrying out testing activity and in supporting others working on different initiatives, helping them develop test strategies, mitigate risks to the test plan and supporting them as they develop their testing capability. You will communicate concisely, clearly and constructively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation to ensure strong engagement in testing activity. Key aptitudes include a strong drive to successfully agree and deliver business outcomes, brilliant collaboration across all project and programme stakeholders and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. A natural attention to detail and a desire to understand and address blockers to effective change is a must. Responsibilities Own the Testing Framework Understand the relevant policies and risk appetite of the organisation. Develop and maintain a documented framework containing standards, methods and tools that support alignment to the organisation's policies and risk appetite. Ensure alignment of the Testing Framework with other similar frameworks such as for IT Development and Change Management. Engage with colleagues across the business to ensure they understand and can use the framework, and respond to their feedback to continuously improve it. Own testing tooling and automation capability Understand the relevant systems, environments and data that combine to deliver service and change. Select and operate tooling that will drive adherence to our testing framework and will improve efficiency through test automation. Ensure Infrastructure, IT Development, Change and OAT and business teams are able to use the tooling as needed and that test automation is used where appropriate. Develop test strategies for larger projects and oversee the test strategies proposed by colleagues for other change For key projects you will lead on analysing project requirements, identifying test scope and approach, determining environmental and data requirements and estimating testing efforts. This will all contribute to establishing an understood and agreed level of risk, to be confirmed with sponsor and other key stakeholders. Carry out testing activity Carry out testing in line with test plans. Report on progress against test plans to key stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities and where necessary presenting options and recommendations for next steps. Provide oversight of progress on other testing activity, helping others to spot risks and respond to challenges. Engage all stakeholders to successfully complete testing activity Ensure all relevant change stakeholders (IT Development, Infrastructure, Project Manager, analysts, testers and other business roles supporting the change) have clear line of sight to: 1. Effort required to support testing work. 2. Progress against plan. 3. Key defects and issues. 4. The overall risk profile of the testing activity. Collaborate with stakeholders to flex test approach and test plan to ensure a constructive outcome to any challenges met. Develop a "shift left" culture Create a culture where testing can happen at the earliest opportunity in the lifecycle and with the least amount of manual effort, so that testing is seen as an enabler of successful change delivery. Coach colleagues in all relevant teams to develop this mindset and support them in having the understanding of approach and tooling to be able to do so. Testing Skills & Knowledge To be successful in this role as a Test Lead you will have a combination of the following testing knowledge and skills: Knowledge and experience of implementing automation test strategies in line with the Test Automation pyramid. Experience of designing and maintaining front-end test automation frameworks including tool selection, adoption and alignment with IT Development and Infrastructure capabilities e.g. TestComplete, Cypress, TestCafe, Selenium Webdriver. Experience of API testing using Postman. Knowledge of database concepts and SQL. Basic knowledge of the Java programming language and Junit. Proficiency in testing methodologies, test planning, and test case design. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum). Working in an agile (Scrum/Kanban) project environment utilising a test first approach which drives and creates a shared understanding of project requirements e.g. Shift Left, Example Mapping, 3 Amigos. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ability to analyse project requirements and identify potential issues. Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges during the testing phase. Experience of Test Management using Jira and Zephyr (or similar Test Management tools) including defect management. Mentoring of junior testers and building a test team. Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance Testing using tools such as k6 and JMeter.