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
WINTEL and VDI Support Engineer Security Cleared Corsham Contract A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered Leading Managed Services Provider in the IT Sector require a skilled WINTEL and VDI Support Engineer to join their successful Practice on an Contract basis. We are looking for a senior 3rd line Infrastructure Support Engineer with extensive experience to maintain a complex secure solution Mandatory Skills Thin Client Solutions Microsoft HyperV virtualization / VMware Vsphere 6+ /Horizon View Active Directory & Group Policy management, design and troubleshooting Knowledge of PKI , Certificates Good understanding of networking technologies that support the infrastructure including Vmware NSX Storage systems technology experience (SAN/NAS) Strong PowerShell and other scripting experience Microsoft SCCM/MECM management, troubleshooting Documentation creation Knowledge of VEEM & DPM backup solution Knowledge of Office 365 products SQL Mirroring (Skype and SharePoint backends) Windows Failover Clustering Microsoft KMS (Key Management Services) If you are interested please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to (url removed) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 18, 2024
Contractor
WINTEL and VDI Support Engineer Security Cleared Corsham Contract A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered Leading Managed Services Provider in the IT Sector require a skilled WINTEL and VDI Support Engineer to join their successful Practice on an Contract basis. We are looking for a senior 3rd line Infrastructure Support Engineer with extensive experience to maintain a complex secure solution Mandatory Skills Thin Client Solutions Microsoft HyperV virtualization / VMware Vsphere 6+ /Horizon View Active Directory & Group Policy management, design and troubleshooting Knowledge of PKI , Certificates Good understanding of networking technologies that support the infrastructure including Vmware NSX Storage systems technology experience (SAN/NAS) Strong PowerShell and other scripting experience Microsoft SCCM/MECM management, troubleshooting Documentation creation Knowledge of VEEM & DPM backup solution Knowledge of Office 365 products SQL Mirroring (Skype and SharePoint backends) Windows Failover Clustering Microsoft KMS (Key Management Services) If you are interested please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to (url removed) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Java Developer - Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, Microservices, MSSQL, Vertica I am seeking a Senior Java Developer to join my client who is a leading global investment management firm based in central London. You will be joining a high-performing team, that is working on building a new Trade Capture and PnL platform which is written in Java. The team works with all asset classes to understand the intricacies of different financial products. You must be highly skilled in Kafka this is a crucial skill for this role. Key skills: Java Spring Boot Kafka (essential) MSSQL Vertica Microservices FS experience (ideally cross-asset) About you: You are a self-starter who finds the most pressing thing to do and confirms the direction with the team. You collaborate well with people of all experiences and abilities. You will participate in all design discussions You have high standards and help encourage others to follow them You want to engage directly with people across the organization, from Technology Infrastructure through to Front Office. This is a 12-month FTC paying up to £130k on the base plus a 10k completion bonus. You will be required to work on-site in their office up to 4 days per week. If you are interested please contact me directly - (see below) Senior Java Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, Microservices, MSSQL, Vertica
May 18, 2024
Senior Java Developer - Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, Microservices, MSSQL, Vertica I am seeking a Senior Java Developer to join my client who is a leading global investment management firm based in central London. You will be joining a high-performing team, that is working on building a new Trade Capture and PnL platform which is written in Java. The team works with all asset classes to understand the intricacies of different financial products. You must be highly skilled in Kafka this is a crucial skill for this role. Key skills: Java Spring Boot Kafka (essential) MSSQL Vertica Microservices FS experience (ideally cross-asset) About you: You are a self-starter who finds the most pressing thing to do and confirms the direction with the team. You collaborate well with people of all experiences and abilities. You will participate in all design discussions You have high standards and help encourage others to follow them You want to engage directly with people across the organization, from Technology Infrastructure through to Front Office. This is a 12-month FTC paying up to £130k on the base plus a 10k completion bonus. You will be required to work on-site in their office up to 4 days per week. If you are interested please contact me directly - (see below) Senior Java Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Kubernetes, Microservices, MSSQL, Vertica
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . We are a highly successful, continually fast-growing agency with ambitious plans for the future. We have a unique agency operating model, which makes things different and exciting; and a brilliant, positive culture. It's a fantastic place to work. We are investing in building products that utilise marketing data to drive unrivalled client performance, as a strategic priority. The role sits in the Tools & Automation tea m, alongside our Data Engineering and Platform teams , and reports to the Head of Automation. An example of a tool is: Unity - which brings together a variety of data sources, intelligence handlers and bidding functions that enable SEO and paid search teams to plan activities for the same client more effectively and to improve marketing performance. The right hire will share Croud's values: Passion: loving what you do and being driven to excel with each new project Imagination: meeting challenges creatively and ready to try new ideas Integrity: accountable and always excellent to one another The role of the Senior Software Engineer, in Croud's Tools team, will l ead on developing internal tools to unlock further client revenue potential , supporting the productionisation of solutions and embedding strong engineering practices in Croud . RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on the technical development of client-facing/revenue-driving tools Work with Head of Automation, Head of Data Engineering and other relevant stakeholders to translate the vision on tool ideas into a technical development roadmap. This entails solution design, as well as the planning of MVPs, features, dependencies, infrastructure/environment setup, testing plans, QA, monitoring & logging, maintenance plans, etc. Manage the maintenance and update/upgrade of deployed tools: CI/CD, parity with changing user requirements, technical updates (e.g. changes in third-party APIs), bug fixes, etc Contribute towards the improvement of tools e.g. new features and upgrades Embed best engineering practices across the company so that engineering services are delivered to a consistent quality across clients, offices, in a compliant manner and cost-effectively Further the growth of software engineering capability: As the team - under the postholder's leadership - begins to showcase the business value tools bring to the business, we want to grow the software engineering arm of the team. Communicate the operation and results of these solutions to internal teams and clients to get feedback and ensure work is delivered per expectations. The Senior Software Engineer is accountable for the successful and efficient development of Croud's client-facing/revenue-driving tools. Key performance indicators include the timeliness with which tools/solutions are delivered, their usage, business value it creates (e.g. additional client revenue), internal (and external where appropriate) client satisfaction, and quality of work (whether the solution is fit for purpose and to the required standard). Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Excellent Python programming skills Proficient Javascript and SQL Strong applications/system design, deployment and maintenance experience on cloud computing platforms, Google Cloud Platform being highly desirable Demonstrable ability to craft maintainable, scalable code, TDD, SOLID software engineering principles Thorough understanding of software engineering and secure development best practices Strong CI/CD experience, Github Actions being highly desirable Productionising software applications, experience with Docker Familiarity with front end technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain user interfaces, mainly for internal applications (using open source frameworks like Flask, Django, Streamlit would be sufficient in many cases) An ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics with very varied types of stakeholders, from client CMOs to software engineers Highly Desirable: Experience with Google BigQuery Experience with infrastructure automation, Terraform Experience with Data Build Tool (dbt) Google Cloud Certifications COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Discretionary annual performance based incentive Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Health & Wellbeing contribution Ride to Work scheme Railcard Season Ticket loan Home office chair and home office screen Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee in the office Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life insurance and income protection Medical Cash Plan Pension LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socials Year-round holiday parties Flexible working options Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
May 18, 2024
Full time
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . We are a highly successful, continually fast-growing agency with ambitious plans for the future. We have a unique agency operating model, which makes things different and exciting; and a brilliant, positive culture. It's a fantastic place to work. We are investing in building products that utilise marketing data to drive unrivalled client performance, as a strategic priority. The role sits in the Tools & Automation tea m, alongside our Data Engineering and Platform teams , and reports to the Head of Automation. An example of a tool is: Unity - which brings together a variety of data sources, intelligence handlers and bidding functions that enable SEO and paid search teams to plan activities for the same client more effectively and to improve marketing performance. The right hire will share Croud's values: Passion: loving what you do and being driven to excel with each new project Imagination: meeting challenges creatively and ready to try new ideas Integrity: accountable and always excellent to one another The role of the Senior Software Engineer, in Croud's Tools team, will l ead on developing internal tools to unlock further client revenue potential , supporting the productionisation of solutions and embedding strong engineering practices in Croud . RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on the technical development of client-facing/revenue-driving tools Work with Head of Automation, Head of Data Engineering and other relevant stakeholders to translate the vision on tool ideas into a technical development roadmap. This entails solution design, as well as the planning of MVPs, features, dependencies, infrastructure/environment setup, testing plans, QA, monitoring & logging, maintenance plans, etc. Manage the maintenance and update/upgrade of deployed tools: CI/CD, parity with changing user requirements, technical updates (e.g. changes in third-party APIs), bug fixes, etc Contribute towards the improvement of tools e.g. new features and upgrades Embed best engineering practices across the company so that engineering services are delivered to a consistent quality across clients, offices, in a compliant manner and cost-effectively Further the growth of software engineering capability: As the team - under the postholder's leadership - begins to showcase the business value tools bring to the business, we want to grow the software engineering arm of the team. Communicate the operation and results of these solutions to internal teams and clients to get feedback and ensure work is delivered per expectations. The Senior Software Engineer is accountable for the successful and efficient development of Croud's client-facing/revenue-driving tools. Key performance indicators include the timeliness with which tools/solutions are delivered, their usage, business value it creates (e.g. additional client revenue), internal (and external where appropriate) client satisfaction, and quality of work (whether the solution is fit for purpose and to the required standard). Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Excellent Python programming skills Proficient Javascript and SQL Strong applications/system design, deployment and maintenance experience on cloud computing platforms, Google Cloud Platform being highly desirable Demonstrable ability to craft maintainable, scalable code, TDD, SOLID software engineering principles Thorough understanding of software engineering and secure development best practices Strong CI/CD experience, Github Actions being highly desirable Productionising software applications, experience with Docker Familiarity with front end technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain user interfaces, mainly for internal applications (using open source frameworks like Flask, Django, Streamlit would be sufficient in many cases) An ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics with very varied types of stakeholders, from client CMOs to software engineers Highly Desirable: Experience with Google BigQuery Experience with infrastructure automation, Terraform Experience with Data Build Tool (dbt) Google Cloud Certifications COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Discretionary annual performance based incentive Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Health & Wellbeing contribution Ride to Work scheme Railcard Season Ticket loan Home office chair and home office screen Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee in the office Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life insurance and income protection Medical Cash Plan Pension LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socials Year-round holiday parties Flexible working options Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
AWTG, a leader in 5G systems integration and application development, is looking for Senior O- RAN Engineers to join its Networks Division based in London. We are looking for goal-oriented and driven network engineers with relevant experience in Open RAN and Traditional RAN. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure for our clients, ensuring the highest level of performance, security, and reliability. Key Responsibilities: Open RAN Mobility Management, Resource Management research work. Knowledge of digital divide and energy efficiency by advanced technology innovations in open telecommunications systems, and to massively contribute to the UK strategy of diversification of the telecom Vendors ecosystem. Researching and developing OPEN network components and their seamless interoperability in the wider RAN, Core, and Transport network environment and service platforms, applying them across heterogeneous networks in 5G and beyond. Involved in research, administration, and analysis of major research across our portfolio of projects. Initial design of intelligent algorithms for resource management in 3D RAN. Testing and evaluation plan for disaggregated Core network functions and control-plane algorithms. Performance evaluation results of the computational environment and the control plane for 3D networks. Requirements: Knowledge of terrestrial, airborne (high-altitude platform systems - HAPS), and satellite networks or 3D Open Networks. Contribute to future standards (5G, 5GAdvanced, and 6G), generate essential IPs, and contribute to skills enhancements. Knowledge of NTN, Telco DevOps /Cloud, 3D RAN, ORAN, and SA CORE. Knowledge of resource management in 3D environments. Maintaining a deep technical knowledge of the RAN portfolio and the underlying technologies. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Telecommunications or related field. Ph.D. preferred
May 18, 2024
Full time
AWTG, a leader in 5G systems integration and application development, is looking for Senior O- RAN Engineers to join its Networks Division based in London. We are looking for goal-oriented and driven network engineers with relevant experience in Open RAN and Traditional RAN. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure for our clients, ensuring the highest level of performance, security, and reliability. Key Responsibilities: Open RAN Mobility Management, Resource Management research work. Knowledge of digital divide and energy efficiency by advanced technology innovations in open telecommunications systems, and to massively contribute to the UK strategy of diversification of the telecom Vendors ecosystem. Researching and developing OPEN network components and their seamless interoperability in the wider RAN, Core, and Transport network environment and service platforms, applying them across heterogeneous networks in 5G and beyond. Involved in research, administration, and analysis of major research across our portfolio of projects. Initial design of intelligent algorithms for resource management in 3D RAN. Testing and evaluation plan for disaggregated Core network functions and control-plane algorithms. Performance evaluation results of the computational environment and the control plane for 3D networks. Requirements: Knowledge of terrestrial, airborne (high-altitude platform systems - HAPS), and satellite networks or 3D Open Networks. Contribute to future standards (5G, 5GAdvanced, and 6G), generate essential IPs, and contribute to skills enhancements. Knowledge of NTN, Telco DevOps /Cloud, 3D RAN, ORAN, and SA CORE. Knowledge of resource management in 3D environments. Maintaining a deep technical knowledge of the RAN portfolio and the underlying technologies. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Telecommunications or related field. Ph.D. preferred
Data Solution Engineer Lloyds Banking Group Bristol - hybrid working pattern, 2 days per week in office & rest from home Salary & Benefits: £68,202 to £83,358 base salary depending on location and experience. Additional Package: Annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution (when you put in 6%), 4% flexible cash allowance, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Where does the role sit? We're the Data & Machine Learning Platforms within Lloyds Banking Group! We support all areas of the bank, so products you work on could apply to any area of financial services and we've got one of the largest data sets available in FS for you to draw upon. We're well funded, and we're expanding rapidly! What exactly does a Data Solution Engineer do? You'll interface to different areas of the business in order to understand their business problems revolving around data, then once you have built a picture of their data capabilities and required support, you can help to shape & accelerate the divisions data capabilities. You'll collaborate with Product Owners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects & Engineers to create the Architectural runway for our Platform teams. Once baselined, our Solution Architects continuously invest in maintaining the Architecture runway underpinning our Platform teams. You'll be providing analysis of options and deliver end-to-end solution designs using relevant architectural building blocks as well as producing designs for features that enable frequent incremental customer value delivery. You'll owning the technical design risks or issues and driving resolution through architectural or agile practises. We operate using modern Agile engineering practices so you'll participating in Agile ceremonies, elicit requirements, shape & validate designs or prototypes that deliver customer outcomes that align to our target architecture. You'll be supporting Product Owners & Platform Leads in identifying, articulating and impact assessing software & infrastructure currency risks or issues, offering options & recommendations on action planning & continuously evergreening solutions/systems within the Platform. What do we need to see from your application? We're keen to see diverse and varied applications, however as this is a senior role in a niche industry area we'll need to see the following as a minimum to be considered for interview; A prior career background with significant experience of Solution Design specific to the Data industry. You'll need to have developed a depth of knowledge around standard data management practices, a passion for what can be achieved using data and an appreciation of what benefits can be derived from data (essential). Broad knowledge of potential solutions utilising Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence or Business Intelligence. You'll need a solid grounding in more than one area. Advanced experience in Cloud Architecture, designing data/analytics solutions in the cloud, ideally GCP. In practice, not just theory. Excellent communication skills Why else should this role be of interest? We offer excellent training, certification, career opportunities and a relaxed working environment. We're a lovely bunch of people. We're growing and will continue to do so for years to come so you'll have good career development opportunities. We promote equal opportunities, and welcome applications from employees from a diverse range of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Data Solution Engineer Lloyds Banking Group Bristol - hybrid working pattern, 2 days per week in office & rest from home Salary & Benefits: £68,202 to £83,358 base salary depending on location and experience. Additional Package: Annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution (when you put in 6%), 4% flexible cash allowance, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Where does the role sit? We're the Data & Machine Learning Platforms within Lloyds Banking Group! We support all areas of the bank, so products you work on could apply to any area of financial services and we've got one of the largest data sets available in FS for you to draw upon. We're well funded, and we're expanding rapidly! What exactly does a Data Solution Engineer do? You'll interface to different areas of the business in order to understand their business problems revolving around data, then once you have built a picture of their data capabilities and required support, you can help to shape & accelerate the divisions data capabilities. You'll collaborate with Product Owners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects & Engineers to create the Architectural runway for our Platform teams. Once baselined, our Solution Architects continuously invest in maintaining the Architecture runway underpinning our Platform teams. You'll be providing analysis of options and deliver end-to-end solution designs using relevant architectural building blocks as well as producing designs for features that enable frequent incremental customer value delivery. You'll owning the technical design risks or issues and driving resolution through architectural or agile practises. We operate using modern Agile engineering practices so you'll participating in Agile ceremonies, elicit requirements, shape & validate designs or prototypes that deliver customer outcomes that align to our target architecture. You'll be supporting Product Owners & Platform Leads in identifying, articulating and impact assessing software & infrastructure currency risks or issues, offering options & recommendations on action planning & continuously evergreening solutions/systems within the Platform. What do we need to see from your application? We're keen to see diverse and varied applications, however as this is a senior role in a niche industry area we'll need to see the following as a minimum to be considered for interview; A prior career background with significant experience of Solution Design specific to the Data industry. You'll need to have developed a depth of knowledge around standard data management practices, a passion for what can be achieved using data and an appreciation of what benefits can be derived from data (essential). Broad knowledge of potential solutions utilising Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence or Business Intelligence. You'll need a solid grounding in more than one area. Advanced experience in Cloud Architecture, designing data/analytics solutions in the cloud, ideally GCP. In practice, not just theory. Excellent communication skills Why else should this role be of interest? We offer excellent training, certification, career opportunities and a relaxed working environment. We're a lovely bunch of people. We're growing and will continue to do so for years to come so you'll have good career development opportunities. We promote equal opportunities, and welcome applications from employees from a diverse range of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions.
