About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Dec 07, 2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre
North Yorkshire
Do you have experience of providing IT support and a proven ability to problem solve? Would you thrive as part of an organisation that is helping the community when it is needed the most?
Our service is in demand more than ever before and we are looking for an experienced IT and Infrastructure Engineer to deliver solutions and provide IT support from first point of contact to resolution. This new role involves overseeing our IT services and ensuring all staff and volunteers can carry out their roles effectively and efficiently.
In return we will offer you a supportive working environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to use your own initiative and ideas and to develop your career with us.
The role is based in any one of our North Yorkshire offices (Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby, Harrogate, Whitby and Skipton) with some flexibility for home working. You must be willing and able to travel across all North Yorkshire sites.
May 04, 2023
Part time
Do you have experience of providing IT support and a proven ability to problem solve? Would you thrive as part of an organisation that is helping the community when it is needed the most?
Our service is in demand more than ever before and we are looking for an experienced IT and Infrastructure Engineer to deliver solutions and provide IT support from first point of contact to resolution. This new role involves overseeing our IT services and ensuring all staff and volunteers can carry out their roles effectively and efficiently.
In return we will offer you a supportive working environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to use your own initiative and ideas and to develop your career with us.
The role is based in any one of our North Yorkshire offices (Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby, Harrogate, Whitby and Skipton) with some flexibility for home working. You must be willing and able to travel across all North Yorkshire sites.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3RS, UK
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
Mar 28, 2023
Full time
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
£28,851 - £33,843
Maidstone/Coldharbour
Permanent, Full time
37 hours per week
An opportunity to join our 2nd / 3rd line IT Support Team (End User Computing Team) has arisen, working across a wide sway of technologies and applications on the Windows 10 Operating System. Gaining a wide exposure to the latest hardware and software. Managing, supporting, installing, and fixing a wide variety of workstations and laptop devices, their operating system, software, and the Office 365 suite.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the EUC Support team in Kent.
The role is supporting our officers and staff IT requirements across both Kent and Essex Police force, via remote software, MS Teams, phone and face to face. Supporting front line officers and staff is vitally important, so patience, tact and positivity is required, to put our operational officers at ease and be able to work through their problems with them. Working for a collaborative department, you may be required to travel to other Police sites within county, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
In your application, please evidence your experience in:
Supporting and using Windows 10 Operating System and laptop / workstation diagnostic skills
Effective communication skills, preferably gained within a customer service environment
Knowledge of the main key Microsoft Office applications including the Office 365 suite
Driving Licence
Please also evidence if you have any understanding or knowledge of the following desirable areas in your application for this role:
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory which oversees all users and devices in a Windows environment.
An understanding of basic networking principles and diagnostic skills.
Attention to detail when demonstrating tasks which require a high level of accuracy and detail which ensures ability in maintaining approved working practices and systems.
An understanding of the principles of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) in a support services arena.
The role requires working at a fixed site. Currently the designated contractual workplace for this role is located at Kent Police Sutton Road Maidstone but please be aware that this location is potentially moving to Coldharbour in the near future. Please note that any excess travel costs from the existing contractual workplace to any future contractual workplace will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply.
The role is Standard Office hours Monday to Friday with an out of hours on call rota.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within IT for the police and you are an adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where difference is embraced, supported and talent is progressed and enhanced. We encourage applications from all and will support and encourage those from protected characteristics.
Please also include your CV as part of your application.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Closing Date: 13 March 2023.
Feb 27, 2023
Full time
£28,851 - £33,843
Maidstone/Coldharbour
Permanent, Full time
37 hours per week
An opportunity to join our 2nd / 3rd line IT Support Team (End User Computing Team) has arisen, working across a wide sway of technologies and applications on the Windows 10 Operating System. Gaining a wide exposure to the latest hardware and software. Managing, supporting, installing, and fixing a wide variety of workstations and laptop devices, their operating system, software, and the Office 365 suite.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the EUC Support team in Kent.
The role is supporting our officers and staff IT requirements across both Kent and Essex Police force, via remote software, MS Teams, phone and face to face. Supporting front line officers and staff is vitally important, so patience, tact and positivity is required, to put our operational officers at ease and be able to work through their problems with them. Working for a collaborative department, you may be required to travel to other Police sites within county, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
In your application, please evidence your experience in:
Supporting and using Windows 10 Operating System and laptop / workstation diagnostic skills
Effective communication skills, preferably gained within a customer service environment
Knowledge of the main key Microsoft Office applications including the Office 365 suite
Driving Licence
Please also evidence if you have any understanding or knowledge of the following desirable areas in your application for this role:
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory which oversees all users and devices in a Windows environment.
An understanding of basic networking principles and diagnostic skills.
Attention to detail when demonstrating tasks which require a high level of accuracy and detail which ensures ability in maintaining approved working practices and systems.
An understanding of the principles of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) in a support services arena.
The role requires working at a fixed site. Currently the designated contractual workplace for this role is located at Kent Police Sutton Road Maidstone but please be aware that this location is potentially moving to Coldharbour in the near future. Please note that any excess travel costs from the existing contractual workplace to any future contractual workplace will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply.
The role is Standard Office hours Monday to Friday with an out of hours on call rota.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within IT for the police and you are an adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where difference is embraced, supported and talent is progressed and enhanced. We encourage applications from all and will support and encourage those from protected characteristics.
Please also include your CV as part of your application.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Closing Date: 13 March 2023.