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Test Lead - Hybrid, Glasgow Salary - Up to £60,000 Head Resourcing is looking for an experienced Test Lead to join a Glasgow based Financial Services Client. This is a hybrid role with working from the office in Glasgow twice per week. A dedicated, experienced individual to join the Operations function as the Enterprise Test Lead, working primarily with the Change, Outsourcing, Analysis and Testing team and the IT Development team. The responsibilities of the Test Lead include establishing and managing a testing framework to be used by colleagues in the delivery of change, to ensure adherence to that framework and to design and deliver effective testing for prioritised change activity. You will also be involved day to day in carrying out testing activity and in supporting others working on different initiatives, helping them develop test strategies, mitigate risks to the test plan and supporting them as they develop their testing capability. You will communicate concisely, clearly and constructively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation to ensure strong engagement in testing activity. Key aptitudes include a strong drive to successfully agree and deliver business outcomes, brilliant collaboration across all project and programme stakeholders and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. A natural attention to detail and a desire to understand and address blockers to effective change is a must. Responsibilities Own the Testing Framework Understand the relevant policies and risk appetite of the organisation. Develop and maintain a documented framework containing standards, methods and tools that support alignment to the organisation's policies and risk appetite. Ensure alignment of the Testing Framework with other similar frameworks such as for IT Development and Change Management. Engage with colleagues across the business to ensure they understand and can use the framework, and respond to their feedback to continuously improve it. Own testing tooling and automation capability Understand the relevant systems, environments and data that combine to deliver service and change. Select and operate tooling that will drive adherence to our testing framework and will improve efficiency through test automation. Ensure Infrastructure, IT Development, Change and OAT and business teams are able to use the tooling as needed and that test automation is used where appropriate. Develop test strategies for larger projects and oversee the test strategies proposed by colleagues for other change For key projects you will lead on analysing project requirements, identifying test scope and approach, determining environmental and data requirements and estimating testing efforts. This will all contribute to establishing an understood and agreed level of risk, to be confirmed with sponsor and other key stakeholders. Carry out testing activity Carry out testing in line with test plans. Report on progress against test plans to key stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities and where necessary presenting options and recommendations for next steps. Provide oversight of progress on other testing activity, helping others to spot risks and respond to challenges. Engage all stakeholders to successfully complete testing activity Ensure all relevant change stakeholders (IT Development, Infrastructure, Project Manager, analysts, testers and other business roles supporting the change) have clear line of sight to: 1. Effort required to support testing work. 2. Progress against plan. 3. Key defects and issues. 4. The overall risk profile of the testing activity. Collaborate with stakeholders to flex test approach and test plan to ensure a constructive outcome to any challenges met. Develop a "shift left" culture Create a culture where testing can happen at the earliest opportunity in the lifecycle and with the least amount of manual effort, so that testing is seen as an enabler of successful change delivery. Coach colleagues in all relevant teams to develop this mindset and support them in having the understanding of approach and tooling to be able to do so. Testing Skills & Knowledge To be successful in this role as a Test Lead you will have a combination of the following testing knowledge and skills: Knowledge and experience of implementing automation test strategies in line with the Test Automation pyramid. Experience of designing and maintaining front-end test automation frameworks including tool selection, adoption and alignment with IT Development and Infrastructure capabilities e.g. TestComplete, Cypress, TestCafe, Selenium Webdriver. Experience of API testing using Postman. Knowledge of database concepts and SQL. Basic knowledge of the Java programming language and Junit. Proficiency in testing methodologies, test planning, and test case design. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum). Working in an agile (Scrum/Kanban) project environment utilising a test first approach which drives and creates a shared understanding of project requirements e.g. Shift Left, Example Mapping, 3 Amigos. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ability to analyse project requirements and identify potential issues. Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges during the testing phase. Experience of Test Management using Jira and Zephyr (or similar Test Management tools) including defect management. Mentoring of junior testers and building a test team. Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance Testing using tools such as k6 and JMeter.
