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IT & Software Project Manager - Leeds plus WFH - 60,000 to 70,000 A large-scale professional services organisation in Leeds is urgently seeking a new IT & Software Project Manager to join their team. They are going through a significant IT transformation programme - implementing a number of new enterprise software platforms and business applications to change the way they work and deliver to customers. This is a hybrid role with a mix of office working and extensive home working options. As the successful candidate you must have: A strong track record as an IT Project Manager Must have experience of managing the implementation of off-the-shelf (COTS) software (e.g. ERP, CRM, Finance Systems or HR systems etc) Must have experience of IT Infrastructure projects Experience of Waterfall methodologies Experience of working in a large, complex organisation would be an advantage You will be rewarded with an excellent package that includes: Basic salary of circa 60,000 - 70,000 depending on skills and experience 10% Bonus Pension Private Healthcare Home working options This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is looking to shortlist for interview immediately. Please send a copy of your CV to me ASAP to be considered. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Head of Engineering Information Management Location - UK Wide - Mostly remote with some trips to midlands Salary: £100K - £120K DOE We are working in partnership with a leading national infrastructure organisation to appoint a Head of Engineering Information Management . This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for setting the strategic direction and driving digital transformation in engineering and asset information management. With significant budget oversight and a growing team, this role will shape how engineering data, models, and digital assets are governed, integrated, and optimised across the full lifecycle of construction and asset management activities. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the organisation's Engineering Information Management strategy , ensuring alignment with asset management, construction, and regulatory objectives. Establish governance frameworks for engineering data, drawings, and BIM models, ensuring compliance with industry standards (ISO 19650, PAS 1192, ISO 14224). Lead the design, optimisation, and automation of workflows , embedding Common Data Environments (CDEs) and integrating with platforms such as GIS, Maximo, and ACC. Oversee robust performance reporting frameworks to deliver insights into investment, safety, and asset health KPIs. Act as a key partner with regulatory bodies, ensuring transparency and compliance in reporting. Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of digital engineers, BIM specialists, and CAD technicians, championing a culture of excellence. Drive innovation and continuous improvement through technology pilots, proof-of-concepts, and strategic partnerships. About You We are seeking a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in engineering information management, BIM, or digital asset management within infrastructure or utilities. You will bring: Strong leadership experience with direct and indirect team management responsibilities. In-depth knowledge of construction and asset lifecycle processes, from commissioning to maintenance. Technical expertise in BIM platforms (Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks), GIS (ArcGIS), and asset management systems (Maximo). Strong data governance and digital workflow design skills, with a focus on automation and integration. Experience designing and assuring performance reporting frameworks linked to engineering, investment, and safety KPIs. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at board and regulatory level. Candidates with a background in construction, engineering, or utilities will be particularly well-suited to this position. This is a rare opportunity to play a strategic leadership role at the forefront of digital transformation in a critical national infrastructure setting. You will have the scope, resources, and influence to embed best-in-class information management practices that shape long-term operational and regulatory success. Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT Head of Engineering Information Management At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

DevOps Engineer - Defence & National Security Location: Manchester city centre (Hybrid) + North West client sites Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 per annum Security: SC required to start, must be willing to obtain DV Are you a DevOps engineer looking for work that makes a real difference? We're expanding a specialist team in Manchester and are looking for DevOps professionals from all technical backgrounds who want to apply their skills to impactful projects in Defence and National Security. You'll play a key role in building and running secure, scalable platforms that support mission-critical services. We welcome engineers with different tech stack experience - what matters most is your passion for automation, reliability, and problem solving in a collaborative environment. What you'll do Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. Build and manage cloud-native and containerised environments. Apply Infrastructure-as-Code, monitoring and Site Reliability Engineering principles to ensure resilience and performance. Collaborate with developers, testers, and client stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions. Share knowledge, contribute to a learning culture, and help shape the direction of a growing practice. What we're looking for Hands-on experience in DevOps engineering, regardless of stack (eg AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD). Strong understanding of automation and modern software delivery practices. Experience working in Agile teams. Curiosity, adaptability and eligibility for UK National Security vetting at DV level. Why this role? Work only on high-impact, mission-critical Defence projects. Join at the ground floor of a growing team, with real scope for influence and progression. Hybrid flexibility in a modern city-centre location. If you want to grow your DevOps career while contributing to work of real national importance, we'd love to hear from you People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.

Role Title: Security Engineer Start Date: ASAP End Date: 31st Mar 2026 Location: South of Manchester or Glasgow - 3 days on site per week Rate: 600 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only Role Overview: We are seeking a highly capable Security Engineer to join a focused team developing a telemetry pipeline MVP. This role requires deep technical expertise in containerised environments, observability tooling, and secure infrastructure design. The ideal candidate will ensure that security is embedded across the pipeline architecture, from deployment to data flow, while collaborating closely with DevOps and development teams. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement security controls across containerised environments using Kubernetes and OpenShift Ensure secure configuration and access management within GitLab version control and CI/CD pipelines Integrate and secure telemetry tools including Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog Conduct threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for the telemetry pipeline Collaborate with DevOps engineers to embed security into infrastructure-as-code and deployment workflows Monitor and respond to security events and alerts from observability platforms Maintain documentation of security architecture, policies, and incident response procedures Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift in secure production environments Proficiency in GitLab and secure CI/CD pipeline practices Familiarity with telemetry and logging tools: Cribl, Elastic, Splunk, Fluentd, and Syslog Deep understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security principles Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements Knowledge of container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Twistlock, Trivy) and vulnerability scanners Excellent analytical and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist), or equivalent Experience in building MVPs or working in startup-like environments Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

SAP Enterprise Architect - (Transformation/delivery )Role OverviewThe SAP Architect plays a critical role in defining and guiding the architectural direction of SAP platforms across the enterprise, with a strong focus on S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SuccessFactors, and Concur. This role works closely with the SAP Centre of Excellence (CoE) to translate functional requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant SAP solutions that integrate effectively with enterprise cloud and network platforms.The architect will provide deep domain expertise, ensuring that SAP solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture standards, leveraging modern integration patterns, and dependent on performance and resilient cloud and network infrastructure.Key Responsibilities: Serve as the architectural lead across SAP S/4HANA, BTP, SuccessFactors, and Concur platforms, ensuring cohesive, end-to-end solution design. Collaborate closely with the SAP CoE team to shape and refine functional requirements into robust architecture models and solution roadmaps. Lead and contribute to SAP architecture design sessions, guiding choices related to hosting, integration, security, scalability, and extensibility. Ensure effective integration of SAP solutions with the wider enterprise landscape, including cloud-native services, network dependencies, and identity platforms. Provide architectural oversight for SAP-related projects and enhancements, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and cloud/network capabilities. Interface with the central Cloud & Network Services teams to ensure SAP workloads receive the required infrastructure support (latency, availability, connectivity, etc.). Contribute to the development and governance of enterprise-wide SAP architecture principles, patterns, and guardrails. Support vendor solution assessments, technical design reviews, and strategic roadmap planning for SAP technologies.Essential: Extensive experience in SAP architecture, including S/4HANA and SAP BTP. Deep understanding of SAP SuccessFactors, Concur, and related integration methods (e.g., SAP CPI,APIs, Event Mesh). Proven experience in designing and integrating SAP workloads in hybrid or cloud environments(AWS, Azure). Strong grasp of SAP security, identity management (e.g., IAS/IPS), and cloud connectivity (SDI, VPN,Direct Connect, etc.). Ability to collaborate across technology and functional teams, including cloud infrastructure andNetwork services. Strong documentation, stakeholder engagement, and solution governance skills.Desirable SAP certifications in relevant platforms (S/4HANA, BTP, SuccessFactors). Experience in SAP RISE transformations or cloud-first SAP deployments. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF. Experience in regulated industries or global SAP deployments.Stakeholders SAP Centre of Excellence (CoE) Team Enterprise and Solution Architects Cloud & Network Services Teams Project and Programme ManagersWhy Join Us?Work on cutting-edge SAP transformation projects. - Collaborate with a forward-thinking, global team. - Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Technical/Solution Architect Location: London, EC2 Hire Type: Permanent Position Salary Offered £100,000 to £115,000 per annum + Benefits Starting ASAP Dimensions This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest European investment management businesses. Our client is currently on a digital transformation journey and require a talented individual to take responsibility for a number of end-to-end technology solutions to deliver strategic business outcomes. The candidate will be required to put forward roadmaps and designs for an all-encompassing vision for target state technology solutions for the initiatives, and work with several engineering teams spanning multiple technologies to ensure its implementation. The person filling this position will interact with a number of people in IT, the business and external vendors, so good verbal as well as written communication skills are of paramount importance. The candidate must be able to identify and resolve issues that are creating inefficiencies or hindering progress proactively. Principal Responsibilities Design Ownership o Producing and owning the end-to-end design of the solution spanning multiple software components (evidencing at all points how the design answers the requirements - clear traceability) o Working with engineering teams to ensure detailed component-level design responds to the end-to-end design o Working with the Senior Architects to ensure that data and functional architectures adhere to the high-level architecture principles and support target state vision for the enterprise o Working with the IT Infrastructure implementation team to make sure that planned infrastructure adequately supports the software components of the solution Requirements o Working closely with Business stakeholders, Product Managers/Owners and Business Analysts to help translate desired business outcomes into robust system requirements, both functional and non-functional Development & Testing: o Facilitate and participate in detailed design reviews and ensure that all components of the solution are aligned to the target state vision o Working with the testing team to support the definition and implementation of the testing strategy for the initiative Software Delivery o Working with component developers to elicit, validate and refine estimates for developing the software components o Planning and coordination of deployment activities across multiple technology platforms o Overall accountability for delivering technology change is shared with IT project managers Profile of ideal candidate Academic Qualifications: Educated to degree level Experience: Substantial experience in software/application development with progressively increasing responsibilities and long-term engagements with employers. Track record of designing and delivering solution architecture for data-intensive initiatives spanning multiple technologies, delivered over the course of 2-3 years, and budgeted above £5m. Experience of large transformational projects with multi-year system migration planning. Experience of the Charles River product and interfaces. Experience implementing and integrating 3rd party packages as part of technology solutions. Experience with Agile delivery methodologies; working knowledge of the SAFe framework would be a plus. Practical understanding and experience of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD). Experience working on investment management Front Office systems including portfolio management systems, OMS & trading platforms. Understanding of IBOR & ABOR fundamentals. Specialist knowledge/skills Excellent understanding and practical experience of defining, designing and implementing Microservices in an enterprise environment Excellent understanding and practical experience of cloud technologies, including PaaS, container platforms (Docker and Kubernetes), Serverless, etc. Experience with Red Hat Openshift and AWS of significant benefit Experience of Business Process Management (BPM) tools and techniques; ideally using Pega and Camunda Experience with a range of modern enterprise application integration technologies such as Apache Camel and MuleSoft Knowledge of enterprise messaging technologies with experience of Kafka Knowledge of UX/UI design and technologies In addition, it would be a plus to have exposure to: o Big Data technology stacks, such as Cloudera CDH/CDP o Data management and data quality tools Competence/Characteristics Self-starter Visual thinker able to communicate effectively with diagrams Good facilitation skills, ability to broker an agreement on a contentious issue Proactive, can learn'/can do' attitude Team & customer focused Good attention to detail Intellectual honesty

Enterprise Architect- Winchester-3 month contract- £475 a day Ltd/Umbrella. Our client are a large public sector organisation currently recruiting for an experienced Enterp[rise Architect to join them on a contract whilst they recruit for a permanent member of staff. The successful candidate will be an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a depth of technical knowledge in a range of Infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (include hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. The roles require the job holder to work with a team of highly skilled team of consultants within our Solutions Design team. The role will require establishing standards and acting as a Technical Lead and point of escalation throughout project delivery and producing costed options and proposals as part of business cases, enabling the initiatives and business of the broader County Council and its Partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as technical escalation point for team members and wider IT services staff and groups. - Approve/recommend major IT purchasing decisions. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Support Lead IT Architect define the framework for what constitutes an IT service and the management of an IT Service Catalogue. Subsequently support the creation and management of the IT Service Catalogue. - Maintain deep technical design and implementation knowledge of current infrastructure. - Quickly learn new technologies and understand how they might be useful within HCC - Educate the business on updated technical standards and designs that have to be adhered to - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models in line with HCC standards o Statement of works setting clear expectations of deliverables and exclusions o Business cases and tender documentation for new works o Technical leadership and escalation for solution designs through to delivery. - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. - Build productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery of projects and solutions. - Build strong working relationships with technical staff acting as an ambassador for architectural changes and mentoring staff on new technologies and approaches during project delivery. - Apply strategic solutions during design and project delivery to ensure that key IT platforms are available 24/7/365. - Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and improving the efficiency of platform systems throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Identifying opportunities for automating and streamlining technical BAU activities throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Act as an ambassador for HCC, representing the council through presenting at key industry conferences. - Present information clearly at the appropriate level for all audiences. - Membership of Technical, National, and Industry bodies where appropriate. Essential Qualifications Either: - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Ability to work with complex and sometimes uncertain requirements. - Proven delivery of significant service or services, or new technology that made a demonstrable contribution to organisational/customer aims, objectives, strategy, & vision. - Demonstrable ability of working at a senior level with colleagues and senior management teams within an IT environment and across business functions. - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills at senior manager level both inside an IT team and across business functions. - Proven experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, VMWare, Citrix XenServer, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking, Checkpoint, Avaya, Wireless and Infrastructure security. - Strong ability to lead and/or manage both people and technical delivery (e.g. conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, development, motivation and dealing with difficult situations). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with elements of HCC's key technology stack - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. For further information and to apply please call Victoria at Excipion on (Apply online only) and send a copy of your up to date CV

My client, a local authority in Hampshire, is looking for an Enterprise Architect to work on a 3 month contract basis with extension possible. The Client is going through a period of change and so they are looking for an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a deep technical knowledge in infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (including hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. Essential Qualifications - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications OR; - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: o Windows Server 2008/2012 o VMWare o Citrix XenServer o Citrix Netscaler o Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking o Checkpoint o Avaya o Wireless and Infrastructure security. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Key technology stack: - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. Please contact Danny Eccles at Service Care Solutions for more information or to apply. Alternatively if this role isn't for you, we do offer a referral bonus of £250 for every new candidate you refer to us that we place in a position for more than 13 weeks. That's £250 just for forwarding a job advert to a friend

Enterprise Architect- Winchester-3 month contract- £475 a day Ltd/Umbrella. Our client are a large public sector organisation currently recruiting for an experienced Enterp[rise Architect to join them on a contract whilst they recruit for a permanent member of staff. The successful candidate will be an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a depth of technical knowledge in a range of Infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (include hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. The roles require the job holder to work with a team of highly skilled team of consultants within our Solutions Design team. The role will require establishing standards and acting as a Technical Lead and point of escalation throughout project delivery and producing costed options and proposals as part of business cases, enabling the initiatives and business of the broader County Council and its Partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as technical escalation point for team members and wider IT services staff and groups. - Approve/recommend major IT purchasing decisions. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Support Lead IT Architect define the framework for what constitutes an IT service and the management of an IT Service Catalogue. Subsequently support the creation and management of the IT Service Catalogue. - Maintain deep technical design and implementation knowledge of current infrastructure. - Quickly learn new technologies and understand how they might be useful within HCC - Educate the business on updated technical standards and designs that have to be adhered to - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models in line with HCC standards o Statement of works setting clear expectations of deliverables and exclusions o Business cases and tender documentation for new works o Technical leadership and escalation for solution designs through to delivery. - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. - Build productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery of projects and solutions. - Build strong working relationships with technical staff acting as an ambassador for architectural changes and mentoring staff on new technologies and approaches during project delivery. - Apply strategic solutions during design and project delivery to ensure that key IT platforms are available 24/7/365. - Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and improving the efficiency of platform systems throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Identifying opportunities for automating and streamlining technical BAU activities throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Act as an ambassador for HCC, representing the council through presenting at key industry conferences. - Present information clearly at the appropriate level for all audiences. - Membership of Technical, National, and Industry bodies where appropriate. Essential Qualifications Either: - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Ability to work with complex and sometimes uncertain requirements. - Proven delivery of significant service or services, or new technology that made a demonstrable contribution to organisational/customer aims, objectives, strategy, & vision. - Demonstrable ability of working at a senior level with colleagues and senior management teams within an IT environment and across business functions. - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills at senior manager level both inside an IT team and across business functions. - Proven experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, VMWare, Citrix XenServer, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking, Checkpoint, Avaya, Wireless and Infrastructure security. - Strong ability to lead and/or manage both people and technical delivery (e.g. conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, development, motivation and dealing with difficult situations). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with elements of HCC's key technology stack - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. For further information and to apply please call Victoria at Excipion on (Apply online only) and send a copy of your up to date CV

My client, a local authority in Hampshire, is looking for an Enterprise Architect to work on a 3 month contract basis with extension possible. The Client is going through a period of change and so they are looking for an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a deep technical knowledge in infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (including hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. Essential Qualifications - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications OR; - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: o Windows Server 2008/2012 o VMWare o Citrix XenServer o Citrix Netscaler o Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking o Checkpoint o Avaya o Wireless and Infrastructure security. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Key technology stack: - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. Please contact Danny Eccles at Service Care Solutions for more information or to apply. Alternatively if this role isn't for you, we do offer a referral bonus of £250 for every new candidate you refer to us that we place in a position for more than 13 weeks. That's £250 just for forwarding a job advert to a friend

Enterprise Architect- Winchester-3 month contract- £475 a day Ltd/Umbrella. Our client are a large public sector organisation currently recruiting for an experienced Enterp[rise Architect to join them on a contract whilst they recruit for a permanent member of staff. The successful candidate will be an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a depth of technical knowledge in a range of Infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (include hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. The roles require the job holder to work with a team of highly skilled team of consultants within our Solutions Design team. The role will require establishing standards and acting as a Technical Lead and point of escalation throughout project delivery and producing costed options and proposals as part of business cases, enabling the initiatives and business of the broader County Council and its Partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as technical escalation point for team members and wider IT services staff and groups. - Approve/recommend major IT purchasing decisions. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Support Lead IT Architect define the framework for what constitutes an IT service and the management of an IT Service Catalogue. Subsequently support the creation and management of the IT Service Catalogue. - Maintain deep technical design and implementation knowledge of current infrastructure. - Quickly learn new technologies and understand how they might be useful within HCC - Educate the business on updated technical standards and designs that have to be adhered to - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models in line with HCC standards o Statement of works setting clear expectations of deliverables and exclusions o Business cases and tender documentation for new works o Technical leadership and escalation for solution designs through to delivery. - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. - Build productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery of projects and solutions. - Build strong working relationships with technical staff acting as an ambassador for architectural changes and mentoring staff on new technologies and approaches during project delivery. - Apply strategic solutions during design and project delivery to ensure that key IT platforms are available 24/7/365. - Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and improving the efficiency of platform systems throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Identifying opportunities for automating and streamlining technical BAU activities throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Act as an ambassador for HCC, representing the council through presenting at key industry conferences. - Present information clearly at the appropriate level for all audiences. - Membership of Technical, National, and Industry bodies where appropriate. Essential Qualifications Either: - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Ability to work with complex and sometimes uncertain requirements. - Proven delivery of significant service or services, or new technology that made a demonstrable contribution to organisational/customer aims, objectives, strategy, & vision. - Demonstrable ability of working at a senior level with colleagues and senior management teams within an IT environment and across business functions. - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills at senior manager level both inside an IT team and across business functions. - Proven experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, VMWare, Citrix XenServer, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking, Checkpoint, Avaya, Wireless and Infrastructure security. - Strong ability to lead and/or manage both people and technical delivery (e.g. conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, development, motivation and dealing with difficult situations). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with elements of HCC's key technology stack - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. For further information and to apply please call Victoria at Excipion on (Apply online only) and send a copy of your up to date CV

My client, a local authority in Hampshire, is looking for an Enterprise Architect to work on a 3 month contract basis with extension possible. The Client is going through a period of change and so they are looking for an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a deep technical knowledge in infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (including hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. Essential Qualifications - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications OR; - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: o Windows Server 2008/2012 o VMWare o Citrix XenServer o Citrix Netscaler o Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking o Checkpoint o Avaya o Wireless and Infrastructure security. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Key technology stack: - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. Please contact Danny Eccles at Service Care Solutions for more information or to apply. Alternatively if this role isn't for you, we do offer a referral bonus of £250 for every new candidate you refer to us that we place in a position for more than 13 weeks. That's £250 just for forwarding a job advert to a friend

Enterprise Architect- Winchester-3 month contract- £475 a day Ltd/Umbrella. Our client are a large public sector organisation currently recruiting for an experienced Enterp[rise Architect to join them on a contract whilst they recruit for a permanent member of staff. The successful candidate will be an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a depth of technical knowledge in a range of Infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (include hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. The roles require the job holder to work with a team of highly skilled team of consultants within our Solutions Design team. The role will require establishing standards and acting as a Technical Lead and point of escalation throughout project delivery and producing costed options and proposals as part of business cases, enabling the initiatives and business of the broader County Council and its Partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as technical escalation point for team members and wider IT services staff and groups. - Approve/recommend major IT purchasing decisions. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Support Lead IT Architect define the framework for what constitutes an IT service and the management of an IT Service Catalogue. Subsequently support the creation and management of the IT Service Catalogue. - Maintain deep technical design and implementation knowledge of current infrastructure. - Quickly learn new technologies and understand how they might be useful within HCC - Educate the business on updated technical standards and designs that have to be adhered to - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models in line with HCC standards o Statement of works setting clear expectations of deliverables and exclusions o Business cases and tender documentation for new works o Technical leadership and escalation for solution designs through to delivery. - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. - Build productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery of projects and solutions. - Build strong working relationships with technical staff acting as an ambassador for architectural changes and mentoring staff on new technologies and approaches during project delivery. - Apply strategic solutions during design and project delivery to ensure that key IT platforms are available 24/7/365. - Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and improving the efficiency of platform systems throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Identifying opportunities for automating and streamlining technical BAU activities throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Act as an ambassador for HCC, representing the council through presenting at key industry conferences. - Present information clearly at the appropriate level for all audiences. - Membership of Technical, National, and Industry bodies where appropriate. Essential Qualifications Either: - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Ability to work with complex and sometimes uncertain requirements. - Proven delivery of significant service or services, or new technology that made a demonstrable contribution to organisational/customer aims, objectives, strategy, & vision. - Demonstrable ability of working at a senior level with colleagues and senior management teams within an IT environment and across business functions. - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills at senior manager level both inside an IT team and across business functions. - Proven experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, VMWare, Citrix XenServer, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking, Checkpoint, Avaya, Wireless and Infrastructure security. - Strong ability to lead and/or manage both people and technical delivery (e.g. conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, development, motivation and dealing with difficult situations). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with elements of HCC's key technology stack - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. For further information and to apply please call Victoria at Excipion on (Apply online only) and send a copy of your up to date CV

My client, a local authority in Hampshire, is looking for an Enterprise Architect to work on a 3 month contract basis with extension possible. The Client is going through a period of change and so they are looking for an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a deep technical knowledge in infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (including hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. Essential Qualifications - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications OR; - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: o Windows Server 2008/2012 o VMWare o Citrix XenServer o Citrix Netscaler o Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking o Checkpoint o Avaya o Wireless and Infrastructure security. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Key technology stack: - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. Please contact Danny Eccles at Service Care Solutions for more information or to apply. Alternatively if this role isn't for you, we do offer a referral bonus of £250 for every new candidate you refer to us that we place in a position for more than 13 weeks. That's £250 just for forwarding a job advert to a friend