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Employer description: Based in the heart of the Midlands with an expert team of engineers and consultants with a combined 50 years experience in high level network design and support, our ethos is to provide customers with the best IT service and solutions, 365 days a year Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and friendly IT Support Company based in the West Midlands. On a day-to-day basis you will be office based and responsible for providing 1st and 2nd line support via the helpdesk.As a business we have ambitious plans of growth over the next 3 years and understand that our people are an important part of what enables this to ;We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team of skilled engineers offering IT support. Salary: £21,500 per ; Duties: Under the leadership of the services manager and with continuing investment in personal development, the successful candidate will be given plenty of room to progress their skill set whilst providing exceptional support to our customers. Maintain and monitor backups for customers - Vendors Include Windows Backup, Symantec, Shadow Protect, Veeam Provide general administration of customers networks such as creating new users, updating group membership, setting NTFS Permissions and health checks Dealing with 3rd parties - logging hardware warranty issues / liaising with software vendors Deployment of software and patching Following strict Helpdesk Software procedures and keeping the clients well informed on progress Maintain and configure Anti Virus software What we are looking for: The ideal candidate will have: A basic understanding of standard IT technologies (to include: desktop, firewall, networking, backup, printers, some server work would also be beneficial) A strong desire to deliver high quality service to external customers The successful applicant must also have excellent communication skills and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times Some support tickets may be escalated to a site visit where required and you may be responsible for attending The majority of our customers are within a 50 mile radius of our three offices based in Stourbridge, Worcester and Birmingham What we are looking for: Key experience: The ideal candidate would have extensive knowledge covering all points below but we would also invite for interview applicants that cover a majority but not all. Remote/Desktop Support to end users - print / logon / internet / email issues etc PC/Server/Network Infrastructure Support Hardware Firewalls and routers knowledge would be beneficial Drive, due to the location, not duties: Please Note - Being able to drive is preferred but not essential as long as you are within an hour commute. Entry requirements: 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK ; For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Company benefits: On-site parking Hybrid working after probation period Birthday off, 20 days plus bank holidays Flexible start and finish times Company pension - standard Future prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their ; Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development ; Important information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you ; Apply now!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Employer description: Based in the heart of the Midlands with an expert team of engineers and consultants with a combined 50 years experience in high level network design and support, our ethos is to provide customers with the best IT service and solutions, 365 days a year Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and friendly IT Support Company based in the West Midlands. On a day-to-day basis you will be office based and responsible for providing 1st and 2nd line support via the helpdesk.As a business we have ambitious plans of growth over the next 3 years and understand that our people are an important part of what enables this to ;We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our team of skilled engineers offering IT support. Salary: £21,500 per ; Duties: Under the leadership of the services manager and with continuing investment in personal development, the successful candidate will be given plenty of room to progress their skill set whilst providing exceptional support to our customers. Maintain and monitor backups for customers - Vendors Include Windows Backup, Symantec, Shadow Protect, Veeam Provide general administration of customers networks such as creating new users, updating group membership, setting NTFS Permissions and health checks Dealing with 3rd parties - logging hardware warranty issues / liaising with software vendors Deployment of software and patching Following strict Helpdesk Software procedures and keeping the clients well informed on progress Maintain and configure Anti Virus software What we are looking for: The ideal candidate will have: A basic understanding of standard IT technologies (to include: desktop, firewall, networking, backup, printers, some server work would also be beneficial) A strong desire to deliver high quality service to external customers The successful applicant must also have excellent communication skills and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times Some support tickets may be escalated to a site visit where required and you may be responsible for attending The majority of our customers are within a 50 mile radius of our three offices based in Stourbridge, Worcester and Birmingham What we are looking for: Key experience: The ideal candidate would have extensive knowledge covering all points below but we would also invite for interview applicants that cover a majority but not all. Remote/Desktop Support to end users - print / logon / internet / email issues etc PC/Server/Network Infrastructure Support Hardware Firewalls and routers knowledge would be beneficial Drive, due to the location, not duties: Please Note - Being able to drive is preferred but not essential as long as you are within an hour commute. Entry requirements: 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK ; For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. Company benefits: On-site parking Hybrid working after probation period Birthday off, 20 days plus bank holidays Flexible start and finish times Company pension - standard Future prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their ; Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development ; Important information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you ; Apply now!
Role : Azure Devops - Infrastructure Architect Location : Warwick, UK The Company : Wipro is an exciting organization to work for. We ranked as a "Top Employer" as part of the Top Employer Institute annual listings. We were assessed on several key HR practices including Diversity and Inclusion. This is accompanied by exciting business growth in the last six-quarters. Proficiency in Azure Platform Engineering using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code with deployment through Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline. Experience in leading a Devops development team. Good communication, client management skills. Experience in working on Project plan and strategy plan. While Terraform will be used for Infrastructure as Code, many Azure resources need to be created using the Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, where it will be critical to ensure proper linting, modularity, error handling, logging and package or module/library dependency management. Git experience with best practices using Azure DevOps Repos Experience of working in an agile methodology and have the ability to review the code during the pull request. Knowledge of the provisioning and use of service principals, Azure roles based access controls and the use of Identities is preferred. Experience in CI/CD pipeline development using Terraform, PowerShell, ARM, Json and YAML is mandatory to deploy the resource as infrastructure as a code. Experience in Deployment of Policies, Networking, Monitoring, Firewall, VPN, private DNS and other Azure services (PaaS/IaaS) using Azure DevOps CI/CD YAML scripting is preferred. Experience implementing continuous integration/deployment tools and practices would be preference. Azure Infrastructure knowledge and experience required to inform on best practices and present on options analysis with recommendations on approach if required. Good understanding of cloud security best practice and security compliance. Proficiency in cloud DevOps/platform engineering and large-scale live services. Excellent communicator in person, In addition experience in energy sector domain would be a bonus. Ability to adapt, change and grow quickly as we scale the organization. Required Tools & Technologies : Azure, Azure DevOps, Terraform, ARM, PowerShell, Visual Studio Code/Any Code editor/IDE, Open source terraform module, code review, merging and testing. Benefits : You will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, training, and development, as well as an exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business. The benefits include; Contributory pension Extra holiday purchase Life insurance policy Private medical insurance Equal Opportunities: Wipro is an advocate for positive change and conscious inclusion. As a global employer, we strive to create a diverse Wipro family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants welcome. Cloud Azure Admin