Infrastructure Analyst required by market leading, professional services organisation based in Central Bristol. Our client is based a short 7-8 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads and offer hybrid working (2-3 days a month onsite with flexibility). Main duties of the Infrastructure Analyst: Providing Support and technical expertise to the business and third-party suppliers during the required hours. Our client have over 1,800 staff across 5 sites in the UK. Acting as the point of escalation from the IT Service Desk Team to resolve incidents and service requests. Undertaking operational tasks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all IT services, systems and data. Working with project teams and other team members to plan, test, implement technical requirements for all IT elements of projects as required by your line manager. Sharing information with the IT Team, ensuring knowledge is kept up to date and in an available format. Acting as the point of escalation from the IT Service Delivery Team to resolve incidents and service requests: Ideal background of the Infrastructure Analyst: Previous experience within a similar, technical role. Microsoft desktop and server technologies, e.g. Windows Server Operating Systems, Windows Desktop Operating Systems (10 & 11), Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange Online, Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, Intune. Infrastructure and related services, e.g. VMWare (virtualisation and VDI), MimeCast, Symantec Anti-Virus, Palo Alto firewalls, Networking, Mitel Telephony, Mobile Iron, Video Conferencing and Audio-Visual Equipment, etc. End-user compute security, including patching and anti-virus. Good understanding of LAN/WAN networking technologies and firewalls. Security incident response, diagnosis, resolution and remediation. Tenable, Sentinel etc. Experience cloud/hybrid technologies, e.g. Azure, AWS, converged, hybrid and cloud services (IaaS, PaaS), managed services and applications (SaaS). Operating ITIL processes. Creating and maintaining procedural documentation. Experience of working with ISO27001. Implementing technical security standards and procedures. Participating in ISO27001 audits and developing/delivering remediation plans. Experience of working with Cyber Essentials Plus. Relevant certifications. This fantastic role comes with a basic salary of £40,000-45,000 p/a and on top of the bespoke training package, comes with the following benefits: A performance related bonus, remote working, annual salary review, 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service), private medical insurance, pension and many more.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Infrastructure Analyst required by market leading, professional services organisation based in Central Bristol. Our client is based a short 7-8 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads and offer hybrid working (2-3 days a month onsite with flexibility). Main duties of the Infrastructure Analyst: Providing Support and technical expertise to the business and third-party suppliers during the required hours. Our client have over 1,800 staff across 5 sites in the UK. Acting as the point of escalation from the IT Service Desk Team to resolve incidents and service requests. Undertaking operational tasks to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all IT services, systems and data. Working with project teams and other team members to plan, test, implement technical requirements for all IT elements of projects as required by your line manager. Sharing information with the IT Team, ensuring knowledge is kept up to date and in an available format. Acting as the point of escalation from the IT Service Delivery Team to resolve incidents and service requests: Ideal background of the Infrastructure Analyst: Previous experience within a similar, technical role. Microsoft desktop and server technologies, e.g. Windows Server Operating Systems, Windows Desktop Operating Systems (10 & 11), Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange Online, Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, Intune. Infrastructure and related services, e.g. VMWare (virtualisation and VDI), MimeCast, Symantec Anti-Virus, Palo Alto firewalls, Networking, Mitel Telephony, Mobile Iron, Video Conferencing and Audio-Visual Equipment, etc. End-user compute security, including patching and anti-virus. Good understanding of LAN/WAN networking technologies and firewalls. Security incident response, diagnosis, resolution and remediation. Tenable, Sentinel etc. Experience cloud/hybrid technologies, e.g. Azure, AWS, converged, hybrid and cloud services (IaaS, PaaS), managed services and applications (SaaS). Operating ITIL processes. Creating and maintaining procedural documentation. Experience of working with ISO27001. Implementing technical security standards and procedures. Participating in ISO27001 audits and developing/delivering remediation plans. Experience of working with Cyber Essentials Plus. Relevant certifications. This fantastic role comes with a basic salary of £40,000-45,000 p/a and on top of the bespoke training package, comes with the following benefits: A performance related bonus, remote working, annual salary review, 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service), private medical insurance, pension and many more.
