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Location:   Repton School / Repton Prep School Responsible to:   COO Contract Type:   Permanent, all year round Hours of work:  40 hours per week, full time.  Salary:  Salary in the region of £60,000 to £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Benefits: Sports Centre Membership Employer Pension Scheme This is an exciting opportunity to lead the next phase of IT and digital development within this historic and world leading Schools Group. With School-wide responsibility for IT, the role holder will be responsible for all aspects of IT systems including strategy, implementation, management, administration and review, ensuring that the facilities and services meet the evolving needs of the School. This post also has a key role in the development of digital learning, working with senior staff on horizon-scanning and implementation of new ways and approaches to learning. The role holder will manage the IT team to enhance efficiency and meet evolving requirements, including overseeing cyber-security and compliance, ensuring reliable IT operations; and managing budgets and key stakeholder relationships. For a detailed description of duties, please view the Job Pack. Please submit your application online by 5th July 2024. Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk. 

About the role The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets. What you will do Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects. Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure. Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’ Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required What we are looking for Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the, Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software) Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune. Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential Experience of SQL server management Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc. Experience in cybersecurity is desirable Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level) Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.

Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE Full Time Open Ended Appointment The Role We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and  our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.   About You You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.   Skills Required Linux systems administration and monitoring Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python) Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3. Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices) Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes) High performance Computing (Slurm) Virtualisation (VMWare)   Key Deliverables Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed. Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem). Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training. Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services. Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.   About PML As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.   To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the  Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA)  group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.  

Role Summary Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7. This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.  This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation.  With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.   Some of the things you’ll be doing   Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums. Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology. System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans. Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment. Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy. Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements. Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance. Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption. Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations. Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach. Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits. Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance. Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements. Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.   What we’ll need from you:   Essential: Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential). Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities. Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape. Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape. Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management). Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs. Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions. Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements. Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors. Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience. Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development. Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way. Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills. Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues. Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery. Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.   Desirable: Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies. Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times. Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority. Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO. Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context. Proven ICT risk management experience.  High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members. Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.   What you can expect in return  27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme Flexible and hybrid working Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Cycle to Work scheme Welfare and Wellbeing services Staff Engagement Groups Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead  Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.   Further Information   If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.   How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job .  Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.  Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.   Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.

ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365) Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world? Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work. The role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy. An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments) As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice. Responsibilities: Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity. Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications. Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines. Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business. Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters. Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services. Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources. Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents. Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.   Who we are looking for: Your skills, abilities and experience should include: Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate. Demonstrable technical ability Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience  Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have: Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems Strong knowledge and understanding of M365 Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy Relevant Microsoft Qualifications Who we are and our values:  We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation. Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference. Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside.  As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.  Closing date: 3 January 2024. Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.

Location Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD About the job Job summary Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence.  We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.   The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.   We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives. An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making. You could be involved in: Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected. Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes. Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence. Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution. We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels. Job description In this role you will: Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia. Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research.  Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.   Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.     Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.   Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations Person specification We are looking for someone who has: A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety. Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects. Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.  Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.   Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Benefits Benefits  Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Flexible working :  Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours:  Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work:  Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview. Annual leave:  25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family:  Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development:  Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities:  Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using  Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you. Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is  security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . 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The mission of the King Edward VI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. A progressive, influential educational charity, King Edward VI Foundation’s reputation is underpinned by a long and distinguished history. King Edward’s School was established in 1552 by King Edward VI, part of the early growth of secular education in England. In the late 19th century, our five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls were an early step in extending secondary education for girls and boys. The 21st century has brought the formation of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, a means of expanding from our original five grammar schools to a current family of eleven academies and two independent schools. Six of the academies are selective; five are comprehensive, some serving Birmingham’s most deprived communities. To serve the city’s children, we recognise that we need to provide a diverse range of schools: independent as well as Academies, selective and also comprehensive. And we believe that those schools need to be accessible to all, regardless of ethnic, religious and social background. The further development of digital practices and use of technology is integral to the above, and the purpose of this role is to nurture and support this development via the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), among other priorities. The SCEP, running on Microsoft 365, provides a solution to the organisation for collaboration and communication. We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the central Digital and Technology team and fulfil this critical position to manage the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), running on Microsoft 365. Our schools have achieved great things by managing their individual digital initiatives, particularly during the pandemic. Now it is time for all parts of the organisation to work collectively in advancing and joining up its digital infrastructure and thereby contributing to the Foundation’s work towards achieving its objectives and realising its mission. The person appointed will have extensive knowledge of using and configuring the latest M365 technologies in addition to managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook and more. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable. The person appointed must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students at the school. As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Principal responsibilities and duties Be the central point of contact for all matters relating the Microsoft 365 Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP). Be responsible for Exchange, End point manager, SharePoint online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Intune, O365 security compliance, DLP. Monitor M365 and react accordingly to any data or cyber-security concerns. Be responsible for ensuring that administrative rights of users are monitored and controlled appropriately. Ensure effective change controls are implemented to allow the multiple organisations of the organisation to co-exist within a shared environment. Responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s email protection solutions are monitored and that any held/delayed emails are released within a timely manner. The backup of M365 is automated using an external solution, however the post holder will be responsible for monitoring this service to assure compliance and disaster recovery readiness in the event of a critical incident. Create policy documents for consumption across the organisation. Ensure that the M365 SCEP meets and maintains compliance with the DfE’s Digital and Technology standards for schools and colleges. Work closely and collaboratively with our schools, in particular the school-based technical leads to ensure the M365 SCEP meets operational needs. Provide additional capacity to the Digital and Technology team with migrating schools to the M365 SCEP on an ad-hoc basis to Work or support any work undertaken with any third-parties as required to deliver the responsibilities listed above. As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time. General responsibilities and duties To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these. To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these. To remain committed to the safeguarding of all of our students. To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow. To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager. To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager. To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade. The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check. This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes. Person Specification Knowledge and experience Essential Extensive knowledge of using and configuring latest M365 technologies Experience and knowledge of managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook Experience of managing organisation wide IT projects and engaging with key stakeholders with the aim of standardisation, unification and simplification Experience of contributing to a process improvement or change project Experience of managing contracts with suppliers Knowledge of infrastructure, software solutions, Microsoft Server technologies, networking, security and storage systems Demonstrable experience of working in an IT /technical management environment within an educational organisational setting Desirable Education sector experience Prior experience of working within a similar role Practical experience of cloud migrations Experience with wider infrastructure technologies Skilled at providing training and support Qualifications Essential University degree in computing or related or equivalent work experience Desirable Current and relevant Microsoft Certification Competencies & Skills Essential Demonstrable experience of supporting a shared M365 environment Technical IT skills Strong communication skills Strong attention to detail Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service Task delivery, accuracy, detail and completion Good project management skills; systematic approach to problem solving Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work well under pressure Strong ability to work as a part of a team Aptitude and attitude appropriate for development within the role. Ability to deliver quality support and to deliver at pace Flexible and proactive (ability to drive change) Ability to influence and persuade others Training & presenting skills Ability to work flexible hours Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge Desirable Training & presenting skills Ability to work flexible hours Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: https://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/foundation/job-opportunities/  

ABOUT THE ROLE Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security? Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government? Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? If so, we want you to join our team! We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals. Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)   ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will have Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority. OUR BENEFITS Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements Part-time and job share opportunities  - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues Discounted health and fitness membership Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union   HOW TO APPLY All applications must be made on online - please visit   https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke   For an informal discussion about this role please contact Name Matt Canterford Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer Phone Number 07706 349657 Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023 Interviews will be held the week commencing:   3 July 2023   Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date   Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by  Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board   Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities          

We are looking for a curious like-minded person to join our team as a penetration tester and cyber lead. Working from our Cyber Intelligence Centre near Peterborough you will become a part of an elite team of people who work globally for clients at the highest level. Cybersecurity is at the beating heart of our business. Our diligence and expertise are what makes us a leader in protecting our clients. If you have capability, aptitude and the right attitude then talk to us! Responsibilities: Perform the following functions as individual assignments or as part of a team: What can we expect of you day to day? The objective of our Penetration Testing program is to pro-actively identify weaknesses and shortcomings in our clients security postures and recommend necessary controls and procedures to protect them from threats. With this mission in mind, our pen test experts are pro-actively involved in engagements that simulate adversarial threats & attacks in a timely manner. Conducting high risk and sensitive ethical hacks of internally and externally hosted applications according to scope. Subject matter expertise in web, mobile and network penetration testing with track record of end to end testing of complex systems. Co-ordinate and execute system/network level pen tests and ethical hacking exercises. Pro-actively research and Identify network and system vulnerabilities and provide recommended counter measures or controls to reduce risk to acceptable and manageable level. Look into and identify vulnerabilities across the services used by clients such as AWS and Azure. Maintain situational awareness of cyber activity by reviewing open source reporting for new vulnerabilities, malware, or other threats that have the potential to impact our company or our clients. You will, Perform cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlate actionable security events. You will be comfortable in exploring and investigating AWS, 365 and Azure. We will support you to Employ advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction, including forensic analysis and volatile data collection and analysis. Conduct malware analysis of attacker tools providing indicators for enterprise defensive measures. Analyse reports to understand threat campaign(s) techniques, lateral movements and extract indicators of compromise (IOCs). You will need to communicate with our clients based at national institutions across the world, this means a high standard of english is required. Develop and automate scripts, tools and resources needed to advance ethical hacking capabilities around new and emerging technologies like mobile, cloud and embedded systems. A host of other duties which will evolve with you job. All candidates will need to pass a polygraph examination on being chosen for the role. We’re looking for those of you who are inherently driven and fascinated by the art and science of cyber defence. We will support you in doing so and have fun along the way.