College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
25/11/2024
Full time
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
This is an exciting role for a highly motivated candidate who likes to be part of team, be regularly challenged in an evolving environment and is driven by repeat successes. This role will provide exposure to the most recent infrastructure related technologies available today such as cloud services SaaS, PaaS, IaaS. Client Details The hiring organisation is a medium-sized company operating within the property industry. They are committed to leveraging technology to support their business operations and deliver effective solutions. The company values innovation and provides employees with opportunities to work in a collaborative environment. Description Provide day-to-day operational support for on-premises and cloud-hosted server environments and networks. Ensure that all network infrastructure, servers, and associated systems are maintained, supported , and developed to provide secure and available data services to 6500 IT users across 300 locations in the UK Lifecycle management and continuous service improvement of IT infrastructure. Support change control, testing, and deployment of infrastructure services. Always maintain IT security and assist in the upkeep of security accreditations. Expect to identify and resolve issues - then monitor and design them out. Produce and ensure Service Operation guides are kept up to date Profile All-round Microsoft Cloud Operations engineer Cloud Services, IaaS, PaaS, Microsoft Azure including Site recovery (ASR) and M365, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams Azure networking (private endpoints, Azure firewalls, VPNs, IP Groups etc) Operations systems, Windows Desktop, Windows Server and Linux Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft infrastructure product stack o Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V and high availability failover clustering. o Microsoft Data Protection Manager o PowerShell scripting and automation Monitoring / Alerting / log Analytics , Sentinel Logic Apps API Management gateways Azure Application Proxies Strong knowledge of resilient LAN and WAN infrastructure/technologies o Physical layer - Switching / Routing / Firewall o Virtual Layer - MPLS / VRF / SD-WAN Hypervisor Virtual network layers o Application layer - IPv4&6 / DHCP / DNS / Active Directory Services Job Offer A hybrid working policy, allowing for 2 days working from home and 3 in the office. Flexibility to work from any of the company's offices, not limited to Watford. Opportunities to work in a forward-thinking technology department within the property industry. A permanent position with potential for career development. 26 days annual leave + BH Generous pension contribution Life assurance
24/10/2025
Full time
This is an exciting role for a highly motivated candidate who likes to be part of team, be regularly challenged in an evolving environment and is driven by repeat successes. This role will provide exposure to the most recent infrastructure related technologies available today such as cloud services SaaS, PaaS, IaaS. Client Details The hiring organisation is a medium-sized company operating within the property industry. They are committed to leveraging technology to support their business operations and deliver effective solutions. The company values innovation and provides employees with opportunities to work in a collaborative environment. Description Provide day-to-day operational support for on-premises and cloud-hosted server environments and networks. Ensure that all network infrastructure, servers, and associated systems are maintained, supported , and developed to provide secure and available data services to 6500 IT users across 300 locations in the UK Lifecycle management and continuous service improvement of IT infrastructure. Support change control, testing, and deployment of infrastructure services. Always maintain IT security and assist in the upkeep of security accreditations. Expect to identify and resolve issues - then monitor and design them out. Produce and ensure Service Operation guides are kept up to date Profile All-round Microsoft Cloud Operations engineer Cloud Services, IaaS, PaaS, Microsoft Azure including Site recovery (ASR) and M365, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams Azure networking (private endpoints, Azure firewalls, VPNs, IP Groups etc) Operations systems, Windows Desktop, Windows Server and Linux Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft infrastructure product stack o Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V and high availability failover clustering. o Microsoft Data Protection Manager o PowerShell scripting and automation Monitoring / Alerting / log Analytics , Sentinel Logic Apps API Management gateways Azure Application Proxies Strong knowledge of resilient LAN and WAN infrastructure/technologies o Physical layer - Switching / Routing / Firewall o Virtual Layer - MPLS / VRF / SD-WAN Hypervisor Virtual network layers o Application layer - IPv4&6 / DHCP / DNS / Active Directory Services Job Offer A hybrid working policy, allowing for 2 days working from home and 3 in the office. Flexibility to work from any of the company's offices, not limited to Watford. Opportunities to work in a forward-thinking technology department within the property industry. A permanent position with potential for career development. 26 days annual leave + BH Generous pension contribution Life assurance
Are you an experienced IT professional with a strong background in hospitality? A prestigious group of hotels in London is seeking an IT Assistant Manager to take the lead on day to day technology operations across a cluster of properties. Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the IT infrastructure, systems, and services that support both hote click apply for full job details
21/10/2025
Full time
Are you an experienced IT professional with a strong background in hospitality? A prestigious group of hotels in London is seeking an IT Assistant Manager to take the lead on day to day technology operations across a cluster of properties. Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the IT infrastructure, systems, and services that support both hote click apply for full job details
Field Compliance Supervisor Fibre - SW London As the Field Compliance Supervisor, you will support Fibre gangs employed by Telent's suppliers locally to ensure all safety, compliance and quality standards are being met through, a defined audit and inspection regime as set out by the Infrastructure Services business. The Field Compliance Supervisor will ensure compliancy of works across Cabling, Poling, Civils and again, the Fibre Build itself. The area to be covered is South West London so the successful person will live within an hour of Woking/Twickenham. The Field Compliance Supervisor will be responsible for the Openreach Fibre Build Networks contract deliverables ensuring these are delivered as planned by Telent and its partners / suppliers. You will be Telent's customer ambassador in the field assisting all contract deliveries by enabling the programming of all works in the Telent workstack through the resolution of access and fluidity issues. What you'll do: Support the delivery of the Project Plan by working with Cluster Leads and Project Managers, ensuring cost-effective solutions and project fluidity. Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, evaluating existing programs and making necessary improvements. Ensure suppliers have the agreed gangs on-site daily and all programmed work is attended to. Prioritize safety by ensuring all activities follow safe working practices and are supported by the correct documentation. Monitor suppliers to maintain a 'right first time' quality culture, ensuring compliance with Openreach installation standards. Build effective relationships with suppliers and local Highways Authorities, ensuring high levels of street works compliance and reinstatement quality. Resolve local access issues with the public and businesses, managing wayleave and permission to dig processes. Attend Joint Site Meetings with asset owners and suppliers to unlock work fluidity. Respond promptly to urgent safety issues, supporting the resolution of defects within required timeframes. Conduct regular compliance audits and ensure adherence to internal and external regulations. Oversee site setups, confirming safety standards and granting 'permission to proceed' where appropriate. Assist in the training and onboarding of operatives, ensuring all vehicles and materials meet safety and environmental standards. Collaborate with suppliers to resolve escalated issues and manage temporary works in line with Telent's processes. Travel to Chorley / other UK wide locations to complete required training as part of the Field Compliance Supervisor role (overnight stays may be required) Complete any necessary works out of hours or on weekends to meet KPI's / SLA's as part of the role and contract deliverables Who you are: You are a skilled Field Compliance Supervisor with experience overseeing Fibre/FTTP gangs in the highways networks or telecoms networks sectors. You're confident in managing field-based operations, ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and environmental standards. Your strong problem-solving skills help you resolve access issues and ensure smooth project delivery. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working with suppliers, local authorities, and the project team to meet delivery goals. Key Requirements: Experience of supervising civils, poling or cable gangs working in the Fibre networks industry or having held a position of 'site supervisor' or similar in the construction or telecoms industry Basic cabling / rod and rope knowledge / skills NRSWA Supervisor Level certified NOPS (Networks Operative Passport Scheme) - Highly desirable Full clean UK driving licence Possess an understanding of environmental legislation and compliance Experience with conducting surveys / assessments or similar IOSH Managing Safely (will be required to train in this in first 3 months) SA001 & SA002 accreditation What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year Company pension scheme Essential Vehicle A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme
17/10/2025
Full time
Field Compliance Supervisor Fibre - SW London As the Field Compliance Supervisor, you will support Fibre gangs employed by Telent's suppliers locally to ensure all safety, compliance and quality standards are being met through, a defined audit and inspection regime as set out by the Infrastructure Services business. The Field Compliance Supervisor will ensure compliancy of works across Cabling, Poling, Civils and again, the Fibre Build itself. The area to be covered is South West London so the successful person will live within an hour of Woking/Twickenham. The Field Compliance Supervisor will be responsible for the Openreach Fibre Build Networks contract deliverables ensuring these are delivered as planned by Telent and its partners / suppliers. You will be Telent's customer ambassador in the field assisting all contract deliveries by enabling the programming of all works in the Telent workstack through the resolution of access and fluidity issues. What you'll do: Support the delivery of the Project Plan by working with Cluster Leads and Project Managers, ensuring cost-effective solutions and project fluidity. Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, evaluating existing programs and making necessary improvements. Ensure suppliers have the agreed gangs on-site daily and all programmed work is attended to. Prioritize safety by ensuring all activities follow safe working practices and are supported by the correct documentation. Monitor suppliers to maintain a 'right first time' quality culture, ensuring compliance with Openreach installation standards. Build effective relationships with suppliers and local Highways Authorities, ensuring high levels of street works compliance and reinstatement quality. Resolve local access issues with the public and businesses, managing wayleave and permission to dig processes. Attend Joint Site Meetings with asset owners and suppliers to unlock work fluidity. Respond promptly to urgent safety issues, supporting the resolution of defects within required timeframes. Conduct regular compliance audits and ensure adherence to internal and external regulations. Oversee site setups, confirming safety standards and granting 'permission to proceed' where appropriate. Assist in the training and onboarding of operatives, ensuring all vehicles and materials meet safety and environmental standards. Collaborate with suppliers to resolve escalated issues and manage temporary works in line with Telent's processes. Travel to Chorley / other UK wide locations to complete required training as part of the Field Compliance Supervisor role (overnight stays may be required) Complete any necessary works out of hours or on weekends to meet KPI's / SLA's as part of the role and contract deliverables Who you are: You are a skilled Field Compliance Supervisor with experience overseeing Fibre/FTTP gangs in the highways networks or telecoms networks sectors. You're confident in managing field-based operations, ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and environmental standards. Your strong problem-solving skills help you resolve access issues and ensure smooth project delivery. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working with suppliers, local authorities, and the project team to meet delivery goals. Key Requirements: Experience of supervising civils, poling or cable gangs working in the Fibre networks industry or having held a position of 'site supervisor' or similar in the construction or telecoms industry Basic cabling / rod and rope knowledge / skills NRSWA Supervisor Level certified NOPS (Networks Operative Passport Scheme) - Highly desirable Full clean UK driving licence Possess an understanding of environmental legislation and compliance Experience with conducting surveys / assessments or similar IOSH Managing Safely (will be required to train in this in first 3 months) SA001 & SA002 accreditation What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year Company pension scheme Essential Vehicle A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme
What you will bring to the team: Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems An ability to work both independently and in a team A willingness to investigate challenges and solve them Good organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills and Technologies Administration experience in a database technology such as Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc Experience of OS such as RHEL and Windows Server Experience in cloud technologies such as AWS Knowledge of database monitoring tools, such as OEM and Nagios Experience in scripting, such as Python Knowledge of database server clustering, failover, and disaster recovery Experience in database replication software, such as Data Guard, Replication Manager for PostgreSQL, and MongoDB ReplicaSets Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
17/10/2025
Full time
What you will bring to the team: Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems An ability to work both independently and in a team A willingness to investigate challenges and solve them Good organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills and Technologies Administration experience in a database technology such as Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc Experience of OS such as RHEL and Windows Server Experience in cloud technologies such as AWS Knowledge of database monitoring tools, such as OEM and Nagios Experience in scripting, such as Python Knowledge of database server clustering, failover, and disaster recovery Experience in database replication software, such as Data Guard, Replication Manager for PostgreSQL, and MongoDB ReplicaSets Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Service Express is hiring: IBMi Administrator Are you a talented professional with a passion for IBMi systems? Service Express is looking for an experienced IBMi Administrator to join our team. In this role, you'll provide expert-level support to our customers and internal teams, helping deliver outstanding service across our software and support contracts. You'll be a key technical resource for OS400/AS400 systems and virtualisation technologies, supporting both our Sales and Services teams. Here's what this position is all about: Take ownership of 2nd and 3rd level OS400 technical support issues, driving them to resolution. Lead customer transition activities, following defined processes to ensure smooth delivery. Attend customer meetings and present OS400 technical solutions aligned with contracted services. Design high-level technical solutions and support the Client Services Team in their delivery. Provide expert assistance to customers and internal teams on OS400 and virtualisation technologies. Support pre- and post-sales activities related to OS400 services. Deliver professional services for iSeries systems as needed. Stay current with OS400 updates and emerging technologies. Participate in Disaster Recovery testing and full invocations when required. Resolve support calls and attend customer sites as necessary. Ensure best practices and compliance with internal protocols, including security and regulatory standards. Consult on High Availability solutions and configure Quick/EDD & Mimix applications. Follow change control processes for all customer system modifications. Support pre-sales engagements with strong OS400 technical demonstrations. Share OS400 knowledge across the team to build collective expertise. Train operational staff and assist with OS400-related queries. Undertake agreed training to maintain up-to-date platform knowledge. Automate iSeries systems using Systems Management software. Attend seminars and presentations to enhance daily operations and efficiency. Collaborate with Service Delivery Managers to provide technical insights to customers. Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rota for contracted services and software support. What we are hoping you can bring to the Service Express team Proven experience with OS400 (V5R3 through V7R4). Strong knowledge of High Availability tools (Mimix, iCluster, Quick/EDD). Experience with Systems Management software and iSeries automation. Familiarity with Power Systems hardware and SAN integration. Deep understanding of VTL technologies. Capacity planning and performance analysis skills (iDoctor DBMON desirable). Advanced CL programming and SQL skills. High-level security expertise on IBMi. Strong knowledge of LPAR, HMC, and system builds using native OS commands and BRMS. Experience with OS400 backup software including BRMS. Skilled in troubleshooting, OS upgrades, and PTF management. Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Ability to transform and automate repetitive tasks. Strong communication skills, both internally and externally. Confident in customer-facing roles and technical presentations. A collaborative mindset and willingness to support team members. What you will get: Up to £65,000 annual salary Remote position Additional pay for on-call rota Overtime pay Lifestyle benefits including Employee Assistance Program, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, and more Paid volunteer hours A collaborative company culture focused on delivering exceptional experiences for employees and customers
17/10/2025
Full time
Service Express is hiring: IBMi Administrator Are you a talented professional with a passion for IBMi systems? Service Express is looking for an experienced IBMi Administrator to join our team. In this role, you'll provide expert-level support to our customers and internal teams, helping deliver outstanding service across our software and support contracts. You'll be a key technical resource for OS400/AS400 systems and virtualisation technologies, supporting both our Sales and Services teams. Here's what this position is all about: Take ownership of 2nd and 3rd level OS400 technical support issues, driving them to resolution. Lead customer transition activities, following defined processes to ensure smooth delivery. Attend customer meetings and present OS400 technical solutions aligned with contracted services. Design high-level technical solutions and support the Client Services Team in their delivery. Provide expert assistance to customers and internal teams on OS400 and virtualisation technologies. Support pre- and post-sales activities related to OS400 services. Deliver professional services for iSeries systems as needed. Stay current with OS400 updates and emerging technologies. Participate in Disaster Recovery testing and full invocations when required. Resolve support calls and attend customer sites as necessary. Ensure best practices and compliance with internal protocols, including security and regulatory standards. Consult on High Availability solutions and configure Quick/EDD & Mimix applications. Follow change control processes for all customer system modifications. Support pre-sales engagements with strong OS400 technical demonstrations. Share OS400 knowledge across the team to build collective expertise. Train operational staff and assist with OS400-related queries. Undertake agreed training to maintain up-to-date platform knowledge. Automate iSeries systems using Systems Management software. Attend seminars and presentations to enhance daily operations and efficiency. Collaborate with Service Delivery Managers to provide technical insights to customers. Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rota for contracted services and software support. What we are hoping you can bring to the Service Express team Proven experience with OS400 (V5R3 through V7R4). Strong knowledge of High Availability tools (Mimix, iCluster, Quick/EDD). Experience with Systems Management software and iSeries automation. Familiarity with Power Systems hardware and SAN integration. Deep understanding of VTL technologies. Capacity planning and performance analysis skills (iDoctor DBMON desirable). Advanced CL programming and SQL skills. High-level security expertise on IBMi. Strong knowledge of LPAR, HMC, and system builds using native OS commands and BRMS. Experience with OS400 backup software including BRMS. Skilled in troubleshooting, OS upgrades, and PTF management. Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Ability to transform and automate repetitive tasks. Strong communication skills, both internally and externally. Confident in customer-facing roles and technical presentations. A collaborative mindset and willingness to support team members. What you will get: Up to £65,000 annual salary Remote position Additional pay for on-call rota Overtime pay Lifestyle benefits including Employee Assistance Program, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, and more Paid volunteer hours A collaborative company culture focused on delivering exceptional experiences for employees and customers
Infrastructure Manager / Lead We're seeking a motivated and proactive Infrastructure Manager to oversee and enhance our IT environment. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and developing the company's infrastructure while leading a small IT team. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support internal servers, networks, communications, and data centres Oversee phone systems and rack systems Provide 24/7 cover for critical systems Investigate, resolve, and document technical issues to a high standard Deliver customer-facing performance reports aligned with SLAs Lead and develop support staff, ensuring effective practices and reporting Drive continuous improvements and future direction of company infrastructure Technical Skills & Experience: Hands-on expertise with Cisco (firewalls, switches, routers) Windows Server , Active Directory , group policy, failover clustering Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN Web hosting & Microsoft IIS SQL Server administration (backups, scripts, scheduling) Hyper-V , Docker , Linux Cloud platforms: Azure and/or AWS Backup management, PowerShell & scripting Familiarity with replication and high-availability technologies This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership position, ensuring robust infrastructure today while shaping its future direction.
17/10/2025
Full time
Infrastructure Manager / Lead We're seeking a motivated and proactive Infrastructure Manager to oversee and enhance our IT environment. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and developing the company's infrastructure while leading a small IT team. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support internal servers, networks, communications, and data centres Oversee phone systems and rack systems Provide 24/7 cover for critical systems Investigate, resolve, and document technical issues to a high standard Deliver customer-facing performance reports aligned with SLAs Lead and develop support staff, ensuring effective practices and reporting Drive continuous improvements and future direction of company infrastructure Technical Skills & Experience: Hands-on expertise with Cisco (firewalls, switches, routers) Windows Server , Active Directory , group policy, failover clustering Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN Web hosting & Microsoft IIS SQL Server administration (backups, scripts, scheduling) Hyper-V , Docker , Linux Cloud platforms: Azure and/or AWS Backup management, PowerShell & scripting Familiarity with replication and high-availability technologies This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership position, ensuring robust infrastructure today while shaping its future direction.
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Specialist - Contract (Part-time, Remote) Our client, a leading consultancy, is seeking a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Specialist to support an ongoing project with a high-profile end client. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation, proven experience delivering VCF-related projects, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor on all VCF-related matters. Engagement details: Outside IR35Part-time (2-3 days per week)Fully remote Responsibilities include Designing upgrade strategies and planning connectivity between customer and internal IT. Managing VCF upgrades (e.g. 4 ? 5), including security/express releases and impact assessments. Delivering reporting on host status, blocked hosts, core count, and workstream tracking (VBA scripting skills desirable). Conducting deployment locks, lab testing, and operational testing. Creating and testing scripts (e.g. scalable cluster to custom ISO mapping, patch/upgrade host skipping). Maintaining and updating tooling and documentation (Confluence, KBs, feature requests, Spaces). Providing demos, knowledge transfer, and training. Supporting replacement of management domain/subnets (eBVP). Requirements: Strong hands-on knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and its components (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, Aria, SDDC Manager). Proven track record of delivering VCF projects in complex enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and advisory skills. Scripting and automation experience beneficial. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
17/10/2025
Contractor
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Specialist - Contract (Part-time, Remote) Our client, a leading consultancy, is seeking a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Specialist to support an ongoing project with a high-profile end client. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation, proven experience delivering VCF-related projects, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor on all VCF-related matters. Engagement details: Outside IR35Part-time (2-3 days per week)Fully remote Responsibilities include Designing upgrade strategies and planning connectivity between customer and internal IT. Managing VCF upgrades (e.g. 4 ? 5), including security/express releases and impact assessments. Delivering reporting on host status, blocked hosts, core count, and workstream tracking (VBA scripting skills desirable). Conducting deployment locks, lab testing, and operational testing. Creating and testing scripts (e.g. scalable cluster to custom ISO mapping, patch/upgrade host skipping). Maintaining and updating tooling and documentation (Confluence, KBs, feature requests, Spaces). Providing demos, knowledge transfer, and training. Supporting replacement of management domain/subnets (eBVP). Requirements: Strong hands-on knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and its components (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, Aria, SDDC Manager). Proven track record of delivering VCF projects in complex enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and advisory skills. Scripting and automation experience beneficial. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Specialist - Contract (Part-time, Remote) Our client, a leading consultancy, is seeking a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Specialist to support an ongoing project with a high-profile end client. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation, proven experience delivering VCF-related projects, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor on all VCF-related matters. Engagement details: Outside IR35Part-time (2-3 days per week)Fully remote Responsibilities include Designing upgrade strategies and planning connectivity between customer and internal IT. Managing VCF upgrades (e.g. 4 ? 5), including security/express releases and impact assessments. Delivering reporting on host status, blocked hosts, core count, and workstream tracking (VBA scripting skills desirable). Conducting deployment locks, lab testing, and operational testing. Creating and testing scripts (e.g. scalable cluster to custom ISO mapping, patch/upgrade host skipping). Maintaining and updating tooling and documentation (Confluence, KBs, feature requests, Spaces). Providing demos, knowledge transfer, and training. Supporting replacement of management domain/subnets (eBVP). Requirements: Strong hands-on knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and its components (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, Aria, SDDC Manager). Proven track record of delivering VCF projects in complex enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and advisory skills. Scripting and automation experience beneficial. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
03/10/2025
Full time
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Specialist - Contract (Part-time, Remote) Our client, a leading consultancy, is seeking a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Specialist to support an ongoing project with a high-profile end client. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation, proven experience delivering VCF-related projects, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor on all VCF-related matters. Engagement details: Outside IR35Part-time (2-3 days per week)Fully remote Responsibilities include Designing upgrade strategies and planning connectivity between customer and internal IT. Managing VCF upgrades (e.g. 4 ? 5), including security/express releases and impact assessments. Delivering reporting on host status, blocked hosts, core count, and workstream tracking (VBA scripting skills desirable). Conducting deployment locks, lab testing, and operational testing. Creating and testing scripts (e.g. scalable cluster to custom ISO mapping, patch/upgrade host skipping). Maintaining and updating tooling and documentation (Confluence, KBs, feature requests, Spaces). Providing demos, knowledge transfer, and training. Supporting replacement of management domain/subnets (eBVP). Requirements: Strong hands-on knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and its components (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, Aria, SDDC Manager). Proven track record of delivering VCF projects in complex enterprise environments. Strong troubleshooting and advisory skills. Scripting and automation experience beneficial. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Infrastructure Manager We're seeking a motivated and proactive Infrastructure Manager to oversee and enhance our IT environment. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and developing the company's infrastructure while leading a small IT team. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support internal Servers, networks, communications, and data centres Oversee phone systems and rack systems Provide 24/7 cover for critical systems Investigate, resolve, and document technical issues to a high standard Deliver customer-facing performance reports aligned with SLAs Lead and develop support staff, ensuring effective practices and reporting Drive continuous improvements and future direction of company infrastructure Technical Skills & Experience: Hands-on expertise with Cisco (Firewalls, Switches, Routers) Windows Server , Active Directory , group policy, failover clustering Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN Web hosting & Microsoft IIS SQL Server administration (backups, scripts, scheduling) Hyper-V , Docker , Linux Cloud platforms: Azure and/or AWS Backup management, PowerShell & Scripting Familiarity with replication and high-availability technologies This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership position, ensuring robust infrastructure today while shaping its future direction.
04/09/2025
Full time
Infrastructure Manager We're seeking a motivated and proactive Infrastructure Manager to oversee and enhance our IT environment. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and developing the company's infrastructure while leading a small IT team. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support internal Servers, networks, communications, and data centres Oversee phone systems and rack systems Provide 24/7 cover for critical systems Investigate, resolve, and document technical issues to a high standard Deliver customer-facing performance reports aligned with SLAs Lead and develop support staff, ensuring effective practices and reporting Drive continuous improvements and future direction of company infrastructure Technical Skills & Experience: Hands-on expertise with Cisco (Firewalls, Switches, Routers) Windows Server , Active Directory , group policy, failover clustering Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN Web hosting & Microsoft IIS SQL Server administration (backups, scripts, scheduling) Hyper-V , Docker , Linux Cloud platforms: Azure and/or AWS Backup management, PowerShell & Scripting Familiarity with replication and high-availability technologies This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership position, ensuring robust infrastructure today while shaping its future direction.
I am looking for an Engineering Manager for a market leading client in Maidenhead. They work the hybrid model, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Looking for candidates with strong experience in leading SW Development teams. As an engineering leader, you will lead Agile engineering resources & provide guidance from inception through release of major & point product releases, including ongoing maintenance. You will be working closely with your product managers, product owners, engineering leaders, your team and other stakeholders. You will be leading developers, quality engineers and partnering with CloudOps, TechOps, UX Design other cross-functional functional groups to evolve our solutions while continuing to improve your teams adoption of SDLC processes, CI/CD integration, code quality & automation test coverage. Primary Responsibilities Lead an organization of 4-10 development & test engineers globally to efficiently produce high quality deliverables Manage team leads, direct reports or a mix of both Manage several deliverables for a product line on time, on scope and on quality Instrument your processes, produce scorecards of progress regularly and establish a regular cadence of operational reviews with your management including quality metrics, coding efficiencies, improvements, challenges, remediation needs Correlate, report, and drive the adoption of Process/Continuous Improvement initiatives Recruit & provide leadership, coaching & career planning for engineering talent Be accountable for design decisions for new and existing application development, proactively escalating issues and seeking assistance to overcome obstacles Partner with Product Management to consult on solution feasibility and high-level effort estimation Make recommendation for technology adoption and framework improvement, analyzing trends, patterns and best practices for software Serve as the evangelist and custodian of technology, architecture, and product development practices Participate in the design & implementation of production cloud grade services supporting high availability Qualifications 5+ years of experience leading software engineers for product development Experience managing capitalized software processes Preferred: experience with managing teams' operational health by analyzing product teams' work distribution CapEx, Opex, Maintenance, Billable and OH Preferred: experience managing the organizational structure of teams as well as headcount & non-headcount budgets 10+ years of combined experience in software engineering, enterprise architecture and/or DevOps Working experience with scaled software architecture & domain: performance, redundancy, failover, clustering, vertical scaling Preferred: experience using AWS cloud solutions, ideally including migration from other hosting services Working experience with source code management patterns and DevOps automation Proficient in API design, development & production operation Working experience managing production client & server code bases across one or more technology stacks Working experience with production Microsoft SQL Server schema design, queries & administration Preferred: working experience with orchestration, automation, and configuration management processes & related DevOps tools & cloud platforms Highly motivated self-starter with a desire to help others and take action Requires strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure Ability to socialize ideas and influence decisions without direct authority Collaborative in nature with a strong desire to dig in and learn independently and as well as through asking questions
26/08/2025
Full time
I am looking for an Engineering Manager for a market leading client in Maidenhead. They work the hybrid model, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Looking for candidates with strong experience in leading SW Development teams. As an engineering leader, you will lead Agile engineering resources & provide guidance from inception through release of major & point product releases, including ongoing maintenance. You will be working closely with your product managers, product owners, engineering leaders, your team and other stakeholders. You will be leading developers, quality engineers and partnering with CloudOps, TechOps, UX Design other cross-functional functional groups to evolve our solutions while continuing to improve your teams adoption of SDLC processes, CI/CD integration, code quality & automation test coverage. Primary Responsibilities Lead an organization of 4-10 development & test engineers globally to efficiently produce high quality deliverables Manage team leads, direct reports or a mix of both Manage several deliverables for a product line on time, on scope and on quality Instrument your processes, produce scorecards of progress regularly and establish a regular cadence of operational reviews with your management including quality metrics, coding efficiencies, improvements, challenges, remediation needs Correlate, report, and drive the adoption of Process/Continuous Improvement initiatives Recruit & provide leadership, coaching & career planning for engineering talent Be accountable for design decisions for new and existing application development, proactively escalating issues and seeking assistance to overcome obstacles Partner with Product Management to consult on solution feasibility and high-level effort estimation Make recommendation for technology adoption and framework improvement, analyzing trends, patterns and best practices for software Serve as the evangelist and custodian of technology, architecture, and product development practices Participate in the design & implementation of production cloud grade services supporting high availability Qualifications 5+ years of experience leading software engineers for product development Experience managing capitalized software processes Preferred: experience with managing teams' operational health by analyzing product teams' work distribution CapEx, Opex, Maintenance, Billable and OH Preferred: experience managing the organizational structure of teams as well as headcount & non-headcount budgets 10+ years of combined experience in software engineering, enterprise architecture and/or DevOps Working experience with scaled software architecture & domain: performance, redundancy, failover, clustering, vertical scaling Preferred: experience using AWS cloud solutions, ideally including migration from other hosting services Working experience with source code management patterns and DevOps automation Proficient in API design, development & production operation Working experience managing production client & server code bases across one or more technology stacks Working experience with production Microsoft SQL Server schema design, queries & administration Preferred: working experience with orchestration, automation, and configuration management processes & related DevOps tools & cloud platforms Highly motivated self-starter with a desire to help others and take action Requires strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms Ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure Ability to socialize ideas and influence decisions without direct authority Collaborative in nature with a strong desire to dig in and learn independently and as well as through asking questions
Site Reliability Engineer Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services requires a Site Reliability Engineer- Virtualisation SME based at their client's offices in London . You may be able to work some days remotely. This is a 1 year temporary contract to start ASAP. Day rate: Competitive market rate We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer - Virtualisation SME with 10+ years of experience having excellent knowledge of ESX VMWare and/or Nutanix HCI and of container orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes: Key Responsibilities Responsible for the reliability and efficiency of virtualisation infrastructure through the delivery of common, repeatable tools and processes that greatly reduce the amount of toil the OS and DB Platform Operations team must perform Responsible for writing software to make the virtualisation infrastructure self-managing and self-service. Responsible for automation and continuous service improvement by developing Infrastructure as Code. Responsible for elimination of manual, repetitive, automatable, tactical tasks that are devoid from value. Responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring and capacity planning. Responsible for improving system performance, making effective use of resources, distributing load and reducing latency. Responsible for identifying SLO's (Service Level Objectives) that align the team to meet availability and latency objectives. Responsible for developing pro-active monitoring solutions that alert on symptoms and not just on outages. Responsible for performing detailed root cause analysis (RCA's) on incidents and outages to prevent future occurrence. Responsible for partnering with development teams to improve services via rigorous testing and release procedures. Responsible for actively sharing knowledge and best practices across the organisation. Responsible for identifying technical debt and partner with application teams to build remediation plans. Responsible for developing standard operational procedures and producing effective documentation. Responsible for analysing workloads and devising suitable cloud migration strategies where appropriate. Responsible for participating in on-call rotation, triaging and addressing production issues as they arise. Responsible for performing the OS Platform Operations function as and when required. Responsible for mentoring and developing less experienced SA's and SRE's. Responsible for identifying cost saving and optimisation opportunities within the customer business. Responsible for building strong relationships across the customer functions and business areas, underpinned by trust and the core values of the customer. Key Skills Essential: Excellent knowledge of ESX VMWare and/or Nutanix HCI. Excellent knowledge of Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019. Excellent knowledge of Windows OS tuning utilities and commands. Excellent knowledge of configuring Windows OS systems for optimal performance. Excellent knowledge of Windows clustering and high-availability solutions. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP and Kerberos. Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP Networking Protocols. Excellent knowledge of networking, storage, database and virtualization layers. Excellent knowledge of container orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes. Excellent knowledge of version control software such as GitHub and Subversion. Excellent knowledge of configuration management software such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Terraform and SaltStack. Excellent knowledge of "Infrastructure as Code" principles and practices. Excellent knowledge of continuous integration (CI) and continuous development (CD) principles and practices. Excellent knowledge of applications development using Agile, and DevOps best practices. Excellent knowledge of operating system security and auditing methods. Excellent knowledge of security hardening principles in line with CIS industry benchmarks. Excellent knowledge of data security governance and regulations such as GDPR and SOX. Excellent knowledge of cloud computing - IaaS, PaaS and SaaS offerings across Azure, AWS, GCP and Oracle. Desirable: Good working knowledge of RedHat Enterprise Linux (6.x, 7.x, 8.x) and Solaris (10.x and 11.x). Good working knowledge of Unix/Linux OS tuning utilities and commands. Good working knowledge of Unix/Linux system internals and Kernel tuning for optimal performance. Good working knowledge of Red Hat Satellite. Good working knowledge of Anti-Virus software such as McAfee and Sophos. Good working knowledge of Ivanti LANDESK and Symantec Altiris. Good working knowledge of ThinPrint and EquiTrack (Follow-Me Printing). Good working knowledge of Rubrik. Good working knowledge of EMC, HDS and Pure storage arrays. Good working knowledge of Dell PowerEdge, IBM xSeries and Cisco UCS hardware. Good working knowledge of EMC Networker, Data Domain and IBM Tivoli Storage Manager. Good working knowledge of Infoblox DNS. Good working knowledge of Icinga 2 and OpManager. Good working knowledge of IBM Tivoli and Netcool. Good working knowledge of GitHub, Subversion and TeamCity. Good working knowledge of BMC Control-M. Good working knowledge of CyberArk. Good working knowledge of Splunk and IBM QRadar. Good working knowledge of Qualys. Good working knowledge of SharePoint, JIRA and Confluence. Good working knowledge of ServiceNow and Serena Business Manager. Candidate Specifications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to handle pressure during outages and systematically resolve issues Excellent problem-solving skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly A structured and logical approach to work Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Ability to manage constructive conflict effectively The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines Able to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical persons at all levels
23/09/2022
Contractor
Site Reliability Engineer Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services requires a Site Reliability Engineer- Virtualisation SME based at their client's offices in London . You may be able to work some days remotely. This is a 1 year temporary contract to start ASAP. Day rate: Competitive market rate We are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer - Virtualisation SME with 10+ years of experience having excellent knowledge of ESX VMWare and/or Nutanix HCI and of container orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes: Key Responsibilities Responsible for the reliability and efficiency of virtualisation infrastructure through the delivery of common, repeatable tools and processes that greatly reduce the amount of toil the OS and DB Platform Operations team must perform Responsible for writing software to make the virtualisation infrastructure self-managing and self-service. Responsible for automation and continuous service improvement by developing Infrastructure as Code. Responsible for elimination of manual, repetitive, automatable, tactical tasks that are devoid from value. Responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring and capacity planning. Responsible for improving system performance, making effective use of resources, distributing load and reducing latency. Responsible for identifying SLO's (Service Level Objectives) that align the team to meet availability and latency objectives. Responsible for developing pro-active monitoring solutions that alert on symptoms and not just on outages. Responsible for performing detailed root cause analysis (RCA's) on incidents and outages to prevent future occurrence. Responsible for partnering with development teams to improve services via rigorous testing and release procedures. Responsible for actively sharing knowledge and best practices across the organisation. Responsible for identifying technical debt and partner with application teams to build remediation plans. Responsible for developing standard operational procedures and producing effective documentation. Responsible for analysing workloads and devising suitable cloud migration strategies where appropriate. Responsible for participating in on-call rotation, triaging and addressing production issues as they arise. Responsible for performing the OS Platform Operations function as and when required. Responsible for mentoring and developing less experienced SA's and SRE's. Responsible for identifying cost saving and optimisation opportunities within the customer business. Responsible for building strong relationships across the customer functions and business areas, underpinned by trust and the core values of the customer. Key Skills Essential: Excellent knowledge of ESX VMWare and/or Nutanix HCI. Excellent knowledge of Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019. Excellent knowledge of Windows OS tuning utilities and commands. Excellent knowledge of configuring Windows OS systems for optimal performance. Excellent knowledge of Windows clustering and high-availability solutions. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP and Kerberos. Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP Networking Protocols. Excellent knowledge of networking, storage, database and virtualization layers. Excellent knowledge of container orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes. Excellent knowledge of version control software such as GitHub and Subversion. Excellent knowledge of configuration management software such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Terraform and SaltStack. Excellent knowledge of "Infrastructure as Code" principles and practices. Excellent knowledge of continuous integration (CI) and continuous development (CD) principles and practices. Excellent knowledge of applications development using Agile, and DevOps best practices. Excellent knowledge of operating system security and auditing methods. Excellent knowledge of security hardening principles in line with CIS industry benchmarks. Excellent knowledge of data security governance and regulations such as GDPR and SOX. Excellent knowledge of cloud computing - IaaS, PaaS and SaaS offerings across Azure, AWS, GCP and Oracle. Desirable: Good working knowledge of RedHat Enterprise Linux (6.x, 7.x, 8.x) and Solaris (10.x and 11.x). Good working knowledge of Unix/Linux OS tuning utilities and commands. Good working knowledge of Unix/Linux system internals and Kernel tuning for optimal performance. Good working knowledge of Red Hat Satellite. Good working knowledge of Anti-Virus software such as McAfee and Sophos. Good working knowledge of Ivanti LANDESK and Symantec Altiris. Good working knowledge of ThinPrint and EquiTrack (Follow-Me Printing). Good working knowledge of Rubrik. Good working knowledge of EMC, HDS and Pure storage arrays. Good working knowledge of Dell PowerEdge, IBM xSeries and Cisco UCS hardware. Good working knowledge of EMC Networker, Data Domain and IBM Tivoli Storage Manager. Good working knowledge of Infoblox DNS. Good working knowledge of Icinga 2 and OpManager. Good working knowledge of IBM Tivoli and Netcool. Good working knowledge of GitHub, Subversion and TeamCity. Good working knowledge of BMC Control-M. Good working knowledge of CyberArk. Good working knowledge of Splunk and IBM QRadar. Good working knowledge of Qualys. Good working knowledge of SharePoint, JIRA and Confluence. Good working knowledge of ServiceNow and Serena Business Manager. Candidate Specifications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to handle pressure during outages and systematically resolve issues Excellent problem-solving skills Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability A proactive, motivated approach The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly A structured and logical approach to work Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to perform well in a pressurised environment Ability to manage constructive conflict effectively The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines Able to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical persons at all levels
Lead DBA - Remote Working (Telford Based) The Job on Offer The Telford Database Delivery Centre (DDC) are currently seeking a Lead Database Administrator to join their team. You will join a team who are responsible for the complete life-cycle of databases within the organization. Your Role The ideal applicant will have: • A strong interest and desire to succeed in the world of Database technologies along with the ability to update skills frequently as new technologies evolve. • An analytical and critical eye for detail with an interest in learning a range of technical skills. • Drive, enthusiasm and resilience - to work in a multi-faceted challenging environment • Commitment to attain delivery goals and personal goals • Strong interpersonal skills and growing eminence in your skill Your Profile • Strong Senior DBA experience working with Oracle. Experience in other database technologies such as MySQL, SQL Server or Postgres advantageous but not essential • Previous technical leadership experience • Deep understanding of Oracle database Architecture • Strong Performance Tuning skills and experience • High Availability, Replication, Clustering • Upgrades, backups, recoveries, migrations • Cloud vendor experience preferably AWS or Azure • Working with the Architecture team to help define the technical architecture in relation to database systems • Planning and managing all improvements and ongoing maintenance (routine updates, upgrades, new releases) ensuring that any disruption is kept to a minimum • Managing the availability of databases that underpin all systems ensuring resources are correctly allocated to guarantee optimum performance and high resilience Why Capgemini is unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. , Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
23/09/2022
Full time
Lead DBA - Remote Working (Telford Based) The Job on Offer The Telford Database Delivery Centre (DDC) are currently seeking a Lead Database Administrator to join their team. You will join a team who are responsible for the complete life-cycle of databases within the organization. Your Role The ideal applicant will have: • A strong interest and desire to succeed in the world of Database technologies along with the ability to update skills frequently as new technologies evolve. • An analytical and critical eye for detail with an interest in learning a range of technical skills. • Drive, enthusiasm and resilience - to work in a multi-faceted challenging environment • Commitment to attain delivery goals and personal goals • Strong interpersonal skills and growing eminence in your skill Your Profile • Strong Senior DBA experience working with Oracle. Experience in other database technologies such as MySQL, SQL Server or Postgres advantageous but not essential • Previous technical leadership experience • Deep understanding of Oracle database Architecture • Strong Performance Tuning skills and experience • High Availability, Replication, Clustering • Upgrades, backups, recoveries, migrations • Cloud vendor experience preferably AWS or Azure • Working with the Architecture team to help define the technical architecture in relation to database systems • Planning and managing all improvements and ongoing maintenance (routine updates, upgrades, new releases) ensuring that any disruption is kept to a minimum • Managing the availability of databases that underpin all systems ensuring resources are correctly allocated to guarantee optimum performance and high resilience Why Capgemini is unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. , Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
Technical/Technology Lead Company A prestigious, trade and transaction reporting service. They are a financial organisation that make working with regulation easier for their clients. With over 100 clients, they are looking to expand their team to keep up with the demand, focusing on data accuracy. Role As a Technical Lead , you will be expected to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of the business, communicating with employees, stakeholders, and customers to ensure the company's technologies are used appropriately, and establishing company technology vision, strategies, and plans for growth Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Agile principles, processes, and tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills 10 years' experience working in information technology Strong Cloud Computing experience, with AWS knowledge Advanced Python/Javascript/Bash programming and Scripting Bachelor's degree ( or above) in Computer Science or related subject Ability to communicate in both technical and user-friendly language depending on the audience Understanding of Systems architecture, design and development, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, Software development life cycle best practices, Version Control tools ( Git, Github, Gitlab, etc. ), Serverless computing ( AWS Lambda and API Gateway, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions, etc .), Containers and Cluster Managers ( Docker, Vagrant, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc .), CI/CD tools ( Jenkins, Travis, Bamboo, etc .), Configuration Management and Orchestration tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc .), Databases ( MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, etc .) and Agile principles, processes and tools Duties Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage Maintain the organisation's information security standards and best practices Build software development, quality assurance and data protection processes Collaborate with departments as advisor of all technologies involved with the company Supervise and improve the AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency Create and maintain technical and procedural documentation, ensuring they are kept up to date Develop technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals Use stakeholders' feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology Maintain oversight of all IT projects, ensuring that commitments are properly planned, staffed, monitored, and reported, leading the IT team in effective execution What we provide you Private healthcare Regular team socials Permanent role with a competive salary You will be at the grass roots of this well-funded company with a lot of opportunity to expand If you are interested, please call Warwick Lobb, Staffing Solutions Specialist on (see below) or Rebecca Bayliss, Associate Consultant on (see below).
20/09/2022
Full time
Technical/Technology Lead Company A prestigious, trade and transaction reporting service. They are a financial organisation that make working with regulation easier for their clients. With over 100 clients, they are looking to expand their team to keep up with the demand, focusing on data accuracy. Role As a Technical Lead , you will be expected to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of the business, communicating with employees, stakeholders, and customers to ensure the company's technologies are used appropriately, and establishing company technology vision, strategies, and plans for growth Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Agile principles, processes, and tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills 10 years' experience working in information technology Strong Cloud Computing experience, with AWS knowledge Advanced Python/Javascript/Bash programming and Scripting Bachelor's degree ( or above) in Computer Science or related subject Ability to communicate in both technical and user-friendly language depending on the audience Understanding of Systems architecture, design and development, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, Software development life cycle best practices, Version Control tools ( Git, Github, Gitlab, etc. ), Serverless computing ( AWS Lambda and API Gateway, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions, etc .), Containers and Cluster Managers ( Docker, Vagrant, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc .), CI/CD tools ( Jenkins, Travis, Bamboo, etc .), Configuration Management and Orchestration tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc .), Databases ( MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, etc .) and Agile principles, processes and tools Duties Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage Maintain the organisation's information security standards and best practices Build software development, quality assurance and data protection processes Collaborate with departments as advisor of all technologies involved with the company Supervise and improve the AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency Create and maintain technical and procedural documentation, ensuring they are kept up to date Develop technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals Use stakeholders' feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology Maintain oversight of all IT projects, ensuring that commitments are properly planned, staffed, monitored, and reported, leading the IT team in effective execution What we provide you Private healthcare Regular team socials Permanent role with a competive salary You will be at the grass roots of this well-funded company with a lot of opportunity to expand If you are interested, please call Warwick Lobb, Staffing Solutions Specialist on (see below) or Rebecca Bayliss, Associate Consultant on (see below).
Job description for the role of Risk Modeler Model development/validation/audit/review primarily for one or more credit loss forecasting models in either retail or wholesale domain primarily for CECL/CCAR/DFAST reporting including PD/EAD/LGD component models. Validation process involves understanding of development document, testing, and benchmarking using SAS, and report writing. The following accountability apply to the most roles and decision science at this level but there may be some variation depending on specific role in the team: Very good knowledge of statistical techniques such as clustering, segmentation, ranking, correlation, or regression etc. Use sophisticated statistical techniques to develop scorecards, customer segmentation schemes, profiles, and other analytically based tools in day-to-day operations. Ability to recognizing information and patterns in data that are not obvious, and focusing analytical efforts in pursuit of explanations, isolations of cause and effect. Accountabilities: Provide analytical support for different types of modelling tasks and projects, including model developments. Work independently on variety of analytical tasks and projects during the production of model monitoring report, validations, and collaborations. Work on projects to support initiative across decision science. Work and build wrap rapport with business contacts, communicating analysis clearly and delivering out to agreed plans and time scales. Take ownership and provides technical leadership to more Junior Analysts in the team. Support model implementation and testing. Comply with policies and apply best practises to all aspects of work. Deputise for manager when required. Act in line with the groups value and behaviours, Skills, knowledge, and experience Degree with quantitative content or equal skills derived from experience. Experience extracting, manipulating, and drawing insight from the data Experience of working on design, development, and validation of credit risk models excel SAS, SQL, or similar experience demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills good organisational and project management skills and ability to deliver tasks and project to deadlines good written and verbal communication and presentation skills and ability to build report with the stakeholders to suggest the solution and communicate the impacts good knowledge of the fundamental principles of banking credit Risk management and economics technical leadership and coaching practical application of statistical modelling techniques and technical methods Experience of building and maintaining stakeholder relationships Employer details: The prospective employer is the Large Global IT Services giant. Provides opportunity for better performance, Reliability, Security, and Flexibility with good Bonus and Benefits Structure and have a good work Culture that everyone loves to work with. We (Avance Consulting Services) are one amongst the UK's fastest growing talent acquisition companies. Head quartered in London, we are a global reach agency with a large presence in India (Gurgaon and Hyderabad) and United Arab Emirates (Dubai). Risk Modeler opportunity is urgent and immediate please apply before it gets closed!
22/01/2022
Contractor
Job description for the role of Risk Modeler Model development/validation/audit/review primarily for one or more credit loss forecasting models in either retail or wholesale domain primarily for CECL/CCAR/DFAST reporting including PD/EAD/LGD component models. Validation process involves understanding of development document, testing, and benchmarking using SAS, and report writing. The following accountability apply to the most roles and decision science at this level but there may be some variation depending on specific role in the team: Very good knowledge of statistical techniques such as clustering, segmentation, ranking, correlation, or regression etc. Use sophisticated statistical techniques to develop scorecards, customer segmentation schemes, profiles, and other analytically based tools in day-to-day operations. Ability to recognizing information and patterns in data that are not obvious, and focusing analytical efforts in pursuit of explanations, isolations of cause and effect. Accountabilities: Provide analytical support for different types of modelling tasks and projects, including model developments. Work independently on variety of analytical tasks and projects during the production of model monitoring report, validations, and collaborations. Work on projects to support initiative across decision science. Work and build wrap rapport with business contacts, communicating analysis clearly and delivering out to agreed plans and time scales. Take ownership and provides technical leadership to more Junior Analysts in the team. Support model implementation and testing. Comply with policies and apply best practises to all aspects of work. Deputise for manager when required. Act in line with the groups value and behaviours, Skills, knowledge, and experience Degree with quantitative content or equal skills derived from experience. Experience extracting, manipulating, and drawing insight from the data Experience of working on design, development, and validation of credit risk models excel SAS, SQL, or similar experience demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills good organisational and project management skills and ability to deliver tasks and project to deadlines good written and verbal communication and presentation skills and ability to build report with the stakeholders to suggest the solution and communicate the impacts good knowledge of the fundamental principles of banking credit Risk management and economics technical leadership and coaching practical application of statistical modelling techniques and technical methods Experience of building and maintaining stakeholder relationships Employer details: The prospective employer is the Large Global IT Services giant. Provides opportunity for better performance, Reliability, Security, and Flexibility with good Bonus and Benefits Structure and have a good work Culture that everyone loves to work with. We (Avance Consulting Services) are one amongst the UK's fastest growing talent acquisition companies. Head quartered in London, we are a global reach agency with a large presence in India (Gurgaon and Hyderabad) and United Arab Emirates (Dubai). Risk Modeler opportunity is urgent and immediate please apply before it gets closed!
Gherson Solicitors
Curzon Street, London W1J 8PE, UK
Senior IT Infrastructure and Support Engineer
As Gherson a Mac focused organisation we a looking for a candidate who is a Mac guru able to handle all things Mac related including building, managing and updating Mac computers using Jamf Pro and related tools. The ideal candidate should also have strong Linux server skills
As a Law firm with responsibility for ensuring the confidentiality of client information, security will be a strong focus.
The ideal candidate will be Apple Mac hardware and software enthusiast, customer-focused, with excellent communication and people skills, have a can- do attitude, able to priorities and manage their time effectively. We are looking for a strong Linux server skill covering aspects such as scripting, web servers, file servers and directory servers.
The overall split is about 90 % Mac and 10 % PC. The core duties will include, but are not limited to:
Essential Skills:
Extensive knowledge and experience with configuring and supporting firewalls, switches, wireless access points (Sonicwall (ESSENTIAL), Brocade, Ubiquiti, Cisco Meraki)
Networking
Cisco Meraki
Linux Servers
Dell Servers
VOIP/SIP Phones setup, configuration (3CX)
VM’s (Hyper-V, VMware)
Highly Desirable:
Jamf Pro MDM skills with experience of setting up and configuring an on-prem Jamf Pro configuration (Jamf 300+ ideally)
Other skills:
Active Directory
Open Directory
macOS Server
Linux Administration and command line
PfSense/VPN Configuration
Qnap/Synology Storage
Highly Beneficial Experience:
TrueNas
NextCloud
Other Duties will include:
Troubleshoot day to day user problems including, video conferencing, computers, printers and where applicable copiers and fax machines
Creating new user accounts as well as setting up the equipment at the work stations
Work station transitions when needed
Experience of an office move is also desired
Qualifications & experience:
Extensive knowledge and experience with configuring and supporting macOS, Server.app and its various services (Open Directory Master/Replica (inc Users and Groups), File Sharing (inc ACL and Posix Permission’s management), DHCP, DNS Some Linux knowledge would be beneficial.
Extensive knowledge and experience with configuring and supporting macOS Deployment Workflows/Tools (Jenkins CI, Munki, Bootstrappr, Reposado, Profile Manager, Cisco Meraki System Manager)
Extensive knowledge and experience with the Command Line and Scripting (Bash and Python)
Extensive knowledge and experience with configuring and supporting firewalls, switches, wireless access points (Sonicwall, Brocade, Ubiquiti, Cisco Meraki)
Knowledge and Experience supporting Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, Hyper-V Failover Clustering, SQL Failover Clustering, RDS Enviroment, Active Directory.
Must have a track record of being able to work alongside all levels of users
Must have a flexible approach to task and working hours
At Gherson, we value bright, eloquent and highly driven individuals. If you thrive on being busy and can adapt well to new challenges, then we'll give you all the training and support you'll need to help you succeed in this exciting role.
About us
Started by Roger Gherson in 1988, Gherson is an award-winning immigration solicitor in London, specialising in UK immigration, nationality, extradition and human rights law.
Gherson offers services that cover the full spectrum of UK immigration categories, including but not limited to advice on the UK visit visas and the Points-Based as well as Innovator, Start-up, spouse, fiancé, cohabitating partners applications and immigration appeals. Gherson also specialises in complex human rights and asylum claims (private only) and defending extradition request, applications to the European Court of Human Rights and applications for annulment at the General Court of the EU in respect sanctions imposed by the Council of the EU.
With over 30 years of experience, Gherson's expertise extends from meeting the migration needs of international business people and UK-based companies to litigation in all UK jurisdictions and the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice.
Gherson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
17/11/2021
Full time
Senior IT Infrastructure and Support Engineer
As Gherson a Mac focused organisation we a looking for a candidate who is a Mac guru able to handle all things Mac related including building, managing and updating Mac computers using Jamf Pro and related tools. The ideal candidate should also have strong Linux server skills
As a Law firm with responsibility for ensuring the confidentiality of client information, security will be a strong focus.
The ideal candidate will be Apple Mac hardware and software enthusiast, customer-focused, with excellent communication and people skills, have a can- do attitude, able to priorities and manage their time effectively. We are looking for a strong Linux server skill covering aspects such as scripting, web servers, file servers and directory servers.
The overall split is about 90 % Mac and 10 % PC. The core duties will include, but are not limited to:
Essential Skills:
Extensive knowledge and experience with configuring and supporting firewalls, switches, wireless access points (Sonicwall (ESSENTIAL), Brocade, Ubiquiti, Cisco Meraki)
Networking
Cisco Meraki
Linux Servers
Dell Servers
VOIP/SIP Phones setup, configuration (3CX)
VM’s (Hyper-V, VMware)
Highly Desirable:
Jamf Pro MDM skills with experience of setting up and configuring an on-prem Jamf Pro configuration (Jamf 300+ ideally)
Other skills:
Active Directory
Open Directory
macOS Server
Linux Administration and command line
PfSense/VPN Configuration
Qnap/Synology Storage
Highly Beneficial Experience:
TrueNas
NextCloud
Other Duties will include:
Troubleshoot day to day user problems including, video conferencing, computers, printers and where applicable copiers and fax machines
Creating new user accounts as well as setting up the equipment at the work stations
Work station transitions when needed
Experience of an office move is also desired
Qualifications & experience:
Extensive knowledge and experience with configuring and supporting macOS, Server.app and its various services (Open Directory Master/Replica (inc Users and Groups), File Sharing (inc ACL and Posix Permission’s management), DHCP, DNS Some Linux knowledge would be beneficial.
Extensive knowledge and experience with configuring and supporting macOS Deployment Workflows/Tools (Jenkins CI, Munki, Bootstrappr, Reposado, Profile Manager, Cisco Meraki System Manager)
Extensive knowledge and experience with the Command Line and Scripting (Bash and Python)
Extensive knowledge and experience with configuring and supporting firewalls, switches, wireless access points (Sonicwall, Brocade, Ubiquiti, Cisco Meraki)
Knowledge and Experience supporting Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, Hyper-V Failover Clustering, SQL Failover Clustering, RDS Enviroment, Active Directory.
Must have a track record of being able to work alongside all levels of users
Must have a flexible approach to task and working hours
At Gherson, we value bright, eloquent and highly driven individuals. If you thrive on being busy and can adapt well to new challenges, then we'll give you all the training and support you'll need to help you succeed in this exciting role.
About us
Started by Roger Gherson in 1988, Gherson is an award-winning immigration solicitor in London, specialising in UK immigration, nationality, extradition and human rights law.
Gherson offers services that cover the full spectrum of UK immigration categories, including but not limited to advice on the UK visit visas and the Points-Based as well as Innovator, Start-up, spouse, fiancé, cohabitating partners applications and immigration appeals. Gherson also specialises in complex human rights and asylum claims (private only) and defending extradition request, applications to the European Court of Human Rights and applications for annulment at the General Court of the EU in respect sanctions imposed by the Council of the EU.
With over 30 years of experience, Gherson's expertise extends from meeting the migration needs of international business people and UK-based companies to litigation in all UK jurisdictions and the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice.
Gherson is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.
The Senior DBA is a key support role within the IT function, in addition to supporting the day to day operation of the Savings Website databases, it is also a key enabler for reviewing, defining and supporting strategic database technologies and initiatives.
Providing continued support to the business and engineering teams through this function, the role will be to provide technical support and consultation to the various stakeholders ensuring the delivery of pragmatic and cost-effective technology solutions. Focus will be technology agnostic, delivering business value through the most appropriate use of technology. You will work closely with key senior leaders to ensure IT services are fit for purpose, consistent and adding value to our fast-paced and growing enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Providing technical oversight to the Database Administration function and corporate tech teams to ensure stability and supportability of environments and services are maintained.
Be a key contributor and role model within the IT Service Leadership team, ensuring that changes to Database and data services are in line with operational and strategic plans.
Work closely with Heads of IT, to ensure that demand planning feeds into a robust capacity and strategic architectural plan
Ensures the stability and availability of production databases within agreed targets
Monitors the production, development and test databases for performance to ensure that future volume is handled as required
Carries out regular performance testing and tuning to ensure all production systems are optimised
Ensures SQL platforms are continually updated and upgraded to remain within supported versions.
Supports the Infrastructure Solutions Manager with the development of technology roadmaps for all database systems.
Work with peers and senior stakeholders for Service Continuity (BCP & DR) Plan ensuring suitable arrangements are in place in the event of significant service disruption
Mentors, coaches and develops members of the team to continuously develop skills, processes and standards.
Requirements:
Experienced production database administration covering Microsoft SQL Server 2016, including both Standard and Enterprise editions.
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in a Technology Manager/Architect role
Excellent knowledge of MS SQL Server Clustering, LogShipping, Replication and/or AOAG.
Excellent understanding and experience in performance/capacity tuning/monitoring, optimisation, diagnosing and rectifying performance and/or capacity related problems
Excellent T-SQL skills, Index strategies, including both query and server optimisation
Excellent understanding of storage IO, SAN, Windows Clustering, SSAS, SQL CLR/Service Broker & PowerShell
Solid understanding of Cloud based Database solutions, including Managed Instances MSSQL/MySQL.
Proven track record of managing complex SQL database environments and implementing SQL upgrades
Experience in operating within a managed hosting and/or cloud environment
Experience in a regulated industry, preferably financial
Excellent communication skills with experience of liaising with technical colleagues, senior leadership, key business stakeholders and suppliers.
Be able to explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity, both in writing or orally.
Experience in an IT environment with a good documentation culture, including change management processes.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to manage and prioritise and tasks and time efficiently.
09/11/2021
Full time
The Senior DBA is a key support role within the IT function, in addition to supporting the day to day operation of the Savings Website databases, it is also a key enabler for reviewing, defining and supporting strategic database technologies and initiatives.
Providing continued support to the business and engineering teams through this function, the role will be to provide technical support and consultation to the various stakeholders ensuring the delivery of pragmatic and cost-effective technology solutions. Focus will be technology agnostic, delivering business value through the most appropriate use of technology. You will work closely with key senior leaders to ensure IT services are fit for purpose, consistent and adding value to our fast-paced and growing enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Providing technical oversight to the Database Administration function and corporate tech teams to ensure stability and supportability of environments and services are maintained.
Be a key contributor and role model within the IT Service Leadership team, ensuring that changes to Database and data services are in line with operational and strategic plans.
Work closely with Heads of IT, to ensure that demand planning feeds into a robust capacity and strategic architectural plan
Ensures the stability and availability of production databases within agreed targets
Monitors the production, development and test databases for performance to ensure that future volume is handled as required
Carries out regular performance testing and tuning to ensure all production systems are optimised
Ensures SQL platforms are continually updated and upgraded to remain within supported versions.
Supports the Infrastructure Solutions Manager with the development of technology roadmaps for all database systems.
Work with peers and senior stakeholders for Service Continuity (BCP & DR) Plan ensuring suitable arrangements are in place in the event of significant service disruption
Mentors, coaches and develops members of the team to continuously develop skills, processes and standards.
Requirements:
Experienced production database administration covering Microsoft SQL Server 2016, including both Standard and Enterprise editions.
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in a Technology Manager/Architect role
Excellent knowledge of MS SQL Server Clustering, LogShipping, Replication and/or AOAG.
Excellent understanding and experience in performance/capacity tuning/monitoring, optimisation, diagnosing and rectifying performance and/or capacity related problems
Excellent T-SQL skills, Index strategies, including both query and server optimisation
Excellent understanding of storage IO, SAN, Windows Clustering, SSAS, SQL CLR/Service Broker & PowerShell
Solid understanding of Cloud based Database solutions, including Managed Instances MSSQL/MySQL.
Proven track record of managing complex SQL database environments and implementing SQL upgrades
Experience in operating within a managed hosting and/or cloud environment
Experience in a regulated industry, preferably financial
Excellent communication skills with experience of liaising with technical colleagues, senior leadership, key business stakeholders and suppliers.
Be able to explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity, both in writing or orally.
Experience in an IT environment with a good documentation culture, including change management processes.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to manage and prioritise and tasks and time efficiently.
DBA Manager (MS SQL, Azure SQL) - Insurance DBA Manager MS SQL, Azure SQL, T-SQL Insurance Surrey/Remote £80,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits + bonus Permanent DBA - Manager - MS SQL - Azure SQL - T-SQL - OLTP - OLAP - SSIS - SSAS- High Availability (HA) - Disaster Recovery (DR) - IaaS - PaaS - Insurance A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a DBA Manager to join a leading global Insurer and manage a database administration team - comprising of technical team members, including senior, mid-level DBAs and vendor staff primarily focussed on administration of Database platform (including MS SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle, etc). Reporting to the Database Development Manager, your responsibilities will be as follows: Leads and provide technical guidance to the database administration staff that consists of a mid-sized team of Database Administrators and Database Solutions Specialist, primarily experienced on MS SQL Server and responsible for Administration of MS SQL Servers, SSIS, SSAS and SSRS from MS SQL Server versions 2008 to 2019, Azure SQL Managed instance in MS Azure environment, and Oracle (12 or above) Support management in setting strategic and tactical plans, driving initiatives and budgeting Manage day to day operational matters for the DBA Function Recruitment and selection; employee appraisals and proactively addressing employee grievance and performance issues. It is important that these duties are carried out in accordance with Company policies and practices and in conjunction with HR. Provide support, coaching and mentoring to team members to ensure that all objectives and commitments are fulfilled in line with expectations, agreements and standards. Required skills/experience: Advanced knowledge of all High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MS SQL Server including Always On and clustering and options in Azure. Advanced knowledge of performance tuning skills on OLTP/OLAP MS SQL on server and database level Advanced knowledge of SQL internals, indexes, index management, statistics and related tools and kits for performance troubleshooting Advanced knowledge of T-SQL demonstrated in deployments of advanced scripts, database and SSIS/SSAS objects changes Knowledge of SQL Server Database implementation and security best practices. Minimum 5+ years of working experience as a productive member of IT operations team including 3+ years in managerial position Experience in hiring (including dealing with vendor) and setting up teams Experience in Resource management and planning, including budgeting and estimating Formally trained and experienced in people management Experience in dealing of multiple projects/initiatives Experience working in insurance or reinsurance industry (preferred but not essential) Experience working with Co-lo, IaaS, PaaS and Azure Managed Instances DBA - Manager - MS SQL - Azure SQL - T-SQL - OLTP - OLAP - SSIS - SSAS- High Availability (HA) - Disaster Recovery (DR) ) - IaaS - PaaS - Insurance DBA Manager MS SQL, Azure SQL, T-SQL Insurance Surrey/Remote £80,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits + bonus Permanent
08/11/2021
Full time
DBA Manager (MS SQL, Azure SQL) - Insurance DBA Manager MS SQL, Azure SQL, T-SQL Insurance Surrey/Remote £80,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits + bonus Permanent DBA - Manager - MS SQL - Azure SQL - T-SQL - OLTP - OLAP - SSIS - SSAS- High Availability (HA) - Disaster Recovery (DR) - IaaS - PaaS - Insurance A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a DBA Manager to join a leading global Insurer and manage a database administration team - comprising of technical team members, including senior, mid-level DBAs and vendor staff primarily focussed on administration of Database platform (including MS SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle, etc). Reporting to the Database Development Manager, your responsibilities will be as follows: Leads and provide technical guidance to the database administration staff that consists of a mid-sized team of Database Administrators and Database Solutions Specialist, primarily experienced on MS SQL Server and responsible for Administration of MS SQL Servers, SSIS, SSAS and SSRS from MS SQL Server versions 2008 to 2019, Azure SQL Managed instance in MS Azure environment, and Oracle (12 or above) Support management in setting strategic and tactical plans, driving initiatives and budgeting Manage day to day operational matters for the DBA Function Recruitment and selection; employee appraisals and proactively addressing employee grievance and performance issues. It is important that these duties are carried out in accordance with Company policies and practices and in conjunction with HR. Provide support, coaching and mentoring to team members to ensure that all objectives and commitments are fulfilled in line with expectations, agreements and standards. Required skills/experience: Advanced knowledge of all High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MS SQL Server including Always On and clustering and options in Azure. Advanced knowledge of performance tuning skills on OLTP/OLAP MS SQL on server and database level Advanced knowledge of SQL internals, indexes, index management, statistics and related tools and kits for performance troubleshooting Advanced knowledge of T-SQL demonstrated in deployments of advanced scripts, database and SSIS/SSAS objects changes Knowledge of SQL Server Database implementation and security best practices. Minimum 5+ years of working experience as a productive member of IT operations team including 3+ years in managerial position Experience in hiring (including dealing with vendor) and setting up teams Experience in Resource management and planning, including budgeting and estimating Formally trained and experienced in people management Experience in dealing of multiple projects/initiatives Experience working in insurance or reinsurance industry (preferred but not essential) Experience working with Co-lo, IaaS, PaaS and Azure Managed Instances DBA - Manager - MS SQL - Azure SQL - T-SQL - OLTP - OLAP - SSIS - SSAS- High Availability (HA) - Disaster Recovery (DR) ) - IaaS - PaaS - Insurance DBA Manager MS SQL, Azure SQL, T-SQL Insurance Surrey/Remote £80,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits + bonus Permanent
Oracle Development DBA Shift DBA - 4 days on, 5 days off Location - Heathrow Base salary £45k - 48k Shift Allowance £9k - £12k Package of £55,000 to £60,000 pa + Benefits Our client based in Heathrow is looking for an Oracle Development DBA to join ASAP on Permanent full time basis - For this role you must be willing and able to work shifts. Key Skills/Experience A strong background in Production Application Support DBA Role based on Oracle and Linux SLES technologies. Strong DBA skills must be at Developer DBA level Oracle Apex Development skills essential with Python scripting Unix Shell scripting, Powershell scripting (desirable) PL SQL, SQL and APEX skills Oracle RDBMS 11g & 12c, Oracle Weblogic, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Data Guard setup and administration. RMAN Backup up and recovery skills. Database Performance Tuning skills Linux Administration skills and experience of HAE Clustering . SAN and basic Networking skills (desirable) Ability to work under pressure on mission critical systems. Able & willing to work shifts. ITIL familiarity or certification is highly desirable. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
05/11/2021
Full time
Oracle Development DBA Shift DBA - 4 days on, 5 days off Location - Heathrow Base salary £45k - 48k Shift Allowance £9k - £12k Package of £55,000 to £60,000 pa + Benefits Our client based in Heathrow is looking for an Oracle Development DBA to join ASAP on Permanent full time basis - For this role you must be willing and able to work shifts. Key Skills/Experience A strong background in Production Application Support DBA Role based on Oracle and Linux SLES technologies. Strong DBA skills must be at Developer DBA level Oracle Apex Development skills essential with Python scripting Unix Shell scripting, Powershell scripting (desirable) PL SQL, SQL and APEX skills Oracle RDBMS 11g & 12c, Oracle Weblogic, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Data Guard setup and administration. RMAN Backup up and recovery skills. Database Performance Tuning skills Linux Administration skills and experience of HAE Clustering . SAN and basic Networking skills (desirable) Ability to work under pressure on mission critical systems. Able & willing to work shifts. ITIL familiarity or certification is highly desirable. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Contract opportunity: Filenet Admin - Remote UK - 6 months - INSIDE IR35 - £ Dependent on experience Please note: This role is INSIDE IR35 and will be remote work from the UK Role and Responsibilities: As Filenet Administrator, you are responsible for developing and maintaining workflows, providing technical support to staff, implementing client requirements, solving technical problems in a fast and thorough manner, and engaging associate teams in problem solving. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain FileNet P8 5.1 5.2 and 5.5 platform Performing regular upgrades and fix packs installations. Performing regular health checks and taking corrective actions. Providing support for the FileNet development team Providing support for SAP team by administering the Kyndryl ICC connector for SAP Required Technical and Professional Expertise Minimum 6+ years of experience in the implementation, operations, upgradation and maintenance of IT systems and/or administration of software functions in multi-platform and multi-system environments. Experience with FileNet P8 setup, configuration, upgradation and administration Solid Experience with Filenet 5.1,5.2, 5.5, Enterprise Records, Content Search Services,and ICC connector for SAP Experience in Business Automation Workflow and Case Manager will be preferable. Proficient in WebSphere Application Server v8 v9 administration Experience in managing Load Balancing and Clustering in order to deliver High Availability Validated experience with FileNet Data Cap/Kofax Capture(preferred) Experience with IBM DB2. Basic SQL queries to generate data Experience working on Windows/Linux environments Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position.
05/11/2021
Contractor
Contract opportunity: Filenet Admin - Remote UK - 6 months - INSIDE IR35 - £ Dependent on experience Please note: This role is INSIDE IR35 and will be remote work from the UK Role and Responsibilities: As Filenet Administrator, you are responsible for developing and maintaining workflows, providing technical support to staff, implementing client requirements, solving technical problems in a fast and thorough manner, and engaging associate teams in problem solving. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain FileNet P8 5.1 5.2 and 5.5 platform Performing regular upgrades and fix packs installations. Performing regular health checks and taking corrective actions. Providing support for the FileNet development team Providing support for SAP team by administering the Kyndryl ICC connector for SAP Required Technical and Professional Expertise Minimum 6+ years of experience in the implementation, operations, upgradation and maintenance of IT systems and/or administration of software functions in multi-platform and multi-system environments. Experience with FileNet P8 setup, configuration, upgradation and administration Solid Experience with Filenet 5.1,5.2, 5.5, Enterprise Records, Content Search Services,and ICC connector for SAP Experience in Business Automation Workflow and Case Manager will be preferable. Proficient in WebSphere Application Server v8 v9 administration Experience in managing Load Balancing and Clustering in order to deliver High Availability Validated experience with FileNet Data Cap/Kofax Capture(preferred) Experience with IBM DB2. Basic SQL queries to generate data Experience working on Windows/Linux environments Lawrence Harvey is acting as an Employment Business in regards to this position.
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