Information Security Analyst Permanent Oldham, Greater Manchester (Hybrid) £40k - £45k + Excellent Benefits We have a very exciting opportunity for an Information Security Analyst based at our client site in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic role managing our client's Information and Cyber Security Controls and procedures across Europe. Reporting to the CISO & Head of IT, the role will require in-depth understanding of Information Security, technology architecture and business security. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further establish their IT Security knowledge and skills in an environment that provides autonomy and support in equal measure. Role To create, administer & maintain policies, standards and templates, following ISO27001, CIS and NIST best practises; creation and upkeep of Incident Response Plans, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, along with the planning and execution of tabletop exercises to test the robustness of these policies. Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches. Act as DPO Ambassador for the group DPO; liaising with stakeholders across the business, aiding in the creation ROPAs and engaging with the Bpost privacy network group. Coordinated analysis of identified vulnerabilities and patch releases to ensure a risk-based approach is taken for remediation. Investigate security alerts and provide incident response. Monitor and maintain identity and access management. Liaise with stakeholders, up to C-level in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations. Experience 1-2yrs experience of implementing ISMS and cybersecurity best practises and certifications such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS or PCI. Awareness of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) framework and best practises. A broad understanding of the current cybersecurity threat landscape, existing and emerging technologies. An understanding of the principles of physical, virtual and cloud architectures (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) for systems and networks. Good knowledge of ITIL service management processes. Qualys Vulnerability Scanning. Recognised Information Security qualification (Security+, CISSP or similar). A broad range of technology experience (Private and Public cloud Infrastructure, Networking (Cisco, Fortinet), Microsoft, Linux etc).
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Information Security Analyst Permanent Oldham, Greater Manchester (Hybrid) £40k - £45k + Excellent Benefits We have a very exciting opportunity for an Information Security Analyst based at our client site in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic role managing our client's Information and Cyber Security Controls and procedures across Europe. Reporting to the CISO & Head of IT, the role will require in-depth understanding of Information Security, technology architecture and business security. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further establish their IT Security knowledge and skills in an environment that provides autonomy and support in equal measure. Role To create, administer & maintain policies, standards and templates, following ISO27001, CIS and NIST best practises; creation and upkeep of Incident Response Plans, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, along with the planning and execution of tabletop exercises to test the robustness of these policies. Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches. Act as DPO Ambassador for the group DPO; liaising with stakeholders across the business, aiding in the creation ROPAs and engaging with the Bpost privacy network group. Coordinated analysis of identified vulnerabilities and patch releases to ensure a risk-based approach is taken for remediation. Investigate security alerts and provide incident response. Monitor and maintain identity and access management. Liaise with stakeholders, up to C-level in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations. Experience 1-2yrs experience of implementing ISMS and cybersecurity best practises and certifications such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS or PCI. Awareness of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) framework and best practises. A broad understanding of the current cybersecurity threat landscape, existing and emerging technologies. An understanding of the principles of physical, virtual and cloud architectures (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) for systems and networks. Good knowledge of ITIL service management processes. Qualys Vulnerability Scanning. Recognised Information Security qualification (Security+, CISSP or similar). A broad range of technology experience (Private and Public cloud Infrastructure, Networking (Cisco, Fortinet), Microsoft, Linux etc).
Job Description We're looking for a Development DBA to join our IT Systems Integration team in Leighton Buzzard or Milton Keynes supporting our business and IT departments. This role will be an expansion to an already existing well established team of DBAs/Engineers and Analysts ready to support the Group's expansion.You will be working with some very talented people who are always looking to move forward with the latest and greatest technology, this role will demand great attention to detail and an analytical mind-set. It will be a chance for someone who is looking to get into the data world or expand on their analytical knowledge and mind-set with a new challenge. Key Responsibility: Senior Technical advisor and T-SQL Development champion. Managing and maintaining the Connells Group Database Environment. Working closing with IT Development teams and Production DBAs on troubleshooting Production systems. Work within the Infrastructure & Architecture team as a SQL Developer. Owning the SQL performance enhancement projects for the group. Understanding the in-house application architecture. Liaising with 3 rd parties to solve problems with bespoke systems. Working on major projects. Enforcing group security controls and best practices. Documenting and implementing all SQL configuration change. Assist DBA's with SQL related issues. Development of data collection processes. Skills Required: Excellent knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Development best practices. Minimum 5 years SQL Developer experience. Excellent working knowledge of full Microsoft SQL Server stack (SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS). Understanding Development methodologies and ITIL processes. Advanced monitoring skills across multiple technologies. Understanding of SQL Server architecture to Microsoft standards. Exposure to automation deployment tools such as Azure DevOps, OctopusDeploy. Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-on, HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery). Desirable Skills: Ability to read and understand Programming languages: C# &; Python. Cloud services: Azure SaaS, PaaS, IaaS. Worked with Azure Data Platforms: Azure Data Factory & Azure Fabric Strong working knowledge of PowerShell. Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,200 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.CF00364
