College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
25/11/2024
Full time
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
Counter Terrorism Policing
West Brompton, London, UK
Compliance and Assurance - Compliance Assurance Operator – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Location: West Brompton
Salary: The starting salary is £43,227, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £40,386 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £45,615. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Job Summary
Could you manage and uphold compliance and assurance standards to support national security?
Your skills could help protect the UK and there has never been a more important time to be working in counter terrorism.
Every day offers a variety of exciting challenges and exceptional opportunities played out on a national and often international stage. You’ll be amongst some of the best and brightest – all with a common goal of working to keep people safe.
You will be working within the Security Operations Centre (SOC) under the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) Compliance and Assurance (C&A) Pillar and will oversee a number of governance and assurance functions on behalf of CT Policing (CTP) across the UK. This will include implementing CTPs overall security strategy and act as the central point of collaboration in coordinated efforts to monitor, assess, and defend against attacks and protect the organisations assets.
CTPHQ is the corporate centre for CTP and provides operational and support services to the CTP Network at a national level, including all CT and Protective Security Commands.
The CTP SOC teams as detailed below are currently expanding, so are looking for innovative and highly motivated people with the ability to work independently as well as within a growing team, to help deliver key governance objectives.
The role of the Compliance & Protective Monitoring Unit (CPMU) is to provide security, audit and compliance across all National CT systems to establish associated accreditation requirements. CPMU ensure systems are only accessed by suitably cleared staff and identify, manage and mitigate areas of risk appertaining to National CT systems.
The role of the Information Security Unit (ISU) is to manage and develop new and legacy information systems accreditation services for CTP. ISU undertake Information Assurance projects and initiatives based on business cases or upon request and write and develop Information Assurance policies, standards and guidelines for CTP.
The role of the Physical Security Unit (PSU) is to safeguard CT assets and prevent unauthorised physical access to the CT estate and deny attackers from gaining access. PSU work collaboratively with partners, stakeholders and associated advisors to ensure timely security sweeps occur to maintain the integrity of the CT estate with partner accreditation and enhance security through the development of administrative, technical and physical security controls.
The role of the Security Engagement & Coordination Unit (SECU) is to manage the coordinated implementation of the SOCs strategic framework and work plan, both nationally and locally. The SECU will establish mechanisms for regional integration and networking to develop active partnerships across national CTP Compliance functions.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met . Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
01/10/2024
Full time
Compliance and Assurance - Compliance Assurance Operator – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Location: West Brompton
Salary: The starting salary is £43,227, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £40,386 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £45,615. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Job Summary
Could you manage and uphold compliance and assurance standards to support national security?
Your skills could help protect the UK and there has never been a more important time to be working in counter terrorism.
Every day offers a variety of exciting challenges and exceptional opportunities played out on a national and often international stage. You’ll be amongst some of the best and brightest – all with a common goal of working to keep people safe.
You will be working within the Security Operations Centre (SOC) under the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) Compliance and Assurance (C&A) Pillar and will oversee a number of governance and assurance functions on behalf of CT Policing (CTP) across the UK. This will include implementing CTPs overall security strategy and act as the central point of collaboration in coordinated efforts to monitor, assess, and defend against attacks and protect the organisations assets.
CTPHQ is the corporate centre for CTP and provides operational and support services to the CTP Network at a national level, including all CT and Protective Security Commands.
The CTP SOC teams as detailed below are currently expanding, so are looking for innovative and highly motivated people with the ability to work independently as well as within a growing team, to help deliver key governance objectives.
The role of the Compliance & Protective Monitoring Unit (CPMU) is to provide security, audit and compliance across all National CT systems to establish associated accreditation requirements. CPMU ensure systems are only accessed by suitably cleared staff and identify, manage and mitigate areas of risk appertaining to National CT systems.
The role of the Information Security Unit (ISU) is to manage and develop new and legacy information systems accreditation services for CTP. ISU undertake Information Assurance projects and initiatives based on business cases or upon request and write and develop Information Assurance policies, standards and guidelines for CTP.
The role of the Physical Security Unit (PSU) is to safeguard CT assets and prevent unauthorised physical access to the CT estate and deny attackers from gaining access. PSU work collaboratively with partners, stakeholders and associated advisors to ensure timely security sweeps occur to maintain the integrity of the CT estate with partner accreditation and enhance security through the development of administrative, technical and physical security controls.
The role of the Security Engagement & Coordination Unit (SECU) is to manage the coordinated implementation of the SOCs strategic framework and work plan, both nationally and locally. The SECU will establish mechanisms for regional integration and networking to develop active partnerships across national CTP Compliance functions.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met . Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Repton School
Repton School, Willington Road, Repton, Derby, UK
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.
19/06/2024
Full time
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.
16/04/2024
Full time
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
11/04/2024
Full time
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
About us Hello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We're obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience - across all venues, products and brands. Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life – from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between. We’re not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industry’s finest.
With a total of 15 incredible venues throughout the UK, we have ambitious plans, never standing still, we are passionate about developing new and exciting products, which means we’re always growing and looking for passionate people to join the family.
The Role
As an IT Manager, you will be working in the Red Engine Technology team, managing the supply and support of infrastructure services and IT support to our UK and International Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues and Head offices.
Our technology is pivotal to the success of the business. The role requires a positive, dedicated individual who will be a proud ambassador of the Red Engine, Flight Club and Electric Shuffle brands.
Reporting to the Head of IT, and working alongside the Technical Support Manager, Integration Manager, and our Technology partners, this is an exciting opportunity in a fast paced rapidly growing business.
An important part of our work is carried out in venue in a live social environment. This requires effective communication and social skills to manage and communicate with both technical and non-technical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the provision of day to day IT support to both Head Office and our Venue teams
Provide technical IT support for projects across the business
Prioritise, manage and delegate IT support desk tickets
Maintain the relationship with our IT and technology suppliers
Manage the procurement, configuration and installation of Infrastructure and IT equipment for new venues and office locations
Own the new starter and leaver process, managing hardware and software supply and provisioning
Work with our IT partners to ensure IT Security and disaster recovery best practices are implemented and maintained, minimising the risk to the business of IT failure or compromise
Install, maintain and troubleshoot software systems required to manage and monitor our environments, alongside our IT partners.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
At least 3 years hands-on experience implementing, administering and supporting Windows Server 2016 - 2022 environments/ Active Directory / Microsoft 365 suite / Azure / SharePoint / Microsoft Teams in a 3rd line capacity.
At least 5 years experience supporting Windows and Mac end user devices, both deskside and remotely.
At least 3 years configuring switching, Firewalls and WiFi with a strong understanding of Internet Connectivity, VLANS, routing, DNS, DHCP and VPNs
Experience implenting and maintaining Cyber Security best practices, including MFA, Endpoint Protection and email security
Preferred
JIRA Administration and Ticket management
Experience of Macrium Site manager, and supporting Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Vectorworks and other design packages.
Experience supporting Hospitality specific IT platforms such as Zonal, Fourth and Flow.
Values
To succeed, the role holder will demonstrate our values in everything they do:
Innovative: Our edge is our innovation – we stay one step ahead because we are always looking to invent and improve. We are bold, creative, pioneering and fearless. Got an idea? Share it!
Passionate: We’re not like other workplaces – there’s no need to hold back here. We’re a full throttle, high energy, total commitment bunch, and we throw everything we’ve got into giving our customers the best time possible.
Warm: We’re all about people. A fundamental part of our customer's having fun is us being welcoming, hospitable and attentive. We hold the key to their experience!
Together: We are a family. We work with each other, and we support each other; we win together, and we lose together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us.
23/01/2024
Full time
About us Hello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We're obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience - across all venues, products and brands. Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life – from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between. We’re not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industry’s finest.
With a total of 15 incredible venues throughout the UK, we have ambitious plans, never standing still, we are passionate about developing new and exciting products, which means we’re always growing and looking for passionate people to join the family.
The Role
As an IT Manager, you will be working in the Red Engine Technology team, managing the supply and support of infrastructure services and IT support to our UK and International Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues and Head offices.
Our technology is pivotal to the success of the business. The role requires a positive, dedicated individual who will be a proud ambassador of the Red Engine, Flight Club and Electric Shuffle brands.
Reporting to the Head of IT, and working alongside the Technical Support Manager, Integration Manager, and our Technology partners, this is an exciting opportunity in a fast paced rapidly growing business.
An important part of our work is carried out in venue in a live social environment. This requires effective communication and social skills to manage and communicate with both technical and non-technical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the provision of day to day IT support to both Head Office and our Venue teams
Provide technical IT support for projects across the business
Prioritise, manage and delegate IT support desk tickets
Maintain the relationship with our IT and technology suppliers
Manage the procurement, configuration and installation of Infrastructure and IT equipment for new venues and office locations
Own the new starter and leaver process, managing hardware and software supply and provisioning
Work with our IT partners to ensure IT Security and disaster recovery best practices are implemented and maintained, minimising the risk to the business of IT failure or compromise
Install, maintain and troubleshoot software systems required to manage and monitor our environments, alongside our IT partners.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
At least 3 years hands-on experience implementing, administering and supporting Windows Server 2016 - 2022 environments/ Active Directory / Microsoft 365 suite / Azure / SharePoint / Microsoft Teams in a 3rd line capacity.
At least 5 years experience supporting Windows and Mac end user devices, both deskside and remotely.
At least 3 years configuring switching, Firewalls and WiFi with a strong understanding of Internet Connectivity, VLANS, routing, DNS, DHCP and VPNs
Experience implenting and maintaining Cyber Security best practices, including MFA, Endpoint Protection and email security
Preferred
JIRA Administration and Ticket management
Experience of Macrium Site manager, and supporting Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Vectorworks and other design packages.
Experience supporting Hospitality specific IT platforms such as Zonal, Fourth and Flow.
Values
To succeed, the role holder will demonstrate our values in everything they do:
Innovative: Our edge is our innovation – we stay one step ahead because we are always looking to invent and improve. We are bold, creative, pioneering and fearless. Got an idea? Share it!
Passionate: We’re not like other workplaces – there’s no need to hold back here. We’re a full throttle, high energy, total commitment bunch, and we throw everything we’ve got into giving our customers the best time possible.
Warm: We’re all about people. A fundamental part of our customer's having fun is us being welcoming, hospitable and attentive. We hold the key to their experience!
Together: We are a family. We work with each other, and we support each other; we win together, and we lose together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us.
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.
20/12/2023
Full time
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.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
07/12/2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
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) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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03/07/2023
Full time
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) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
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/
23/06/2023
Full time
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
05/06/2023
Full time
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
Our client is looking for an IT support analyst to join their small London based team.
This is a full-time permanent role that is predominantly based in the London office in the West End. It is a varied role that spreads across all Level 1 and Level 2 support and extends into Level 3 support for some systems.
The role involves:
IT systems administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting IT problems
IT security investigations
Data Backups
Generation of regular IT system performance and activity reports
Device management and operating system rebuilds
IT Change management
Documentation
Training of staff in the use of IT systems
General IT support and advice/sounding board for management
Desired competencies for candidates are:
- A very high level of discipline and trustworthiness - Tertiary qualification in IT systems administration and/or networking - Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in previous IT roles - Strong analytical skills. Driven by process and identifying opportunities for process improvement - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent standard of both written and spoken English - A deep understanding of cyber security issues - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory environment. Detailed knowledge of Windows 10 administration - Experience installing operating systems on laptops/desktops - A detailed understanding of TCP/IP networking. Familiarity with Cisco networking to CCNA level or higher - Proficient use of Excel, Word - SQL, HTML or C# (.Net) skills are an advantage - Familiarity with Cisco security products such as Stealthwatch, ESA, WSA, ISE is an advantage - Familiarity with collaboration software such as Microsoft SharePoint, Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Meeting Server is an advantage - Familiarity with mobile device management is an advantage - Ability to work flexible hours
27/03/2023
Full time
Our client is looking for an IT support analyst to join their small London based team.
This is a full-time permanent role that is predominantly based in the London office in the West End. It is a varied role that spreads across all Level 1 and Level 2 support and extends into Level 3 support for some systems.
The role involves:
IT systems administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting IT problems
IT security investigations
Data Backups
Generation of regular IT system performance and activity reports
Device management and operating system rebuilds
IT Change management
Documentation
Training of staff in the use of IT systems
General IT support and advice/sounding board for management
Desired competencies for candidates are:
- A very high level of discipline and trustworthiness - Tertiary qualification in IT systems administration and/or networking - Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in previous IT roles - Strong analytical skills. Driven by process and identifying opportunities for process improvement - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent standard of both written and spoken English - A deep understanding of cyber security issues - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory environment. Detailed knowledge of Windows 10 administration - Experience installing operating systems on laptops/desktops - A detailed understanding of TCP/IP networking. Familiarity with Cisco networking to CCNA level or higher - Proficient use of Excel, Word - SQL, HTML or C# (.Net) skills are an advantage - Familiarity with Cisco security products such as Stealthwatch, ESA, WSA, ISE is an advantage - Familiarity with collaboration software such as Microsoft SharePoint, Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Meeting Server is an advantage - Familiarity with mobile device management is an advantage - Ability to work flexible hours
Cognition Intelligence
Market Deeping, Peterborough, UK
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.
23/02/2022
Full time
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.
Lower 48 Energy BESS is a visionary new energy player that is committed to revolutionising the UK's renewable infrastructure through the development of Battery Energy Storage Assets (BESS). Our mission is to contribute to the essential renovation of the UK's renewable infrastructure and support the transition to clean energy. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Lower 48 Energy BESS, you will play a pivotal role in driving technological innovation and advancing our mission to make clean power accessible. Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, you will lead the development and execution of our technology strategy, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and market trends. You will oversee all aspects of technology development, implementation, and optimisation, driving continuous improvement and positioning Lower 48 Energy BESS as a leader in the BESS industry. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute Lower 48 Energy BESS's technological vision and strategy, in alignment with our mission and business objectives. Lead the research, development, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability of our battery systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate emerging technologies into our systems and drive innovation throughout the organisation. Provide leadership and guidance to our technology teams, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise operational performance, reduce costs, and mitigate risks associated with technology projects. Ensure the security, scalability, and integrity of our technology infrastructure, adhering to best practices and industry standards. Serve as a technical advisor to the executive leadership team, providing insights and recommendations on technology initiatives, industry trends, and strategic opportunities. Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven track record of leadership and innovation in the technology sector, with extensive experience in the development and implementation of complex technology solutions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience. Deep understanding of cybersecurity strategies and best practices for maintaining data security and compliance. Deep Technical Expertise in Energy Storage - Battery Technology, Energy Management Systems and Renewable Energy Integration. Extensive knowledge of Grid-Scale Storage Solutions such as Utility-Scale Projects, whereby deploying large-scale energy storage solutions that address grid stability, frequency regulation, and demand response. Regulatory Knowledge - Familiarity with energy regulations, grid interconnection standards, and policies related to storage solutions in the UK. A desire to lead innovation and sustainability in the BESS industry. A visionary leader with a passion for technology and shaping the future of energy storage.
10/02/2025
Full time
Lower 48 Energy BESS is a visionary new energy player that is committed to revolutionising the UK's renewable infrastructure through the development of Battery Energy Storage Assets (BESS). Our mission is to contribute to the essential renovation of the UK's renewable infrastructure and support the transition to clean energy. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Lower 48 Energy BESS, you will play a pivotal role in driving technological innovation and advancing our mission to make clean power accessible. Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, you will lead the development and execution of our technology strategy, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and market trends. You will oversee all aspects of technology development, implementation, and optimisation, driving continuous improvement and positioning Lower 48 Energy BESS as a leader in the BESS industry. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute Lower 48 Energy BESS's technological vision and strategy, in alignment with our mission and business objectives. Lead the research, development, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability of our battery systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate emerging technologies into our systems and drive innovation throughout the organisation. Provide leadership and guidance to our technology teams, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise operational performance, reduce costs, and mitigate risks associated with technology projects. Ensure the security, scalability, and integrity of our technology infrastructure, adhering to best practices and industry standards. Serve as a technical advisor to the executive leadership team, providing insights and recommendations on technology initiatives, industry trends, and strategic opportunities. Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven track record of leadership and innovation in the technology sector, with extensive experience in the development and implementation of complex technology solutions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience. Deep understanding of cybersecurity strategies and best practices for maintaining data security and compliance. Deep Technical Expertise in Energy Storage - Battery Technology, Energy Management Systems and Renewable Energy Integration. Extensive knowledge of Grid-Scale Storage Solutions such as Utility-Scale Projects, whereby deploying large-scale energy storage solutions that address grid stability, frequency regulation, and demand response. Regulatory Knowledge - Familiarity with energy regulations, grid interconnection standards, and policies related to storage solutions in the UK. A desire to lead innovation and sustainability in the BESS industry. A visionary leader with a passion for technology and shaping the future of energy storage.
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Security Architecture to join a FTSE 100 global organisation. This role is perfect for a senior professional with a strong background in complex, large-scale environments who thrives in leading and developing high-performing teams. As the Head of Security Architecture, you will shape the strategic direction of security architecture, ensuring alignment with the organisation's global cybersecurity strategy while managing a team of talented senior security architects and engineers. Responsibilities: Provide visionary leadership and direction to a team of senior security professionals, driving best practices across architecture and solutions. Develop and implement the security architecture strategy in line with business and technology goals, ensuring resilience and scalability across a global organisation. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to align security initiatives with the overall technology and business strategy. Drive the adoption of emerging security technologies and methodologies to support the organisation's transformation agenda. Manage architectural risks and influence the business to adopt security solutions that are both innovative and aligned with best practices. Qualifications & Relevant Experience: Extensive experience operating at a senior level within large, complex environments, ideally within FTSE 100 / FTSE 250 or similar global enterprises. Proven track record of leading, growing, and developing high-performing security architecture and engineering teams. Deep expertise in information security, cyber-risk management, and implementing security strategies within diverse technology landscapes. Strong background in cloud security, network security, and application security, with a focus on driving large-scale transformation initiatives. Adept at engaging with senior leadership, demonstrating commercial acumen and the ability to influence strategic decisions. Relevant certifications such as SABSA Chartered Foundation (SCF), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent. If you're a senior professional eager to drive transformation and lead cutting-edge security initiatives, this is your chance to make a difference. Submit your application and be part of a forward-thinking team.
10/02/2025
Full time
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Security Architecture to join a FTSE 100 global organisation. This role is perfect for a senior professional with a strong background in complex, large-scale environments who thrives in leading and developing high-performing teams. As the Head of Security Architecture, you will shape the strategic direction of security architecture, ensuring alignment with the organisation's global cybersecurity strategy while managing a team of talented senior security architects and engineers. Responsibilities: Provide visionary leadership and direction to a team of senior security professionals, driving best practices across architecture and solutions. Develop and implement the security architecture strategy in line with business and technology goals, ensuring resilience and scalability across a global organisation. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to align security initiatives with the overall technology and business strategy. Drive the adoption of emerging security technologies and methodologies to support the organisation's transformation agenda. Manage architectural risks and influence the business to adopt security solutions that are both innovative and aligned with best practices. Qualifications & Relevant Experience: Extensive experience operating at a senior level within large, complex environments, ideally within FTSE 100 / FTSE 250 or similar global enterprises. Proven track record of leading, growing, and developing high-performing security architecture and engineering teams. Deep expertise in information security, cyber-risk management, and implementing security strategies within diverse technology landscapes. Strong background in cloud security, network security, and application security, with a focus on driving large-scale transformation initiatives. Adept at engaging with senior leadership, demonstrating commercial acumen and the ability to influence strategic decisions. Relevant certifications such as SABSA Chartered Foundation (SCF), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent. If you're a senior professional eager to drive transformation and lead cutting-edge security initiatives, this is your chance to make a difference. Submit your application and be part of a forward-thinking team.
Job Details: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Vacancy Name: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Employment Type: Permanent Location: London Who are we? Ki is the biggest global insurance tech company you've never heard of, unless you've been looking to insure a satellite, wind farm or music festival recently. Having written over $877m in gross written premium in 2023, we've achieved significant growth since our beginnings in 2021. Our investors were excited about the fact we were revolutionising the way a 333 year-old industry was working. There are hardly any industries left that are mainly paper based, but the specialty insurance market is one. Together with partners at Google and UCL we developed Ki and created a platform that helps insurance brokers place risk in a fast and frictionless way. We're continuing to lead the charge on the digitisation of this market and we need more excellent minds to work with us to realise this goal and create more opportunities. What you will be working on: We are currently looking to add a Chief Information Security Officer to our team, holding leadership and operational management of Cybersecurity at Ki including technical security, governance and risk. Acting as a member of Ki's Technology Leadership Team, alongside our Tech Services Director, CTO, Director of Product and Director of Algo Underwriting, you will execute strategic initiatives and ensure alignment of cross-functional teams to Ki's cybersecurity strategy. You will primarily focus on defining and implementing a scalable and cost-effective Cybersecurity vision, strategy and landscape that will enable Ki to meet its business objectives, deliver tangible value and ensure a robust security infrastructure and governance framework is in place in the light of emerging threats and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role will also be focused on identifying cybersecurity partners and business development opportunities to generate improved service for clients or additional growth opportunities for Ki, including collaborating with the underwriting team at Ki to develop an increasingly refined view of Cyber risk. Minimum Requirements: If you have proven experience in a senior cybersecurity, IT or Technology leadership role within financial services, insurance or a growth stage technology business we'd love to hear from you. If you are keen to work with our wider leadership team to develop and execute a best in class cybersecurity strategy, for an innovative, growth-stage Insurtech this could be the role for you. Our culture: Inclusion & Diversity is at the heart of our business at Ki. We recognise that diversity in age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, thought and social background bring richness to our working environment. No matter who you are, where you're from, how you think, or who you love, we believe you should be you. You'll get a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package. This is kept under constant review to make sure it stays relevant. We understand the power of saying thank you and take time to acknowledge and reward extraordinary effort by teams or individuals.
10/02/2025
Full time
Job Details: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Vacancy Name: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Employment Type: Permanent Location: London Who are we? Ki is the biggest global insurance tech company you've never heard of, unless you've been looking to insure a satellite, wind farm or music festival recently. Having written over $877m in gross written premium in 2023, we've achieved significant growth since our beginnings in 2021. Our investors were excited about the fact we were revolutionising the way a 333 year-old industry was working. There are hardly any industries left that are mainly paper based, but the specialty insurance market is one. Together with partners at Google and UCL we developed Ki and created a platform that helps insurance brokers place risk in a fast and frictionless way. We're continuing to lead the charge on the digitisation of this market and we need more excellent minds to work with us to realise this goal and create more opportunities. What you will be working on: We are currently looking to add a Chief Information Security Officer to our team, holding leadership and operational management of Cybersecurity at Ki including technical security, governance and risk. Acting as a member of Ki's Technology Leadership Team, alongside our Tech Services Director, CTO, Director of Product and Director of Algo Underwriting, you will execute strategic initiatives and ensure alignment of cross-functional teams to Ki's cybersecurity strategy. You will primarily focus on defining and implementing a scalable and cost-effective Cybersecurity vision, strategy and landscape that will enable Ki to meet its business objectives, deliver tangible value and ensure a robust security infrastructure and governance framework is in place in the light of emerging threats and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role will also be focused on identifying cybersecurity partners and business development opportunities to generate improved service for clients or additional growth opportunities for Ki, including collaborating with the underwriting team at Ki to develop an increasingly refined view of Cyber risk. Minimum Requirements: If you have proven experience in a senior cybersecurity, IT or Technology leadership role within financial services, insurance or a growth stage technology business we'd love to hear from you. If you are keen to work with our wider leadership team to develop and execute a best in class cybersecurity strategy, for an innovative, growth-stage Insurtech this could be the role for you. Our culture: Inclusion & Diversity is at the heart of our business at Ki. We recognise that diversity in age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, thought and social background bring richness to our working environment. No matter who you are, where you're from, how you think, or who you love, we believe you should be you. You'll get a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package. This is kept under constant review to make sure it stays relevant. We understand the power of saying thank you and take time to acknowledge and reward extraordinary effort by teams or individuals.
CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER - AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE: Bullisher is a data-centric fintech solution provider in the aerospace and defense industry for institutional level investors, looking to disrupt and revolutionize a $3 trillion dollar industry. We spearhead an industry-leading Blackbox to facilitate and administer trade agreements pioneered by a vehicle, driven by our new generation benchmark delivering solutions through innovation with uncompromising agility. JOB DESCRIPTION: The oversight requires a sophisticated operating model that allows for a stronger security posture centralized security operations center (SOC). The role will oversee global operations with a maximum amount of attention and unify the management of API calls, space exploration, and navigation. Responsibilities include: Creating a platform to share content and taking modular playbooks, actions, integrations, and connectors into our IT & security infrastructure. Automating incident response and remediation, prioritizing cases, and enriching cyber threat intelligence. Managing vulnerabilities, nation-state threats, ransomware transformation, and automated security controls. Building a resilient cybersecurity culture within the organization to combat cyber threats. Micromanaging cybersecurity engineers, penetration testing engineers, cyber architects, and other related roles. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilizing necessary equipment to perform the job. ENVIRONMENT: This position will operate in the following areas of the organization: ROCKET FUEL MISSION INTELLIGENCE DIVISION . Employees must be legally authorized to work in the UK . Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. QUALIFICATIONS, KEY REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLSET: 20+ years in cybersecurity and digital solutions engineering. Proficiency in key generation, key lifecycle management, risk management, and risk assessment processes. Certifications such as GSEC, OSCP, CISM, CAP, CND, ISSAP, HCISPP, GCIA, GSLC, ISSEP, CEH, CHFI, and IASAE. Certification in one of the listed DoD 8570 Certifications is a prerequisite. INTERVIEW PROCESS: STAGE 1: COGNITIVE ABILITY TEST STAGE 2: COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT SCREENING WITH A 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE PSYCHOLOGIST STAGE 3: PRE-SCREENING (verification checks & DV security clearance) STAGE 4: INTERVIEW WITH THE CEO & CTO
10/02/2025
Full time
CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER - AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE: Bullisher is a data-centric fintech solution provider in the aerospace and defense industry for institutional level investors, looking to disrupt and revolutionize a $3 trillion dollar industry. We spearhead an industry-leading Blackbox to facilitate and administer trade agreements pioneered by a vehicle, driven by our new generation benchmark delivering solutions through innovation with uncompromising agility. JOB DESCRIPTION: The oversight requires a sophisticated operating model that allows for a stronger security posture centralized security operations center (SOC). The role will oversee global operations with a maximum amount of attention and unify the management of API calls, space exploration, and navigation. Responsibilities include: Creating a platform to share content and taking modular playbooks, actions, integrations, and connectors into our IT & security infrastructure. Automating incident response and remediation, prioritizing cases, and enriching cyber threat intelligence. Managing vulnerabilities, nation-state threats, ransomware transformation, and automated security controls. Building a resilient cybersecurity culture within the organization to combat cyber threats. Micromanaging cybersecurity engineers, penetration testing engineers, cyber architects, and other related roles. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilizing necessary equipment to perform the job. ENVIRONMENT: This position will operate in the following areas of the organization: ROCKET FUEL MISSION INTELLIGENCE DIVISION . Employees must be legally authorized to work in the UK . Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. QUALIFICATIONS, KEY REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLSET: 20+ years in cybersecurity and digital solutions engineering. Proficiency in key generation, key lifecycle management, risk management, and risk assessment processes. Certifications such as GSEC, OSCP, CISM, CAP, CND, ISSAP, HCISPP, GCIA, GSLC, ISSEP, CEH, CHFI, and IASAE. Certification in one of the listed DoD 8570 Certifications is a prerequisite. INTERVIEW PROCESS: STAGE 1: COGNITIVE ABILITY TEST STAGE 2: COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT SCREENING WITH A 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE PSYCHOLOGIST STAGE 3: PRE-SCREENING (verification checks & DV security clearance) STAGE 4: INTERVIEW WITH THE CEO & CTO
Senior Software Engineer (Python) Department: Software Development Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Richard Jacobs Description Working within our Cyber Data Services team, which is at the core of our Proactive Insurance product offering and CFC's promise to protect our policyholders from existing and emerging cyber security vulnerabilities and threats. You will play a key role in developing the company's competitive advantage in aggregating, presenting, and analysing large datasets. You will contribute to the development of our proprietary data platform and work to solve problems that are key to protecting our policyholders. Your contributions will have a material impact on the business as a whole where you will be expected to design and implement new data capabilities (ingesting large datasets, building robust & high-performance APIs, consuming high-frequency event streams), as well as improving the quality of our existing products and solutions. About the role As part of our Software Engineering team, you will: Contribute using our standard tech stack, which is Python, Linux (via WSL), PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Databricks, and spans both Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure. Participate in the design and implementation of advanced mechanisms for data ingestion and transformation, and mass parallel orchestration of network IO. Maintain Infrastructure as Code and work with infrastructure teams to develop valuable new features for CFC's Engineering Platform. Model data for a variety of purposes (operational and analytical) in collaboration with your team, other teams, and analytical data customers. Work on indicators of data quality across our estate and improve the quality of our data along key metrics. Evaluate the quality (completeness and accuracy) of potential new data sources for specific applications. Contribute to quality automation in our CI/CD process, optimising for bug-free release cadence and developer delight. Maintain good quality documentation (starting with your code) for technical and non-technical audiences. Participate in a pairing-first development team, learning skills from your colleagues and giving back to the community by imparting hard-won wisdom and skills learned from past experiences. Mentor and coach less experienced team members through design and code reviews. Contribute to test automation through either enhancement to the platform or additional tests. Assess application security to ensure it complies with CFC Application Security Standards. Evaluate APIs to ensure that they comply with the relevant CFC API Standards. About you You are able to grasp, articulate, and advocate for technological solutions in both technical and non-technical settings and intelligently apply agile principles as you do so. Also: You are able to interrogate and present data and data analysis and have a willingness to present results of analysis undertaken as a part of your team's work. You have demonstrable experience as a senior software developer or engineer with a focus on Python. You love SQL (Postgres, SQL Server, Databricks). You are comfortable working without an ORM. You are familiar with the challenges of working with data at scale . You prefer the command line use of git, bash/zsh, and (optionally) vim. You have an undergraduate degree or can demonstrate knowledge and experience of concepts in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Logic, Applied Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, or any related discipline would be advantageous. Core Values Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers. Challenge everything: We're never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to make things better. Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
10/02/2025
Full time
Senior Software Engineer (Python) Department: Software Development Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Richard Jacobs Description Working within our Cyber Data Services team, which is at the core of our Proactive Insurance product offering and CFC's promise to protect our policyholders from existing and emerging cyber security vulnerabilities and threats. You will play a key role in developing the company's competitive advantage in aggregating, presenting, and analysing large datasets. You will contribute to the development of our proprietary data platform and work to solve problems that are key to protecting our policyholders. Your contributions will have a material impact on the business as a whole where you will be expected to design and implement new data capabilities (ingesting large datasets, building robust & high-performance APIs, consuming high-frequency event streams), as well as improving the quality of our existing products and solutions. About the role As part of our Software Engineering team, you will: Contribute using our standard tech stack, which is Python, Linux (via WSL), PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Databricks, and spans both Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure. Participate in the design and implementation of advanced mechanisms for data ingestion and transformation, and mass parallel orchestration of network IO. Maintain Infrastructure as Code and work with infrastructure teams to develop valuable new features for CFC's Engineering Platform. Model data for a variety of purposes (operational and analytical) in collaboration with your team, other teams, and analytical data customers. Work on indicators of data quality across our estate and improve the quality of our data along key metrics. Evaluate the quality (completeness and accuracy) of potential new data sources for specific applications. Contribute to quality automation in our CI/CD process, optimising for bug-free release cadence and developer delight. Maintain good quality documentation (starting with your code) for technical and non-technical audiences. Participate in a pairing-first development team, learning skills from your colleagues and giving back to the community by imparting hard-won wisdom and skills learned from past experiences. Mentor and coach less experienced team members through design and code reviews. Contribute to test automation through either enhancement to the platform or additional tests. Assess application security to ensure it complies with CFC Application Security Standards. Evaluate APIs to ensure that they comply with the relevant CFC API Standards. About you You are able to grasp, articulate, and advocate for technological solutions in both technical and non-technical settings and intelligently apply agile principles as you do so. Also: You are able to interrogate and present data and data analysis and have a willingness to present results of analysis undertaken as a part of your team's work. You have demonstrable experience as a senior software developer or engineer with a focus on Python. You love SQL (Postgres, SQL Server, Databricks). You are comfortable working without an ORM. You are familiar with the challenges of working with data at scale . You prefer the command line use of git, bash/zsh, and (optionally) vim. You have an undergraduate degree or can demonstrate knowledge and experience of concepts in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Logic, Applied Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, or any related discipline would be advantageous. Core Values Love what you do: We show up each day ready to take on the world. Our passion and intensity set us apart and makes the difference to our colleagues, customers, brokers and carriers. Challenge everything: We're never afraid to question the way that things are done and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to make things better. Have fun, be good: Insurance is a serious business, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We make it fun to work at CFC, we welcome all viewpoints, and we treat everyone how we would expect to be treated.
Requisition ID: R Category: Information Technology Location: London, London, United Kingdom Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Clearance Type: Highest Level of Government Clearance Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 5 Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: Manchester: £41,800.00 - £62,600.00 London: £45,900.00 - £68,900.00 Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Senior Software Engineer, you play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the critical applications that power our services. You will be self-driven and organized with a passion for building elegant and stable solutions. You will have the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects with complex challenges within a unique space. You will be at the forefront of delivering core solutions that have real-world impact. We understand that everyone has their strengths so whether you lean more Frontend (JavaScript, React) or Backend (Java) we would like to hear from you. Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK-wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer - with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world's most challenging problems. Responsibilities: Design & develop robust and scalable applications using modern technologies and best practices. Get involved in the entire software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to design, implementation, test, and deployment. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product, UX, and QA. Mentor and guide junior developers contributing to the overall team's growth. Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible, hybrid, and remote working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits include private healthcare, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for: Experience as a Software Engineer with a strong focus on either Frontend JavaScript development (ideally within the React ecosystem with strong HTML & CSS knowledge) or Backend Java Development. Familiarity with CICD, containerization, deployment technologies & cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS). Excellent communication, collaboration & problem-solving skills, ideally with some experience in agile ways of working. Security clearance: Due to the nature of our projects, you must be British for this clearance type. You must already hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance / relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role. Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process. Why join us? A mission to believe in - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters. A place to belong and thrive - Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence - we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong. Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise, and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits, and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that's right for you. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch. Possibly, I'd like to find out more about this role - Reach out to our team for more information and support. No, I don't think this role is right for me - Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
10/02/2025
Full time
Requisition ID: R Category: Information Technology Location: London, London, United Kingdom Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Clearance Type: Highest Level of Government Clearance Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 5 Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: Manchester: £41,800.00 - £62,600.00 London: £45,900.00 - £68,900.00 Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what's your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it's a mission. As a Senior Software Engineer, you play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the critical applications that power our services. You will be self-driven and organized with a passion for building elegant and stable solutions. You will have the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects with complex challenges within a unique space. You will be at the forefront of delivering core solutions that have real-world impact. We understand that everyone has their strengths so whether you lean more Frontend (JavaScript, React) or Backend (Java) we would like to hear from you. Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK-wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer - with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world's most challenging problems. Responsibilities: Design & develop robust and scalable applications using modern technologies and best practices. Get involved in the entire software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to design, implementation, test, and deployment. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product, UX, and QA. Mentor and guide junior developers contributing to the overall team's growth. Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible, hybrid, and remote working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits include private healthcare, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for: Experience as a Software Engineer with a strong focus on either Frontend JavaScript development (ideally within the React ecosystem with strong HTML & CSS knowledge) or Backend Java Development. Familiarity with CICD, containerization, deployment technologies & cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS). Excellent communication, collaboration & problem-solving skills, ideally with some experience in agile ways of working. Security clearance: Due to the nature of our projects, you must be British for this clearance type. You must already hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance / relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role. Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process. Why join us? A mission to believe in - Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters. A place to belong and thrive - Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence - we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong. Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise, and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits, and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that's right for you. Ready to apply? Yes - Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch. Possibly, I'd like to find out more about this role - Reach out to our team for more information and support. No, I don't think this role is right for me - Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time. Speak to our team to discuss your career goals. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Solutions Architect Location London, England, United Kingdom Salary 55000 - 100000 a year (Pound Sterlings) Description There are 2 actors on a network, people and machines. Just as usernames and passwords are used by people to access machines, machine identities are used by machines to identify and access each other. Venafi is the inventor of the technology that manages and protects machine identities, the most important security initiative in our Global 5000 customers. We are Warriors! Are you passionate about making a positive impact and protecting the world from cybercriminals? If so, you may be a natural Venafi Warrior! How you'll be protecting the world: Join Venafi as a Solutions Architect (Sales Engineer), where you'll play a pivotal role as the primary technical expert supporting our sales team. You'll drive the technology evaluation phase of the sales cycle, partnering closely with sales executives as the key technical advisor on Venafi solutions. Your mission will be to clearly articulate how Venafi technology delivers tangible business value to both business and technical stakeholders. As a Solutions Architect, you'll meticulously identify all technical decision criteria, guiding customers through a structured process to ensure well-informed decisions. Building credibility and trust, you'll cultivate strong relationships with customers, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor capable of solving real business challenges. Your responsibilities will include determining the necessity of demonstrations or proof-of-concepts (POCs), aligning them with specific success criteria. You'll proficiently showcase Venafi product features and functionalities, conducting POC integrations where necessary, including within customer environments to validate solution suitability. In collaboration with Account Executives, you'll adopt a consultative approach to help customers grasp the essential components of a Venafi solution aligned with their objectives, while addressing any potential obstacles to success. Continually staying informed about industry trends and relevant technologies, you'll effectively communicate how Venafi solutions are the optimal choice. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, technical acumen, and a proactive mindset to drive successful customer engagements. At Venafi, you'll find a dynamic environment offering competitive compensation and ample opportunities for professional growth. The ideal Warrior will be armed with: Must be (or become) SME on Venafi. Must have ability to architect solutions using Venafi products. Working knowledge of common IT technologies in large enterprise environments such as Windows server, Linux/Unix, AD/LDAP, load balancers, web servers, virtualization, end-user devices. Should have strong knowledge of some specific technologies and products, as well as a willingness to learn additional. Will use hands-on skills to perform product demonstrations and proof-of-concept integrations between Venafi and many other technologies. Understand basic uses of cryptography in IT environments and common products or technologies used, in areas such as SSL/TLS, SSH, PKI, and HSMs. Strong communication and organization skills. Help bring order to chaotic environments. With an end-state in mind, must be able to identify projects or actions that need to be undertaken to achieve the end-state. Must have ability to help others sort out priorities, including the ability to see people/process/technology interdependencies among projects or actions. Recognize when projects have the people, processes, and technologies required to succeed, and help identify when additional resources are needed. Understand and promote IT and security best practices, especially as it relates to protecting machine identities. Must be able to educate and persuade both technical and non-technical audiences regarding how to think about protecting machine identities and the actions they need to take. Persuading them to take actions and aligning those actions with best practices is a key ability. What sets you apart? Must have strong understanding of SaaS delivery models including features, benefits, limitations, and how it compares to competitors in the market. Ability to demonstrate how a SaaS solution addresses customer needs better than alternatives including cost savings, efficiency improvements, scalability, ease of use, and unique features. Must be aware of devops practices and toolsets. Experience with devops tools is desirable, and hands-on experience with CM/Orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Salt, Chef, ), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins), and container technology (e.g., Docker) are a huge benefit. Must have good note taking and writing skills. While there will not be a large volume of writing required, it will be essential to document solutions, plans, meeting notes, recommendations, and otherwise communicate effectively in writing with customers as well as Venafi colleagues. Share learnings regarding customer usage of our products and ideas how Venafi might make it easier for customers to use our products more fully. More About Venafi: Venafi is the undisputed leader in Machine Identity Management. Why? Because we created the category and are light years ahead of anyone that would consider competing! Gartner has recognized Venafi as number one in our space and as it turns out, one is NOT the loneliest number! Venafi is the inventor of the technology that secures and protects machine identities. The Venafi platform provides visibility, intelligence, and automation for SSL/TLS, IoT, mobile, cloud native, Kubernetes, and SSH machine identity types. Many of the largest organizations in the world use Venafi. Billions of dollars have been spent protecting usernames and passwords and almost nothing managing machine identities-organizations are just now realizing that managing and protecting machine identities is as important as managing usernames and passwords. The bad guys know this and are using stolen or forged machine identities in their cyberattacks. In fact, Gartner says 50% of network attacks will use machine identities. Come help us protect the world! Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job type: Remote job Tags: architect saas security technical web devops cloud leader sales Please mention the word NEATLY and tag RMzQuOTYuNDUuMjQ4 when applying to show you read the job post completely (). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.
10/02/2025
Full time
Solutions Architect Location London, England, United Kingdom Salary 55000 - 100000 a year (Pound Sterlings) Description There are 2 actors on a network, people and machines. Just as usernames and passwords are used by people to access machines, machine identities are used by machines to identify and access each other. Venafi is the inventor of the technology that manages and protects machine identities, the most important security initiative in our Global 5000 customers. We are Warriors! Are you passionate about making a positive impact and protecting the world from cybercriminals? If so, you may be a natural Venafi Warrior! How you'll be protecting the world: Join Venafi as a Solutions Architect (Sales Engineer), where you'll play a pivotal role as the primary technical expert supporting our sales team. You'll drive the technology evaluation phase of the sales cycle, partnering closely with sales executives as the key technical advisor on Venafi solutions. Your mission will be to clearly articulate how Venafi technology delivers tangible business value to both business and technical stakeholders. As a Solutions Architect, you'll meticulously identify all technical decision criteria, guiding customers through a structured process to ensure well-informed decisions. Building credibility and trust, you'll cultivate strong relationships with customers, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor capable of solving real business challenges. Your responsibilities will include determining the necessity of demonstrations or proof-of-concepts (POCs), aligning them with specific success criteria. You'll proficiently showcase Venafi product features and functionalities, conducting POC integrations where necessary, including within customer environments to validate solution suitability. In collaboration with Account Executives, you'll adopt a consultative approach to help customers grasp the essential components of a Venafi solution aligned with their objectives, while addressing any potential obstacles to success. Continually staying informed about industry trends and relevant technologies, you'll effectively communicate how Venafi solutions are the optimal choice. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, technical acumen, and a proactive mindset to drive successful customer engagements. At Venafi, you'll find a dynamic environment offering competitive compensation and ample opportunities for professional growth. The ideal Warrior will be armed with: Must be (or become) SME on Venafi. Must have ability to architect solutions using Venafi products. Working knowledge of common IT technologies in large enterprise environments such as Windows server, Linux/Unix, AD/LDAP, load balancers, web servers, virtualization, end-user devices. Should have strong knowledge of some specific technologies and products, as well as a willingness to learn additional. Will use hands-on skills to perform product demonstrations and proof-of-concept integrations between Venafi and many other technologies. Understand basic uses of cryptography in IT environments and common products or technologies used, in areas such as SSL/TLS, SSH, PKI, and HSMs. Strong communication and organization skills. Help bring order to chaotic environments. With an end-state in mind, must be able to identify projects or actions that need to be undertaken to achieve the end-state. Must have ability to help others sort out priorities, including the ability to see people/process/technology interdependencies among projects or actions. Recognize when projects have the people, processes, and technologies required to succeed, and help identify when additional resources are needed. Understand and promote IT and security best practices, especially as it relates to protecting machine identities. Must be able to educate and persuade both technical and non-technical audiences regarding how to think about protecting machine identities and the actions they need to take. Persuading them to take actions and aligning those actions with best practices is a key ability. What sets you apart? Must have strong understanding of SaaS delivery models including features, benefits, limitations, and how it compares to competitors in the market. Ability to demonstrate how a SaaS solution addresses customer needs better than alternatives including cost savings, efficiency improvements, scalability, ease of use, and unique features. Must be aware of devops practices and toolsets. Experience with devops tools is desirable, and hands-on experience with CM/Orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Salt, Chef, ), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins), and container technology (e.g., Docker) are a huge benefit. Must have good note taking and writing skills. While there will not be a large volume of writing required, it will be essential to document solutions, plans, meeting notes, recommendations, and otherwise communicate effectively in writing with customers as well as Venafi colleagues. Share learnings regarding customer usage of our products and ideas how Venafi might make it easier for customers to use our products more fully. More About Venafi: Venafi is the undisputed leader in Machine Identity Management. Why? Because we created the category and are light years ahead of anyone that would consider competing! Gartner has recognized Venafi as number one in our space and as it turns out, one is NOT the loneliest number! Venafi is the inventor of the technology that secures and protects machine identities. The Venafi platform provides visibility, intelligence, and automation for SSL/TLS, IoT, mobile, cloud native, Kubernetes, and SSH machine identity types. Many of the largest organizations in the world use Venafi. Billions of dollars have been spent protecting usernames and passwords and almost nothing managing machine identities-organizations are just now realizing that managing and protecting machine identities is as important as managing usernames and passwords. The bad guys know this and are using stolen or forged machine identities in their cyberattacks. In fact, Gartner says 50% of network attacks will use machine identities. Come help us protect the world! Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job type: Remote job Tags: architect saas security technical web devops cloud leader sales Please mention the word NEATLY and tag RMzQuOTYuNDUuMjQ4 when applying to show you read the job post completely (). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.