Senior Systems Administrator £55 - £58/Hour Outside IR35 Reading 12 Months Clearance: DV We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for our Government client based Aldermaston, Reading. This role will be fully site based with no remote working. The Senior Systems Administrator role will be an initial 12 month contract, paying between £55 - £58 p/h Outside IR35. This role is outside IR35. Clearance: DV Role Profile: Assist the Technical Service Manager(s) and Team Leader in maintaining operational readiness and maximizing asset availability to meet program demands. Address and resolve significant issues promptly. Uphold and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and exhibit strong teamwork skills. Additional accountabilities may be defined and assigned through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as documented in the company management system. Deliver resilient, cost-effective, and highly available infrastructure for business operations, enabling the deployment, management, and maintenance of hosted services. Oversee the daily sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring effective planning, end-user impact assessment, change management, and problem management to meet deadlines, budgets, and service levels. Diagnose and resolve issues, escalating to team members, other teams, or vendors when necessary. Build and maintain relationships with other IT Operations teams to improve support and communication. Maintain and update technical skills to leverage new and emerging technologies for informed decision-making. Participate in technical briefing and support groups. Understand and develop support system road maps. Experience with application packaging. Transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Proficiency in Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft AppV. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting. Desirable skills: Ivanti Workspace Control, Ivanti Device and Application Control, Advanced Installer, InstallShield, and MSI Studio, Group Policy If you are interested in the above role - Click the "Apply Now" button now for immediate review Senior Systems Administrator, Windows 10, Senior Systems Administrator, Windows 11, PowerShell, Senior Systems Administrator, Configuration Manager, AppV, Senior Systems Administrator, Systems Administrator, Ivanti, Systems Administration, SysAdmin As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Systems Administrator £55 - £58/Hour Outside IR35 Reading 12 Months Clearance: DV We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for our Government client based Aldermaston, Reading. This role will be fully site based with no remote working. The Senior Systems Administrator role will be an initial 12 month contract, paying between £55 - £58 p/h Outside IR35. This role is outside IR35. Clearance: DV Role Profile: Assist the Technical Service Manager(s) and Team Leader in maintaining operational readiness and maximizing asset availability to meet program demands. Address and resolve significant issues promptly. Uphold and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and exhibit strong teamwork skills. Additional accountabilities may be defined and assigned through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as documented in the company management system. Deliver resilient, cost-effective, and highly available infrastructure for business operations, enabling the deployment, management, and maintenance of hosted services. Oversee the daily sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring effective planning, end-user impact assessment, change management, and problem management to meet deadlines, budgets, and service levels. Diagnose and resolve issues, escalating to team members, other teams, or vendors when necessary. Build and maintain relationships with other IT Operations teams to improve support and communication. Maintain and update technical skills to leverage new and emerging technologies for informed decision-making. Participate in technical briefing and support groups. Understand and develop support system road maps. Experience with application packaging. Transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Proficiency in Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft AppV. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting. Desirable skills: Ivanti Workspace Control, Ivanti Device and Application Control, Advanced Installer, InstallShield, and MSI Studio, Group Policy If you are interested in the above role - Click the "Apply Now" button now for immediate review Senior Systems Administrator, Windows 10, Senior Systems Administrator, Windows 11, PowerShell, Senior Systems Administrator, Configuration Manager, AppV, Senior Systems Administrator, Systems Administrator, Ivanti, Systems Administration, SysAdmin As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Due to recent appointments with Network Rail, EDF and the Environment Agency, plus supporting major projects in the Middle East from our UK offices, we are seeking for a Senior Project Management and Associate with UK infrastructure experience to join our client on a permanent basis. Our client is one of the world s leading provider of cost management, project management and advisory services, covering a full range of pubvlic and private sectors. They are mainly orientated around Manchester/Northwest region but they will consider out of the area as flexible to the wider business needs. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead commissions to provide high standards of service delivery in challenging and fast-moving environments, while achieving successful outcomes for our clients. With an eye on future development, we are looking for driven and ambitious candidates who bring a proactive approach to learning and development through capturing and sharing knowledge across projects. Experience of mentoring and advising junior staff as well as supporting bids for new work is an essential part of the role. Essential Requirents: Experience leading project management services on £100m+ UK infrastructure, utilities or other complex construction projects. Proven experience leading, developing and managing multidisciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, risk, engineering and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan to successfully delivery client objectives. Knowledge and experience of leading the delivery of NEC4 / NR / FIDIC contracts. Experience working in project delivery team, either within a client organisation or consultancy. Professional institution membership (APM, RICS, ICE, etc), or evidence of working towards a recognised professional qualification Project Management experience gained on UK civil engineering / construction projects Good technical writing, client-facing and effective communication skills Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute Able to become Security Cleared
May 18, 2024
Full time
Due to recent appointments with Network Rail, EDF and the Environment Agency, plus supporting major projects in the Middle East from our UK offices, we are seeking for a Senior Project Management and Associate with UK infrastructure experience to join our client on a permanent basis. Our client is one of the world s leading provider of cost management, project management and advisory services, covering a full range of pubvlic and private sectors. They are mainly orientated around Manchester/Northwest region but they will consider out of the area as flexible to the wider business needs. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead commissions to provide high standards of service delivery in challenging and fast-moving environments, while achieving successful outcomes for our clients. With an eye on future development, we are looking for driven and ambitious candidates who bring a proactive approach to learning and development through capturing and sharing knowledge across projects. Experience of mentoring and advising junior staff as well as supporting bids for new work is an essential part of the role. Essential Requirents: Experience leading project management services on £100m+ UK infrastructure, utilities or other complex construction projects. Proven experience leading, developing and managing multidisciplinary teams including commercial, programme controls, risk, engineering and others to identify solutions to client requirements and establish a robust baseline plan to successfully delivery client objectives. Knowledge and experience of leading the delivery of NEC4 / NR / FIDIC contracts. Experience working in project delivery team, either within a client organisation or consultancy. Professional institution membership (APM, RICS, ICE, etc), or evidence of working towards a recognised professional qualification Project Management experience gained on UK civil engineering / construction projects Good technical writing, client-facing and effective communication skills Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute Able to become Security Cleared
Project Planner (NEC) 37,000 - 40,000 + Training + Progression + Static + Overtime Berkshire (Ideally located: Reading, Theale, Basingstoke, Newbury, Aldermaston, Burghfield, Wokingham, Bracknell) Are you a Project Planner from a IT / Engineering background looking to work for a well-established and innovative business who are offering progression routes into more senior and technical positions? On offer is a single sited role in Berkshire working on a huge multi-million pound project on a full time permanent basis. You will be playing a pivotal role in the Programme development. The company are a leading supplier of IT Services and Infrastructure into the public and private sector. As a result of rapid success you will be managing a closeknit and growing work force in a secure position. This is a Monday-Friday position, based out of a single site in Berkshire. In this highly varied role you will be developing, maintaining and updating the Project Programme in accordance with NEC requirements. This role would suit a Project Planner looking for a stable permanent role for a fast-growing and exciting business providing training and development opportunities. The Role. Monday-Friday (days based). Site-based in Berkshire. Project / Programme planning. Working on NEC contract. The Candidate. Infrastructure / Fibre / Network background. Project Planning experience. Local to Reading, Berkshire. Full Security Clearance will be required. Programming, Programme, Planner, Planning, CPI, SPI, APM, MSP, SC, Primavera, Project Management, Projects, Deliver, IT, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Site Lead, Engineering, Electronic, Cabling, Termination, Containment, Wiring, Installing, Installation, Installs, Maintenance, Maintaining, Servicing, Fibre, Site, Construction, Network, Infrastructure, CSCS, ECS, Cat5, Cat6, Optic, Engineering, Engineer, Technician, IT, Information Technology.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Project Planner (NEC) 37,000 - 40,000 + Training + Progression + Static + Overtime Berkshire (Ideally located: Reading, Theale, Basingstoke, Newbury, Aldermaston, Burghfield, Wokingham, Bracknell) Are you a Project Planner from a IT / Engineering background looking to work for a well-established and innovative business who are offering progression routes into more senior and technical positions? On offer is a single sited role in Berkshire working on a huge multi-million pound project on a full time permanent basis. You will be playing a pivotal role in the Programme development. The company are a leading supplier of IT Services and Infrastructure into the public and private sector. As a result of rapid success you will be managing a closeknit and growing work force in a secure position. This is a Monday-Friday position, based out of a single site in Berkshire. In this highly varied role you will be developing, maintaining and updating the Project Programme in accordance with NEC requirements. This role would suit a Project Planner looking for a stable permanent role for a fast-growing and exciting business providing training and development opportunities. The Role. Monday-Friday (days based). Site-based in Berkshire. Project / Programme planning. Working on NEC contract. The Candidate. Infrastructure / Fibre / Network background. Project Planning experience. Local to Reading, Berkshire. Full Security Clearance will be required. Programming, Programme, Planner, Planning, CPI, SPI, APM, MSP, SC, Primavera, Project Management, Projects, Deliver, IT, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Site Lead, Engineering, Electronic, Cabling, Termination, Containment, Wiring, Installing, Installation, Installs, Maintenance, Maintaining, Servicing, Fibre, Site, Construction, Network, Infrastructure, CSCS, ECS, Cat5, Cat6, Optic, Engineering, Engineer, Technician, IT, Information Technology.