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Job Description We're looking for a Development DBA to join our IT Systems Integration team in Leighton Buzzard or Milton Keynes supporting our business and IT departments. This role will be an expansion to an already existing well established team of DBAs/Engineers and Analysts ready to support the Group's expansion.You will be working with some very talented people who are always looking to move forward with the latest and greatest technology, this role will demand great attention to detail and an analytical mind-set. It will be a chance for someone who is looking to get into the data world or expand on their analytical knowledge and mind-set with a new challenge. Key Responsibility: Senior Technical advisor and T-SQL Development champion. Managing and maintaining the Connells Group Database Environment. Working closing with IT Development teams and Production DBAs on troubleshooting Production systems. Work within the Infrastructure & Architecture team as a SQL Developer. Owning the SQL performance enhancement projects for the group. Understanding the in-house application architecture. Liaising with 3 rd parties to solve problems with bespoke systems. Working on major projects. Enforcing group security controls and best practices. Documenting and implementing all SQL configuration change. Assist DBA's with SQL related issues. Development of data collection processes. Skills Required: Excellent knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Development best practices. Minimum 5 years SQL Developer experience. Excellent working knowledge of full Microsoft SQL Server stack (SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS). Understanding Development methodologies and ITIL processes. Advanced monitoring skills across multiple technologies. Understanding of SQL Server architecture to Microsoft standards. Exposure to automation deployment tools such as Azure DevOps, OctopusDeploy. Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-on, HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery). Desirable Skills: Ability to read and understand Programming languages: C# &; Python. Cloud services: Azure SaaS, PaaS, IaaS. Worked with Azure Data Platforms: Azure Data Factory & Azure Fabric Strong working knowledge of PowerShell. Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses Countrywide. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,200 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions.Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.CF00364
As a SOC Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our client's cybersecurity operations, monitoring and analysing our clients' network infrastructure to detect and respond to potential security incidents. Leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies, you will proactively identify threats, investigate security breaches, and implement effective countermeasures to mitigate risks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with skilled professionals to protect digital assets and uphold the highest standards of security. Key Responsibilities: Monitor security event alerts generated by various detection systems and respond promptly to potential threats. Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine their scope, impact, and root cause. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to escalate and remediate security breaches in a timely manner. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of security incidents, including incident reports and post-mortem analyses. Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to continuously enhance our security posture. Participate in security incident response exercises and drills to test and refine our incident response procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and measures to protect against known and emerging threats. Provide guidance and support to junior SOC analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices to build a strong and cohesive team. Qualifications: Experience in cybersecurity, particularly within a SOC. Solid understanding of network protocols, security architectures, and threat intelligence frameworks. Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security technologies. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and data analysis. Strong analytical skills with the ability to methodically investigate and resolve security incidents. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
As a SOC Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our client's cybersecurity operations, monitoring and analysing our clients' network infrastructure to detect and respond to potential security incidents. Leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies, you will proactively identify threats, investigate security breaches, and implement effective countermeasures to mitigate risks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with skilled professionals to protect digital assets and uphold the highest standards of security. Key Responsibilities: Monitor security event alerts generated by various detection systems and respond promptly to potential threats. Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine their scope, impact, and root cause. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to escalate and remediate security breaches in a timely manner. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of security incidents, including incident reports and post-mortem analyses. Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to continuously enhance our security posture. Participate in security incident response exercises and drills to test and refine our incident response procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and measures to protect against known and emerging threats. Provide guidance and support to junior SOC analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices to build a strong and cohesive team. Qualifications: Experience in cybersecurity, particularly within a SOC. Solid understanding of network protocols, security architectures, and threat intelligence frameworks. Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security technologies. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and data analysis. Strong analytical skills with the ability to methodically investigate and resolve security incidents. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!