May 18, 2024
Full time
Role : Azure Devops - Infrastructure Architect Location : Warwick, UK The Company : Wipro is an exciting organization to work for. We ranked as a "Top Employer" as part of the Top Employer Institute annual listings. We were assessed on several key HR practices including Diversity and Inclusion. This is accompanied by exciting business growth in the last six-quarters. Proficiency in Azure Platform Engineering using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code with deployment through Azure DevOps CI/CD pipeline. Experience in leading a Devops development team. Good communication, client management skills. Experience in working on Project plan and strategy plan. While Terraform will be used for Infrastructure as Code, many Azure resources need to be created using the Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, where it will be critical to ensure proper linting, modularity, error handling, logging and package or module/library dependency management. Git experience with best practices using Azure DevOps Repos Experience of working in an agile methodology and have the ability to review the code during the pull request. Knowledge of the provisioning and use of service principals, Azure roles based access controls and the use of Identities is preferred. Experience in CI/CD pipeline development using Terraform, PowerShell, ARM, Json and YAML is mandatory to deploy the resource as infrastructure as a code. Experience in Deployment of Policies, Networking, Monitoring, Firewall, VPN, private DNS and other Azure services (PaaS/IaaS) using Azure DevOps CI/CD YAML scripting is preferred. Experience implementing continuous integration/deployment tools and practices would be preference. Azure Infrastructure knowledge and experience required to inform on best practices and present on options analysis with recommendations on approach if required. Good understanding of cloud security best practice and security compliance. Proficiency in cloud DevOps/platform engineering and large-scale live services. Excellent communicator in person, In addition experience in energy sector domain would be a bonus. Ability to adapt, change and grow quickly as we scale the organization. Required Tools & Technologies : Azure, Azure DevOps, Terraform, ARM, PowerShell, Visual Studio Code/Any Code editor/IDE, Open source terraform module, code review, merging and testing. Benefits : You will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, training, and development, as well as an exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business. The benefits include; Contributory pension Extra holiday purchase Life insurance policy Private medical insurance Equal Opportunities: Wipro is an advocate for positive change and conscious inclusion. As a global employer, we strive to create a diverse Wipro family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants welcome. Cloud Azure Admin
Vulnerability Management Team Lead Rate: £700 - £800 per day ( via Umbrella / Inside IR35 ) Duration: 6-Months initially Location: mostly remote based (occasional travel required to either London or Edinburgh). Overview: Leading retail & commercial bank is looking for a Team Lead to play a key part within their Vulnerability Management division. Responsibilities Engineer a robust and proactive approach within the Vulnerability Management division of our client's Information Security team. Identify strategic risks and devise controls to mitigate external threats. Provide vital oversight to identify and manage critical risks. Step in to enhance our client's existing Vulnerability Management processes, a large part of which will involve vulnerability patching. Revolutionise their reporting processes by bringing your PowerBI skills to the fore. Primarily focus on the physical infrastructure, with future opportunities targeting cloud environment advancements. Develop and implement measures ensuring application security. Foster an agile mindset and continuous improvement within the team. Master and utilise a suite of tools, including Qualys, PowerBI, and Veracode, to ensure optimal threat management. What will need to have: Good understanding of frameworks such as OWASP, CVSS etc. Command a solid grasp of on-premise and cloud networking and network security devices. Exhibit a keen understanding of DDoS and WAF protection measures. Certified in CISM, CISSP, CSSLP or equivalent. Show ability to track, report on, and drive non-compliance remediation. Capable of reviewing and prioritising vulnerabilities based on common risk exception and mitigation concepts. Demonstrate experience in managing Information Security teams, prioritising their workload effectively to meet business objectives. Showcase experience in providing clear, potent briefings and reports to senior stakeholders on security status and progress. To be considered for this role, please submit your CV in application. We will contact you within 72 hours if your skills are relevant to our client's requirement. ea Change Group is the trading name for ea Consulting Group Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Business and Employment Agency. eacg is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and all applicants with suitable experience and qualifications will be contacted. Our T&C's and Privacy Policy can be found at
May 18, 2024
Full time
Vulnerability Management Team Lead Rate: £700 - £800 per day ( via Umbrella / Inside IR35 ) Duration: 6-Months initially Location: mostly remote based (occasional travel required to either London or Edinburgh). Overview: Leading retail & commercial bank is looking for a Team Lead to play a key part within their Vulnerability Management division. Responsibilities Engineer a robust and proactive approach within the Vulnerability Management division of our client's Information Security team. Identify strategic risks and devise controls to mitigate external threats. Provide vital oversight to identify and manage critical risks. Step in to enhance our client's existing Vulnerability Management processes, a large part of which will involve vulnerability patching. Revolutionise their reporting processes by bringing your PowerBI skills to the fore. Primarily focus on the physical infrastructure, with future opportunities targeting cloud environment advancements. Develop and implement measures ensuring application security. Foster an agile mindset and continuous improvement within the team. Master and utilise a suite of tools, including Qualys, PowerBI, and Veracode, to ensure optimal threat management. What will need to have: Good understanding of frameworks such as OWASP, CVSS etc. Command a solid grasp of on-premise and cloud networking and network security devices. Exhibit a keen understanding of DDoS and WAF protection measures. Certified in CISM, CISSP, CSSLP or equivalent. Show ability to track, report on, and drive non-compliance remediation. Capable of reviewing and prioritising vulnerabilities based on common risk exception and mitigation concepts. Demonstrate experience in managing Information Security teams, prioritising their workload effectively to meet business objectives. Showcase experience in providing clear, potent briefings and reports to senior stakeholders on security status and progress. To be considered for this role, please submit your CV in application. We will contact you within 72 hours if your skills are relevant to our client's requirement. ea Change Group is the trading name for ea Consulting Group Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Business and Employment Agency. eacg is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and all applicants with suitable experience and qualifications will be contacted. Our T&C's and Privacy Policy can be found at