Role: IT Engineer Location: Warrington / Manchester Salary: Up to 40,000 Essential : Driving License - multiple sites included in the Northwest Benefits : Mileage or Car Allowance Snippet: We're offering an exceptional chance for a proactive and skilled IT Support Engineer to shine in the Warrington area. In this role, you'll be the linchpin ensuring seamless IT operations and swift resolution of any issues that arise across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities: Offering senior level support (2nd / 3rd) across internal / external users. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software glitches across a range of devices. Install, configure, and maintain OS and software applications. Manage user accounts and permissions with finesse. Collaborate with fellow IT wizards to tackle complex issues and implement ingenious solutions. Keep meticulous records of support activities and resolutions. Dive into IT projects as needed, bringing your expertise to the table. Requirements: Demonstrated prowess in a similar IT support role. Adeptness with Microsoft Windows OS and Office 365. Familiarity with networking fundamentals like TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc. Hands-on experience in Active Directory administration. Office 365 experience including migration from on prem to cloud Azure and Azure virtual desktop Stellar communication and customer service chops. Ability to excel both solo and in a team. Bonus points for relevant IT certifications (CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional, etc.). Benefits: Lucrative salary reaching up to 40,000 per annum. A roadmap for career growth and professional honing. Pension perks to secure your future. Health and wellness goodies to keep you in top form. A warm and supportive atmosphere where camaraderie thrives. Ready to elevate your IT support journey and become a vital part of our dynamic Manchester team? We're eager to hear from you! 1st line - 2nd line - 3rd line - Ad - Active Directory - GPO - Group policy - O365 - Office 365 - exchange - VMWare - Hyper V - Project Support - Infrastructure Please hit apply or send you CV to ( tom . - group . co . uk )
May 18, 2024
Full time
Role: IT Engineer Location: Warrington / Manchester Salary: Up to 40,000 Essential : Driving License - multiple sites included in the Northwest Benefits : Mileage or Car Allowance Snippet: We're offering an exceptional chance for a proactive and skilled IT Support Engineer to shine in the Warrington area. In this role, you'll be the linchpin ensuring seamless IT operations and swift resolution of any issues that arise across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities: Offering senior level support (2nd / 3rd) across internal / external users. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software glitches across a range of devices. Install, configure, and maintain OS and software applications. Manage user accounts and permissions with finesse. Collaborate with fellow IT wizards to tackle complex issues and implement ingenious solutions. Keep meticulous records of support activities and resolutions. Dive into IT projects as needed, bringing your expertise to the table. Requirements: Demonstrated prowess in a similar IT support role. Adeptness with Microsoft Windows OS and Office 365. Familiarity with networking fundamentals like TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc. Hands-on experience in Active Directory administration. Office 365 experience including migration from on prem to cloud Azure and Azure virtual desktop Stellar communication and customer service chops. Ability to excel both solo and in a team. Bonus points for relevant IT certifications (CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional, etc.). Benefits: Lucrative salary reaching up to 40,000 per annum. A roadmap for career growth and professional honing. Pension perks to secure your future. Health and wellness goodies to keep you in top form. A warm and supportive atmosphere where camaraderie thrives. Ready to elevate your IT support journey and become a vital part of our dynamic Manchester team? We're eager to hear from you! 1st line - 2nd line - 3rd line - Ad - Active Directory - GPO - Group policy - O365 - Office 365 - exchange - VMWare - Hyper V - Project Support - Infrastructure Please hit apply or send you CV to ( tom . - group . co . uk )
IT Engineer needed to cover one of our clients Schools in the Horsham area. Salary up to £25,000 + benefits - depending on experience. We are a leading managed service provider in the Education Sector and we are looking for an IT Engineer to join our very busy, expanding team supporting IT in the Horsham Area. This is an exciting op portunity for an IT Engineer to join a highly recognized and always expanding IT solutions and managed service provider, working for a company that puts engineering excellence first. Our requirement is for a IT Engineer with some background in supporting infrastructures and Microsoft technologies, although induction and on-the-job training with our experienced on-site team will be provided. As a IT Engineer, you will be working in an educational environment with a team of dedicated professionals. Our team of experienced seniors will be supporting you either remotely or as a site visit, enabling you to further your career within the sector and provide an outstanding service to our clients. Your responsibilities will include: Under the guidance of the Network Manager: provide specialist ICT support that ensures the school establishes and maintains high quality learning facilities. Connect up and check hardware for normal operation. Set-up a suitable desktop environment for users of a standalone or networked PC. Install simple software applications as required. Perform basic set-up and checking of networked PC's. Perform basic maintenance task for user accounts. Use simple utilities to change information on the intranet. Provide a good level of technical expertise to all assigned customer networks, To use our ticket based system to manage and resolve problems. To identify areas of Growth within the school from a Technical and Engineering front and escalate this to the account manager. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information to the client and commercial information to the account manager. To do complete our regular checks on our client systems. Requirements Experience in a helpdesk or support environment. You will be willing to work in teams to resolve common problems, and also be part of our rollout project teams. Microsoft Server Skills are desirable. Professional and polished communication skills. Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential. Must have a clean and valid DBS disclosure. Keen desire to learn and expand on your existing knowledge/ skills. Benefits and Opportunities We can offer you: An environment that is underpinned by a passionate, people driven company. It is our mission to support and develop our staff. Exceptional career development and advancement opportunities including Microsoft/Apple training. Opportunities to gain experience in high level IT projects. The potential to progress to the senior levels of our management team. A remuneration scale that encourages and rewards progression and improvement. 25 Days Holiday (loyalty service holiday scheme). Sage Benefits. If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more we would love to hear from you!
May 18, 2024
Full time
IT Engineer needed to cover one of our clients Schools in the Horsham area. Salary up to £25,000 + benefits - depending on experience. We are a leading managed service provider in the Education Sector and we are looking for an IT Engineer to join our very busy, expanding team supporting IT in the Horsham Area. This is an exciting op portunity for an IT Engineer to join a highly recognized and always expanding IT solutions and managed service provider, working for a company that puts engineering excellence first. Our requirement is for a IT Engineer with some background in supporting infrastructures and Microsoft technologies, although induction and on-the-job training with our experienced on-site team will be provided. As a IT Engineer, you will be working in an educational environment with a team of dedicated professionals. Our team of experienced seniors will be supporting you either remotely or as a site visit, enabling you to further your career within the sector and provide an outstanding service to our clients. Your responsibilities will include: Under the guidance of the Network Manager: provide specialist ICT support that ensures the school establishes and maintains high quality learning facilities. Connect up and check hardware for normal operation. Set-up a suitable desktop environment for users of a standalone or networked PC. Install simple software applications as required. Perform basic set-up and checking of networked PC's. Perform basic maintenance task for user accounts. Use simple utilities to change information on the intranet. Provide a good level of technical expertise to all assigned customer networks, To use our ticket based system to manage and resolve problems. To identify areas of Growth within the school from a Technical and Engineering front and escalate this to the account manager. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information to the client and commercial information to the account manager. To do complete our regular checks on our client systems. Requirements Experience in a helpdesk or support environment. You will be willing to work in teams to resolve common problems, and also be part of our rollout project teams. Microsoft Server Skills are desirable. Professional and polished communication skills. Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential. Must have a clean and valid DBS disclosure. Keen desire to learn and expand on your existing knowledge/ skills. Benefits and Opportunities We can offer you: An environment that is underpinned by a passionate, people driven company. It is our mission to support and develop our staff. Exceptional career development and advancement opportunities including Microsoft/Apple training. Opportunities to gain experience in high level IT projects. The potential to progress to the senior levels of our management team. A remuneration scale that encourages and rewards progression and improvement. 25 Days Holiday (loyalty service holiday scheme). Sage Benefits. If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more we would love to hear from you!
We are a leading managed service provider in the Education Sector and are looking for a Roaming IT Engineer to cover the M40 area (North and West London), to facilitate clients visits to support the ongoing running of their school's network. This is an exciting op portunity to join a highly recognized and always expanding IT solutions and managed service provider, working for a company that puts engineering excellence first. You will require some background in supporting infrastructures and Microsoft technologies. Your responsibilities will include: 1. Roaming Engineer To take ownership for a group of sites within the CTS array of clients and dealing with their 1st - 2nd Line Issues. To be the 1st Escalation Point for all technical issues within the client, and escalating to the CTS Helpdesk where appropriate. To think of solutions to common problems - a "can do" attitude. Provide a good level of technical expertise to all assigned customer networks. To visit a client site and work through an agreed list of issues and work with the Account Manager and/or the Senior Engineer on strategic decisions. To identify areas of Growth within the school from a Technical and Engineering front and escalate this to the account manager. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information to the client and commercial information to the account manager. 2. CTS Remote Helpdesk To be part of the team that respond to calls on the CTS Helpdesk. Dealing with incoming tickets in a professional, courteous manner over the phone, the centralized helpdesk and via email. Taking ownership of tickets and managing them in a logical and methodical manner - escalating these to a senior member of the team where needs be. Conducting full and through diagnostics with end users to enable ticket resolution. Keeping the Technical Services Manager abreast of all ongoing tickets, and their progress, at the end of each day. Escalation of calls to engineers with other knowledge, ensuring the Technical Services Manager is aware of these calls. Check in on the progression of these calls with the escalated engineer and feedback to the customer if appropriate. 3. Checks To do regular checks on our client systems, which include - but are not limited to the following: Disk space checks Backup checks Event log checks Cluster Shared Volume/Shared Storage for Hypervisors SNMP Traps 4. Holiday Work To participate in engineering projects within the school holidays. . Requirements Two or more years' experience managing Enterprise level Network infrastructures/a Service Desk. Ideally experience with Virtualisation (VMWARE or Hyper-V preferred). Cloud Services experience (Desirable, not essential). Professional qualifications (Degree / Masters in Computing) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator ( MCSA ), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ( MCSE or equivalent, demonstrable experience. Other specialist IT specific qualifications i.e.: Aruba, Cisco, HP or other Enterprise level software/hardware. To be to drive and have a car. Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential. . Benefits and Opportunities We can offer you: An environment that is underpinned by a passionate, people driven company. It is our mission to support and develop our staff. Exceptional career development and advancement opportunities including Microsoft/Apple training. Opportunities to gain experience in high level IT projects. The potential to progress to the senior levels of our management team. A remuneration scale that encourages and rewards progression and improvement. 25 Days Holiday (loyalty service holiday scheme). Sage Benefits. If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more we would love to hear from you!
May 18, 2024
Full time
We are a leading managed service provider in the Education Sector and are looking for a Roaming IT Engineer to cover the M40 area (North and West London), to facilitate clients visits to support the ongoing running of their school's network. This is an exciting op portunity to join a highly recognized and always expanding IT solutions and managed service provider, working for a company that puts engineering excellence first. You will require some background in supporting infrastructures and Microsoft technologies. Your responsibilities will include: 1. Roaming Engineer To take ownership for a group of sites within the CTS array of clients and dealing with their 1st - 2nd Line Issues. To be the 1st Escalation Point for all technical issues within the client, and escalating to the CTS Helpdesk where appropriate. To think of solutions to common problems - a "can do" attitude. Provide a good level of technical expertise to all assigned customer networks. To visit a client site and work through an agreed list of issues and work with the Account Manager and/or the Senior Engineer on strategic decisions. To identify areas of Growth within the school from a Technical and Engineering front and escalate this to the account manager. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) technical information to the client and commercial information to the account manager. 2. CTS Remote Helpdesk To be part of the team that respond to calls on the CTS Helpdesk. Dealing with incoming tickets in a professional, courteous manner over the phone, the centralized helpdesk and via email. Taking ownership of tickets and managing them in a logical and methodical manner - escalating these to a senior member of the team where needs be. Conducting full and through diagnostics with end users to enable ticket resolution. Keeping the Technical Services Manager abreast of all ongoing tickets, and their progress, at the end of each day. Escalation of calls to engineers with other knowledge, ensuring the Technical Services Manager is aware of these calls. Check in on the progression of these calls with the escalated engineer and feedback to the customer if appropriate. 3. Checks To do regular checks on our client systems, which include - but are not limited to the following: Disk space checks Backup checks Event log checks Cluster Shared Volume/Shared Storage for Hypervisors SNMP Traps 4. Holiday Work To participate in engineering projects within the school holidays. . Requirements Two or more years' experience managing Enterprise level Network infrastructures/a Service Desk. Ideally experience with Virtualisation (VMWARE or Hyper-V preferred). Cloud Services experience (Desirable, not essential). Professional qualifications (Degree / Masters in Computing) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator ( MCSA ), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ( MCSE or equivalent, demonstrable experience. Other specialist IT specific qualifications i.e.: Aruba, Cisco, HP or other Enterprise level software/hardware. To be to drive and have a car. Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential. . Benefits and Opportunities We can offer you: An environment that is underpinned by a passionate, people driven company. It is our mission to support and develop our staff. Exceptional career development and advancement opportunities including Microsoft/Apple training. Opportunities to gain experience in high level IT projects. The potential to progress to the senior levels of our management team. A remuneration scale that encourages and rewards progression and improvement. 25 Days Holiday (loyalty service holiday scheme). Sage Benefits. If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more we would love to hear from you!
With 30 years' in the data communication industry, providing cabling solutions to the defence, manufacturing, health and other industries, our client is now looking to appoint a Project Manager to cover the South West region. Candidates will ideally be located around Bristol, Bath, Trowbridge or Swindon areas. 35,000 - 55,000 per annum + company vehicle Pension - 4% company contribution Life assurance - 3x annual salary 22 holiday days + 8 bank holidays GP24 - 24 hour access to a GP Cycle to work scheme Flu vaccinations Eye care contribution - eye tests and glasses 40 hour working week - 07:30 - 16:30 The role: Supervision/management of teams of 4 and up engineers and subcontract companies Site surveys and quoting work (materials and labour) Production of bill of materials - post survey Organising materials, deliveries, and POs Working within large manufacturing shop floor environments on BAU (business as usual) / Projects Complete office re-wires, installation, and patching Assisting the customer in design and installation Site designs for cable runs and outlet presentation Installation and termination and testing of CAT5/6/6A, voice cabling Fault investigation and fixing Testing with Fluke DTX/DSX Installation of cable containment Training of new staff to expected high standards Organising teams installing data cabling Site surveys and quoting man hours for sections of the project Experienced in high-level works on MEWPs Experience: Currently operating at a Senior/Lead Supervisor or new/developing Project Manager level - all ranges of experience will be considered 5 years' industry experience within installation and testing of copper and fibre physical network infrastructure Knowledgable in cabling, quality standards and safe working practices Demonstrable project management, organisation and customer communication experience To Apply This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and vibrant business. Interested parties should apply online or call the office for more information, complete confidentiality guaranteed.
May 18, 2024
Full time
With 30 years' in the data communication industry, providing cabling solutions to the defence, manufacturing, health and other industries, our client is now looking to appoint a Project Manager to cover the South West region. Candidates will ideally be located around Bristol, Bath, Trowbridge or Swindon areas. 35,000 - 55,000 per annum + company vehicle Pension - 4% company contribution Life assurance - 3x annual salary 22 holiday days + 8 bank holidays GP24 - 24 hour access to a GP Cycle to work scheme Flu vaccinations Eye care contribution - eye tests and glasses 40 hour working week - 07:30 - 16:30 The role: Supervision/management of teams of 4 and up engineers and subcontract companies Site surveys and quoting work (materials and labour) Production of bill of materials - post survey Organising materials, deliveries, and POs Working within large manufacturing shop floor environments on BAU (business as usual) / Projects Complete office re-wires, installation, and patching Assisting the customer in design and installation Site designs for cable runs and outlet presentation Installation and termination and testing of CAT5/6/6A, voice cabling Fault investigation and fixing Testing with Fluke DTX/DSX Installation of cable containment Training of new staff to expected high standards Organising teams installing data cabling Site surveys and quoting man hours for sections of the project Experienced in high-level works on MEWPs Experience: Currently operating at a Senior/Lead Supervisor or new/developing Project Manager level - all ranges of experience will be considered 5 years' industry experience within installation and testing of copper and fibre physical network infrastructure Knowledgable in cabling, quality standards and safe working practices Demonstrable project management, organisation and customer communication experience To Apply This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and vibrant business. Interested parties should apply online or call the office for more information, complete confidentiality guaranteed.
IT Support Team Leader - Greenwich, London (Hybrid) - 40,000 to 45,000 Per annum + Bonus and 6,000 Car Allowance We are on the hunt for a technically skilled Senior IT Support engineer with experience leading teams and managing projects including product rollouts and overhauls. In this role you'll be working on the delivery of IT support to team members across the business and operating in tandem with the international IT Support function with a base in Paris. This is a Hybrid position with a standard arrangement being for 3days in office and 2days from home each week. Responsibilities: Lead support team monitoring objectives, performance and achievements Work in collaboration with the Global Support Infrastructure Ensure compliance with standards and maintenance of appropriate documentation for work undertaken on hardware, software, and networks Users support and workstation deployment Corrective and preventive work on multiple networks Participate and support local or global projects implementations System monitoring including Hardware fault and diagnostics Monitor, categorize, set priority of incoming tickets. Ensure service or project issues are resolved or escalated within agreed SLAs Support for Microsoft related technologies including Windows Server, Exchange, SQL, SharePoint online, Office 365 and Azure Support for network infrastructure : WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, and security Remote access solution implementation and support : VPN and Remote Desktop Services Technical services and support of VoIP telephony solutions (Teams Phone) Skills and Experience: Strong experience dealing with Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Networks, desktop computing and medium-scale applications systems Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills Familiarity with all Microsoft technologies - Office 365, Azure, Windows 10, Server (Apply online only), AD, Hyper V Experience with troubleshooting and managing VoIP telephony Outstanding stakeholder communication skills and the ability to translate technical jargon into simple English when needed Experience managing projects and roll outs
May 18, 2024
Full time
IT Support Team Leader - Greenwich, London (Hybrid) - 40,000 to 45,000 Per annum + Bonus and 6,000 Car Allowance We are on the hunt for a technically skilled Senior IT Support engineer with experience leading teams and managing projects including product rollouts and overhauls. In this role you'll be working on the delivery of IT support to team members across the business and operating in tandem with the international IT Support function with a base in Paris. This is a Hybrid position with a standard arrangement being for 3days in office and 2days from home each week. Responsibilities: Lead support team monitoring objectives, performance and achievements Work in collaboration with the Global Support Infrastructure Ensure compliance with standards and maintenance of appropriate documentation for work undertaken on hardware, software, and networks Users support and workstation deployment Corrective and preventive work on multiple networks Participate and support local or global projects implementations System monitoring including Hardware fault and diagnostics Monitor, categorize, set priority of incoming tickets. Ensure service or project issues are resolved or escalated within agreed SLAs Support for Microsoft related technologies including Windows Server, Exchange, SQL, SharePoint online, Office 365 and Azure Support for network infrastructure : WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, and security Remote access solution implementation and support : VPN and Remote Desktop Services Technical services and support of VoIP telephony solutions (Teams Phone) Skills and Experience: Strong experience dealing with Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Networks, desktop computing and medium-scale applications systems Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills Familiarity with all Microsoft technologies - Office 365, Azure, Windows 10, Server (Apply online only), AD, Hyper V Experience with troubleshooting and managing VoIP telephony Outstanding stakeholder communication skills and the ability to translate technical jargon into simple English when needed Experience managing projects and roll outs
This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing, cutting-edge Storage and Infrastructure vendor in the market. They are building enterprise software infrastructure, aimed to take the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center and cloud. They have a customer-first mentality and are now looking for an experienced Senior Linux and Storage Engineer to act as a product expert and, as such, be involved in daily technical operations and escalations, working on customer site in London. You will consult on pre-sales and technical sales activities and will work on escalated technical support issues to resolution, interfacing with the customers and the development team. The Role: Onsite at the customer in London Accountable to complete daily technical operations and escalations including direct work on technical support issues to full resolution and closure requiring interfacing with customer and development teams Perform customer installations, upgrades, and expansions Lead and coordinate regular monthly and quarterly customer review meetings Become a product expert Trusted Advisor to customer technical team and internal account team Identify opportunities to provide continuous improvement for customers to ensure full adoption of their products Requirements: Overall 5+ years of experience in customer-facing, post-sale positions working with complex storage solutions Knowledge and working experience in common Linux system administration tasks and Linux OS in general Good understanding of networking, and working experience with network configurations on Linux and network troubleshooting Scripting and programming - bash scripting is required, and familiar with one or more other programming language DevOps / Automation knowledge Significant experience required in the areas of file systems and scale-out NAS Implementation - NFS Excellent business written and verbal communication and presentation skills You will be fully trained on our client's product portfolio, allowing you to become an SME. You will share in the companies success and will be offered very exciting Stock Options coupled with a comprehensive package and have the chance of working for the fastest growing software company in the market. Please apply now to have the opportunity to contribute to a pivotal moment in computing history and be part of a team that values innovation and customer-first mentality.
May 18, 2024
Full time
This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing, cutting-edge Storage and Infrastructure vendor in the market. They are building enterprise software infrastructure, aimed to take the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center and cloud. They have a customer-first mentality and are now looking for an experienced Senior Linux and Storage Engineer to act as a product expert and, as such, be involved in daily technical operations and escalations, working on customer site in London. You will consult on pre-sales and technical sales activities and will work on escalated technical support issues to resolution, interfacing with the customers and the development team. The Role: Onsite at the customer in London Accountable to complete daily technical operations and escalations including direct work on technical support issues to full resolution and closure requiring interfacing with customer and development teams Perform customer installations, upgrades, and expansions Lead and coordinate regular monthly and quarterly customer review meetings Become a product expert Trusted Advisor to customer technical team and internal account team Identify opportunities to provide continuous improvement for customers to ensure full adoption of their products Requirements: Overall 5+ years of experience in customer-facing, post-sale positions working with complex storage solutions Knowledge and working experience in common Linux system administration tasks and Linux OS in general Good understanding of networking, and working experience with network configurations on Linux and network troubleshooting Scripting and programming - bash scripting is required, and familiar with one or more other programming language DevOps / Automation knowledge Significant experience required in the areas of file systems and scale-out NAS Implementation - NFS Excellent business written and verbal communication and presentation skills You will be fully trained on our client's product portfolio, allowing you to become an SME. You will share in the companies success and will be offered very exciting Stock Options coupled with a comprehensive package and have the chance of working for the fastest growing software company in the market. Please apply now to have the opportunity to contribute to a pivotal moment in computing history and be part of a team that values innovation and customer-first mentality.
Due to growth our client is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer for their team in Reading. For this exciting role we are seeking an engineer who has gained knowledge and experience in web application security, web application firewalls, vulnerability management and penetration testing. They are also looking for experience working with cloud hosting providers, managing application testing and working with system owners/developers to improve application security. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer role will be challenged with researching and implementing the latest technologies in the industry. This environment is highly technical and collaborative. You will work closely with the Head of Cyber Security, and join other Senior Cyber Security Engineers, to implement effective security solutions and harden existing systems. As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will: Carry out daily security engineering/ operation tasks under an ITIL framework Using strong technical knowledge, continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening and security improvement projects with a particular focus in application/web hosting security. Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business. Assist with timely security incident investigation to recover service in complex cross-technology environments. Work to defined SLAs & KPIs. Represent Information Security as required at IT meetings. Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner. Assist in group security training, reviewing the market for effective information security solutions, annual reviews of supplier's information security processes, client information and assist IT with Security Administration. The person: Security Engineering, Network security and/or SOC experience. Experienced engineer with demonstrable detailed knowledge of security products, Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, AV, email and web security gateways, firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing and switching. Strong understanding of Security Infrastructure design, IT Security best practice and hardening standards Strong understanding of common IT protocols, infrastructure and systems e.g. Networks, Domain management and virtualised infrastructure Understanding of security operations and keen to learn Strong communication skills and able to work collaboratively with IT and other stakeholders Has, or is working towards, higher level qualifications in Information Security e.g. CISSP, SANS GCIA, Comptia Security+ and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent qualifications Computer Science degree, or relevant experience. Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and AAF control frameworks would be highly desirable Benefits: Competitive salary Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Due to growth our client is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer for their team in Reading. For this exciting role we are seeking an engineer who has gained knowledge and experience in web application security, web application firewalls, vulnerability management and penetration testing. They are also looking for experience working with cloud hosting providers, managing application testing and working with system owners/developers to improve application security. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer role will be challenged with researching and implementing the latest technologies in the industry. This environment is highly technical and collaborative. You will work closely with the Head of Cyber Security, and join other Senior Cyber Security Engineers, to implement effective security solutions and harden existing systems. As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will: Carry out daily security engineering/ operation tasks under an ITIL framework Using strong technical knowledge, continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening and security improvement projects with a particular focus in application/web hosting security. Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business. Assist with timely security incident investigation to recover service in complex cross-technology environments. Work to defined SLAs & KPIs. Represent Information Security as required at IT meetings. Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner. Assist in group security training, reviewing the market for effective information security solutions, annual reviews of supplier's information security processes, client information and assist IT with Security Administration. The person: Security Engineering, Network security and/or SOC experience. Experienced engineer with demonstrable detailed knowledge of security products, Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, AV, email and web security gateways, firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing and switching. Strong understanding of Security Infrastructure design, IT Security best practice and hardening standards Strong understanding of common IT protocols, infrastructure and systems e.g. Networks, Domain management and virtualised infrastructure Understanding of security operations and keen to learn Strong communication skills and able to work collaboratively with IT and other stakeholders Has, or is working towards, higher level qualifications in Information Security e.g. CISSP, SANS GCIA, Comptia Security+ and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent qualifications Computer Science degree, or relevant experience. Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and AAF control frameworks would be highly desirable Benefits: Competitive salary Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.
Position Title: Azure DevOps Engineer Location: Nottingham (80% Remote) Salary: Up to £55,000-£60,000 + Bonus Are you a talented Azure DevOps Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a fully remote capacity? Are you passionate about cloud technologies and thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments? If so, we want you to join our team! Key Skills: Azure Terraform Azure DevOps Docker / Kubernetes PowerShell (or alternative scripting languages) Position Overview: As an Azure DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to automate processes, optimise performance, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our applications. This is a fully remote position, offering competitive compensation and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps tools and services. Collaborate with development teams to automate build, test, and deployment processes. Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform. Configure and manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, containers, and networking components. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring high availability and reliability. Implement security best practices and compliance standards across all environments. Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency and scalability. Document system configurations, processes, and procedures. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, preferably with a focus on Azure cloud technologies. Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure DevOps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking. Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or CloudFormation. Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure Pipelines. Solid understanding of containerisation technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment. Benefits: Remote work environment. Flexible working hours. Opportunities for professional development and training. And more! If you are a talented Senior Azure DevOps Engineer looking for a rewarding remote opportunity with a dynamic and innovative company, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. Join our team and help us drive success through cloud technology!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Position Title: Azure DevOps Engineer Location: Nottingham (80% Remote) Salary: Up to £55,000-£60,000 + Bonus Are you a talented Azure DevOps Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a fully remote capacity? Are you passionate about cloud technologies and thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments? If so, we want you to join our team! Key Skills: Azure Terraform Azure DevOps Docker / Kubernetes PowerShell (or alternative scripting languages) Position Overview: As an Azure DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to automate processes, optimise performance, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our applications. This is a fully remote position, offering competitive compensation and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps tools and services. Collaborate with development teams to automate build, test, and deployment processes. Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform. Configure and manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, containers, and networking components. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring high availability and reliability. Implement security best practices and compliance standards across all environments. Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency and scalability. Document system configurations, processes, and procedures. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, preferably with a focus on Azure cloud technologies. Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure DevOps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking. Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or CloudFormation. Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure Pipelines. Solid understanding of containerisation technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment. Benefits: Remote work environment. Flexible working hours. Opportunities for professional development and training. And more! If you are a talented Senior Azure DevOps Engineer looking for a rewarding remote opportunity with a dynamic and innovative company, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. Join our team and help us drive success through cloud technology!
Responsibilities Perform as a key member of the IT Infrastructure Team, working closely with other team members, and colleagues across the IT Department in order to support all systems and technical processes Update the internal knowledge base with both technical guides for colleagues, and system usage procedures to aid internal staff. Provide excellent customer service and support for internal staff via email, Teams or face-to-face Work collaboratively with both internal teams and 3rd party support services on diagnosing and troubleshooting issues related to the system environments. Adhere to all IT security policies and assistance in enforcing and monitoring of IT security policies. Understand the requirements of the business and suggest appropriate technologies to help deliver business goals. Essential Skills Passion for the technical challenge. Proven record of 3rd line technical support experience in a complex business environment. Proven track record of technical system implementation, both from an Infrastructure and Application perspective, covering multiple platforms and technologies. Excellent general experience with Microsoft technologies across the board. Windows 10 / 11 desktop OS deployment experience. Capturing, creating, and deploying OS images using SCCM or Windows Deployment Services (WDS). Windows Server OS implementation experience across multiple platform roles, including Active Directory, Group Policy management, Remote Desktop Services Desirable knowledge, or willingness to learn: Experience with implementing/updating Service Desk environments, ideally Jira, ensuring the ticketing system is maintained and kept fit for purpose. Experience with implementing/updating end-user Remote Access VPN systems, ideally Fortinet FortiClient EMS. Experience of working within a change control environment or financial institution. Experience of working within, or in collaboration with, a Software Development or DevOps environment. If you think you are up for the task and feel you meet the above criteria or interested to hear more information, please contact me on Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted in 7 days then we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding
May 18, 2024
Contractor
Responsibilities Perform as a key member of the IT Infrastructure Team, working closely with other team members, and colleagues across the IT Department in order to support all systems and technical processes Update the internal knowledge base with both technical guides for colleagues, and system usage procedures to aid internal staff. Provide excellent customer service and support for internal staff via email, Teams or face-to-face Work collaboratively with both internal teams and 3rd party support services on diagnosing and troubleshooting issues related to the system environments. Adhere to all IT security policies and assistance in enforcing and monitoring of IT security policies. Understand the requirements of the business and suggest appropriate technologies to help deliver business goals. Essential Skills Passion for the technical challenge. Proven record of 3rd line technical support experience in a complex business environment. Proven track record of technical system implementation, both from an Infrastructure and Application perspective, covering multiple platforms and technologies. Excellent general experience with Microsoft technologies across the board. Windows 10 / 11 desktop OS deployment experience. Capturing, creating, and deploying OS images using SCCM or Windows Deployment Services (WDS). Windows Server OS implementation experience across multiple platform roles, including Active Directory, Group Policy management, Remote Desktop Services Desirable knowledge, or willingness to learn: Experience with implementing/updating Service Desk environments, ideally Jira, ensuring the ticketing system is maintained and kept fit for purpose. Experience with implementing/updating end-user Remote Access VPN systems, ideally Fortinet FortiClient EMS. Experience of working within a change control environment or financial institution. Experience of working within, or in collaboration with, a Software Development or DevOps environment. If you think you are up for the task and feel you meet the above criteria or interested to hear more information, please contact me on Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted in 7 days then we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding
Join a team at the heart of the global economy! The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for three Senior Delivery Managers responsible for delivering products, services and workstreams of varying sizes, maturity and at different stages of the lifecycle (from discoveries through to live). Salary between £52,000 to £65,600 (dependent on competency and location) plus excellent Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford. DBT work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transformation which supports export and investment strategies. They use digital tools to allow UK businesses to take full advantage of trade opportunities, including those arising from delivering trade agreements, helping to facilitate UK exports as well as working on digital projects to support inward UK investment from abroad. Delivery Managers in DBT work within a community of practice, supporting each other to improve agile practices across the department and deliver in line with the department's priorities of trade, investment, export promotion and support the UK's agenda for a Global Britain. About the roles There are three roles available, one in the Licencing for International Trade and Enterprise 'LITE' programme, which has been established to deliver a new licensing platform for exporting and importing strategically controlled goods. The other two roles will support the enabling teams in the Technology Services Portfolio. One will work with the Technology Services team to deliver value through working with partners across government to deliver new systems that will transform government technology, whilst delivering customised solutions for DBT. The Technology Services team manage and assure the baseline platforms, applications and services that support DBT business objectives and outcomes by putting users and quality of service at the heart of what they do. The other will manage the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team and deliver several priority technology and infrastructure projects and programmes across DDaT. The SRE team provides critical operational support to all DDaT services and teams. They also provide tooling for the day to day working of all development teams, make sure that all the development work adheres to policy standards, provide ongoing support for hosting, and CD/CI pipeline. Main responsibilities You will be: Helping to build the right environment for the team to deliver, collaborate, communicate, and focus on the most important outcomes Improving processes and removing obstacles within the team and outside of it, iterating the existing approaches and facilitating new ways of doing things Ensuring the team has the right set of skills and providing direction on how that should change as the product is developed Managing dependencies and risks across DBT and with other government departments to remove blockers or obstacles to delivery Using your understanding of agile practices to be able to adapt them to suit the team you are working with and guide continual improvement Line managing, mentoring and coaching other members of the professional community, your team, and possibly colleagues outside of DDaT Skills and experience It is essential that you have: Experience of Agile and Lean practices in a cross functional team, with an emphasis on user-centred design Experience of delivering a full product lifecycle Strong communication and stakeholder management skills The ability to support with governance/continuous improvement The ability to balance business needs against cost/time to build If you are applying for either of the technical delivery roles, it is also essential that you have Experience leading technical projects and/or programmes It is desirable that you have: Experience of financial management Experience of commercial management How to apply As we are recruiting into multiple teams in this vacancy, please indicate which role/s you would like to be considered for - you can select multiple. How we interview At the interview stage for these roles, you will be asked to demonstrate relevant Technical Skills and Behaviours from the Success Profiles framework. These are role specific and in line with the DDaT Capability Framework. If you are invited to interview, you will receive the questions about Technical Skills in advance. Technical Skills Agile and Lean practices Communicating between the technical and non-technical Life cycle perspective Maintaining delivery momentum Making a process work Planning Team dynamics and collaboration Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Benefits If you join DBT, you will get: learning and development tailored to your role a flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% annual leave starting at 25 days rising to 30 days with service three paid volunteering days a year an employee benefits programme including cycle to work More about DBT These roles can only be worked from within the UK, not overseas. To pass the SC Clearance, you need to have resided in the UK for the last 3 out of 5 years. If you would like to apply for this role, please click 'Apply' or contact Keesha Paulsen for more information.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Join a team at the heart of the global economy! The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for three Senior Delivery Managers responsible for delivering products, services and workstreams of varying sizes, maturity and at different stages of the lifecycle (from discoveries through to live). Salary between £52,000 to £65,600 (dependent on competency and location) plus excellent Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford. DBT work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver transformation which supports export and investment strategies. They use digital tools to allow UK businesses to take full advantage of trade opportunities, including those arising from delivering trade agreements, helping to facilitate UK exports as well as working on digital projects to support inward UK investment from abroad. Delivery Managers in DBT work within a community of practice, supporting each other to improve agile practices across the department and deliver in line with the department's priorities of trade, investment, export promotion and support the UK's agenda for a Global Britain. About the roles There are three roles available, one in the Licencing for International Trade and Enterprise 'LITE' programme, which has been established to deliver a new licensing platform for exporting and importing strategically controlled goods. The other two roles will support the enabling teams in the Technology Services Portfolio. One will work with the Technology Services team to deliver value through working with partners across government to deliver new systems that will transform government technology, whilst delivering customised solutions for DBT. The Technology Services team manage and assure the baseline platforms, applications and services that support DBT business objectives and outcomes by putting users and quality of service at the heart of what they do. The other will manage the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team and deliver several priority technology and infrastructure projects and programmes across DDaT. The SRE team provides critical operational support to all DDaT services and teams. They also provide tooling for the day to day working of all development teams, make sure that all the development work adheres to policy standards, provide ongoing support for hosting, and CD/CI pipeline. Main responsibilities You will be: Helping to build the right environment for the team to deliver, collaborate, communicate, and focus on the most important outcomes Improving processes and removing obstacles within the team and outside of it, iterating the existing approaches and facilitating new ways of doing things Ensuring the team has the right set of skills and providing direction on how that should change as the product is developed Managing dependencies and risks across DBT and with other government departments to remove blockers or obstacles to delivery Using your understanding of agile practices to be able to adapt them to suit the team you are working with and guide continual improvement Line managing, mentoring and coaching other members of the professional community, your team, and possibly colleagues outside of DDaT Skills and experience It is essential that you have: Experience of Agile and Lean practices in a cross functional team, with an emphasis on user-centred design Experience of delivering a full product lifecycle Strong communication and stakeholder management skills The ability to support with governance/continuous improvement The ability to balance business needs against cost/time to build If you are applying for either of the technical delivery roles, it is also essential that you have Experience leading technical projects and/or programmes It is desirable that you have: Experience of financial management Experience of commercial management How to apply As we are recruiting into multiple teams in this vacancy, please indicate which role/s you would like to be considered for - you can select multiple. How we interview At the interview stage for these roles, you will be asked to demonstrate relevant Technical Skills and Behaviours from the Success Profiles framework. These are role specific and in line with the DDaT Capability Framework. If you are invited to interview, you will receive the questions about Technical Skills in advance. Technical Skills Agile and Lean practices Communicating between the technical and non-technical Life cycle perspective Maintaining delivery momentum Making a process work Planning Team dynamics and collaboration Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Benefits If you join DBT, you will get: learning and development tailored to your role a flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% annual leave starting at 25 days rising to 30 days with service three paid volunteering days a year an employee benefits programme including cycle to work More about DBT These roles can only be worked from within the UK, not overseas. To pass the SC Clearance, you need to have resided in the UK for the last 3 out of 5 years. If you would like to apply for this role, please click 'Apply' or contact Keesha Paulsen for more information.
Cloud Engineering Specialist The Cloud Engineering Specialist is pivotal in crafting, executing, and enhancing cloud-based solutions for IT frameworks and digital advancement initiatives. This role focuses on creating secure, scalable cloud environments using cutting-edge technologies to foster innovation, efficiency, and agility. Providing crucial advice to senior management, the Specialist ensures cloud infrastructure alignment with IT and business strategies. Responsibilities: Strategic Planning: Develop operational plans in line with the IT strategy, evaluate current cloud/physical setups, and propose strategies for efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Cloud Architecture: Design and implement robust cloud architectures tailored to business needs, prioritizing security, scalability, and performance. Migration Management: Lead and execute smooth migrations of on-premises workloads and applications to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency. Security and Compliance: Implement strong security controls and compliance measures to safeguard data and assets in the cloud, adhering to industry regulations and internal policies. Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure and services to enhance performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. DevOps Integration: Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate cloud services into CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated deployment, testing, and release processes. Disaster Recovery and High Availability: Design and implement disaster recovery strategies and high availability solutions to ensure business continuity and resilience. Capacity Planning: Conduct capacity planning exercises to forecast resource requirements and scale cloud infrastructure to accommodate business growth. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Develop comprehensive documentation and best practice guides for cloud environments, sharing expertise with IT teams to facilitate effective cloud technology management. Requirements: Experience in architecting, implementing, and managing cloud solutions in enterprise environments. Project management experience, coordinating across multiple teams. Expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks. Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards. Experience with containerization technologies and microservices architecture. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and optimize performance. Benefits Bonus Hybrid working - 3 days office based Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Cloud Engineering Specialist
May 18, 2024
Full time
Cloud Engineering Specialist The Cloud Engineering Specialist is pivotal in crafting, executing, and enhancing cloud-based solutions for IT frameworks and digital advancement initiatives. This role focuses on creating secure, scalable cloud environments using cutting-edge technologies to foster innovation, efficiency, and agility. Providing crucial advice to senior management, the Specialist ensures cloud infrastructure alignment with IT and business strategies. Responsibilities: Strategic Planning: Develop operational plans in line with the IT strategy, evaluate current cloud/physical setups, and propose strategies for efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Cloud Architecture: Design and implement robust cloud architectures tailored to business needs, prioritizing security, scalability, and performance. Migration Management: Lead and execute smooth migrations of on-premises workloads and applications to cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency. Security and Compliance: Implement strong security controls and compliance measures to safeguard data and assets in the cloud, adhering to industry regulations and internal policies. Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure and services to enhance performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. DevOps Integration: Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate cloud services into CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated deployment, testing, and release processes. Disaster Recovery and High Availability: Design and implement disaster recovery strategies and high availability solutions to ensure business continuity and resilience. Capacity Planning: Conduct capacity planning exercises to forecast resource requirements and scale cloud infrastructure to accommodate business growth. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Develop comprehensive documentation and best practice guides for cloud environments, sharing expertise with IT teams to facilitate effective cloud technology management. Requirements: Experience in architecting, implementing, and managing cloud solutions in enterprise environments. Project management experience, coordinating across multiple teams. Expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks. Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards. Experience with containerization technologies and microservices architecture. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and optimize performance. Benefits Bonus Hybrid working - 3 days office based Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Cloud Engineering Specialist