Are you an IT Business Analyst with proven process mapping experience? Have you worked as part of a IT Delivery Team for contractors in construction or rail? Location: London Rate: £500/day Inside IR35 Duration: 6mths rolling Our client is a leading rail contractor who has a huge presence on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects - HS2. They require an IT Business Analyst to join their team and be responsible for 'Business Requirements Management' to enable procurement and implementation of support technology via the IT delivery process. This will include generation of functional and non-functional requirements, process mapping, working closely with business stakeholders and IT Programme Manager in identifying high level requirements. The IT Business Analyst will act as a requirement keeper, whilst working alongside the project manager in controlling the solution implemented and ensuring that it fulfills the requirements flagging any deviation with the project manager. Requirements: 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst across multiple clients/projects. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Proven experience in process mapping. Awareness of ISO27001 and Data Protection is essential. To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Amy West at Carrington West
Apr 29, 2024
Contractor
Are you an IT Business Analyst with proven process mapping experience? Have you worked as part of a IT Delivery Team for contractors in construction or rail? Location: London Rate: £500/day Inside IR35 Duration: 6mths rolling Our client is a leading rail contractor who has a huge presence on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects - HS2. They require an IT Business Analyst to join their team and be responsible for 'Business Requirements Management' to enable procurement and implementation of support technology via the IT delivery process. This will include generation of functional and non-functional requirements, process mapping, working closely with business stakeholders and IT Programme Manager in identifying high level requirements. The IT Business Analyst will act as a requirement keeper, whilst working alongside the project manager in controlling the solution implemented and ensuring that it fulfills the requirements flagging any deviation with the project manager. Requirements: 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst across multiple clients/projects. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Proven experience in process mapping. Awareness of ISO27001 and Data Protection is essential. To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please submit your CV and then contact Amy West at Carrington West
IT Applications Manager - Addlestone, Surrey Salary - 50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance 6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Chertsey. My client is currently seeking a IT Application Manager to come on board to responsible is to maintain the operation of crucial business applications, minimizing any disruptions in service. You will also be providing assistance for all business applications, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This support is provided by an in-house team of Application Support Analysts and external third-party support contracts. while collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to comprehend the strategic direction of key application development. Key skills and responsibilities, Strong application experience Understanding of IT infrastructure and applications support SLA operational principles and 'best practice' requirements. COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services) Workday (Human Resources) Anaplan (Financial Cashflow) Overseeing regular interactions with standard application vendors to grasp their development plans, ensuring top-notch support and efficient escalation routes. Implementing minor improvements to applications as per business agreements. Taking charge of small-scale projects and playing a pivotal role in major application-related initiatives. Contributing to the development, documentation, and upkeep of vital business applications and related procedures. Coordinating the daily functioning and optimization of applications. Collaborating with the business systems manager to ensure applications adhere to the appropriate trajectory. Overseeing a compact team of Application Support Analysts, accountable for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and problem-solving. Participating in the strategic planning for integrating mission-critical applications to enhance business operations and employee efficiency. Supervising the installation, upgrading, and routine maintenance of software applications. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn 250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
IT Applications Manager - Addlestone, Surrey Salary - 50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance 6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Chertsey. My client is currently seeking a IT Application Manager to come on board to responsible is to maintain the operation of crucial business applications, minimizing any disruptions in service. You will also be providing assistance for all business applications, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This support is provided by an in-house team of Application Support Analysts and external third-party support contracts. while collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to comprehend the strategic direction of key application development. Key skills and responsibilities, Strong application experience Understanding of IT infrastructure and applications support SLA operational principles and 'best practice' requirements. COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services) Workday (Human Resources) Anaplan (Financial Cashflow) Overseeing regular interactions with standard application vendors to grasp their development plans, ensuring top-notch support and efficient escalation routes. Implementing minor improvements to applications as per business agreements. Taking charge of small-scale projects and playing a pivotal role in major application-related initiatives. Contributing to the development, documentation, and upkeep of vital business applications and related procedures. Coordinating the daily functioning and optimization of applications. Collaborating with the business systems manager to ensure applications adhere to the appropriate trajectory. Overseeing a compact team of Application Support Analysts, accountable for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and problem-solving. Participating in the strategic planning for integrating mission-critical applications to enhance business operations and employee efficiency. Supervising the installation, upgrading, and routine maintenance of software applications. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn 250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
This role is about bringing a passion for implementing IT solutions that will help us do things better as a business. Our National IT teams support Aldi by delivering our system and infrastructure needs. With your knowledge of logistics, finance or store management (for example), you'll have the foresight as to how we can evolve. And as we're all about growth, challenges will be around every corner. Just the way you like it. We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. As our customers grow and change with technical advances, our own people and business need to as well.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
This role is about bringing a passion for implementing IT solutions that will help us do things better as a business. Our National IT teams support Aldi by delivering our system and infrastructure needs. With your knowledge of logistics, finance or store management (for example), you'll have the foresight as to how we can evolve. And as we're all about growth, challenges will be around every corner. Just the way you like it. We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. As our customers grow and change with technical advances, our own people and business need to as well.