The company: This company make a difference to the front-line safety of the North East. They have been going through a technical transformation to make the lives of their employees more efficient and protect vital data. They value innovation and proactive attitudes as they are always looking for the best solutions. This company offer great training and progression plans and wants to support you in your career. This is a newer team that is looking to expand over the next few years, so there is an excellent opportunity for you to define what this looks like, The role: This role is perfect for someone looking to step into an Infrastructure Engineering position that will be project-focused. At the beginning, you will focus on server administration, upgrades, patching systems and incident management. Training form the team will lead you to a role that's focused full-time on project and service improvement. You will gain experience with storage technologies, virtualisation and cloud technologies within this learning period. Key skills to start this role include: Operating systems - Windows Server / Linux Active Directory and Group Policy Basic understanding of Networking concepts Troubleshooting of applications on end-user devices End User device management Microsoft Configuration and Operations Manager Ability to pass SC clearance Drivers liscence Desirable skills include: VMWare/ Hyper V Backup and recovery platforms Azure or AWS experience Other attributes this team are looking for include: Proactive attitude to problem solving Ability to work independently and as part of a team Passion for learning, both inside and outside of work Excellent communication Benefits include: Annual Leave: 26 days of leave, which increases to 30 days after 5 years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays. Enhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave to support you during important life events. Flexi Time: Tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs. Flexible Working - options like compressed hours. Pension of up to 16% employer contribution. Corporate travel schemes, including discounts on local rail, bus services, and metro travel. Private healthcare and eye test vouchers. Extensive paid sick leave and on-site mental health first aiders. Cycle to work scheme and more! This role is primarily remote with 1 or 2 days per month in a Central Newcastle location. Newcastle upon Tyne/ Hybrid Working/ Flexitime/ Monday - Friday/ 37.5 hours Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Infrastructure, Cloud and Security positions I have that may also be a good match for you then please apply to this advert / or catch me on LinkedIn "Hayley Bee You must be fully eligible to work in the UK to apply to this position and be able to travel into office on occasion
May 18, 2024
Full time
The company: This company make a difference to the front-line safety of the North East. They have been going through a technical transformation to make the lives of their employees more efficient and protect vital data. They value innovation and proactive attitudes as they are always looking for the best solutions. This company offer great training and progression plans and wants to support you in your career. This is a newer team that is looking to expand over the next few years, so there is an excellent opportunity for you to define what this looks like, The role: This role is perfect for someone looking to step into an Infrastructure Engineering position that will be project-focused. At the beginning, you will focus on server administration, upgrades, patching systems and incident management. Training form the team will lead you to a role that's focused full-time on project and service improvement. You will gain experience with storage technologies, virtualisation and cloud technologies within this learning period. Key skills to start this role include: Operating systems - Windows Server / Linux Active Directory and Group Policy Basic understanding of Networking concepts Troubleshooting of applications on end-user devices End User device management Microsoft Configuration and Operations Manager Ability to pass SC clearance Drivers liscence Desirable skills include: VMWare/ Hyper V Backup and recovery platforms Azure or AWS experience Other attributes this team are looking for include: Proactive attitude to problem solving Ability to work independently and as part of a team Passion for learning, both inside and outside of work Excellent communication Benefits include: Annual Leave: 26 days of leave, which increases to 30 days after 5 years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays. Enhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave to support you during important life events. Flexi Time: Tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs. Flexible Working - options like compressed hours. Pension of up to 16% employer contribution. Corporate travel schemes, including discounts on local rail, bus services, and metro travel. Private healthcare and eye test vouchers. Extensive paid sick leave and on-site mental health first aiders. Cycle to work scheme and more! This role is primarily remote with 1 or 2 days per month in a Central Newcastle location. Newcastle upon Tyne/ Hybrid Working/ Flexitime/ Monday - Friday/ 37.5 hours Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Infrastructure, Cloud and Security positions I have that may also be a good match for you then please apply to this advert / or catch me on LinkedIn "Hayley Bee You must be fully eligible to work in the UK to apply to this position and be able to travel into office on occasion
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Retail / Technology / Active DirectoryUp to £54,000 base salary + £5k car allowanceHybrid- West Midlands I am looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing retail brand who are in the process of modernising their technology estate, with significant investment in IT. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to take on more managerial/mentoring responsibility whilst still being "hands on" with technology. In this position, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of their cloud and on-premises services such as Active Directory, Citrix, Entra and SQL servers. Other responsibilities include: Acting as the central point of contact and escalation for the team. Resolving major infrastructure related incidents and implementing future prevention. measures. Support on the on the wider cloud transformation initiatives. Being on call once every 4/5 weeks With accessible offices in the midlands, our client is offering flexible working options where candidates are expected to be on site twice a week. If you are interested, I would be keen to hear from you so please apply directly to be considered. Thank you.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Retail / Technology / Active DirectoryUp to £54,000 base salary + £5k car allowanceHybrid- West Midlands I am looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing retail brand who are in the process of modernising their technology estate, with significant investment in IT. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to take on more managerial/mentoring responsibility whilst still being "hands on" with technology. In this position, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of their cloud and on-premises services such as Active Directory, Citrix, Entra and SQL servers. Other responsibilities include: Acting as the central point of contact and escalation for the team. Resolving major infrastructure related incidents and implementing future prevention. measures. Support on the on the wider cloud transformation initiatives. Being on call once every 4/5 weeks With accessible offices in the midlands, our client is offering flexible working options where candidates are expected to be on site twice a week. If you are interested, I would be keen to hear from you so please apply directly to be considered. Thank you.
