AgileSource are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect with active SC or DV clearance to join a growing cyber consultancy supporting high-profile government and defence programmes. Security Clearance Active SC clearance required. Active DV clearance highly desirable. Please note that due to the nature of the projects and security requirements associated with certain client engagements, some roles may be restricted to candidates who meet specific nationality and residency criteria in line with UK government security clearance eligibility requirements. As a result, preference may be given to UK sole nationals where required by the end client. You will play a key role in designing, assuring, and delivering secure architectures across complex enterprise environments, cloud platforms, networks, and mission-critical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple stakeholders, influencing technical direction, and ensuring security is Embedded into every stage of solution delivery. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure technical architectures for enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments Provide security architecture guidance across infrastructure, applications, networks, and data platforms Lead security design reviews, risk assessments, and threat modelling activities Ensure solutions align with government, defence, and industry security standards Support accreditation and assurance activities, including RMADS, JSP 440, NIST, ISO 27001, and Secure by Design principles Work closely with solution architects, engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders Identify security risks and provide pragmatic mitigation strategies Contribute to bid activity, technical proposals, and client presentations where required Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies Required Experience Proven experience working as a Cyber Security Architect, Security Consultant, or Technical Security Lead Active SC clearance is essential; DV clearance is advantageous Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, security frameworks, and governance Experience across cloud security, particularly AWS, Azure, or Microsoft 365 environments Knowledge of network security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, SIEM, and zero trust principles Experience producing security documentation, architecture diagrams, and risk assessments Familiarity with government and defence security requirements Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to work in highly regulated and secure environments Desirable Skills CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSK, CCSP, or similar certifications Experience working within MOD, Home Office, central government, or defence programmes Knowledge of DevSecOps, container security, and secure software delivery Experience with security tooling such as Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, or Defender Understanding of NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles
01/04/2026
Full time
AgileSource are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect with active SC or DV clearance to join a growing cyber consultancy supporting high-profile government and defence programmes. Security Clearance Active SC clearance required. Active DV clearance highly desirable. Please note that due to the nature of the projects and security requirements associated with certain client engagements, some roles may be restricted to candidates who meet specific nationality and residency criteria in line with UK government security clearance eligibility requirements. As a result, preference may be given to UK sole nationals where required by the end client. You will play a key role in designing, assuring, and delivering secure architectures across complex enterprise environments, cloud platforms, networks, and mission-critical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple stakeholders, influencing technical direction, and ensuring security is Embedded into every stage of solution delivery. Key Responsibilities Design and develop secure technical architectures for enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments Provide security architecture guidance across infrastructure, applications, networks, and data platforms Lead security design reviews, risk assessments, and threat modelling activities Ensure solutions align with government, defence, and industry security standards Support accreditation and assurance activities, including RMADS, JSP 440, NIST, ISO 27001, and Secure by Design principles Work closely with solution architects, engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders Identify security risks and provide pragmatic mitigation strategies Contribute to bid activity, technical proposals, and client presentations where required Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies Required Experience Proven experience working as a Cyber Security Architect, Security Consultant, or Technical Security Lead Active SC clearance is essential; DV clearance is advantageous Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, security frameworks, and governance Experience across cloud security, particularly AWS, Azure, or Microsoft 365 environments Knowledge of network security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, SIEM, and zero trust principles Experience producing security documentation, architecture diagrams, and risk assessments Familiarity with government and defence security requirements Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to work in highly regulated and secure environments Desirable Skills CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSK, CCSP, or similar certifications Experience working within MOD, Home Office, central government, or defence programmes Knowledge of DevSecOps, container security, and secure software delivery Experience with security tooling such as Sentinel, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, or Defender Understanding of NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Annual Salary: £45,000 Location: Abingdon We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to work for our client based in Abingdon - This role involves the implementation and ongoing management of their IT infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional capable of leading projects from concept to completion and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Implement and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions (Azure + on-prem) that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Manage and optimise Windows Server, SQL Server, and Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup, and Monitoring. Maintain and secure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD (Entra ID) synchronisation. Ensure high availability and resilience across all servers, networks, and databases supporting business-critical applications. Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and optimisation across all infrastructure areas. Maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR, implement and manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Ensure data protection and system continuity through effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or equivalent tools. Maintain infrastructure observability through tools and optimise cost, performance, and utilisation of Azure and on-prem resources. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years hands-on experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead capacity. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server , and SQL Server administration. Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall management. Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Endpoint Manager. Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills. Proven experience managing secure environments aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver projects to completion with minimal supervision. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Desirable certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), MCSE, CompTIA Network+, ITIL Foundation. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Annual Salary: £45,000 Location: Abingdon We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to work for our client based in Abingdon - This role involves the implementation and ongoing management of their IT infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional capable of leading projects from concept to completion and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Implement and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions (Azure + on-prem) that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Manage and optimise Windows Server, SQL Server, and Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup, and Monitoring. Maintain and secure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD (Entra ID) synchronisation. Ensure high availability and resilience across all servers, networks, and databases supporting business-critical applications. Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and optimisation across all infrastructure areas. Maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR, implement and manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Ensure data protection and system continuity through effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or equivalent tools. Maintain infrastructure observability through tools and optimise cost, performance, and utilisation of Azure and on-prem resources. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years hands-on experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead capacity. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server , and SQL Server administration. Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall management. Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Endpoint Manager. Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills. Proven experience managing secure environments aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver projects to completion with minimal supervision. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Desirable certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), MCSE, CompTIA Network+, ITIL Foundation. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on
Robert Half have partnered on an exclsuive basis with a Global Manufacturing organisation based in Newport to recruit a Senior IT Manager on a permanent basis. Role Summary A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead IT service delivery across a critical production site and associated remote locations. This role is accountable for ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of IT systems supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment . The position combines leadership of the IT Operations function with hands-on technical oversight and project delivery , working closely with both local stakeholders and global IT functions to drive operational excellence and technology innovation. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of IT service delivery across a manufacturing site and associated remote offices Lead, develop, and mentor a local IT team, ensuring high performance and continuous capability development Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver IT solutions that enhance production efficiency and reliability Align local IT operations with global IT strategy, standards, and initiatives Set priorities, allocate resources, and lead the delivery of IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives Oversee and maintain core IT infrastructure, including: Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware) Windows Server environments Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN) Ensure robust IT security, risk management, and compliance across all systems Support and optimise IT systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal downtime Manage IT budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships where applicable Provide reporting and governance into regional and global IT leadership Skills & Experience Required Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline Minimum 10 years' experience in IT , including significant leadership experience (4+ years managing teams) Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (essential) Strong understanding of IT requirements in 24/7, production-critical environments Technical expertise in: Microsoft Active Directory and cloud services Data centre infrastructure and operations Network infrastructure and services Experience with manufacturing systems (e.g. MES, SCADA, or plant systems) is highly desirable Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Key Attributes Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technical leadership Strong leadership and team development capabilities Proactive, resilient, and results-driven Deep appreciation of uptime, reliability, and operational continuity in manufacturing Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation Salary/logistics £70,000-£75,000 + additional benefits The role is 5 days a week on site in Newport as standard so please only apply if you are comfortable with the travel commitments. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
01/04/2026
Full time
Robert Half have partnered on an exclsuive basis with a Global Manufacturing organisation based in Newport to recruit a Senior IT Manager on a permanent basis. Role Summary A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior IT Manager to lead IT service delivery across a critical production site and associated remote locations. This role is accountable for ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of IT systems supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment . The position combines leadership of the IT Operations function with hands-on technical oversight and project delivery , working closely with both local stakeholders and global IT functions to drive operational excellence and technology innovation. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of IT service delivery across a manufacturing site and associated remote offices Lead, develop, and mentor a local IT team, ensuring high performance and continuous capability development Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver IT solutions that enhance production efficiency and reliability Align local IT operations with global IT strategy, standards, and initiatives Set priorities, allocate resources, and lead the delivery of IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives Oversee and maintain core IT infrastructure, including: Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware) Windows Server environments Network infrastructure (LAN/WAN) Ensure robust IT security, risk management, and compliance across all systems Support and optimise IT systems critical to manufacturing operations, ensuring minimal downtime Manage IT budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships where applicable Provide reporting and governance into regional and global IT leadership Skills & Experience Required Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline Minimum 10 years' experience in IT , including significant leadership experience (4+ years managing teams) Demonstrable experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (essential) Strong understanding of IT requirements in 24/7, production-critical environments Technical expertise in: Microsoft Active Directory and cloud services Data centre infrastructure and operations Network infrastructure and services Experience with manufacturing systems (e.g. MES, SCADA, or plant systems) is highly desirable Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Key Attributes Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technical leadership Strong leadership and team development capabilities Proactive, resilient, and results-driven Deep appreciation of uptime, reliability, and operational continuity in manufacturing Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation Salary/logistics £70,000-£75,000 + additional benefits The role is 5 days a week on site in Newport as standard so please only apply if you are comfortable with the travel commitments. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
City, Manchester
Programme Manager (Financial Systems Transformation)- 80% Remote Are you a seasoned Programme Manager with a track record of leading large-scale ERP migrations? We are seeking a high-caliber contractor to drive a critical Financial Systems transformation for a global e-commerce leader. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end delivery of a major migration from legacy infrastructure to a modern cloud-based financial ecosystem. Core Responsibilities Drive ERP Transformation: Lead the program through the full lifecycle-from 'Prepare' and 'Explore' to 'Realise' and 'Deploy'-targeting a successful 2027 go-live. Establish Governance: Define and run lean, fit-for-purpose program governance (ceremonies, cadences, and decision forums) in line with established Governance Standards . Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively own the RAID log , managing complex risks associated with decoupling legacy infrastructure and interim architecture. Strategic Alignment: Facilitate key design decisions by aligning Senior Stakeholders , including SteerCo and Architecture Review Boards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the bridge between Engineering, Data, and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration and data flow. Your Profile 10+ years of Project/Programme Management experience, with at least 5 years leading end-to-end ERP or large-scale financial system overhauls. Proven expertise in managing external implementation partners (e.g., Big 4) and software vendors. Deep understanding of Finance processes (Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Tax, Treasury). Strong experience operating in a global, matrixed environment. Comfortable balancing high-level strategy with operational tasks like Jira/Confluence management. Contract Details Location: Manchester (Ocassionaly). Duration: 6 months (initial contract). Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Programme Manager (Financial Systems Transformation)- 80% Remote Are you a seasoned Programme Manager with a track record of leading large-scale ERP migrations? We are seeking a high-caliber contractor to drive a critical Financial Systems transformation for a global e-commerce leader. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end delivery of a major migration from legacy infrastructure to a modern cloud-based financial ecosystem. Core Responsibilities Drive ERP Transformation: Lead the program through the full lifecycle-from 'Prepare' and 'Explore' to 'Realise' and 'Deploy'-targeting a successful 2027 go-live. Establish Governance: Define and run lean, fit-for-purpose program governance (ceremonies, cadences, and decision forums) in line with established Governance Standards . Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively own the RAID log , managing complex risks associated with decoupling legacy infrastructure and interim architecture. Strategic Alignment: Facilitate key design decisions by aligning Senior Stakeholders , including SteerCo and Architecture Review Boards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the bridge between Engineering, Data, and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration and data flow. Your Profile 10+ years of Project/Programme Management experience, with at least 5 years leading end-to-end ERP or large-scale financial system overhauls. Proven expertise in managing external implementation partners (e.g., Big 4) and software vendors. Deep understanding of Finance processes (Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Tax, Treasury). Strong experience operating in a global, matrixed environment. Comfortable balancing high-level strategy with operational tasks like Jira/Confluence management. Contract Details Location: Manchester (Ocassionaly). Duration: 6 months (initial contract). Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Role Title: Solutions Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/06/2026 Location: Hybrid (no set number of days to be anywhere, just attending for required meetings in London) Rate: up to 740 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Sole UK National and Active SC with a government agency used within the last 6 months Role purpose / summary Cloud Architecture & Design Design end-to-end AWS cloud solutions aligned with business, security, and operational requirements. Develop high-level and low-level architectural documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, patterns, standards). Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure solutions are secure, cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable. Select appropriate AWS services and define integration patterns across compute, network, storage, data, and application components. Technical Leadership Provide architecture guidance to engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Lead technical design workshops, discovery sessions, and solution walkthroughs. Translate business requirements into technical designs and clearly communicate trade-offs. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical language for stakeholders. Security, Governance & Compliance Ensure designs comply with organisational cloud policies, security controls, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with security and governance teams to perform design reviews and risk assessments. Embed principles such as least privilege, encryption, network segregation, observability, and operational readiness. Delivery & Collaboration Support project teams in estimating effort, defining dependencies, and identifying technical risks. Work collaboratively with product owners, delivery managers, security architects, and infrastructure teams. Create prototypes or proofs of concept to validate architectural decisions. Participate in incident reviews or problem investigations where architecture insight is required. Continuous Improvement Contribute to the evolution of cloud standards, reusable patterns, IaC modules, and architectural governance. Stay current with AWS services, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Recommend improvements to platform capabilities, tooling, and operating models. Consider long-term usage and scalability in all solution designs. Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 5-10 years of hands-on experience in software development, network administration, or IT systems. Proven experience in engineering and software architecture design. AWS Certifications, including AWS Solutions Architect Associate (as a minimum) Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture patterns. Experience with project management principles and tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage risks and deliver solutions within time and resource constraints. Desired Experience Master's degree or MBA in Information Systems or related discipline. AWS Certification - AWS Solutions Architect Professional Familiarity with database design, data architecture, and relational databases. Expertise in SOA and Web Services (REST/Restful). Knowledge App principles and microservices architecture. Experience with Agile and DevOps practices. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
31/03/2026
Contractor
Role Title: Solutions Architect Duration: contract to run until 30/06/2026 Location: Hybrid (no set number of days to be anywhere, just attending for required meetings in London) Rate: up to 740 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Sole UK National and Active SC with a government agency used within the last 6 months Role purpose / summary Cloud Architecture & Design Design end-to-end AWS cloud solutions aligned with business, security, and operational requirements. Develop high-level and low-level architectural documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, patterns, standards). Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure solutions are secure, cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable. Select appropriate AWS services and define integration patterns across compute, network, storage, data, and application components. Technical Leadership Provide architecture guidance to engineering teams throughout the delivery lifecycle. Lead technical design workshops, discovery sessions, and solution walkthroughs. Translate business requirements into technical designs and clearly communicate trade-offs. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, non-technical language for stakeholders. Security, Governance & Compliance Ensure designs comply with organisational cloud policies, security controls, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with security and governance teams to perform design reviews and risk assessments. Embed principles such as least privilege, encryption, network segregation, observability, and operational readiness. Delivery & Collaboration Support project teams in estimating effort, defining dependencies, and identifying technical risks. Work collaboratively with product owners, delivery managers, security architects, and infrastructure teams. Create prototypes or proofs of concept to validate architectural decisions. Participate in incident reviews or problem investigations where architecture insight is required. Continuous Improvement Contribute to the evolution of cloud standards, reusable patterns, IaC modules, and architectural governance. Stay current with AWS services, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Recommend improvements to platform capabilities, tooling, and operating models. Consider long-term usage and scalability in all solution designs. Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 5-10 years of hands-on experience in software development, network administration, or IT systems. Proven experience in engineering and software architecture design. AWS Certifications, including AWS Solutions Architect Associate (as a minimum) Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and architecture patterns. Experience with project management principles and tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage risks and deliver solutions within time and resource constraints. Desired Experience Master's degree or MBA in Information Systems or related discipline. AWS Certification - AWS Solutions Architect Professional Familiarity with database design, data architecture, and relational databases. Expertise in SOA and Web Services (REST/Restful). Knowledge App principles and microservices architecture. Experience with Agile and DevOps practices. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
We are searching for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer , for a technical role, which is focused on ensuring the smooth running of our clients complex s elf-hosted cloud platform along with its associated technologies. Please note, this is a fully remote role but you may occassionally be required on site to provide support at locations based in Exeter and Newport . You therefore need to be based within a commutable distance of Exeter and Newport to be considered for the role. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, managing multiple concurrent tasks with varying technologies. The role will involve the following: - Supporting and managing server and storage infrastructure across a self-hosted estate ensuring all systems are functioning and meeting Service Level Agreements. Actively developing and transforming the virtualised compute platform, utilising a range of virtualisation and container technologies. Working with Technical Analysts in maintaining Information systems in accordance with agreed priorities and standards. Keeping documentation up-to-date and, where required, and assisting in the provision of training and support to users - ensuring housekeeping procedures are adhered too. Investigating user requirements for application and infrastructure changes, designing and implementing appropriate solutions. Regularly analysing systems to ensure that they are capable for future planned capacity and functionality. Supporting IT development processes in the provision of new of improved products and services. Ensuring the smooth functioning of the IT infrastructure - liaising with 1st and 2nd line teams, Application Support, Software Developers, Product Managers, Suppliers and other Analysts as required. About You You MUST have extensive and proven experience working in a 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer role, providing technical support and implementation services. You will be able to analyse problems and the determine appropriate solutions. You will also be/have: Exposure to Open Source, Containerisation and DevOps methodologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet etc.). Linux OS maintenance, including, software rollout procedures, backup software setup and management (RedHat Family and/or Ubuntu). In-depth experience in technical support encompassing varying hardware and software platforms. Ability to understand user requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Varied Windows and Linux Operating Systems administration skills. Networking Skills, including, LAN / WAN and Internet, Strong TCP/IP skills. Experience of virtualisation technologies (VMware/KVM/QEMU/Xen). Our client delivers award-winning solutions to its client base - this is a chance to join the business as they make major steps forward in leveraging the latest cloud and large-scale technologies to start bringing together the entire market to a unified platform. The role comes with an extensive benefits package which includes: - Competitive Salary Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option of adding up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year Annual Lifestyle Allowance ( 300) Pension Scheme: Matched up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter Private Health Insurance (Vitality) Group Income Protection Scheme Charitable Fundraising Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes Internal Coaching and Mentoring Training and Career Progression: A strong focus on your development Family-Friendly Policies Remote Working Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST be based in the UK and you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term, without Company Sponsorship. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Full time
We are searching for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer , for a technical role, which is focused on ensuring the smooth running of our clients complex s elf-hosted cloud platform along with its associated technologies. Please note, this is a fully remote role but you may occassionally be required on site to provide support at locations based in Exeter and Newport . You therefore need to be based within a commutable distance of Exeter and Newport to be considered for the role. The successful candidate will work as part of a team, managing multiple concurrent tasks with varying technologies. The role will involve the following: - Supporting and managing server and storage infrastructure across a self-hosted estate ensuring all systems are functioning and meeting Service Level Agreements. Actively developing and transforming the virtualised compute platform, utilising a range of virtualisation and container technologies. Working with Technical Analysts in maintaining Information systems in accordance with agreed priorities and standards. Keeping documentation up-to-date and, where required, and assisting in the provision of training and support to users - ensuring housekeeping procedures are adhered too. Investigating user requirements for application and infrastructure changes, designing and implementing appropriate solutions. Regularly analysing systems to ensure that they are capable for future planned capacity and functionality. Supporting IT development processes in the provision of new of improved products and services. Ensuring the smooth functioning of the IT infrastructure - liaising with 1st and 2nd line teams, Application Support, Software Developers, Product Managers, Suppliers and other Analysts as required. About You You MUST have extensive and proven experience working in a 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer role, providing technical support and implementation services. You will be able to analyse problems and the determine appropriate solutions. You will also be/have: Exposure to Open Source, Containerisation and DevOps methodologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Puppet etc.). Linux OS maintenance, including, software rollout procedures, backup software setup and management (RedHat Family and/or Ubuntu). In-depth experience in technical support encompassing varying hardware and software platforms. Ability to understand user requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Varied Windows and Linux Operating Systems administration skills. Networking Skills, including, LAN / WAN and Internet, Strong TCP/IP skills. Experience of virtualisation technologies (VMware/KVM/QEMU/Xen). Our client delivers award-winning solutions to its client base - this is a chance to join the business as they make major steps forward in leveraging the latest cloud and large-scale technologies to start bringing together the entire market to a unified platform. The role comes with an extensive benefits package which includes: - Competitive Salary Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option of adding up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year Annual Lifestyle Allowance ( 300) Pension Scheme: Matched up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter Private Health Insurance (Vitality) Group Income Protection Scheme Charitable Fundraising Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes Internal Coaching and Mentoring Training and Career Progression: A strong focus on your development Family-Friendly Policies Remote Working Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST be based in the UK and you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term, without Company Sponsorship. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Bolton We have an opportunity working on behalf of UK Facilities Management, the Operational Technology (OT) Risk Manager will act as the deployed local security leader and expert in all elements of security for General Infrastructure Management Systems (GIMS) policy. Salary: Circa£60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification and frequent travel to all sites across the UK Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship/Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The main focus is the creation, execution and maintenance of a framework to identify and address risks associated with the devices which support MBDA's Building and Infrastructure across the UK. This will also include input into the wider group structures as and when required. The OT Risk Manager will act as the point of contact for all new, existing and legacy GIMS installations, providing advice, guidance and direction to address the multiple security risks associated with them. This includes liaising with cross business teams outside of FM, such as Cyber and InfoSec, IM and Product Cyber. The OT Risk Manager will oversee all change management activities related to the connectivity and digital interfaces of the relevant infrastructure, ensuring all change remains appropriate and complaint with policy; ensuring an evidenced position is constantly maintained by MBDA UK of continued compliance with all relevant standards which may be subject no-notice audits by MBDA Group, MOD and other customers. They will deliver technical security consultancy to the business including architecture and solution suitability to meet a complex suite of business requirements. They will create and update ISO 27001 compliant policies to specifically address the GIMS policy ensuring that all policies, processes, procedures and technical infrastructure remains compliant with MBDA UKs wider ISO 27001 ISMS as well as other certifications as appropriate. The OT Risk Manager will be a critical leader in any new infrastructure projects within MBDA UK and for reducing cyber risk to the business as part of a wider team. The OT Risk Manager will also coordinate all technical security testing within their allocated area of operations, as well as maintaining upward reporting to MBDA UK FM Director, UK Security Director and UK CISO on results and remediation progressions. They will proactively coordinate with the Principle Cyber and Information Security Advisor for all required assurance activity and evidence based reporting. They will work with FM and wider business stakeholders to create a network of Asset Owners and formally document the asset registers for their areas of operation. What we're looking for from you: CISSP, InfoSec/Cyber Degree or equivalent (Essential) Experience or relevant certifications in network security or industrial control system hardening (Essential) Knowledge of security surrounding systems enabling critical services within business (ICS/SCADA/BMS/BEMS) Comfortable with establishing and maintaining relationships with national security authorities, internal stakeholders and industry partners. Expert in security concepts for IT network architectures, applications, cloud services and hardening of operating systems within ICS and SCADA context. Ability to present risk balanced security solutions to complex problems and provide clear advice directly to key stakeholders at all levels Experience of managing and developing inexperienced IT/FM Engineers to maintain security Experience of system accreditation processes and documentation. Experience of security risk management Knowledge of business IT processes and associated approval systems Expert knowledge of modern hacking Tactics, Techniques and Procedures including impacts affecting GIMS/ICS/SCADA. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
31/03/2026
Full time
Bolton We have an opportunity working on behalf of UK Facilities Management, the Operational Technology (OT) Risk Manager will act as the deployed local security leader and expert in all elements of security for General Infrastructure Management Systems (GIMS) policy. Salary: Circa£60,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification and frequent travel to all sites across the UK Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship/Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The main focus is the creation, execution and maintenance of a framework to identify and address risks associated with the devices which support MBDA's Building and Infrastructure across the UK. This will also include input into the wider group structures as and when required. The OT Risk Manager will act as the point of contact for all new, existing and legacy GIMS installations, providing advice, guidance and direction to address the multiple security risks associated with them. This includes liaising with cross business teams outside of FM, such as Cyber and InfoSec, IM and Product Cyber. The OT Risk Manager will oversee all change management activities related to the connectivity and digital interfaces of the relevant infrastructure, ensuring all change remains appropriate and complaint with policy; ensuring an evidenced position is constantly maintained by MBDA UK of continued compliance with all relevant standards which may be subject no-notice audits by MBDA Group, MOD and other customers. They will deliver technical security consultancy to the business including architecture and solution suitability to meet a complex suite of business requirements. They will create and update ISO 27001 compliant policies to specifically address the GIMS policy ensuring that all policies, processes, procedures and technical infrastructure remains compliant with MBDA UKs wider ISO 27001 ISMS as well as other certifications as appropriate. The OT Risk Manager will be a critical leader in any new infrastructure projects within MBDA UK and for reducing cyber risk to the business as part of a wider team. The OT Risk Manager will also coordinate all technical security testing within their allocated area of operations, as well as maintaining upward reporting to MBDA UK FM Director, UK Security Director and UK CISO on results and remediation progressions. They will proactively coordinate with the Principle Cyber and Information Security Advisor for all required assurance activity and evidence based reporting. They will work with FM and wider business stakeholders to create a network of Asset Owners and formally document the asset registers for their areas of operation. What we're looking for from you: CISSP, InfoSec/Cyber Degree or equivalent (Essential) Experience or relevant certifications in network security or industrial control system hardening (Essential) Knowledge of security surrounding systems enabling critical services within business (ICS/SCADA/BMS/BEMS) Comfortable with establishing and maintaining relationships with national security authorities, internal stakeholders and industry partners. Expert in security concepts for IT network architectures, applications, cloud services and hardening of operating systems within ICS and SCADA context. Ability to present risk balanced security solutions to complex problems and provide clear advice directly to key stakeholders at all levels Experience of managing and developing inexperienced IT/FM Engineers to maintain security Experience of system accreditation processes and documentation. Experience of security risk management Knowledge of business IT processes and associated approval systems Expert knowledge of modern hacking Tactics, Techniques and Procedures including impacts affecting GIMS/ICS/SCADA. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Cloud Engineer to work within one of the most progressive private equity houses / investment managers in the Financial Services sector. Since their inception 50 years ago they have gained a march on their competition by being early pioneers in the green energy sector. The Cloud Engineer will play a crucial role in delivering technical solutions across a primarily Microsoft Stack. This role involves identifying and implementing new technology opportunities, managing technical projects, and ensuring the seamless integration of new technologies into the existing infrastructure. This role will be based in the City for 4 days per week, with 1 day remotely, and the package includes a very generous bonus and the full range of banking benefits.Required Experience: Demonstrate success in leading technical projects to best practice maturity levels, resulting in highly reliable technology infrastructure and efficient services. Established knowledge of infrastructure technologies and principles to an expert level, including Microsoft technology services, Networking, Security, Cloud and Backup Services. Ability to identify potential risks in technical operations and develop mitigation strategies to prevent disruptions. Ideal certifications: (or demonstrable equivalent competency and knowledge) o ITIL certified (at least v3) Prince 2. o Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect o Microsoft Enterprise Administrator o Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate o Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administratoro InTune Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
03/10/2025
Full time
Cloud Engineer to work within one of the most progressive private equity houses / investment managers in the Financial Services sector. Since their inception 50 years ago they have gained a march on their competition by being early pioneers in the green energy sector. The Cloud Engineer will play a crucial role in delivering technical solutions across a primarily Microsoft Stack. This role involves identifying and implementing new technology opportunities, managing technical projects, and ensuring the seamless integration of new technologies into the existing infrastructure. This role will be based in the City for 4 days per week, with 1 day remotely, and the package includes a very generous bonus and the full range of banking benefits.Required Experience: Demonstrate success in leading technical projects to best practice maturity levels, resulting in highly reliable technology infrastructure and efficient services. Established knowledge of infrastructure technologies and principles to an expert level, including Microsoft technology services, Networking, Security, Cloud and Backup Services. Ability to identify potential risks in technical operations and develop mitigation strategies to prevent disruptions. Ideal certifications: (or demonstrable equivalent competency and knowledge) o ITIL certified (at least v3) Prince 2. o Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect o Microsoft Enterprise Administrator o Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate o Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administratoro InTune Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a minimum of 8 years in the field. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining cloud infrastructure while also serving as a manager and escalation point for the helpdesk. The infrastructure team provides the foundational technology, engineering, security, and support systems that enable critical business operations. We are looking for a highly motivated technologist with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced, global environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to bring innovative ideas to life. This role offers excellent exposure to all aspects of technology as well as the many and varied areas of the business. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day systems administration and support. Design and build performant, reliable, and scalable infrastructure in both Azure and AWS. Collaborate with development and application teams to deploy new technologies. Coordinate with an outsourced technology support firm and co-manage four dedicated helpdesk support staff. Act as an escalation point to the helpdesk for issue resolution. Work with external vendors for compliance, off-site backup storage, and business continuity. Manage vendor licenses, renewals, and upgrades. Recommend and implement infrastructure upgrades. Manage and support market data and trading systems. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of procedures and infrastructure. Stay current with emerging infrastructure technologies and recommend improvements. Qualifications & Requirements 6+ years of proven experience in engineering and operations within a globally distributed hybrid technology environment. Strong project and resource management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines. Deep understanding of enterprise infrastructure technology, including storage, networking, computing, vitalisation, and containerisation. Excellent communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, identity platforms, Microsoft 365, and associated services. Advanced working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and other TCP/IP-related protocols. Proficiency with PowerShell and Batch scripting for automation. Solid understanding of business continuity, disaster recovery, and data backup technologies. Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred: Financial industry experience, including familiarity with market vendor applications. Ability to work independently with moderate supervision and adapt to changing priorities.
02/10/2025
Full time
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a minimum of 8 years in the field. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining cloud infrastructure while also serving as a manager and escalation point for the helpdesk. The infrastructure team provides the foundational technology, engineering, security, and support systems that enable critical business operations. We are looking for a highly motivated technologist with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced, global environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to bring innovative ideas to life. This role offers excellent exposure to all aspects of technology as well as the many and varied areas of the business. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day systems administration and support. Design and build performant, reliable, and scalable infrastructure in both Azure and AWS. Collaborate with development and application teams to deploy new technologies. Coordinate with an outsourced technology support firm and co-manage four dedicated helpdesk support staff. Act as an escalation point to the helpdesk for issue resolution. Work with external vendors for compliance, off-site backup storage, and business continuity. Manage vendor licenses, renewals, and upgrades. Recommend and implement infrastructure upgrades. Manage and support market data and trading systems. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of procedures and infrastructure. Stay current with emerging infrastructure technologies and recommend improvements. Qualifications & Requirements 6+ years of proven experience in engineering and operations within a globally distributed hybrid technology environment. Strong project and resource management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines. Deep understanding of enterprise infrastructure technology, including storage, networking, computing, vitalisation, and containerisation. Excellent communication, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, identity platforms, Microsoft 365, and associated services. Advanced working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and other TCP/IP-related protocols. Proficiency with PowerShell and Batch scripting for automation. Solid understanding of business continuity, disaster recovery, and data backup technologies. Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. Preferred: Financial industry experience, including familiarity with market vendor applications. Ability to work independently with moderate supervision and adapt to changing priorities.
Purpose of the Job: Design, build, and maintain robust data systems and pipelines that support data storage, processing, and analysis on the Cloud. Work with large datasets, ensuring data quality, scalability, and performance, while collaborating. closely with data scientists, analysts, and other engineering teams to understand their data needs and provide them with high-quality, accessible data. They are responsible for ensuring that the underlying data infrastructure supports the organizations broader data and business goals, enabling more effective data-driven decision-making. Key Accountabilities: Design and implement scalable, efficient, and secure data architectures, ensuring optimal data flow across systems in order to achieve high service levels of support, maintenance and development You will own development and change projects to ensure requirements are met in the most cost-effective manner while minimising associated risk to expected standards. Responsibly for cloud data platform development, data modelling, shaping and technical planning You will be a mentor among the owning decision making and evaluation of requirement suitability, facilitate reliable estimates, technical project management, stakeholder management with a project Ensure that resource requirements are understood and planned/estimated effectively against demand, including identification of additional temporary resource capability within projects Maintain appropriate process procedures, compliance and service level monitoring, performance reporting and vendor management. Implementing best practices around data security, privacy, and compliance for the teams compliance with cyber security and data protection and supporting along with BI lead Strong stakeholder management will be required for maintaining relationships with our business users to clarify and influence requirements. Including liaising with internal business departments and functions to manage the service level expected from the data team. Collaborating with external organisations and third-party software/service suppliers for ongoing support, maintenance and development of systems. You will be able to demonstrate you are quality focused to ensure that they solutions are built to an appropriate standard whilst being balanced with a drive to deliver against tight deadlines. Support in developing and implementing best practices and process across the team along with BI lead. Influence the evolution of business and system requirements and contribute to the design of technical solutions to feed a delivery pipeline that increasingly employs Agile methods such as SCRUM and Kanban You will be required to develop unit tested code and then support test cycles including post implementation validation. You will be required to contribute to the transition into service and ongoing support of the applications in the area which provides the opportunity to reduce technical debt and rationalise our technical footprint Mentor data engineers, supporting their professional growth and development Outcome, Results and Key Performance Indicators: Delivery of projects to expected timely, cost and quality standards Excellent levels of application availability and resilience as required by business operations. Necessary governance and control requirements defined - design, code and test standards and guidelines. Ensure data systems comply with necessary governance and control requirements. Internally-developed data solutions are fit for purpose and fit correctly within the data architecture. Built and tested to user requirements, performing to defined performance and capacity requirements. Company data is secure, accurate, maintained and available according to requirements. Technical risks and issues correctly mitigated and managed on Projects and Production support. High quality software delivered in to production - zero critical and high defects before production release. Dimensions of Job: This role is part of a well-established data team, the role offers a great opportunity for the right candidate to hone their modern data management skills in a friendly and supportive environment. This role requires attendance to a Leeds based office as often as needed with a minimum 2 days a week. Able to work effectively as part of a remote team. A great opportunity for a motivated data engineer seeking a new opportunity with a friendly, newly formed data team and able to contribute to the team's growth with their technical expertise Key Relationships: Internal: Wider technical teams (including apps, test, dev ops and more), Project managers, business SME's, data teams and communities , Data scientists, BI Lead, Head of Data External: software & service suppliers, consultants. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge - Broad data management technical knowledge so as to be able to work across full data cycle. - Proven Experience working with AWS data technologies (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, Lake formation, Cloud Formation), GitHub, CI/CD - Coding experience in Apache Spark, Iceberg or Python (Pandas) - Experience in change and release management. - Experience in Database Warehouse design and data modelling - Experience managing Data Migration projects. - Cloud data platform development and deployment. - Experience of performance tuning in a variery of database settings. - Experience of Infrastructure as code practises. - Proven ability to organise and produce work within deadlines. Skills - Good project and people management skills. - Excellent data development skills. - Excellent data manipulation and analysis skills using a variety of tools including SQL, Phyton, AWS services and the MSBI stack. - Ability to prioritise and be flexible to change those priorities at short notice. - Commercial acumen. - Able to demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving. - Able to provide appropriate and understandable data to a wide ranging audience. - Well-developed and professional communication skills. - Strong analytical skills - ability to create models and analyse data in order to solve complex problems or reinforce commercial decisions. - Able to understand business processes and how this is achieved/influenced by technology. - Must be able to work as part of a collaborative team to solve problems and assist other colleagues. - Ability to learn new technologies, programs and procedures. Technical Essentials: - Expertise across data warehouse and ETL/ ELT development in AWS preferred with experience in the following: - Strong experience in some of the AWS services like Redshift, Lambda,S3,Step Functions, Batch, Cloud formation, Lake Formation, Code Build, CI/CD, GitHub, IAM, SQS, SNS, Aurora DB - Good experience with DBT, Apache Iceberg, Docker, Microsoft BI stack (nice to have) - Experience in data warehouse design (Kimball and lake house, medallion and data vault) is a definite preference as is knowledge of other data tools and programming languages such as Python & Spark and Strong SQL experience. - Experience is building Data lake and building CI/CD data pipelines - A candidate is expected to understand and can demonstrate experience across the delivery lifecycle and understand both Agile and Waterfall methods and when to apply these. Experience: This position requires several years of practical experience in a similar environment. We require a good balance of technical and personal/softer skills so successful candidates can be fully effective immediately. - Proven experience in developing, delivering and maintaining tactical and enterprise data management solutions. - Proven experience in delivering data solutions using cloud platform tools. - Proven experience in assessing the impact of proposed changes on production solutions. - Proven experience in managing and developing a team of technical experts to deliver business outcomes and meet performance criteria. - Exposure to Energy markets, Energy Supply industry sector - Developing and implementing operational processes and procedures.
02/10/2025
Full time
Purpose of the Job: Design, build, and maintain robust data systems and pipelines that support data storage, processing, and analysis on the Cloud. Work with large datasets, ensuring data quality, scalability, and performance, while collaborating. closely with data scientists, analysts, and other engineering teams to understand their data needs and provide them with high-quality, accessible data. They are responsible for ensuring that the underlying data infrastructure supports the organizations broader data and business goals, enabling more effective data-driven decision-making. Key Accountabilities: Design and implement scalable, efficient, and secure data architectures, ensuring optimal data flow across systems in order to achieve high service levels of support, maintenance and development You will own development and change projects to ensure requirements are met in the most cost-effective manner while minimising associated risk to expected standards. Responsibly for cloud data platform development, data modelling, shaping and technical planning You will be a mentor among the owning decision making and evaluation of requirement suitability, facilitate reliable estimates, technical project management, stakeholder management with a project Ensure that resource requirements are understood and planned/estimated effectively against demand, including identification of additional temporary resource capability within projects Maintain appropriate process procedures, compliance and service level monitoring, performance reporting and vendor management. Implementing best practices around data security, privacy, and compliance for the teams compliance with cyber security and data protection and supporting along with BI lead Strong stakeholder management will be required for maintaining relationships with our business users to clarify and influence requirements. Including liaising with internal business departments and functions to manage the service level expected from the data team. Collaborating with external organisations and third-party software/service suppliers for ongoing support, maintenance and development of systems. You will be able to demonstrate you are quality focused to ensure that they solutions are built to an appropriate standard whilst being balanced with a drive to deliver against tight deadlines. Support in developing and implementing best practices and process across the team along with BI lead. Influence the evolution of business and system requirements and contribute to the design of technical solutions to feed a delivery pipeline that increasingly employs Agile methods such as SCRUM and Kanban You will be required to develop unit tested code and then support test cycles including post implementation validation. You will be required to contribute to the transition into service and ongoing support of the applications in the area which provides the opportunity to reduce technical debt and rationalise our technical footprint Mentor data engineers, supporting their professional growth and development Outcome, Results and Key Performance Indicators: Delivery of projects to expected timely, cost and quality standards Excellent levels of application availability and resilience as required by business operations. Necessary governance and control requirements defined - design, code and test standards and guidelines. Ensure data systems comply with necessary governance and control requirements. Internally-developed data solutions are fit for purpose and fit correctly within the data architecture. Built and tested to user requirements, performing to defined performance and capacity requirements. Company data is secure, accurate, maintained and available according to requirements. Technical risks and issues correctly mitigated and managed on Projects and Production support. High quality software delivered in to production - zero critical and high defects before production release. Dimensions of Job: This role is part of a well-established data team, the role offers a great opportunity for the right candidate to hone their modern data management skills in a friendly and supportive environment. This role requires attendance to a Leeds based office as often as needed with a minimum 2 days a week. Able to work effectively as part of a remote team. A great opportunity for a motivated data engineer seeking a new opportunity with a friendly, newly formed data team and able to contribute to the team's growth with their technical expertise Key Relationships: Internal: Wider technical teams (including apps, test, dev ops and more), Project managers, business SME's, data teams and communities , Data scientists, BI Lead, Head of Data External: software & service suppliers, consultants. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge - Broad data management technical knowledge so as to be able to work across full data cycle. - Proven Experience working with AWS data technologies (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, Lake formation, Cloud Formation), GitHub, CI/CD - Coding experience in Apache Spark, Iceberg or Python (Pandas) - Experience in change and release management. - Experience in Database Warehouse design and data modelling - Experience managing Data Migration projects. - Cloud data platform development and deployment. - Experience of performance tuning in a variery of database settings. - Experience of Infrastructure as code practises. - Proven ability to organise and produce work within deadlines. Skills - Good project and people management skills. - Excellent data development skills. - Excellent data manipulation and analysis skills using a variety of tools including SQL, Phyton, AWS services and the MSBI stack. - Ability to prioritise and be flexible to change those priorities at short notice. - Commercial acumen. - Able to demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving. - Able to provide appropriate and understandable data to a wide ranging audience. - Well-developed and professional communication skills. - Strong analytical skills - ability to create models and analyse data in order to solve complex problems or reinforce commercial decisions. - Able to understand business processes and how this is achieved/influenced by technology. - Must be able to work as part of a collaborative team to solve problems and assist other colleagues. - Ability to learn new technologies, programs and procedures. Technical Essentials: - Expertise across data warehouse and ETL/ ELT development in AWS preferred with experience in the following: - Strong experience in some of the AWS services like Redshift, Lambda,S3,Step Functions, Batch, Cloud formation, Lake Formation, Code Build, CI/CD, GitHub, IAM, SQS, SNS, Aurora DB - Good experience with DBT, Apache Iceberg, Docker, Microsoft BI stack (nice to have) - Experience in data warehouse design (Kimball and lake house, medallion and data vault) is a definite preference as is knowledge of other data tools and programming languages such as Python & Spark and Strong SQL experience. - Experience is building Data lake and building CI/CD data pipelines - A candidate is expected to understand and can demonstrate experience across the delivery lifecycle and understand both Agile and Waterfall methods and when to apply these. Experience: This position requires several years of practical experience in a similar environment. We require a good balance of technical and personal/softer skills so successful candidates can be fully effective immediately. - Proven experience in developing, delivering and maintaining tactical and enterprise data management solutions. - Proven experience in delivering data solutions using cloud platform tools. - Proven experience in assessing the impact of proposed changes on production solutions. - Proven experience in managing and developing a team of technical experts to deliver business outcomes and meet performance criteria. - Exposure to Energy markets, Energy Supply industry sector - Developing and implementing operational processes and procedures.
Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: London, remote/hybrid working available
Contract Type: 3 month initial contract, chance for extension
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Rate: £600 per day PAYE Umbrella
We are proud to recruit an experienced Contract Network Engineer for a vital role within their IT Network Operations team. This is a hybrid position is offering the opportunity to support one of the UK’s most dynamic network environments. The role focuses entirely on Business as Usual (BAU) operations, ensuring the performance, stability and security of the company’s existing network estate across all locations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day support and operational management of a diverse enterprise network infrastructure, which includes Fortinet SD-WAN and FortiSASE technologies, Cisco and Aruba switches, and Meraki wireless deployments. This is not a project-based deployment role, but one that centres around troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing a large, established network that is critical to daily operations across the business. The estate spans a broad range of sites and services, requiring a methodical and proactive approach to monitoring and performance optimisation.
The role demands a strong understanding of modern enterprise network environments and proven experience in delivering consistent network support across multiple platforms. You will be working extensively with network monitoring tools such as LibreNMS and HP IMC to maintain visibility, identify potential issues early, and respond to incidents effectively. You will be responsible for the health and performance of IPsec tunnels, routing and switching configurations, and access control policies, while also contributing to capacity planning and continuous service improvement.
In addition to technical support, you will also collaborate closely with third-party providers, external vendors, and internal stakeholders across IT and engineering functions. You will ensure that service requests and incident tickets are properly managed through the ServiceNow platform and that all work is clearly documented using the NetBox inventory management system. Your ability to manage priorities effectively, maintain detailed records, and uphold strong communication lines with both technical and non-technical audiences will be critical to success in this role.
Candidates must have significant hands-on experience with Fortinet’s SD-WAN technology and associated platforms such as FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiAuthenticator. You should also have in-depth knowledge of Cisco and Aruba network switches and Meraki Wi-Fi infrastructure, combined with a practical understanding of routing protocols including BGP and OSPF. Familiarity with Zscaler cloud-based security services and previous exposure to integrating secure access solutions within a large enterprise would be highly advantageous.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the stability and security of a highly visible public service. If you are a skilled Network Engineer with a passion for BAU excellence and a readiness to hit the ground running in a complex, multi-vendor environment, we want to hear from you.
If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for and want to be part of a challenging and rewarding transition programme, apply today!
For more information, contact or call Will on (phone number removed)
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
01/06/2025
Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: London, remote/hybrid working available
Contract Type: 3 month initial contract, chance for extension
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Rate: £600 per day PAYE Umbrella
We are proud to recruit an experienced Contract Network Engineer for a vital role within their IT Network Operations team. This is a hybrid position is offering the opportunity to support one of the UK’s most dynamic network environments. The role focuses entirely on Business as Usual (BAU) operations, ensuring the performance, stability and security of the company’s existing network estate across all locations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day support and operational management of a diverse enterprise network infrastructure, which includes Fortinet SD-WAN and FortiSASE technologies, Cisco and Aruba switches, and Meraki wireless deployments. This is not a project-based deployment role, but one that centres around troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing a large, established network that is critical to daily operations across the business. The estate spans a broad range of sites and services, requiring a methodical and proactive approach to monitoring and performance optimisation.
The role demands a strong understanding of modern enterprise network environments and proven experience in delivering consistent network support across multiple platforms. You will be working extensively with network monitoring tools such as LibreNMS and HP IMC to maintain visibility, identify potential issues early, and respond to incidents effectively. You will be responsible for the health and performance of IPsec tunnels, routing and switching configurations, and access control policies, while also contributing to capacity planning and continuous service improvement.
In addition to technical support, you will also collaborate closely with third-party providers, external vendors, and internal stakeholders across IT and engineering functions. You will ensure that service requests and incident tickets are properly managed through the ServiceNow platform and that all work is clearly documented using the NetBox inventory management system. Your ability to manage priorities effectively, maintain detailed records, and uphold strong communication lines with both technical and non-technical audiences will be critical to success in this role.
Candidates must have significant hands-on experience with Fortinet’s SD-WAN technology and associated platforms such as FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer and FortiAuthenticator. You should also have in-depth knowledge of Cisco and Aruba network switches and Meraki Wi-Fi infrastructure, combined with a practical understanding of routing protocols including BGP and OSPF. Familiarity with Zscaler cloud-based security services and previous exposure to integrating secure access solutions within a large enterprise would be highly advantageous.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the stability and security of a highly visible public service. If you are a skilled Network Engineer with a passion for BAU excellence and a readiness to hit the ground running in a complex, multi-vendor environment, we want to hear from you.
If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for and want to be part of a challenging and rewarding transition programme, apply today!
For more information, contact or call Will on (phone number removed)
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
About Team: The Digital Directorate delivers cross-cutting digital components and services which support delivery across CDP. This aims to achieve a shared vision of a modern, digital and collaborative organisation. Reporting to: Chief Digital Officer Purpose of Role: A newly created role, the Head of Architecture is responsible for technology enterprise and solution architecture, defining the vision and helping steer the technology roadmap across the organisation to ensure that our systems are designed and implemented in a way that meets the needs of our business. Accountabilities: Lead the enterprise, solution, data, and infrastructure architecture practice across CDP, introducing required patterns, standards, methodologies, and artefacts to deliver scalable technology solutions adhering to best-practice architectural principles Direct Reports and Main Stakeholders (internal and external): Directors, Senior Managers, Members, external bodies and partners, to build effective relationships, represent the service, and to provide expert advice and guidance on sensitive and highly complex issues. Ability to deal with confidential, challenging and highly sensitive issues / situations, which involve significant negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills. Manage relationships with customers / delivery partners / contractors. Deal with people at all levels confidently, sensitively and diplomatically. Interaction with others and the ability to successfully influence, negotiate and motivate are fundamental to the role. The ability to set and create the right working climate is critical to the success of the role. Consult with stakeholders to identify requirements. Lead partnership working with internal and external services / organisations. Chair internal / external working groups. Influence their decisions. Collaborate with the CDO and Head of Engineering to define the overall technology strategy Lead and manage a small team of solution architects. Budget Responsibilities: Own architecture budget, incl. resource allocation, tools, technologies(c. £3 million) Examples of Tasks /Activities associated with the Role: Responsible for the creation, maintenance and management of the enterprise technology landscape, North Star vision, and technology roadmap that is consistent and aligned with business needs and technology strategies Lead and manage a small team of solution architects in co-creation of solution blueprints and detailed designs (incl. technology selection and integration approach) aligned to architectural guiding principles, tech roadmap, business requirements Define, maintain, and ensure adherence to architecture principles, standards, patterns Govern and lead the Technical Design Authority to review and make key architectural decisions Own creation and maintenance of key architectural assets (e.g. enterprise architecture map, solution architecture designs, NFRs, data model) Work with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Provide insight into latest technology trends to help deliver new and innovative digital and enterprise solutions Work with the CDO and HR to recruit, onboard and manage talent Key Skills/Abilities and Behaviours required for the Role: Proven track record in defining and establishing architectural principles, standards, and guidelines across multiple agile engineering squads and enterprise technology teams, distributed across multiple domestic and international locations Experience designing a global, high performing, external and internal user facing platform Experience building and managing teams of enterprise and solution architects Experience in developing and communicating the architectural vision and roadmap aligned with the organization's business objectives Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure & cloud native architecture and other cloud computing platforms Experienced working with CRM / ERP tools & Dynamics 365 Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to explain complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences Experience in complex multi-product data driven companies Strong experience with systems and data platform & integration frameworks Degree in computer science, related field or equivalent professional experience Experience working with charities, NGOs, or similar organisations preferred Knowledge, interest, and passion for the environmental and / or sustainability space will be an advantage How to apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experiences align with requirements of the role. To apply, click on the following link: CDP have regional offices and local partners spanning 50 countries. There are now companies, cities, states and regions from over 90 countries disclosing through CDP on an annual basis. Let's recruit together and find your next colleague.
19/08/2023
Full time
About Team: The Digital Directorate delivers cross-cutting digital components and services which support delivery across CDP. This aims to achieve a shared vision of a modern, digital and collaborative organisation. Reporting to: Chief Digital Officer Purpose of Role: A newly created role, the Head of Architecture is responsible for technology enterprise and solution architecture, defining the vision and helping steer the technology roadmap across the organisation to ensure that our systems are designed and implemented in a way that meets the needs of our business. Accountabilities: Lead the enterprise, solution, data, and infrastructure architecture practice across CDP, introducing required patterns, standards, methodologies, and artefacts to deliver scalable technology solutions adhering to best-practice architectural principles Direct Reports and Main Stakeholders (internal and external): Directors, Senior Managers, Members, external bodies and partners, to build effective relationships, represent the service, and to provide expert advice and guidance on sensitive and highly complex issues. Ability to deal with confidential, challenging and highly sensitive issues / situations, which involve significant negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills. Manage relationships with customers / delivery partners / contractors. Deal with people at all levels confidently, sensitively and diplomatically. Interaction with others and the ability to successfully influence, negotiate and motivate are fundamental to the role. The ability to set and create the right working climate is critical to the success of the role. Consult with stakeholders to identify requirements. Lead partnership working with internal and external services / organisations. Chair internal / external working groups. Influence their decisions. Collaborate with the CDO and Head of Engineering to define the overall technology strategy Lead and manage a small team of solution architects. Budget Responsibilities: Own architecture budget, incl. resource allocation, tools, technologies(c. £3 million) Examples of Tasks /Activities associated with the Role: Responsible for the creation, maintenance and management of the enterprise technology landscape, North Star vision, and technology roadmap that is consistent and aligned with business needs and technology strategies Lead and manage a small team of solution architects in co-creation of solution blueprints and detailed designs (incl. technology selection and integration approach) aligned to architectural guiding principles, tech roadmap, business requirements Define, maintain, and ensure adherence to architecture principles, standards, patterns Govern and lead the Technical Design Authority to review and make key architectural decisions Own creation and maintenance of key architectural assets (e.g. enterprise architecture map, solution architecture designs, NFRs, data model) Work with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Provide insight into latest technology trends to help deliver new and innovative digital and enterprise solutions Work with the CDO and HR to recruit, onboard and manage talent Key Skills/Abilities and Behaviours required for the Role: Proven track record in defining and establishing architectural principles, standards, and guidelines across multiple agile engineering squads and enterprise technology teams, distributed across multiple domestic and international locations Experience designing a global, high performing, external and internal user facing platform Experience building and managing teams of enterprise and solution architects Experience in developing and communicating the architectural vision and roadmap aligned with the organization's business objectives Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure & cloud native architecture and other cloud computing platforms Experienced working with CRM / ERP tools & Dynamics 365 Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to explain complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences Experience in complex multi-product data driven companies Strong experience with systems and data platform & integration frameworks Degree in computer science, related field or equivalent professional experience Experience working with charities, NGOs, or similar organisations preferred Knowledge, interest, and passion for the environmental and / or sustainability space will be an advantage How to apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experiences align with requirements of the role. To apply, click on the following link: CDP have regional offices and local partners spanning 50 countries. There are now companies, cities, states and regions from over 90 countries disclosing through CDP on an annual basis. Let's recruit together and find your next colleague.
Lead DevOps Engineer (SC Eligible) Location:Newcastle Upon Tyne (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels:Associate Manager, Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each businesschallenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Our Advanced Technology Centre is a thriving technology and innovation hub from where we deliver high quality services to several private and public sector clients. You'll learn, grow, and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundarylessopportunitiesthatcandrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to provide solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries. How to help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate, and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. How best to develop your skills and hone your talents within an innovative technology environment. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will: Lead a DevOps team to deliver environments and tools to support the development and testing of features by Scrum teams. Automate the provisioning of platforms such as Apigee, Oracle, CloudPak for Integration and OpenShift with a different configuration for different environments. Setup and configure tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarCube andperformance/security/resiliencetesting tools. Create automated processes for development teams to apply continuous integration and continuous testing approaches. Show more Show less Qualifications The following skills and experience are required for this role: Experienced in concepts such as Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment, including hands on implementation experience in one or more tool e.g. Github, Jenkins, Artifactory, Maven, etc DevOps leadership experience - large teams preferred Candidate should have experience leading a multi-disciplinary team, working in a fast paced, high velocity agile environment Approaches and tooling for automated software assurance and QA. Experience with project or program management. Defining and managing the roadmap for implementation of DevOps in an established operation. Familiar with the approaches and tooling for automated software Quality Assurance. Experience using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef to automate infrastructure provisioning, environment setup and software deployment Experience implementing system monitoring and alerting using tools such as Elasticsearch, Fluentd, Kibana, Splunk or Prometheus Working knowledge of Agile and Lean Software delivery methodologies Experience in setup and administration of Linux based environments Set yourself apart: Experienced in defining and managing roadmaps for the implementation of DevOps in an enterprise IT organisation Experienced in technical architecture i.e. the design and delivery of IT systems for a broad range of clients Experienced in virtual network setup and/orFunctional/Performancetesting What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will alsohave an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, gym subsidy, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are knownfor. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 600,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. ATCTECHRROOTS
24/09/2022
Full time
Lead DevOps Engineer (SC Eligible) Location:Newcastle Upon Tyne (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels:Associate Manager, Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each businesschallenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Our Advanced Technology Centre is a thriving technology and innovation hub from where we deliver high quality services to several private and public sector clients. You'll learn, grow, and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundarylessopportunitiesthatcandrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to provide solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries. How to help transform leading organisations and communities around the world. The sheer scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the way we collaborate, operate, and deliver value provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. How best to develop your skills and hone your talents within an innovative technology environment. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will: Lead a DevOps team to deliver environments and tools to support the development and testing of features by Scrum teams. Automate the provisioning of platforms such as Apigee, Oracle, CloudPak for Integration and OpenShift with a different configuration for different environments. Setup and configure tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarCube andperformance/security/resiliencetesting tools. Create automated processes for development teams to apply continuous integration and continuous testing approaches. Show more Show less Qualifications The following skills and experience are required for this role: Experienced in concepts such as Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment, including hands on implementation experience in one or more tool e.g. Github, Jenkins, Artifactory, Maven, etc DevOps leadership experience - large teams preferred Candidate should have experience leading a multi-disciplinary team, working in a fast paced, high velocity agile environment Approaches and tooling for automated software assurance and QA. Experience with project or program management. Defining and managing the roadmap for implementation of DevOps in an established operation. Familiar with the approaches and tooling for automated software Quality Assurance. Experience using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef to automate infrastructure provisioning, environment setup and software deployment Experience implementing system monitoring and alerting using tools such as Elasticsearch, Fluentd, Kibana, Splunk or Prometheus Working knowledge of Agile and Lean Software delivery methodologies Experience in setup and administration of Linux based environments Set yourself apart: Experienced in defining and managing roadmaps for the implementation of DevOps in an enterprise IT organisation Experienced in technical architecture i.e. the design and delivery of IT systems for a broad range of clients Experienced in virtual network setup and/orFunctional/Performancetesting What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will alsohave an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, gym subsidy, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are knownfor. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. With 600,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. ATCTECHRROOTS
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London About the job Summary Join a team at the heart of the global economy! We create digital services, data tools and technology for businesses to prosper around the world. Have a look at our video ! Our Digital, Data and Technology team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. You will get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade. Job description This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Developer to lead the development of integrated digital services, which are crucial to realising our overall departmental aim of supporting and developing UK trade. As a Senior Software Developer in the Department for International Trade, you will be working with modern technologies in a cloud-based environment and developing software and services to meet user needs, collaborating with colleagues in a multidisciplinary and agile product team. We code in the open, using Python (Django) and React - see our code here: . Responsibilities Your day-to-day role will involve: Being involved with every part of the life cycle of a service, from user research to deploying code, to production. Writing secure and reusable code, following a test-driven approach (TDD). Providing technical expertise and leadership in the development of strategic IT services and systems, typically through being the senior technical lead in a delivery team. Identifying and fixing issues with production services, finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience, and stability. Coaching and mentoring developers in the department. Being an active member of the departmental developers' community, sharing good practice. Creating a culture of continuous improvement in the design and delivery of applications and integrations, taking responsibility for a programme of peer led support and professional development. Researching, evaluating, and recommending new tools and techniques that will contribute to increased quality and productivity for our development teams. Defining, agreeing, and implementing appropriate tools and processes for the effective development and maintenance of services. Essential Skills and Experience You should be able to demonstrate essential skills and experience of: Modern web application and software development practices and architectures (microservices vs monoliths etc.). Software development with Python, JavaScript (Node.js, REACT) or similar (all backgrounds considered). An awareness of working practices such as test-driven development (focusing on automation), continuous integration and continuous delivery. Involvement in complex digital projects from initiation to live, demonstrating technical leadership, innovation, and problem resolution. Understanding of common web security risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10). Knowledge of agile frameworks and how to support teams in their adoption. Desirable Skills and Experience While not essential, it would be ideal if you have demonstrable experience of: Cloud-based development and writing infrastructure as code to integrate them, such as AWS serverless. SQL and the design of relational and NoSQL databases. Introducing new development practices into teams (e.g., continuous integration, serverless). Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview. Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. Assessment and Interview As part of the application process you will be asked to upload a CV which outlines your experience, skills and fit for the role. At the sift stage for this role, Inspire People will assess you against the essential criteria listed above to compile a longlist of applications. If you are progressed through to this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video interview with Inspire People or provide written answers to questions. These applications will then be sifted by DIT hiring managers. Initial sifting will take place the week commencing 26th September, with CV submissions to DIT on the 30th September. Interviews will take place the week commencing 10th October. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. At the interview stage for this role, we will assess your technical/specialist experience, outlined in the above role description, testing your ability through relevant assessments/presentations and ask you questions around Behaviours and Technical skills, which are part of the Civil Service Success Profiles . The technical element within the interview, where you will be asked a series of questions to demonstrate your specific professional skills and knowledge related directly to the job role and context, will assess against these Technical Skills: Modern standards approach Systems integration Systems design Information security Development process optimisation Programming and build (software engineering) You will also be assessed against the Behaviour of: Leadership Offer Stage Appointments may be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences. The salary we will offer is determined using interview performance. Scores at interview translate to proficiency levels and an associated salary. Once a successful candidate has a proficiency level and is part of the capability framework, they will be given opportunities to self-assess to progress through the pay scale within their grade during their time at DIT. For further explanation of proficiency levels and more information about DDaT click here. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Candidates who pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring will be held on a 12-month reserve list for future appointments. Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. Harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role. Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Reasonable adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the DDaT Recruitment team before the closing date to discuss your needs. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. ..... click apply for full job details
24/09/2022
Full time
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London About the job Summary Join a team at the heart of the global economy! We create digital services, data tools and technology for businesses to prosper around the world. Have a look at our video ! Our Digital, Data and Technology team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. You will get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade. Job description This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Developer to lead the development of integrated digital services, which are crucial to realising our overall departmental aim of supporting and developing UK trade. As a Senior Software Developer in the Department for International Trade, you will be working with modern technologies in a cloud-based environment and developing software and services to meet user needs, collaborating with colleagues in a multidisciplinary and agile product team. We code in the open, using Python (Django) and React - see our code here: . Responsibilities Your day-to-day role will involve: Being involved with every part of the life cycle of a service, from user research to deploying code, to production. Writing secure and reusable code, following a test-driven approach (TDD). Providing technical expertise and leadership in the development of strategic IT services and systems, typically through being the senior technical lead in a delivery team. Identifying and fixing issues with production services, finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience, and stability. Coaching and mentoring developers in the department. Being an active member of the departmental developers' community, sharing good practice. Creating a culture of continuous improvement in the design and delivery of applications and integrations, taking responsibility for a programme of peer led support and professional development. Researching, evaluating, and recommending new tools and techniques that will contribute to increased quality and productivity for our development teams. Defining, agreeing, and implementing appropriate tools and processes for the effective development and maintenance of services. Essential Skills and Experience You should be able to demonstrate essential skills and experience of: Modern web application and software development practices and architectures (microservices vs monoliths etc.). Software development with Python, JavaScript (Node.js, REACT) or similar (all backgrounds considered). An awareness of working practices such as test-driven development (focusing on automation), continuous integration and continuous delivery. Involvement in complex digital projects from initiation to live, demonstrating technical leadership, innovation, and problem resolution. Understanding of common web security risks (e.g., OWASP Top 10). Knowledge of agile frameworks and how to support teams in their adoption. Desirable Skills and Experience While not essential, it would be ideal if you have demonstrable experience of: Cloud-based development and writing infrastructure as code to integrate them, such as AWS serverless. SQL and the design of relational and NoSQL databases. Introducing new development practices into teams (e.g., continuous integration, serverless). Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview. Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. Assessment and Interview As part of the application process you will be asked to upload a CV which outlines your experience, skills and fit for the role. At the sift stage for this role, Inspire People will assess you against the essential criteria listed above to compile a longlist of applications. If you are progressed through to this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video interview with Inspire People or provide written answers to questions. These applications will then be sifted by DIT hiring managers. Initial sifting will take place the week commencing 26th September, with CV submissions to DIT on the 30th September. Interviews will take place the week commencing 10th October. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. At the interview stage for this role, we will assess your technical/specialist experience, outlined in the above role description, testing your ability through relevant assessments/presentations and ask you questions around Behaviours and Technical skills, which are part of the Civil Service Success Profiles . The technical element within the interview, where you will be asked a series of questions to demonstrate your specific professional skills and knowledge related directly to the job role and context, will assess against these Technical Skills: Modern standards approach Systems integration Systems design Information security Development process optimisation Programming and build (software engineering) You will also be assessed against the Behaviour of: Leadership Offer Stage Appointments may be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences. The salary we will offer is determined using interview performance. Scores at interview translate to proficiency levels and an associated salary. Once a successful candidate has a proficiency level and is part of the capability framework, they will be given opportunities to self-assess to progress through the pay scale within their grade during their time at DIT. For further explanation of proficiency levels and more information about DDaT click here. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Candidates who pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring will be held on a 12-month reserve list for future appointments. Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. Harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role. Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Reasonable adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the DDaT Recruitment team before the closing date to discuss your needs. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. ..... click apply for full job details
Google Cloud Platform Architect Location: Manchester, Birmingham Salary: Flexible dependent on experience Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Analyst, Senior Analyst, Consultant, Assistant Manager, Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse abilities and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of Google Cloud Architecture. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our distributed team, you'll be working with ground breaking technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will: Have the opportunity & flexibility to develop your Google Cloud career across a range of different skills paths (Platform, Data and Cloud Native specialisations); Be supported to continue your Google Cloud Platform training and certifications - complimented with other Accenture Engineer & Architecture training initiatives - and supported by our coaching and mentoring programmes As a Google Cloud Platform Architect, you will: Create cases for technology and organisational transformation to enable migration to or utilisation of GCP and hybrid cloud; Develop solution architecture, implementation plans and estimates; Design and deploy enterprise-wide scalable, highly available, secure and reliable platforms and architectures on GCP full-stack. Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following skills: Deep, hands-on design and development background in GCP, across a wide range of GCP services; Experience in implementing applications onto cloud platforms and usage of their major components in order to define cloud native application architectures such as Microservices, Service Mesh or Data Streaming applications Hands on Infrastructure-as-Code technologies: Terraform, Ansible & knowledge of DevOps. Experience of architecting Google Data and Integration solutions (DataProc, DataFusion, DataFlow, Pub/Sub) Set yourself apart: A Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in engineering or implementing solutions on GCP, K8s, and other Google technologies; A certification in either: Google's Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Data Engineer, Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Closing date for applications - 31/08/2022 RROOTS Locations Leeds,Manchester,Warwick
24/09/2022
Full time
Google Cloud Platform Architect Location: Manchester, Birmingham Salary: Flexible dependent on experience Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Analyst, Senior Analyst, Consultant, Assistant Manager, Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse abilities and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of Google Cloud Architecture. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our distributed team, you'll be working with ground breaking technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will: Have the opportunity & flexibility to develop your Google Cloud career across a range of different skills paths (Platform, Data and Cloud Native specialisations); Be supported to continue your Google Cloud Platform training and certifications - complimented with other Accenture Engineer & Architecture training initiatives - and supported by our coaching and mentoring programmes As a Google Cloud Platform Architect, you will: Create cases for technology and organisational transformation to enable migration to or utilisation of GCP and hybrid cloud; Develop solution architecture, implementation plans and estimates; Design and deploy enterprise-wide scalable, highly available, secure and reliable platforms and architectures on GCP full-stack. Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following skills: Deep, hands-on design and development background in GCP, across a wide range of GCP services; Experience in implementing applications onto cloud platforms and usage of their major components in order to define cloud native application architectures such as Microservices, Service Mesh or Data Streaming applications Hands on Infrastructure-as-Code technologies: Terraform, Ansible & knowledge of DevOps. Experience of architecting Google Data and Integration solutions (DataProc, DataFusion, DataFlow, Pub/Sub) Set yourself apart: A Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in engineering or implementing solutions on GCP, K8s, and other Google technologies; A certification in either: Google's Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Data Engineer, Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Closing date for applications - 31/08/2022 RROOTS Locations Leeds,Manchester,Warwick
Google Cloud Platform Architect Location: Birmingham Salary: Depending on experience Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Consultant, Assistant Manager, Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the leading providers of Google Cloud Architecture. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that flourishes with shared success, innovative ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for an ambitious career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our distributed team, you'll be working with pioneering technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our Team you will: Have the opportunity & flexibility to develop your Google Cloud career across a range of different skills paths (Platform, Data and Cloud Native specialisations); Be supported to continue your Google Cloud Platform training and certifications - complimented with other Accenture Engineer & Architecture training initiatives - and supported by our coaching and mentoring programme. Show more Show less Qualifications As a Google Cloud Platform Architect: Create cases for technology and organisational transformation to enable migration to or utilisation of GCP and hybrid cloud; Develop solution architecture, implementation plans and estimates; Design and deploy enterprise-wide scalable, highly available, secure and reliable platforms and architectures on GCP full-stack. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Deep, hands-on design and development background in GCP, across a wide range of GCP services; Experience in implementing applications onto cloud platforms and usage of their major components in order to define cloud native application architectures such as Microservices, Service Mesh or Data Streaming applications Hands on Infrastructure-as-Code technologies: Terraform, Ansible & knowledge of DevOps. Experience of architecting Google Data and Integration solutions (DataProc, DataFusion, DataFlow, Pub/Sub) Set yourself apart: A Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in engineering or implementing solutions on GCP, K8s, and other Google technologies; A certification in either: Google's Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Data Engineer, Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer. What's in it for you: At Accenture in addition to a driven basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, gym subsidy, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services, we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Closing date for application: 31/08/2022 RROOTS
24/09/2022
Full time
Google Cloud Platform Architect Location: Birmingham Salary: Depending on experience Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Consultant, Assistant Manager, Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the leading providers of Google Cloud Architecture. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that flourishes with shared success, innovative ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for an ambitious career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our distributed team, you'll be working with pioneering technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our Team you will: Have the opportunity & flexibility to develop your Google Cloud career across a range of different skills paths (Platform, Data and Cloud Native specialisations); Be supported to continue your Google Cloud Platform training and certifications - complimented with other Accenture Engineer & Architecture training initiatives - and supported by our coaching and mentoring programme. Show more Show less Qualifications As a Google Cloud Platform Architect: Create cases for technology and organisational transformation to enable migration to or utilisation of GCP and hybrid cloud; Develop solution architecture, implementation plans and estimates; Design and deploy enterprise-wide scalable, highly available, secure and reliable platforms and architectures on GCP full-stack. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Deep, hands-on design and development background in GCP, across a wide range of GCP services; Experience in implementing applications onto cloud platforms and usage of their major components in order to define cloud native application architectures such as Microservices, Service Mesh or Data Streaming applications Hands on Infrastructure-as-Code technologies: Terraform, Ansible & knowledge of DevOps. Experience of architecting Google Data and Integration solutions (DataProc, DataFusion, DataFlow, Pub/Sub) Set yourself apart: A Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in engineering or implementing solutions on GCP, K8s, and other Google technologies; A certification in either: Google's Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Data Engineer, Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer. What's in it for you: At Accenture in addition to a driven basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, gym subsidy, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services, we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Closing date for application: 31/08/2022 RROOTS
AWS Cloud Engineer Locations: Bristol Salary:Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Career Level:Senior Analyst, Specialist, Associate Manager Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of AWS Solutions. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will: Work for tier-1 clients across industry sectors - helping them turn their cloud strategy into reality; Help design and deliver transformative cloud solutions - from migrating legacy applications onto AWS to building innovative, new cloud-native applications; Continue to learn and grow - we actively encourage and support continuous learning and certification on AWS; Serve as an AWS evangelist, educating customers on the value AWS can bring to transform their business. As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will: Design and deploy enterprise-wide dynamically scalable, highly available, fault tolerant, secure and reliable applications on AWS full-stack; Assist with the implementation of AWS platform architectures, including account structure, serverless, networks, security, deployment orchestration and automation; Build and configure code and IaC pipelines; Containerise and deploy existing and new applications; Show more Show less Qualifications Qualifications - External We are looking for experience in the following skills: Hands-on development background in AWS, across a wide range of AWS services; Hands-on experience developing Infrastructure as Code using AWS Cloudformation and/or AWS Cloud Development Kit and/or Terraform Hands-on experience with scripting and compiled languages, especially Python and/or NodeJS and/or Golang; Hands-on experience developing complex automation to support Continuous Integration and Delivery approach to software release management Hands-on experience with Linux/UNIX based environments; Experience with container and container orchestration technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Elastic Container Service (ECS) etc. Systems engineering and software development skills, problem solving, root cause analysis and debugging skills Set yourself apart: A Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in engineering or implementing solutions on AWS. A certification in at least one of the following: AWS Solution Architect (Professional or Associate), AWS DevOps, AWS Developer or AWS SysOps. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Closing Date for Applications 01/08/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. RROOTS
24/09/2022
Full time
AWS Cloud Engineer Locations: Bristol Salary:Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Career Level:Senior Analyst, Specialist, Associate Manager Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of AWS Solutions. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will: Work for tier-1 clients across industry sectors - helping them turn their cloud strategy into reality; Help design and deliver transformative cloud solutions - from migrating legacy applications onto AWS to building innovative, new cloud-native applications; Continue to learn and grow - we actively encourage and support continuous learning and certification on AWS; Serve as an AWS evangelist, educating customers on the value AWS can bring to transform their business. As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will: Design and deploy enterprise-wide dynamically scalable, highly available, fault tolerant, secure and reliable applications on AWS full-stack; Assist with the implementation of AWS platform architectures, including account structure, serverless, networks, security, deployment orchestration and automation; Build and configure code and IaC pipelines; Containerise and deploy existing and new applications; Show more Show less Qualifications Qualifications - External We are looking for experience in the following skills: Hands-on development background in AWS, across a wide range of AWS services; Hands-on experience developing Infrastructure as Code using AWS Cloudformation and/or AWS Cloud Development Kit and/or Terraform Hands-on experience with scripting and compiled languages, especially Python and/or NodeJS and/or Golang; Hands-on experience developing complex automation to support Continuous Integration and Delivery approach to software release management Hands-on experience with Linux/UNIX based environments; Experience with container and container orchestration technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Elastic Container Service (ECS) etc. Systems engineering and software development skills, problem solving, root cause analysis and debugging skills Set yourself apart: A Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in engineering or implementing solutions on AWS. A certification in at least one of the following: AWS Solution Architect (Professional or Associate), AWS DevOps, AWS Developer or AWS SysOps. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Closing Date for Applications 01/08/2022 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. RROOTS
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London About the job Summary Join a team at the heart of the global economy! We create digital services, data tools and technology for businesses to prosper around the world. Have a look at our video ! Our Digital, Data and Technology team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. Youll get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade. Job description Can we rely on you to make us more reliable? The Department for International Trade (DIT) helps businesses export and invest, and we need Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to make sure our internet services work as users expect . Responsibilities As SRE you will work to give development teams the tools for their job, including application performance monitoring, exception, log and metrics aggregation, dashboards, and declarative CD/CI pipelines. Youll evangelise product teams about service-level indicators, objectives, and error budgets, and negotiate them. Youll help build and scale our global product platform. Our tech stack includes: Amazon Web Services Azure Jenkins Terraform Kubernetes Elasticsearch Python PostgreSQL Sentry Redis Jenkins Essential Skills and Experience You should be able to demonstrate essential skills and experience of: Demonstrable experience and fluency in one or more programming languages, writing clean and effective code. Ability to build code defined, reliable and well tested infrastructure on top of cloud computing systems. Experience in designing, analysing, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Knowledge of Unix fundamentals and TCP/IP networking. Ability to see user impact in the infrastructure changes. Desirable Skills and Experience While not essential, it would be ideal if you have demonstrable skills and experience of: PaaS,Kubernetes,Django,oauth2/saml2 integrations in Python. Cloud experience with either Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services or Azure. Experience coding infrastructure (i.e., Terraform). Experience in defining and measuring Service Level Objectives. Experience in observability driven development. Experience in prototyping through reuseof existingOpen Sourcecomponents. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview. Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. Assessment and Interview As part of the application process you will be asked to upload a CV which outlines your experience, skills and fit for the role. At the sift stage for this role, Inspire People will assess you against the essential criteria listed above to compile a longlist of applications. If you are progressed through to this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video interview with Inspire People or provide written answers to questions. These applications will then be sifted by DIT hiring managers. At the interview stage for this role, we will assess your technical/specialist experience, outlined in the above role description, testing your ability through relevant assessments/presentations and ask you questions around Behaviours and Technical skills, which are part of the Civil Service Success Profiles . The technical element within the interview, where you will be asked a series of questions to demonstrate your specific professional skills and knowledge related directly to the job role and context, will assess against capabilities which are outlined under DevOps engineer within the DDaT framework which can be found here: . These Technical Skills include: Availability and capacity management Development process optimisations Information security Modern standards approach Programming and build (software engineering) Prototyping Service support Systems design Systems integration User focus You will also be assessed against the Behaviours of: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and influencing Developing Self and Others Changing and Improving Offer Stage Appointments may be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences. The salary we will offer is determined using interview performance. Scores at interview translate to proficiency levels and an associated salary. Once a successful candidate has a proficiency level and is part of the capability framework, they will be given opportunities to self-assess to progress through the pay scale within their grade during their time at DIT. For further explanation of proficiency levels and more information about DDaT click here. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Candidates who pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring will be held on a 12-month reserve list for future appointments. Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. Harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role. Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Reasonable adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the DDaT Recruitment team before the closing date to discuss your needs. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DIT by email: If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. For further information and to apply please click the link to direct you to the advertisers website. Further Information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years. For more information on security clearance, the Civil Service Code, our recruitment principles, and our complaints procedure, click here. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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24/09/2022
Full time
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London About the job Summary Join a team at the heart of the global economy! We create digital services, data tools and technology for businesses to prosper around the world. Have a look at our video ! Our Digital, Data and Technology team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. Youll get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade. Job description Can we rely on you to make us more reliable? The Department for International Trade (DIT) helps businesses export and invest, and we need Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) to make sure our internet services work as users expect . Responsibilities As SRE you will work to give development teams the tools for their job, including application performance monitoring, exception, log and metrics aggregation, dashboards, and declarative CD/CI pipelines. Youll evangelise product teams about service-level indicators, objectives, and error budgets, and negotiate them. Youll help build and scale our global product platform. Our tech stack includes: Amazon Web Services Azure Jenkins Terraform Kubernetes Elasticsearch Python PostgreSQL Sentry Redis Jenkins Essential Skills and Experience You should be able to demonstrate essential skills and experience of: Demonstrable experience and fluency in one or more programming languages, writing clean and effective code. Ability to build code defined, reliable and well tested infrastructure on top of cloud computing systems. Experience in designing, analysing, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Knowledge of Unix fundamentals and TCP/IP networking. Ability to see user impact in the infrastructure changes. Desirable Skills and Experience While not essential, it would be ideal if you have demonstrable skills and experience of: PaaS,Kubernetes,Django,oauth2/saml2 integrations in Python. Cloud experience with either Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services or Azure. Experience coding infrastructure (i.e., Terraform). Experience in defining and measuring Service Level Objectives. Experience in observability driven development. Experience in prototyping through reuseof existingOpen Sourcecomponents. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview. Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. Assessment and Interview As part of the application process you will be asked to upload a CV which outlines your experience, skills and fit for the role. At the sift stage for this role, Inspire People will assess you against the essential criteria listed above to compile a longlist of applications. If you are progressed through to this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video interview with Inspire People or provide written answers to questions. These applications will then be sifted by DIT hiring managers. At the interview stage for this role, we will assess your technical/specialist experience, outlined in the above role description, testing your ability through relevant assessments/presentations and ask you questions around Behaviours and Technical skills, which are part of the Civil Service Success Profiles . The technical element within the interview, where you will be asked a series of questions to demonstrate your specific professional skills and knowledge related directly to the job role and context, will assess against capabilities which are outlined under DevOps engineer within the DDaT framework which can be found here: . These Technical Skills include: Availability and capacity management Development process optimisations Information security Modern standards approach Programming and build (software engineering) Prototyping Service support Systems design Systems integration User focus You will also be assessed against the Behaviours of: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and influencing Developing Self and Others Changing and Improving Offer Stage Appointments may be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences. The salary we will offer is determined using interview performance. Scores at interview translate to proficiency levels and an associated salary. Once a successful candidate has a proficiency level and is part of the capability framework, they will be given opportunities to self-assess to progress through the pay scale within their grade during their time at DIT. For further explanation of proficiency levels and more information about DDaT click here. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Candidates who pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring will be held on a 12-month reserve list for future appointments. Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. Harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role. Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Reasonable adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the DDaT Recruitment team before the closing date to discuss your needs. Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DIT by email: If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. For further information and to apply please click the link to direct you to the advertisers website. Further Information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years. For more information on security clearance, the Civil Service Code, our recruitment principles, and our complaints procedure, click here. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: ..... click apply for full job details
With the world's leading organisations looking to cloud solutions to innovate, disrupt and deliver growth, we help reimagine and reinvent entire businesses on the cloud. Through rapid prototyping and multi-cloud architecture, we've rebuilt telecom companies, transport agencies and neobanks. Our Cloud Centre of Excellence is a team that brings together the pace and innovation of a startup, backed by the trusted brand and investment potential of PwC. Now, we're growing our team. Will you join us? Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Skills and experience Experience with hands-on implementation on platforms including at least one of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Experience in one or more related cloud technology areas that interests you, for example: DevSecOps, containers, serverless, APIs, continuous delivery patterns, IaC, cloud native app development Passion and enthusiasm for adoption of highly automated solutions Can communicate complex topics to technical and non technical audiences both internally and sometimes externally. Can demonstrate ingenuity and critical thinking An understanding of how your designs are operated, their sustainability and efficiency, and their overall impact. Key responsibilities PwC's engineers are problem solvers. People who take deep satisfaction in designing the slick automations which stitch organisations together. They're in the detail, collaborating with cloud architects, developers and clients to build scalable solutions that leverage the power of cloud. On every project, they're involved from sprint one, day one. They're code builders, fixers and early adopters of new tools and techniques and use tech to drive transformation and contribute towards solving some of society's biggest problems. Consulting with internal teams and client stakeholders on proposed solutions and how they'll be developed/deployed and used Working with our architects and engineering leads to build monitoring, security and engineering excellence into all of our solutions Leveraging automation in every part of a solution to accelerate and optimise all out solutions Working in either an infrastructure or functionally focussed engineering role depending on your passion and experience to deepen your skills on complex enterprise clients Continually upskilling yourself and seeking out technical cloud certifications with public cloud providers Sharing your cloud knowledge and ideas with the wider PwC team and our customers Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Additional leave Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Life insurance Private dental insurance Referral programme Relocation assistance Sick pay Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Ability to commute/relocate: United Kingdom: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
24/09/2022
Full time
With the world's leading organisations looking to cloud solutions to innovate, disrupt and deliver growth, we help reimagine and reinvent entire businesses on the cloud. Through rapid prototyping and multi-cloud architecture, we've rebuilt telecom companies, transport agencies and neobanks. Our Cloud Centre of Excellence is a team that brings together the pace and innovation of a startup, backed by the trusted brand and investment potential of PwC. Now, we're growing our team. Will you join us? Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Skills and experience Experience with hands-on implementation on platforms including at least one of Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Experience in one or more related cloud technology areas that interests you, for example: DevSecOps, containers, serverless, APIs, continuous delivery patterns, IaC, cloud native app development Passion and enthusiasm for adoption of highly automated solutions Can communicate complex topics to technical and non technical audiences both internally and sometimes externally. Can demonstrate ingenuity and critical thinking An understanding of how your designs are operated, their sustainability and efficiency, and their overall impact. Key responsibilities PwC's engineers are problem solvers. People who take deep satisfaction in designing the slick automations which stitch organisations together. They're in the detail, collaborating with cloud architects, developers and clients to build scalable solutions that leverage the power of cloud. On every project, they're involved from sprint one, day one. They're code builders, fixers and early adopters of new tools and techniques and use tech to drive transformation and contribute towards solving some of society's biggest problems. Consulting with internal teams and client stakeholders on proposed solutions and how they'll be developed/deployed and used Working with our architects and engineering leads to build monitoring, security and engineering excellence into all of our solutions Leveraging automation in every part of a solution to accelerate and optimise all out solutions Working in either an infrastructure or functionally focussed engineering role depending on your passion and experience to deepen your skills on complex enterprise clients Continually upskilling yourself and seeking out technical cloud certifications with public cloud providers Sharing your cloud knowledge and ideas with the wider PwC team and our customers Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Additional leave Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Life insurance Private dental insurance Referral programme Relocation assistance Sick pay Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Ability to commute/relocate: United Kingdom: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London About the job Summary Join a team at the heart of the global economy! We create digital services, data tools and technology for businesses to prosper around the world. Have a look at our video ! Our Digital, Data and Technology team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. Youll get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade. Job description As our Lead Site Reliability Engineer, you will lead a team of site reliability engineers who are committed to delivering excellent services and continual improvement. You will drive adaption of best practices and be responsible for managingour platform hosting. You will influence our future hosting strategy, helping to develop the team's roadmap of work and lead the support of several services offerings including CI/CD, Account Management, Containerisation, Network Connectivity, Cloud Cost Optimisation, Service Performance and Availability. Working with development teams to create reusable components, enabling service delivery at pace, you will automate the oversight of systems at scale, covering a hybrid cloud environment, including but not limited to AWS, GovUK PaaS, & Azure. Responsibilities In your day-to-day role, you will: Set the SRE teams technical direction, working with the technology leadership team. Provide technical leadership & guidance to the SRE team through coaching and mentoring. Lead the sharing of knowledge and good practice to develop the teams capability. Identify and lead on modernization initiatives through continuous improvement. Give development teams the tools for their job, including infrastructure, APM, exception, log aggregation, dashboards, and declarative CD/CI pipelines. Collaboratively develop the future hosting strategy. Actively lead the support of service offerings (Account Management, Security, CI/CD, Automation, Containerization, Service Performance & cloud Infrastructure). Ensure security, stability, and capacity are embedded in services deployments. Champion the adoption of emerging technology to automate tasks & deployments. Solve complex issues using root cause analysis, progressing opportunities to improve reliability, security, capability of infrastructure, application, and site services. Essential Skills and Experience Youll have demonstrable skills and experience of: Team leadership: managing workload, coaching, and mentoring technical staff. Setting the direction for technical teams, and liaising with colleagues to establish requirements and identify, propose, initiate work. Identifying good practices, sharing experiences, and championing your team's agenda, acting as the voice of the team. Working with cloud technology and the use of orchestration tools, developing infrastructure as code on top of cloud computing services. Deploying & managing CI/CD pipelines. Identification of process optimization opportunities and leading teams to deliver service improvements. Experience of information security, designing, quality-reviewing and quality-assurance solutions with security controls embedded. Designing and reviewing systems, selecting appropriate design standards, methods and tools and ensure they are applied effectively. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview. Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. Assessment and Interview As part of the application process you will be asked to upload a CV which outlines your experience, skills and fit for the role. At the sift stage for this role, Inspire People will assess you against the essential criteria listed above to compile a long list of applications. If you are progressed through to this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video interview with Inspire People or provide written answers to questions. These applications will then be sifted by DIT hiring managers. Initial sifting will take place the week commencing 26th September, with CV submissions to DIT on the 30th September. Interviews will take place the week commencing 10th October. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. At the interview stage for this role, we will assess your technical/specialist experience, outlined in the above role description, testing your ability through relevant assessments/presentations and ask you questions around Behaviours and Technical skills, which are part of the Civil Service Success Profiles . The technical element within the interview, where you will be asked a series of questions to demonstrate your specific professional skills and knowledge related directly to the job role and context, will assess against these Technical Skills: Availability and capacity management Information security Modern standards approach Programming and build (software engineering) Prototyping Service support Systems design Systems integration User focus You will also be assessed against the Behaviours of: Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Offer Stage Appointments may be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences. The salary we will offer is determined using interview performance. Scores at interview translate to proficiency levels and an associated salary. Once a successful candidate has a proficiency level and is part of the capability framework, they will be given opportunities to self-assess to progress through the pay scale within their grade during their time at DIT. For further explanation of proficiency levels and more information about DDaT click here. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Candidates who pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring will be held on a 12-month reserve list for future appointments. Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. Harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role. Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Reasonable adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the DDaT Recruitment team before the closing date to discuss your needs. ..... click apply for full job details
23/09/2022
Full time
Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London About the job Summary Join a team at the heart of the global economy! We create digital services, data tools and technology for businesses to prosper around the world. Have a look at our video ! Our Digital, Data and Technology team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. Youll get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade. Job description As our Lead Site Reliability Engineer, you will lead a team of site reliability engineers who are committed to delivering excellent services and continual improvement. You will drive adaption of best practices and be responsible for managingour platform hosting. You will influence our future hosting strategy, helping to develop the team's roadmap of work and lead the support of several services offerings including CI/CD, Account Management, Containerisation, Network Connectivity, Cloud Cost Optimisation, Service Performance and Availability. Working with development teams to create reusable components, enabling service delivery at pace, you will automate the oversight of systems at scale, covering a hybrid cloud environment, including but not limited to AWS, GovUK PaaS, & Azure. Responsibilities In your day-to-day role, you will: Set the SRE teams technical direction, working with the technology leadership team. Provide technical leadership & guidance to the SRE team through coaching and mentoring. Lead the sharing of knowledge and good practice to develop the teams capability. Identify and lead on modernization initiatives through continuous improvement. Give development teams the tools for their job, including infrastructure, APM, exception, log aggregation, dashboards, and declarative CD/CI pipelines. Collaboratively develop the future hosting strategy. Actively lead the support of service offerings (Account Management, Security, CI/CD, Automation, Containerization, Service Performance & cloud Infrastructure). Ensure security, stability, and capacity are embedded in services deployments. Champion the adoption of emerging technology to automate tasks & deployments. Solve complex issues using root cause analysis, progressing opportunities to improve reliability, security, capability of infrastructure, application, and site services. Essential Skills and Experience Youll have demonstrable skills and experience of: Team leadership: managing workload, coaching, and mentoring technical staff. Setting the direction for technical teams, and liaising with colleagues to establish requirements and identify, propose, initiate work. Identifying good practices, sharing experiences, and championing your team's agenda, acting as the voice of the team. Working with cloud technology and the use of orchestration tools, developing infrastructure as code on top of cloud computing services. Deploying & managing CI/CD pipelines. Identification of process optimization opportunities and leading teams to deliver service improvements. Experience of information security, designing, quality-reviewing and quality-assurance solutions with security controls embedded. Designing and reviewing systems, selecting appropriate design standards, methods and tools and ensure they are applied effectively. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Selection process details We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview. Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. Assessment and Interview As part of the application process you will be asked to upload a CV which outlines your experience, skills and fit for the role. At the sift stage for this role, Inspire People will assess you against the essential criteria listed above to compile a long list of applications. If you are progressed through to this stage, you will be asked to complete a short, pre-recorded video interview with Inspire People or provide written answers to questions. These applications will then be sifted by DIT hiring managers. Initial sifting will take place the week commencing 26th September, with CV submissions to DIT on the 30th September. Interviews will take place the week commencing 10th October. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. At the interview stage for this role, we will assess your technical/specialist experience, outlined in the above role description, testing your ability through relevant assessments/presentations and ask you questions around Behaviours and Technical skills, which are part of the Civil Service Success Profiles . The technical element within the interview, where you will be asked a series of questions to demonstrate your specific professional skills and knowledge related directly to the job role and context, will assess against these Technical Skills: Availability and capacity management Information security Modern standards approach Programming and build (software engineering) Prototyping Service support Systems design Systems integration User focus You will also be assessed against the Behaviours of: Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Offer Stage Appointments may be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences. The salary we will offer is determined using interview performance. Scores at interview translate to proficiency levels and an associated salary. Once a successful candidate has a proficiency level and is part of the capability framework, they will be given opportunities to self-assess to progress through the pay scale within their grade during their time at DIT. For further explanation of proficiency levels and more information about DDaT click here. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Candidates who pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring will be held on a 12-month reserve list for future appointments. Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. Harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role. Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Reasonable adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the DDaT Recruitment team before the closing date to discuss your needs. ..... click apply for full job details