IT Security Analyst is required to join a prestigious financial services organisation with offices in the heart of the city. Within this role you will join a high-functioning in-house security team to monitor and analyse the organisation's information security and risk profile, using data and alerts generated from various systems - evaluating and taking appropriate action as required. You will also assist in establishing processes and best practices as well as helping to select and implement new technologies. This role would ideally suit a graduate with a degree/master's degree in cyber security and some commercial experience or someone from a wider IT background who has moved to specialise in IT security. This is a fantastic opportunity with a stable yet growth organisation with excellent scope for ongoing learning and career advancement. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring information security systems, technologies, processes, and procedures, analysing the findings and communicating exceptions, concerns and remedial steps as necessary. Executing security threat management process, ensuring all aspects of an event are documented and remediated. Monitoring and analysing security relevant logs, events, and alerts including, but not limited to, logs from systems, applications, SIEM, AV, Firewalls, and IPS; document relevant incidents and suggest/co-ordinate appropriate remedial actions. Designing and managing security logging and SIEM programs and working with the SOC team to implement these. Coordinate with the SOC and various teams to investigate security events/incidents. Analyse security appliance logs, identify patterns, respond to security incidents and suggest possible process improvements as appropriate. Participating in projects, programs, and initiative to ensure implementation of and adherence to information security technology policies, procedures, processes, and technologies. Key Skills and Experience: At least 1 to 3 years' experience in one or more security domain, proven track record of implementing and operating information security systems and working in projects related to the core domains applicable to information security architecture. Ability to think and act strategically as well as tactically to support the organisation's global risk management functions. Good interpersonal, communication, organisation, collaboration, and team-building skills. Basic knowledge of designing and deploying information technology and solutions in one or more of the core domains: endpoint protection; incident response; malware analysis; application and data security; infrastructure and endpoint; and security intelligence / SIEM. Understanding and experience working with structured design methodologies. Data analytical skills and have a passion for threat hunting. Knowledge of scripting language such as python, power shell a plus. Knowledge of scripting language such as python, power shell a plus. Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science a plus. For a full consultation on this pivotal role, send your CV to ARC IT Recruitment. Please note salaries quoted are dependent on experience.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
IT Security Analyst is required to join a prestigious financial services organisation with offices in the heart of the city. Within this role you will join a high-functioning in-house security team to monitor and analyse the organisation's information security and risk profile, using data and alerts generated from various systems - evaluating and taking appropriate action as required. You will also assist in establishing processes and best practices as well as helping to select and implement new technologies. This role would ideally suit a graduate with a degree/master's degree in cyber security and some commercial experience or someone from a wider IT background who has moved to specialise in IT security. This is a fantastic opportunity with a stable yet growth organisation with excellent scope for ongoing learning and career advancement. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring information security systems, technologies, processes, and procedures, analysing the findings and communicating exceptions, concerns and remedial steps as necessary. Executing security threat management process, ensuring all aspects of an event are documented and remediated. Monitoring and analysing security relevant logs, events, and alerts including, but not limited to, logs from systems, applications, SIEM, AV, Firewalls, and IPS; document relevant incidents and suggest/co-ordinate appropriate remedial actions. Designing and managing security logging and SIEM programs and working with the SOC team to implement these. Coordinate with the SOC and various teams to investigate security events/incidents. Analyse security appliance logs, identify patterns, respond to security incidents and suggest possible process improvements as appropriate. Participating in projects, programs, and initiative to ensure implementation of and adherence to information security technology policies, procedures, processes, and technologies. Key Skills and Experience: At least 1 to 3 years' experience in one or more security domain, proven track record of implementing and operating information security systems and working in projects