IT Support Team Lead / Technical Engineer Team Leader. Pay up to £50,000 (depending on experience) Hybrid working Based in the City of London Managed Service Provider background (preferred) Our client, an awarding with IT MSP based in the heart of the city of London. They are responsible for supporting some of London's top financial clients. They are looking for an experience IT Support Team Lead to come and join their team and eventually take responsibility for a team of excellent engineers. Whilst reporting into the Head of Support you will be responsible for overseeing the life-cycle management of service incidents, requests, and changes. Acting as a technical escalation point and ensuring the delivery of high-quality IT services to internal and external partners. Role and Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of Technical Engineers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities. Identify opportunities for process optimisation and efficiency gains within the Service Desk. Work with head of Support Services to build and implement process across the business to drive improvements and continual service improvement initiatives. Monitor service quality standards, ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met or exceeded. Review and maintain of going Staff KPI's and goals Implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure timely and effective communication with clients. Oversee the resolution of incidents and problems, ensuring timely and effective responses. Analyse incident and problem trends to implement preventative measures. Ensure comprehensive documentation of processes, procedures, and solutions. Work with our Infrastructure Management Team to continue to build A1's Knowledgebase systems and foster a culture within the team of documenting and quality note and resolution recoding. Act as an internal escalation for your support engineers, taking ownership of key issues and handling VIP communications and issues from our Relationship management team. Key Skills and Experience: Experience in a similar Team Leader role, managing Helpdesk/Service Desk engineers. Previous experience as a hands-on technical engineer / 2 nd line Engineer Microsoft certifications (nice to have) Experience with ITILv3/v4 Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity - apply now with your most up to date CV! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 18, 2024
Full time
IT Support Team Lead / Technical Engineer Team Leader. Pay up to £50,000 (depending on experience) Hybrid working Based in the City of London Managed Service Provider background (preferred) Our client, an awarding with IT MSP based in the heart of the city of London. They are responsible for supporting some of London's top financial clients. They are looking for an experience IT Support Team Lead to come and join their team and eventually take responsibility for a team of excellent engineers. Whilst reporting into the Head of Support you will be responsible for overseeing the life-cycle management of service incidents, requests, and changes. Acting as a technical escalation point and ensuring the delivery of high-quality IT services to internal and external partners. Role and Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of Technical Engineers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities. Identify opportunities for process optimisation and efficiency gains within the Service Desk. Work with head of Support Services to build and implement process across the business to drive improvements and continual service improvement initiatives. Monitor service quality standards, ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met or exceeded. Review and maintain of going Staff KPI's and goals Implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and ensure timely and effective communication with clients. Oversee the resolution of incidents and problems, ensuring timely and effective responses. Analyse incident and problem trends to implement preventative measures. Ensure comprehensive documentation of processes, procedures, and solutions. Work with our Infrastructure Management Team to continue to build A1's Knowledgebase systems and foster a culture within the team of documenting and quality note and resolution recoding. Act as an internal escalation for your support engineers, taking ownership of key issues and handling VIP communications and issues from our Relationship management team. Key Skills and Experience: Experience in a similar Team Leader role, managing Helpdesk/Service Desk engineers. Previous experience as a hands-on technical engineer / 2 nd line Engineer Microsoft certifications (nice to have) Experience with ITILv3/v4 Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity - apply now with your most up to date CV! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Role: Head of IT Locations: Portsmouth Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 I am currently recruiting for a Head of IT at a large Educational Institution in Portsmouth. In this role you will lead and manage the IT Infrastructure & Team, consisting of 5 Service Desk Engineers. You will ensure process' remain streamlined and efficient, whilst also managing the responsibility of recruitment and other matters within the team. If you are a Senior IT Leader looking for the next step up - this role could be the one for you! Exclusive Benefits: Highly Competitive Annual Salary (£45,000 - £50,000) Hybrid Working Bonas Scheme Paid Certifications Sick Pay Private Medical Cover Pension Contribution Onsite Parking Onsite Catering (Subsidised) Required Skills: IT Leadership / People Management Experience Strong IT Knowledge & Technical Skillset Experience streamlining and Managing Internal IT Departments If you are interested in this role, please click APPLY NOW or email your CV directly to for immediate consideration. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Role: Head of IT Locations: Portsmouth Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 I am currently recruiting for a Head of IT at a large Educational Institution in Portsmouth. In this role you will lead and manage the IT Infrastructure & Team, consisting of 5 Service Desk Engineers. You will ensure process' remain streamlined and efficient, whilst also managing the responsibility of recruitment and other matters within the team. If you are a Senior IT Leader looking for the next step up - this role could be the one for you! Exclusive Benefits: Highly Competitive Annual Salary (£45,000 - £50,000) Hybrid Working Bonas Scheme Paid Certifications Sick Pay Private Medical Cover Pension Contribution Onsite Parking Onsite Catering (Subsidised) Required Skills: IT Leadership / People Management Experience Strong IT Knowledge & Technical Skillset Experience streamlining and Managing Internal IT Departments If you are interested in this role, please click APPLY NOW or email your CV directly to for immediate consideration. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Associate Director - Commercial West Midlands Our Client Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy offering services such as Asset Management, Commercial and Engineering within water, energy, and environmental sectors in the UK.Our client has been operating since 2008 and has helped organisations reduce the total cost, carbon, and energy impact of asset ownership throughout the asset lifecycle. Combining state of the art technology, engineering and management consultancy disciplines, they deliver efficient, innovative, and sustainable solutions for their clients. The Role As Associate Director you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, innovative engineering solutions for clients across the UK. Including: Provide subject matter expertise to both clients and colleague in one discipline (Commercial; Project Management; Technical; Asset Management). Identify work opportunities and foster great client relationships, maximising additional opportunities. Manage regional frameworks and major projects, building strong client relationships and ensuring successful project delivery. Inspire and act as a role model to all staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, where the team, learn, develop, and drive increased business results. Champion digital engineering initiatives and cutting-edge advances in the water sector. Provide technical leadership and mentor team members to ensure work is to an exemplary standard. To be successful in this role you will need to have previous experience in a similar role with experience in infrastructure projects and be a hands-on customer focussed innovative solutions provider. You should be a dynamic individual with a level of high energy. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact Charlotte Vass in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website. About Us Newman Stewart is a privately owned, leading provider of Executive Search, Talent Advisory & Psychometric Assessment Services.With offices in Leeds and London we identify excellent people for our excellent clients, nationally and internationally and we are proud of the results that we deliver.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Associate Director - Commercial West Midlands Our Client Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy offering services such as Asset Management, Commercial and Engineering within water, energy, and environmental sectors in the UK.Our client has been operating since 2008 and has helped organisations reduce the total cost, carbon, and energy impact of asset ownership throughout the asset lifecycle. Combining state of the art technology, engineering and management consultancy disciplines, they deliver efficient, innovative, and sustainable solutions for their clients. The Role As Associate Director you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, innovative engineering solutions for clients across the UK. Including: Provide subject matter expertise to both clients and colleague in one discipline (Commercial; Project Management; Technical; Asset Management). Identify work opportunities and foster great client relationships, maximising additional opportunities. Manage regional frameworks and major projects, building strong client relationships and ensuring successful project delivery. Inspire and act as a role model to all staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, where the team, learn, develop, and drive increased business results. Champion digital engineering initiatives and cutting-edge advances in the water sector. Provide technical leadership and mentor team members to ensure work is to an exemplary standard. To be successful in this role you will need to have previous experience in a similar role with experience in infrastructure projects and be a hands-on customer focussed innovative solutions provider. You should be a dynamic individual with a level of high energy. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact Charlotte Vass in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website. About Us Newman Stewart is a privately owned, leading provider of Executive Search, Talent Advisory & Psychometric Assessment Services.With offices in Leeds and London we identify excellent people for our excellent clients, nationally and internationally and we are proud of the results that we deliver.
The company: A private TechForGood business in the North East is going through a process of global expansion and is looking for a Head of Information Security to drive excellence across security practices. Over the past 4 years, they have grown from a team of 20 to 250 and have quadrupled their profits. They work across a range of practices within a specific sector, and the use of technology makes a genuine difference in people's lives. Over the next 4 years, they plan to replicate this success and are looking for innovative and proactive people to joint them on the journey. The role: You will be responsible for ensuring that the software and applications that the clients are onboarded onto are secure and compliant. You will have a focus on the protection of data for customers, business partners, employees and third parties. This is going to be a fast-paced role, so the ability to zoom out, prioritise and lead projects will be key, as multiple clients may be being onboarded at one time. You will need to develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program across the whole group. Collaborating with the senior leadership team and key stakeholders will be a large part of this role, so excellent communication will be key. Day-to-day tasks will include Secure information assets and ensure information security and compliance with relevant legislation and legal interpretation. Facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes. Develop and implement group-wide adoption of ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus Ensure group-wide compliance with PCI, GDPR, NHS DSP Toolkit Raise awareness of risk management concerns. Ensure best practice from a security perspective in the development practices, for example driving secure coding practices, communicating OWASP top 10 etc Stay up-to-date with information security issues and regulatory changes Monitor all security incidents and act as the primary control point during significant information security incidents. Coaching and mentoring IT and Engineering teams regarding security best practices Maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge Experience required: Possess extensive knowledge and experience of IT security and compliance frameworks at all levels. Have strong experience with SaaS/Cloud-based solutions. Demonstrate a strong technical background covering IT, Infrastructure, and Software Development with experience across a broad range of architectures, technologies, and development practices. Exhibit strong team leadership skills, including motivation, performance management, cultural awareness, coaching, and development. Have extensive stakeholder management experience up to board level. Benefits include: 28 Days annual leave + public holidays Holiday buy scheme Enhanced company pension Company bonus scheme Share options Sick pay scheme Income protection Private health insurance cash plan Life assurance Flexible benefits including discounted gym, cycle to work, technology scheme, shopping discounts etc. Permanent/ 37.5 hours/ 1 day per week in office/ Monday - Friday/ CISO Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Infrastructure, Cloud and Security positions I have that may also be a good match for you then please apply to this advert / or catch me on LinkedIn "Hayley Bee
May 18, 2024
Full time
The company: A private TechForGood business in the North East is going through a process of global expansion and is looking for a Head of Information Security to drive excellence across security practices. Over the past 4 years, they have grown from a team of 20 to 250 and have quadrupled their profits. They work across a range of practices within a specific sector, and the use of technology makes a genuine difference in people's lives. Over the next 4 years, they plan to replicate this success and are looking for innovative and proactive people to joint them on the journey. The role: You will be responsible for ensuring that the software and applications that the clients are onboarded onto are secure and compliant. You will have a focus on the protection of data for customers, business partners, employees and third parties. This is going to be a fast-paced role, so the ability to zoom out, prioritise and lead projects will be key, as multiple clients may be being onboarded at one time. You will need to develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program across the whole group. Collaborating with the senior leadership team and key stakeholders will be a large part of this role, so excellent communication will be key. Day-to-day tasks will include Secure information assets and ensure information security and compliance with relevant legislation and legal interpretation. Facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes. Develop and implement group-wide adoption of ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus Ensure group-wide compliance with PCI, GDPR, NHS DSP Toolkit Raise awareness of risk management concerns. Ensure best practice from a security perspective in the development practices, for example driving secure coding practices, communicating OWASP top 10 etc Stay up-to-date with information security issues and regulatory changes Monitor all security incidents and act as the primary control point during significant information security incidents. Coaching and mentoring IT and Engineering teams regarding security best practices Maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge Experience required: Possess extensive knowledge and experience of IT security and compliance frameworks at all levels. Have strong experience with SaaS/Cloud-based solutions. Demonstrate a strong technical background covering IT, Infrastructure, and Software Development with experience across a broad range of architectures, technologies, and development practices. Exhibit strong team leadership skills, including motivation, performance management, cultural awareness, coaching, and development. Have extensive stakeholder management experience up to board level. Benefits include: 28 Days annual leave + public holidays Holiday buy scheme Enhanced company pension Company bonus scheme Share options Sick pay scheme Income protection Private health insurance cash plan Life assurance Flexible benefits including discounted gym, cycle to work, technology scheme, shopping discounts etc. Permanent/ 37.5 hours/ 1 day per week in office/ Monday - Friday/ CISO Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Infrastructure, Cloud and Security positions I have that may also be a good match for you then please apply to this advert / or catch me on LinkedIn "Hayley Bee
Job Title: Server & Storage Engineer Location: Newcastle / Hybrid Duration: Permanent Salary: Up to £45,000 Benefits: Car Lease Scheme / Enhanced maternity / Flexible Working / Pension Scheme, up to 16% / Corporate Travel Schemes / Private Healthcare / Discounts / Paid Sick Leave / Access to Gyms / Sports & Social Club / Cycle to Work Scheme Sanderson Recruitment is proud to partner with one of the North East's prominent employers in the recruitment of a skilled Server & Storage Engineer. Company Overview: Our client is among the largest police forces in England, providing diverse departments and specialties, offering endless career prospects. They prioritise employee development through mentorship, coaching, online courses, and leadership programs. As one of the top 50 inclusive employers in the UK and a disability-confident employer, they ensure a culture of respect where everyone feels valued. Their commitment extends to managing health and wellbeing, offering year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline, and embracing neurodiversity. Responsibilities: Deploy, update, configure, and document new Server, Storage, and Backup systems according to standards. Offer 2nd/3rd Line support for Server, Storage, and Backup services, collaborating with internal and external teams, vendors, and suppliers to ensure system reliability and availability. Contribute to assessing opportunities for enhanced efficiency and optimisation in Server, Storage, and Backup infrastructure to lower service costs. Recognise potential issues and trends in Server, Storage, and Backup environments, implementing proactive strategies to minimise service disruptions. Conduct Root Cause analysis of service disruptions to prevent recurrence. Requirements: Minimum 3 year's experience supporting Enterprise-level Servers in an Active Directory Domain. Experience building and deploying Windows Server 2012/2016 in a Datacentre environment. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot day-to-day issues in an Enterprise Client/Server Infrastructure. Strong experience in planning and upgrading Servers and hardware in a Datacentre environment. Proficiency in Active Directory, including GPO configuration and troubleshooting. Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and Networking concepts. Ideally experienced with Enterprise backup and/or Storage products. Proficiency in scripting tools (PowerShell, VBScript) preferred. Practical knowledge of administering, configuring, and troubleshooting RHEL/SUSE is a plus. Familiarity with ITSM products (preferably SCCM/SCOM) is desirable. Basic understanding of VMWare (ESX, VCenter, VDI) preferred; training provided if needed. Please Note: For this position you will be required to complete a Management Vetting (MV) and Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Server & Storage Engineer Location: Newcastle / Hybrid Duration: Permanent Salary: Up to £45,000 Benefits: Car Lease Scheme / Enhanced maternity / Flexible Working / Pension Scheme, up to 16% / Corporate Travel Schemes / Private Healthcare / Discounts / Paid Sick Leave / Access to Gyms / Sports & Social Club / Cycle to Work Scheme Sanderson Recruitment is proud to partner with one of the North East's prominent employers in the recruitment of a skilled Server & Storage Engineer. Company Overview: Our client is among the largest police forces in England, providing diverse departments and specialties, offering endless career prospects. They prioritise employee development through mentorship, coaching, online courses, and leadership programs. As one of the top 50 inclusive employers in the UK and a disability-confident employer, they ensure a culture of respect where everyone feels valued. Their commitment extends to managing health and wellbeing, offering year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline, and embracing neurodiversity. Responsibilities: Deploy, update, configure, and document new Server, Storage, and Backup systems according to standards. Offer 2nd/3rd Line support for Server, Storage, and Backup services, collaborating with internal and external teams, vendors, and suppliers to ensure system reliability and availability. Contribute to assessing opportunities for enhanced efficiency and optimisation in Server, Storage, and Backup infrastructure to lower service costs. Recognise potential issues and trends in Server, Storage, and Backup environments, implementing proactive strategies to minimise service disruptions. Conduct Root Cause analysis of service disruptions to prevent recurrence. Requirements: Minimum 3 year's experience supporting Enterprise-level Servers in an Active Directory Domain. Experience building and deploying Windows Server 2012/2016 in a Datacentre environment. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot day-to-day issues in an Enterprise Client/Server Infrastructure. Strong experience in planning and upgrading Servers and hardware in a Datacentre environment. Proficiency in Active Directory, including GPO configuration and troubleshooting. Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and Networking concepts. Ideally experienced with Enterprise backup and/or Storage products. Proficiency in scripting tools (PowerShell, VBScript) preferred. Practical knowledge of administering, configuring, and troubleshooting RHEL/SUSE is a plus. Familiarity with ITSM products (preferably SCCM/SCOM) is desirable. Basic understanding of VMWare (ESX, VCenter, VDI) preferred; training provided if needed. Please Note: For this position you will be required to complete a Management Vetting (MV) and Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.
Shift Team Lead - IT - 24x7 Operations Experienced IT Shift Team Lead to head up a 24x7 operations IT support team, this is a pivotal role leading a team of 24x7 IT Support Engineers. You will ensure the seamless operation of the IT infrastructure round-the-clock and be instrumental in managing, guiding, and enhancing the performance of the IT engineering team. This is working in the defence and security industry. This is a brand-new role; the client are looking for a team leader with strong leadership & team management. You will oversee the shift operations, providing leadership and direction to an IT team of 24x7 Support Engineers. Looking for someone with strong ITIL, incident escalation and management, serve as the first point of escalation for complex incidents. You will coordinate with engineers to ensure efficient and timely resolution, maintaining high service levels. As the team lead you will look at schedule management, organising and managing the shift rota, to ensure optimal staffing levels across all shifts to maintain uninterrupted service. This will include handling shift changes, leave requests, and cover arrangements to ensure a balanced workload. Performance monitoring, monitor system performance and team effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement, implementing strategies to enhance productivity and service quality. Ideally a minimum of 5 years in IT support, including significant experience in 2nd and 3rd line roles, prior leadership, or supervisory experience in a 24x7 operational MSP environment preferred. Due to the nature of the business, you will either hold current security clearance or be willing /capable of obtaining security clearance with a view to obtaining DV clearance. The client has offices in Stoke On Trent and they need someone local, who drives to work their 12 hour, 24/7 shifts. This is an excellent leadership opportunity where you can make a difference, building a solid team in a collaborative environment. Tech stack currently supported but not limited to: Policy & Procedure management Required Experience Patching, patch management Windows 10 /11 Office 365 suite Windows Server 2016 to 2022 Active Directory Administration VMware Horizon, ESXi & vSphere Enterprise Cloud Platforms - Azure/AWS Mobile Device Management Solutions Software/Hardware Infrastructure Patching End User Hardware - Laptops/Thin Clients Enterprise Backup Solutions Anti-Virus Solutions Networking Fundamentals SharePoint Administration
May 18, 2024
Full time
Shift Team Lead - IT - 24x7 Operations Experienced IT Shift Team Lead to head up a 24x7 operations IT support team, this is a pivotal role leading a team of 24x7 IT Support Engineers. You will ensure the seamless operation of the IT infrastructure round-the-clock and be instrumental in managing, guiding, and enhancing the performance of the IT engineering team. This is working in the defence and security industry. This is a brand-new role; the client are looking for a team leader with strong leadership & team management. You will oversee the shift operations, providing leadership and direction to an IT team of 24x7 Support Engineers. Looking for someone with strong ITIL, incident escalation and management, serve as the first point of escalation for complex incidents. You will coordinate with engineers to ensure efficient and timely resolution, maintaining high service levels. As the team lead you will look at schedule management, organising and managing the shift rota, to ensure optimal staffing levels across all shifts to maintain uninterrupted service. This will include handling shift changes, leave requests, and cover arrangements to ensure a balanced workload. Performance monitoring, monitor system performance and team effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement, implementing strategies to enhance productivity and service quality. Ideally a minimum of 5 years in IT support, including significant experience in 2nd and 3rd line roles, prior leadership, or supervisory experience in a 24x7 operational MSP environment preferred. Due to the nature of the business, you will either hold current security clearance or be willing /capable of obtaining security clearance with a view to obtaining DV clearance. The client has offices in Stoke On Trent and they need someone local, who drives to work their 12 hour, 24/7 shifts. This is an excellent leadership opportunity where you can make a difference, building a solid team in a collaborative environment. Tech stack currently supported but not limited to: Policy & Procedure management Required Experience Patching, patch management Windows 10 /11 Office 365 suite Windows Server 2016 to 2022 Active Directory Administration VMware Horizon, ESXi & vSphere Enterprise Cloud Platforms - Azure/AWS Mobile Device Management Solutions Software/Hardware Infrastructure Patching End User Hardware - Laptops/Thin Clients Enterprise Backup Solutions Anti-Virus Solutions Networking Fundamentals SharePoint Administration
Role: Data Centre Technician Rate: £300.00 Duration: 3 x Months with opportunity to extend Location: onsite Slough This role is a unique opportunity to work in some of the most cutting edge data centers in the world and contribute to their operational excellence. Our data centers are large-scale high-density centers where you will be working to make us the most customer centric company on earth. A Data Center Technician will work as part of the Operations team whose primary responsibility is the maintenance and upkeep of the data center infrastructure. This position requires candidates to be self-starters and highly motivated. The candidate may be the primary point of contact for both internal customers (for example: Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, Software Developers, Database Engineers, Technical Operations) and external customers (Hardware Vendors, Contractors, Service Providers among others). Team Members will be working in multifunctional environment and must be able to communicate and promote cross-team functionality. The position is full time and shift based, operating on a 24 7 rotation. The ideal candidate is someone with hands-on hardware experience. Responsibilities: • Work and meet SLA's against assigned trouble tickets via a directed workflow. • First line touch point for hardware troubleshooting and technical issues. • Perform regular server hardware repairs including drives and motherboards replacements. • Carry out routine network, server hardware and software related repairs. • Work with cross-functional teams on a regular basis. • Adhere to security and safety best practices. • Participate in Data Center engineering operations events. • Participate in daily/weekly team meetings. • Identify and help create process improvements relevant to the data center environment. • Interact with third party vendors & contractors. • Support the development of other team members Basic qualifications • 2+ years of technical experience. • Intermediate knowledge of computer hardware systems. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to work well with others in a team environment, displaying excellent time management skills. • Ability to take direction from both a directed work system and/or a team lead. Preferred qualifications • Basic knowledge of Linux is an advantage. • Basic knowledge of networking is an advantage. • Experience with one of the following connection protocols/technologies: SSH, TELNET, IPMI, LILO If you interested please apply or send your CV to
May 18, 2024
Full time
Role: Data Centre Technician Rate: £300.00 Duration: 3 x Months with opportunity to extend Location: onsite Slough This role is a unique opportunity to work in some of the most cutting edge data centers in the world and contribute to their operational excellence. Our data centers are large-scale high-density centers where you will be working to make us the most customer centric company on earth. A Data Center Technician will work as part of the Operations team whose primary responsibility is the maintenance and upkeep of the data center infrastructure. This position requires candidates to be self-starters and highly motivated. The candidate may be the primary point of contact for both internal customers (for example: Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, Software Developers, Database Engineers, Technical Operations) and external customers (Hardware Vendors, Contractors, Service Providers among others). Team Members will be working in multifunctional environment and must be able to communicate and promote cross-team functionality. The position is full time and shift based, operating on a 24 7 rotation. The ideal candidate is someone with hands-on hardware experience. Responsibilities: • Work and meet SLA's against assigned trouble tickets via a directed workflow. • First line touch point for hardware troubleshooting and technical issues. • Perform regular server hardware repairs including drives and motherboards replacements. • Carry out routine network, server hardware and software related repairs. • Work with cross-functional teams on a regular basis. • Adhere to security and safety best practices. • Participate in Data Center engineering operations events. • Participate in daily/weekly team meetings. • Identify and help create process improvements relevant to the data center environment. • Interact with third party vendors & contractors. • Support the development of other team members Basic qualifications • 2+ years of technical experience. • Intermediate knowledge of computer hardware systems. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to work well with others in a team environment, displaying excellent time management skills. • Ability to take direction from both a directed work system and/or a team lead. Preferred qualifications • Basic knowledge of Linux is an advantage. • Basic knowledge of networking is an advantage. • Experience with one of the following connection protocols/technologies: SSH, TELNET, IPMI, LILO If you interested please apply or send your CV to