related to the core domains applicable to information security architecture. Ability to think and act strategically as well as tactically to support the organisation's global risk management functions. Good interpersonal, communication, organisation, collaboration, and team-building skills. Basic knowledge of designing and deploying information technology and solutions in one or more of the core domains: endpoint protection; incident response; malware analysis; application and data security; infrastructure and endpoint; and security intelligence / SIEM. Understanding and experience working with structured design methodologies. Data analytical skills and have a passion for threat hunting. Knowledge of scripting language such as python, power shell a plus. Knowledge of scripting language such as python, power shell a plus. Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science a plus. For a full consultation on this pivotal role, send your CV to ARC IT Recruitment. Please note salaries quoted are dependent on experience.
IT Applications Manager - Addlestone, Surrey Salary - £50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance £6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Chertsey. My client is currently seeking a IT Application Manager to come on board to responsible is to maintain the operation of crucial business applications, minimizing any disruptions in service. You will also be providing assistance for all business applications, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This support is provided by an in-house team of Application Support Analysts and external third-party support contracts. while collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to comprehend the strategic direction of key application development. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong application experience * Understanding of IT infrastructure and applications support SLA operational principles and 'best practice' requirements. * COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services) * Workday (Human Resources) * Anaplan (Financial Cashflow) * Overseeing regular interactions with standard application vendors to grasp their development plans, ensuring top-notch support and efficient escalation routes. * Implementing minor improvements to applications as per business agreements. * Taking charge of small-scale projects and playing a pivotal role in major application-related initiatives. * Contributing to the development, documentation, and upkeep of vital business applications and related procedures. * Coordinating the daily functioning and optimization of applications. * Collaborating with the business systems manager to ensure applications adhere to the appropriate trajectory. * Overseeing a compact team of Application Support Analysts, accountable for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and problem-solving. * Participating in the strategic planning for integrating mission-critical applications to enhance business operations and employee efficiency. * Supervising the installation, upgrading, and routine maintenance of software applications. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
IT Applications Manager - Addlestone, Surrey Salary - £50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance £6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Chertsey. My client is currently seeking a IT Application Manager to come on board to responsible is to maintain the operation of crucial business applications, minimizing any disruptions in service. You will also be providing assistance for all business applications, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This support is provided by an in-house team of Application Support Analysts and external third-party support contracts. while collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to comprehend the strategic direction of key application development. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong application experience * Understanding of IT infrastructure and applications support SLA operational principles and 'best practice' requirements. * COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services) * Workday (Human Resources) * Anaplan (Financial Cashflow) * Overseeing regular interactions with standard application vendors to grasp their development plans, ensuring top-notch support and efficient escalation routes. * Implementing minor improvements to applications as per business agreements. * Taking charge of small-scale projects and playing a pivotal role in major application-related initiatives. * Contributing to the development, documentation, and upkeep of vital business applications and related procedures. * Coordinating the daily functioning and optimization of applications. * Collaborating with the business systems manager to ensure applications adhere to the appropriate trajectory. * Overseeing a compact team of Application Support Analysts, accountable for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and problem-solving. * Participating in the strategic planning for integrating mission-critical applications to enhance business operations and employee efficiency. * Supervising the installation, upgrading, and routine maintenance of software applications. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy