We’ve got some exciting plans ahead at Trinity and are looking for experienced IT Technical Architects at all levels to join us over the next three to six months!
At the moment we are accepting expressions of interest from you and we plan to commence our assessment and selection process during the end of Autumn 2024. We are keen to learn more from you, about your level of expertise and what you can bring to the table.
Are you an experienced and dynamic IT Technical Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Trinity College London is embarking on a period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking a number of talented IT Technical Architects to join our team. This is a unique chance to contribute to the future of a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are passionate about driving change, we invite you to be a part of our journey.
About the role
At Trinity College, we have a suite of products offering exams in music, performing arts, English Language and more. We have embarked on an extensive and ambitious modernisation programme, as more of our products move online, and are looking for hands-on Technical Architects, with AWS experience, as our technology and approach matures.
As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing solutions, primarily cloud based, to meet Trinity College London’s evolving technology needs. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, our partners, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver high quality solutions to specification. Together with the rest of the architecture team, you will participate in the Technical Design Authority and Cloud Centre of Excellence forums, to use your expertise and experience to help shape our standards and best practices and to help projects to progress with the best solutions.
As a hands-on IT Architect, you will communicate extensively with our design and developments teams and partners, getting involved with Proof of Concept and Prototyping work, and ensuring DevOps and coding standards are well defined and adhered to. You will be able to show technical ownership and leadership, being able to take solutions from conception to implementation and support. As a technology and AWS subject matter expert, you will be able to provide guidance both within and outside the team.
About You
Extensive experience building solutions using key elements of our technology stack, in particular AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc)
Knowledge of good, secure and efficient working practices on AWS, with reference to the Well Architected Framework.
In-depth knowledge of the creation, management, promotion and integration of business data-centric APIs.
Understanding of data, domain-driven design, integration, and the importance of data to an organisation.
Experience working with 3rd party suppliers to provide cohesive, integrated SaaS solutions.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences in an effective manner
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques
Excellent business process and architectural modelling skills
Knowledge and experience of a wide variety of platforms, operating systems, systems software, business applications, ideally related to the education sector
Experience of providing solutions for cloud, on-premise and hybrid applications
An appetite for challenging existing practices in an effective and supportive manner
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment
Flexible approach to all situations
Experience of working in the Education sector is desirable, preferably within an Exam Board or Awarding body
Ideally, experience of migrating from package solutions (Oracle Siebel)
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation.
As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, regular social events, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free access to Trinity examinations and continuous training and development, plus more.
Our commitment
Trinity College London is an equal opportunities employer and our talented people come from all walks of life. Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse. We encourage all applicants to let us know if you need a little extra help with your application, want an alternative way to put in an application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the children and young people that we work with. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the organisation. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), w e select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. As part of our selection process, you will be required to disclose any potential issues with criminal record checks that will be carried out if you are offered a role with Trinity. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. We ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position for which you have applied. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the job sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a criminal check with you before withdrawing our offer of employment.
Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full at https://www.trinitycollege.com/page/data-protection/data-protection-policy.
09/09/2024
Contractor
We’ve got some exciting plans ahead at Trinity and are looking for experienced IT Technical Architects at all levels to join us over the next three to six months!
At the moment we are accepting expressions of interest from you and we plan to commence our assessment and selection process during the end of Autumn 2024. We are keen to learn more from you, about your level of expertise and what you can bring to the table.
Are you an experienced and dynamic IT Technical Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Trinity College London is embarking on a period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking a number of talented IT Technical Architects to join our team. This is a unique chance to contribute to the future of a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are passionate about driving change, we invite you to be a part of our journey.
About the role
At Trinity College, we have a suite of products offering exams in music, performing arts, English Language and more. We have embarked on an extensive and ambitious modernisation programme, as more of our products move online, and are looking for hands-on Technical Architects, with AWS experience, as our technology and approach matures.
As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing solutions, primarily cloud based, to meet Trinity College London’s evolving technology needs. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, our partners, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver high quality solutions to specification. Together with the rest of the architecture team, you will participate in the Technical Design Authority and Cloud Centre of Excellence forums, to use your expertise and experience to help shape our standards and best practices and to help projects to progress with the best solutions.
As a hands-on IT Architect, you will communicate extensively with our design and developments teams and partners, getting involved with Proof of Concept and Prototyping work, and ensuring DevOps and coding standards are well defined and adhered to. You will be able to show technical ownership and leadership, being able to take solutions from conception to implementation and support. As a technology and AWS subject matter expert, you will be able to provide guidance both within and outside the team.
About You
Extensive experience building solutions using key elements of our technology stack, in particular AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc)
Knowledge of good, secure and efficient working practices on AWS, with reference to the Well Architected Framework.
In-depth knowledge of the creation, management, promotion and integration of business data-centric APIs.
Understanding of data, domain-driven design, integration, and the importance of data to an organisation.
Experience working with 3rd party suppliers to provide cohesive, integrated SaaS solutions.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences in an effective manner
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques
Excellent business process and architectural modelling skills
Knowledge and experience of a wide variety of platforms, operating systems, systems software, business applications, ideally related to the education sector
Experience of providing solutions for cloud, on-premise and hybrid applications
An appetite for challenging existing practices in an effective and supportive manner
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment
Flexible approach to all situations
Experience of working in the Education sector is desirable, preferably within an Exam Board or Awarding body
Ideally, experience of migrating from package solutions (Oracle Siebel)
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation.
As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, regular social events, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free access to Trinity examinations and continuous training and development, plus more.
Our commitment
Trinity College London is an equal opportunities employer and our talented people come from all walks of life. Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse. We encourage all applicants to let us know if you need a little extra help with your application, want an alternative way to put in an application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the children and young people that we work with. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the organisation. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), w e select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. As part of our selection process, you will be required to disclose any potential issues with criminal record checks that will be carried out if you are offered a role with Trinity. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. We ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position for which you have applied. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the job sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a criminal check with you before withdrawing our offer of employment.
Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full at https://www.trinitycollege.com/page/data-protection/data-protection-policy.
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
City, Birmingham
Azure Systems Analyst - Fully Remote - up to 60,000 + 10% bonus A global engineering business in the UK is urgently seeking a new Azure Systems Analyst to join their team. It is a great time to be joining the business as they invest heavily in their cloud platforms and seek to "operationalize" all of their Azure systems, M365 and SaaS environments. This role can be 100% remote working, so they offer a great work / life balance. Using your strong technical understanding of Azure and M365, you will collaborate with IT leadership and Azure service owners to improve their operational efficiency across all Azure cloud functions - fully documenting architectural diagrams, recoverability runbooks, technical Azure processes and network diagrams etc. Your role will also look at continuous process improvement and disaster readiness & resilience in Azure services. As the successful candidate you must have: A strong technical understanding of Azure Cloud Services and M365 Strong understanding of hybrid cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure. Experience in analysing and documenting processes in Azure Experience of documenting architectural diagrams Any experience in Continuous Improvement or Distaster Readiness would be an advantage. Strong stakeholder engagement skills You will be rewarded with an excellent packlag that includes: Salary of circa 55,000 - 60,000 depending on experience 10% Bonus Pension Healthcare 100% remote working (with the option to go into the office when you want) This is an urgent role 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.
17/03/2025
Full time
Azure Systems Analyst - Fully Remote - up to 60,000 + 10% bonus A global engineering business in the UK is urgently seeking a new Azure Systems Analyst to join their team. It is a great time to be joining the business as they invest heavily in their cloud platforms and seek to "operationalize" all of their Azure systems, M365 and SaaS environments. This role can be 100% remote working, so they offer a great work / life balance. Using your strong technical understanding of Azure and M365, you will collaborate with IT leadership and Azure service owners to improve their operational efficiency across all Azure cloud functions - fully documenting architectural diagrams, recoverability runbooks, technical Azure processes and network diagrams etc. Your role will also look at continuous process improvement and disaster readiness & resilience in Azure services. As the successful candidate you must have: A strong technical understanding of Azure Cloud Services and M365 Strong understanding of hybrid cloud environments and on-premises infrastructure. Experience in analysing and documenting processes in Azure Experience of documenting architectural diagrams Any experience in Continuous Improvement or Distaster Readiness would be an advantage. Strong stakeholder engagement skills You will be rewarded with an excellent packlag that includes: Salary of circa 55,000 - 60,000 depending on experience 10% Bonus Pension Healthcare 100% remote working (with the option to go into the office when you want) This is an urgent role 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.
Senior Web Developer (React & Node.js) - Borehamwood (Onsite 3 days a week) - 60,000 My client is looking for a skilled Web Developer to contribute to the rebuild of a CMS-driven platform, developing and maintaining both the React frontend and Node.js backend as the system transitions to a scalable, modular architecture. While expertise in both areas is not essential, you should be confident working across the full stack, collaborating with the existing development team to refine prototypes, build a comprehensive templating solution, and integrate API services that power the CMS. This role offers an exciting opportunity to expand your full-stack expertise, work with a modern tech stack, and play a key role in shaping the platform's architecture. Scope & Responsibilities As a CMS and API Developer, you will be responsible for: Frontend & Backend Development Developing, enhancing, and maintaining a modular, tiered templating engine for white-labelled CMS deployments. Implementing reusable static and dynamic templates for client-specific branding. Supporting the integration of CMS functionalities into dynamic widgets and APIs. Developing and integrating React-based front-end components to ensure a seamless and dynamic user experience. Creating performant, scalable backend APIs using Node.js to support CMS functionalities and dynamic content delivery. Optimising the platform for performance, scalability, and maintainability. Collaboration & Documentation Working closely with frontend and backend specialists to modernise content management capabilities. Creating clear and comprehensive documentation for CMS workflows, APIs, and related systems. Troubleshooting and resolving issues in the CMS and API layers, minimising disruptions and enhancing user experience. Maintaining excellent relationships with the Development Team, Project Managers, Quality Assurance team, and other stakeholders. Additional Responsibilities Assisting with ad hoc tasks as required. Requirements & Experience Technical Skills 5+ years' experience as a web developer in an Agile environment. Strong experience in React development, with a focus on modular, component-driven architecture. Solid understanding of frontend technologies, including HTML APIs, modern CSS (SASS, Tailwind, Bootstrap), and responsive design principles. Experience with UI libraries (e.g. Material UI, Mantine UI) is desirable. Proficiency in integrating RESTful APIs or other data sources. Experience working in a Node.js development environment, with knowledge of backend frameworks such as Next.js, NestJS, Astro, or Remix. Experience with testing frameworks for both frontend (Jest, Cypress) and backend. Familiarity with modern software delivery tools (Git, YAML, Docker, CI/CD pipelines). Experience working with relational (SQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases. Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure, particularly AWS services (S3, ECS, Lambda). Familiarity with state management frameworks (e.g. Redux) is desirable. Soft Skills & Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills - team fit is essential. Ability to work independently and take initiative. A proactive approach to problem-solving. High attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV to be considered. Please note, this role is 3 days onsite in Borehamwood and unfortunately this role does not offer sponsorship, so you must have full rights to work in the UK, BeTechnology Group Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
15/03/2025
Full time
Senior Web Developer (React & Node.js) - Borehamwood (Onsite 3 days a week) - 60,000 My client is looking for a skilled Web Developer to contribute to the rebuild of a CMS-driven platform, developing and maintaining both the React frontend and Node.js backend as the system transitions to a scalable, modular architecture. While expertise in both areas is not essential, you should be confident working across the full stack, collaborating with the existing development team to refine prototypes, build a comprehensive templating solution, and integrate API services that power the CMS. This role offers an exciting opportunity to expand your full-stack expertise, work with a modern tech stack, and play a key role in shaping the platform's architecture. Scope & Responsibilities As a CMS and API Developer, you will be responsible for: Frontend & Backend Development Developing, enhancing, and maintaining a modular, tiered templating engine for white-labelled CMS deployments. Implementing reusable static and dynamic templates for client-specific branding. Supporting the integration of CMS functionalities into dynamic widgets and APIs. Developing and integrating React-based front-end components to ensure a seamless and dynamic user experience. Creating performant, scalable backend APIs using Node.js to support CMS functionalities and dynamic content delivery. Optimising the platform for performance, scalability, and maintainability. Collaboration & Documentation Working closely with frontend and backend specialists to modernise content management capabilities. Creating clear and comprehensive documentation for CMS workflows, APIs, and related systems. Troubleshooting and resolving issues in the CMS and API layers, minimising disruptions and enhancing user experience. Maintaining excellent relationships with the Development Team, Project Managers, Quality Assurance team, and other stakeholders. Additional Responsibilities Assisting with ad hoc tasks as required. Requirements & Experience Technical Skills 5+ years' experience as a web developer in an Agile environment. Strong experience in React development, with a focus on modular, component-driven architecture. Solid understanding of frontend technologies, including HTML APIs, modern CSS (SASS, Tailwind, Bootstrap), and responsive design principles. Experience with UI libraries (e.g. Material UI, Mantine UI) is desirable. Proficiency in integrating RESTful APIs or other data sources. Experience working in a Node.js development environment, with knowledge of backend frameworks such as Next.js, NestJS, Astro, or Remix. Experience with testing frameworks for both frontend (Jest, Cypress) and backend. Familiarity with modern software delivery tools (Git, YAML, Docker, CI/CD pipelines). Experience working with relational (SQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases. Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure, particularly AWS services (S3, ECS, Lambda). Familiarity with state management frameworks (e.g. Redux) is desirable. Soft Skills & Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills - team fit is essential. Ability to work independently and take initiative. A proactive approach to problem-solving. High attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV to be considered. Please note, this role is 3 days onsite in Borehamwood and unfortunately this role does not offer sponsorship, so you must have full rights to work in the UK, BeTechnology Group Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Application Security Lead Blockchain Outside IR35 700 outside IR35 Blockchain services client is currently looking for an Application Security Lead with extensive coding experience =. This is a crucial role where you will bring your technical abilities to recognise and reduce risk to the ecosystem and be able to effectively influence a wide group of stakeholders. It is a unique opportunity to help secure an innovative organisation where feedback is direct and honest and understands that a check box approach doesn't get results. Key Requirements: Strong knowledge of secure coding practices Risk based approach and pragmatism in order to enhance level of security in partnership with different stakeholders Familiarity with security frameworks and approaches such as SAST, DAST, fuzzing, property-based testing, symbolic execution, network simulation Have experience in threat modelling, red/blue teaming, working with best-in-class independent security teams and turning their findings into actual deployed fixes in our codebase (as well as implementing lessons learned) An ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders to valorise security and influence best practices Advanced skills in analyzing and mitigating cyber security threats Understanding of web3 application architecture - ideally including cryptography, decentralized networking, blockchain consensus, hardware key management solutions Proficiency with security tools and technologies, also the ability to create own tools when it is needed Proficiency in multiple programming languages - ideally RUST and Typescript A focus on outcomes (rather than activities) and delivering against outcomes with limited interference day-to-day Logistcs: - 6 Month Contract - 700 Outside IR35 - Fully Remote Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
15/03/2025
Contractor
Application Security Lead Blockchain Outside IR35 700 outside IR35 Blockchain services client is currently looking for an Application Security Lead with extensive coding experience =. This is a crucial role where you will bring your technical abilities to recognise and reduce risk to the ecosystem and be able to effectively influence a wide group of stakeholders. It is a unique opportunity to help secure an innovative organisation where feedback is direct and honest and understands that a check box approach doesn't get results. Key Requirements: Strong knowledge of secure coding practices Risk based approach and pragmatism in order to enhance level of security in partnership with different stakeholders Familiarity with security frameworks and approaches such as SAST, DAST, fuzzing, property-based testing, symbolic execution, network simulation Have experience in threat modelling, red/blue teaming, working with best-in-class independent security teams and turning their findings into actual deployed fixes in our codebase (as well as implementing lessons learned) An ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders to valorise security and influence best practices Advanced skills in analyzing and mitigating cyber security threats Understanding of web3 application architecture - ideally including cryptography, decentralized networking, blockchain consensus, hardware key management solutions Proficiency with security tools and technologies, also the ability to create own tools when it is needed Proficiency in multiple programming languages - ideally RUST and Typescript A focus on outcomes (rather than activities) and delivering against outcomes with limited interference day-to-day Logistcs: - 6 Month Contract - 700 Outside IR35 - Fully Remote Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed) Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Your new company An exciting opportunity to join an established Fintech SaaS company that provides a wide selection of products and services to companies across the Investment, Life and Pensions sectors. Having been established for over 20 years, they have a number of well-known industry brands and key long-term client relationships that ensures great stability and job security. Within the Edinburgh HQ they employ around 120 staff, with around half operating within the technology teams. The company continues to invest in their products, systems and architecture to ensure they provide clients with the best possible service levels, performance and security. Your new role The Information Security Analyst will play a vital role in safeguarding the organisation's information systems and data. Key responsibilities include assisting in the planning and implementation of security controls to ISO27001 standards, performing business impact analyses, and supporting the IS Manager in disaster recovery planning. The analyst will also be responsible for responding to customer security questionnaires, managing threat assessments, and ensuring business continuity plans are consistently produced and maintained. Additionally, the role involves conducting systems security audits, documenting enterprise risk and compliance issues, and preparing corrective action plans for penetration test findings. The analyst will provide support and guidance for security awareness training, track staff completion of training modules, and respond to security incidents. Effective communication with the IS Manager regarding significant changes in business continuity plans is also essential. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate should have an understanding of Information Security methodologies, standards, and technologies, particularly ISO27001. They should have previous experience in Information Security or Enterprise Risk roles, along with an awareness of Business Continuity and IT standards, policies, and frameworks like ISO22301/BCMS. Strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads are essential. Additionally, candidates should have knowledge of modern IT system architecture interdependencies, strong documentation, analytical, and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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 (url removed)
14/03/2025
Full time
Your new company An exciting opportunity to join an established Fintech SaaS company that provides a wide selection of products and services to companies across the Investment, Life and Pensions sectors. Having been established for over 20 years, they have a number of well-known industry brands and key long-term client relationships that ensures great stability and job security. Within the Edinburgh HQ they employ around 120 staff, with around half operating within the technology teams. The company continues to invest in their products, systems and architecture to ensure they provide clients with the best possible service levels, performance and security. Your new role The Information Security Analyst will play a vital role in safeguarding the organisation's information systems and data. Key responsibilities include assisting in the planning and implementation of security controls to ISO27001 standards, performing business impact analyses, and supporting the IS Manager in disaster recovery planning. The analyst will also be responsible for responding to customer security questionnaires, managing threat assessments, and ensuring business continuity plans are consistently produced and maintained. Additionally, the role involves conducting systems security audits, documenting enterprise risk and compliance issues, and preparing corrective action plans for penetration test findings. The analyst will provide support and guidance for security awareness training, track staff completion of training modules, and respond to security incidents. Effective communication with the IS Manager regarding significant changes in business continuity plans is also essential. What you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate should have an understanding of Information Security methodologies, standards, and technologies, particularly ISO27001. They should have previous experience in Information Security or Enterprise Risk roles, along with an awareness of Business Continuity and IT standards, policies, and frameworks like ISO22301/BCMS. Strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads are essential. Additionally, candidates should have knowledge of modern IT system architecture interdependencies, strong documentation, analytical, and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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 (url removed)
iCopify ltd. We pride ourselves on being industry leaders in delivering digital marketing services. Our marketplace is dedicated to providing a wide range of solutions, including guest posting, PR and SEO services, fixing technical site issues, website creation and design. We are constantly growing and evolving our platform to offer even more valuable services. If you're interested in joining our team and have confidence that you will exceed in this role, please apply. We offer great benefits and a nice and friendly environment. Eligibility Criteria: You must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply. Sponsorship is not provided. Highlights: 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays. Career progression opportunities. Newly renovated office with latest technology and merseyside views. Company events. Competitive salary. What we are looking to achieve: We are in the process of building a new platform/marketplace with an user interface, registration, profile creation, service list, payment integration, reviews and ratings, dispute resolution, etc. Role: Back-end developer responsibilities. 1. System Architecture Design Design and implement a scalable and maintainable backend architecture. Ensure the application can handle high traffic, complex workflows, and future growth. Implement modular and reusable components for core functionalities. 2. Development of Core Features Build key marketplace features such as: User authentication and authorization. Service listings (adding, editing, searching, filtering, etc.). Order management (placing, tracking, completing orders). Payment gateways (integrating secure payment systems like PayPal, Stripe, etc.). Messaging system (real-time chat between users and sellers). Review and rating system. Develop APIs to connect the backend to the front-end and mobile applications. 3. Database Design and Management Design efficient, normalized database schemas to handle: User data. Service listings. Transactions and order history. Reviews and messages. Optimize database queries for performance. Implement database backup and disaster recovery plans. 4. Security Ensure the platform is secure against: SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and other common vulnerabilities. Unauthorized access and data breaches. Implement proper encryption for sensitive data (e.g., passwords, payment details). Handle user sessions and authentication securely. 5. Performance Optimization Optimize server-side code to minimize response times. Use caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached) to reduce database load. Monitor server performance and fine-tune configurations for optimal efficiency. 6. Integration with Third-Party Services Integrate third-party APIs for features like: Payment processing. Geolocation. Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, custom dashboards). Email and notification systems. 7. Collaborating with Frontend Developers Ensure smooth communication between backend APIs and frontend (e.g., Vue.js). Work closely with front-end teams to deliver consistent user experiences. 8. Code Reviews and Mentorship Conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality and consistency. Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and problem-solving. 9. Testing and Debugging Implement automated testing (unit, integration, and functional tests). Debug and resolve issues across the development and production environments. 10. Deployment and Maintenance Set up CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment. Monitor server uptime and respond to issues or outages. Roll out updates and new features without disrupting the live platform. 11. Compliance and Best Practices Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Follow coding standards and Laravel best practices. 12. Scalability and Future-Proofing Plan for future scalability to handle increasing user loads. Stay updated on new Laravel features and PHP advancements. Critical Skills (must have). PHP8+ and the Laravel framework. MySQL. Proficiency in Laravel Solid understanding of server management (e.g., Linux, Docker, Nginx/Apache). Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Outcome of the Role A smooth and secure platform experience for buyers and sellers. Scalability to support growth in user base and transactions. Rapid troubleshooting of bugs or downtime to maintain user trust. Continuous improvement and adaptation to market needs. Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Experience: Back-end development: 5+ years (required) Work Location: In person Qualifications Laravel MySQL PHP Jira Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 38,000.00- 40,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate Liverpool L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person
14/03/2025
Full time
iCopify ltd. We pride ourselves on being industry leaders in delivering digital marketing services. Our marketplace is dedicated to providing a wide range of solutions, including guest posting, PR and SEO services, fixing technical site issues, website creation and design. We are constantly growing and evolving our platform to offer even more valuable services. If you're interested in joining our team and have confidence that you will exceed in this role, please apply. We offer great benefits and a nice and friendly environment. Eligibility Criteria: You must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply. Sponsorship is not provided. Highlights: 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays. Career progression opportunities. Newly renovated office with latest technology and merseyside views. Company events. Competitive salary. What we are looking to achieve: We are in the process of building a new platform/marketplace with an user interface, registration, profile creation, service list, payment integration, reviews and ratings, dispute resolution, etc. Role: Back-end developer responsibilities. 1. System Architecture Design Design and implement a scalable and maintainable backend architecture. Ensure the application can handle high traffic, complex workflows, and future growth. Implement modular and reusable components for core functionalities. 2. Development of Core Features Build key marketplace features such as: User authentication and authorization. Service listings (adding, editing, searching, filtering, etc.). Order management (placing, tracking, completing orders). Payment gateways (integrating secure payment systems like PayPal, Stripe, etc.). Messaging system (real-time chat between users and sellers). Review and rating system. Develop APIs to connect the backend to the front-end and mobile applications. 3. Database Design and Management Design efficient, normalized database schemas to handle: User data. Service listings. Transactions and order history. Reviews and messages. Optimize database queries for performance. Implement database backup and disaster recovery plans. 4. Security Ensure the platform is secure against: SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and other common vulnerabilities. Unauthorized access and data breaches. Implement proper encryption for sensitive data (e.g., passwords, payment details). Handle user sessions and authentication securely. 5. Performance Optimization Optimize server-side code to minimize response times. Use caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached) to reduce database load. Monitor server performance and fine-tune configurations for optimal efficiency. 6. Integration with Third-Party Services Integrate third-party APIs for features like: Payment processing. Geolocation. Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, custom dashboards). Email and notification systems. 7. Collaborating with Frontend Developers Ensure smooth communication between backend APIs and frontend (e.g., Vue.js). Work closely with front-end teams to deliver consistent user experiences. 8. Code Reviews and Mentorship Conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality and consistency. Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and problem-solving. 9. Testing and Debugging Implement automated testing (unit, integration, and functional tests). Debug and resolve issues across the development and production environments. 10. Deployment and Maintenance Set up CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment. Monitor server uptime and respond to issues or outages. Roll out updates and new features without disrupting the live platform. 11. Compliance and Best Practices Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). Follow coding standards and Laravel best practices. 12. Scalability and Future-Proofing Plan for future scalability to handle increasing user loads. Stay updated on new Laravel features and PHP advancements. Critical Skills (must have). PHP8+ and the Laravel framework. MySQL. Proficiency in Laravel Solid understanding of server management (e.g., Linux, Docker, Nginx/Apache). Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Outcome of the Role A smooth and secure platform experience for buyers and sellers. Scalability to support growth in user base and transactions. Rapid troubleshooting of bugs or downtime to maintain user trust. Continuous improvement and adaptation to market needs. Benefits: Casual dress Company pension Sick pay Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Experience: Back-end development: 5+ years (required) Work Location: In person Qualifications Laravel MySQL PHP Jira Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: 38,000.00- 40,000.00 per year Ability to commute/relocate Liverpool L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person
Our client, a leading global organization, is collaborating with a prestigious London-based end client to offer an exciting opportunity for a skilled Network Security Engineer with expertise in Akamai to join a dynamic development team on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly to discuss further. Job Title: Akamai SME - Network Security Engineer Location: Hybrid (2 Days in office) - London Contract Duration: 6 Months About the Role: We are seeking an Akamai SME - Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain network security and content delivery solutions. This role involves managing firewall rules, cloud networking, and security incident responses while ensuring seamless integration of new technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network security controls and maintain a resilient, customer-focused security posture. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain Akamai-based content delivery and web security solutions. Configure and manage Akamai Property Manager, Cloudlets, WAF, DataStream, Security Policy, and PKI. Work within a Tech Ops function to support product and data teams, ensuring well-architected cloud networking. Review and implement vendor and internal change requests related to product, data, and application delivery. Provide technical reviews, approvals, and implementations for network-related CI/CD deployments. Develop and maintain network security policies in alignment with IT audit requirements and industry standards (ISO, PCI). Manage escalated network and firewall infrastructure support, including firewall rule-base administration. Maintain and configure LAN and WLAN hardware, ensuring optimal performance. Own and manage network-related tickets, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Oversee DNS management and firewall/LAN-based change implementations. Key Skills & Experience: 5+ years of experience in network engineering with ITIL & Agile practices. Expertise in Akamai Kona, WSA, and CDN technologies. Strong knowledge of firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Check Point Security, IPSec, SSL VPN). Experience with SSE / SASE solutions (PAN Prisma Access). Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, VLAN Trunking, OSPF, BGP). Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (GitHub, Bitbucket). Familiarity with Terraform automation, AWS networking, and well-architected cloud frameworks. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
14/03/2025
Contractor
Our client, a leading global organization, is collaborating with a prestigious London-based end client to offer an exciting opportunity for a skilled Network Security Engineer with expertise in Akamai to join a dynamic development team on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly to discuss further. Job Title: Akamai SME - Network Security Engineer Location: Hybrid (2 Days in office) - London Contract Duration: 6 Months About the Role: We are seeking an Akamai SME - Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain network security and content delivery solutions. This role involves managing firewall rules, cloud networking, and security incident responses while ensuring seamless integration of new technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network security controls and maintain a resilient, customer-focused security posture. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain Akamai-based content delivery and web security solutions. Configure and manage Akamai Property Manager, Cloudlets, WAF, DataStream, Security Policy, and PKI. Work within a Tech Ops function to support product and data teams, ensuring well-architected cloud networking. Review and implement vendor and internal change requests related to product, data, and application delivery. Provide technical reviews, approvals, and implementations for network-related CI/CD deployments. Develop and maintain network security policies in alignment with IT audit requirements and industry standards (ISO, PCI). Manage escalated network and firewall infrastructure support, including firewall rule-base administration. Maintain and configure LAN and WLAN hardware, ensuring optimal performance. Own and manage network-related tickets, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Oversee DNS management and firewall/LAN-based change implementations. Key Skills & Experience: 5+ years of experience in network engineering with ITIL & Agile practices. Expertise in Akamai Kona, WSA, and CDN technologies. Strong knowledge of firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Check Point Security, IPSec, SSL VPN). Experience with SSE / SASE solutions (PAN Prisma Access). Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, VLAN Trunking, OSPF, BGP). Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (GitHub, Bitbucket). Familiarity with Terraform automation, AWS networking, and well-architected cloud frameworks. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager Surrey - Hybrid Working I am recruiting for an IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager for an award winning tour operator who create bespoke holidays to destinations around the world based in Surrey. The role is a hybrid working. As an IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager you will play a critical role in maintaining all IT & Data Communication systems infrastructure along with providing effective technical support. IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager Benefits: Holiday - 27 days rising to 29 days with length of service. A day off for volunteering to support a charity or community work. BUPA Cash Plan Company Pension Scheme Discounted staff travel Long Service Awards Friendly, open-plan office, with excellent social area, walking distance to shops, restaurants and parks. Social events Complimentary range of teas, coffee and fruit when in the office Ongoing Training and personal development IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager Responsibilities: Technical Support : Ensure the IT infrastructure is efficient and resilient using a combination of 3rd party vendors and an in-house team. Act as an escalation point for technical issues, providing guidance and solutions to the team. Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to support a range of IT systems and applications. Identify training needs and areas for improvement within the business. Use knowledge to act as 2ndline in-house support and assist as necessary with 1st line technical support. Project Management: Assist with project work supporting the business Scoping out and planning of technical projects ensuring smooth integrations with existing architecture. GDPR, Regulatory & Security compliance: Ensure adherence to IT best practices and compliance with relevant legislation maintaining appropriate security protocols. Maintenance of PCI compliance Maintenance of back up procedures & disaster recovery solution. Ensure GDPR compliance Service Desk Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the IT Zoho desk, ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues. Monitor workloads & ticketing to ensure that the business is supported within the agreed SLA. Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting: Collaborate with other departments to understand their IT needs and ensure support aligns with business objectives. Ensure that issues are escalated internally and externally and responded to in a timely manner. Budget & Financial Management: Manage & maintain the IT budget. Manage the IT Fixed Asset register Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the IT support team to ensure high performance and professional growth. Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager Essential Skills: Wildix (Telephony) Exclaimer Intune 365 Admin Azure Admin Intune / Endpoint Exchange SharePoint PowerBI SQL Server HyperV / VMware Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
14/03/2025
Full time
IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager Surrey - Hybrid Working I am recruiting for an IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager for an award winning tour operator who create bespoke holidays to destinations around the world based in Surrey. The role is a hybrid working. As an IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager you will play a critical role in maintaining all IT & Data Communication systems infrastructure along with providing effective technical support. IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager Benefits: Holiday - 27 days rising to 29 days with length of service. A day off for volunteering to support a charity or community work. BUPA Cash Plan Company Pension Scheme Discounted staff travel Long Service Awards Friendly, open-plan office, with excellent social area, walking distance to shops, restaurants and parks. Social events Complimentary range of teas, coffee and fruit when in the office Ongoing Training and personal development IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager Responsibilities: Technical Support : Ensure the IT infrastructure is efficient and resilient using a combination of 3rd party vendors and an in-house team. Act as an escalation point for technical issues, providing guidance and solutions to the team. Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to support a range of IT systems and applications. Identify training needs and areas for improvement within the business. Use knowledge to act as 2ndline in-house support and assist as necessary with 1st line technical support. Project Management: Assist with project work supporting the business Scoping out and planning of technical projects ensuring smooth integrations with existing architecture. GDPR, Regulatory & Security compliance: Ensure adherence to IT best practices and compliance with relevant legislation maintaining appropriate security protocols. Maintenance of PCI compliance Maintenance of back up procedures & disaster recovery solution. Ensure GDPR compliance Service Desk Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the IT Zoho desk, ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues. Monitor workloads & ticketing to ensure that the business is supported within the agreed SLA. Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting: Collaborate with other departments to understand their IT needs and ensure support aligns with business objectives. Ensure that issues are escalated internally and externally and responded to in a timely manner. Budget & Financial Management: Manage & maintain the IT budget. Manage the IT Fixed Asset register Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the IT support team to ensure high performance and professional growth. Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify training needs IT Infrastructure & Service Delivery Manager Essential Skills: Wildix (Telephony) Exclaimer Intune 365 Admin Azure Admin Intune / Endpoint Exchange SharePoint PowerBI SQL Server HyperV / VMware Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Job Title: ICT Enterprise Specialist Location : HQ, Bridgend Salary: £45,147 - £52,491 Job Type: Permanent / Full time About Us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! About the role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Systems Specialist. As an Enterprise Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for developing enterprise systems including servers, storage, virtualised and cloud platforms. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. This Enterprise Specialist role will work in the Technical Standards section of the ICT Department and will reports to the Technical Standards manager Our Information and Communications Technology Department (ICT) has a wide and varied range of responsibilities from 1st line service desk, 2nd line technical support to 3rd line specialist technical architect/design. ICT are also responsible for IT Security management, Service Management, Business Support and Project Management that maintain and continuously improve critical services, software, platforms, and hardware required throughout the full IT lifecycle. This underpins the delivery of secure and timely 24/7 operations for approximately 10,000 users across 100 geographical locations supporting over 20,000 computers including multiple datacentres together with the underlying network, physical and virtual (including cloud services) IT infrastructure. Duties and Responsibilities: Implement, configure and maintain enterprise systems. Design and deploy server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers. Oversee server and storage performance tuning, patch management and firmware upgrades. Develop and maintain documentation for enterprise systems processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues. Develop and maintain security protocols for enterprise systems Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area About you: Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas: Enterprise Systems Management, Monitoring, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Operations Manager or Azure Monitor HP Server hardware support Cloud Computing, especially Microsoft Azure Enterprise Unified Communications, especially Microsoft Exchange, Exchange On-Line, Microsoft Teams. Device Management Systems, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Configuration Manager/Intune Datacentre environments including Power Management, Air Conditioning, Security, Networking, Enterprise Security within a Cyber Security Framework, especially NIST In depth knowledge of storage area networks (SAN), Network attached storage (NAS) and backup and recovery technologies. Expertise in server infrastructure design and deployment Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Citrix Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Benefits: - Training and professional development opportunities - Local Government Pension Scheme - 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment. - Flexible working dependant of duties -Free on-site parking - On site fitness centre and canteen - Collaborative and supportive work environment. - Cycle to work scheme. - Wellness programmes - SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card - Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Enterprise Solutions Specialist, ICT Enterprise Architect, Enterprise Systems Specialist, Enterprise Infrastructure Specialist, and Enterprise IT Consultant may also be considered.
14/03/2025
Full time
Job Title: ICT Enterprise Specialist Location : HQ, Bridgend Salary: £45,147 - £52,491 Job Type: Permanent / Full time About Us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! About the role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Systems Specialist. As an Enterprise Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for developing enterprise systems including servers, storage, virtualised and cloud platforms. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. This Enterprise Specialist role will work in the Technical Standards section of the ICT Department and will reports to the Technical Standards manager Our Information and Communications Technology Department (ICT) has a wide and varied range of responsibilities from 1st line service desk, 2nd line technical support to 3rd line specialist technical architect/design. ICT are also responsible for IT Security management, Service Management, Business Support and Project Management that maintain and continuously improve critical services, software, platforms, and hardware required throughout the full IT lifecycle. This underpins the delivery of secure and timely 24/7 operations for approximately 10,000 users across 100 geographical locations supporting over 20,000 computers including multiple datacentres together with the underlying network, physical and virtual (including cloud services) IT infrastructure. Duties and Responsibilities: Implement, configure and maintain enterprise systems. Design and deploy server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers. Oversee server and storage performance tuning, patch management and firmware upgrades. Develop and maintain documentation for enterprise systems processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues. Develop and maintain security protocols for enterprise systems Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area About you: Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas: Enterprise Systems Management, Monitoring, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Operations Manager or Azure Monitor HP Server hardware support Cloud Computing, especially Microsoft Azure Enterprise Unified Communications, especially Microsoft Exchange, Exchange On-Line, Microsoft Teams. Device Management Systems, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Configuration Manager/Intune Datacentre environments including Power Management, Air Conditioning, Security, Networking, Enterprise Security within a Cyber Security Framework, especially NIST In depth knowledge of storage area networks (SAN), Network attached storage (NAS) and backup and recovery technologies. Expertise in server infrastructure design and deployment Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Citrix Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Benefits: - Training and professional development opportunities - Local Government Pension Scheme - 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment. - Flexible working dependant of duties -Free on-site parking - On site fitness centre and canteen - Collaborative and supportive work environment. - Cycle to work scheme. - Wellness programmes - SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card - Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Enterprise Solutions Specialist, ICT Enterprise Architect, Enterprise Systems Specialist, Enterprise Infrastructure Specialist, and Enterprise IT Consultant may also be considered.
Network Consultant Are you a highly skilled networking professional with expertise in designing, implementing, and optimising cutting-edge network solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, working across Enterprise, Service Provider, and Public Sector customers? If so, we want to hear from you! Why Join Us? As a Network Consultant you'll play a key role in helping our clients customers achieve a rapid return on their infrastructure investment while enhancing network performance and efficiency. What You'll Do: Provide technical support to the sales team to secure new business Offer SME-level technical consultancy during project delivery Design and plan network architectures tailored to customer needs Implement security solutions to safeguard critical infrastructure Optimise network routing policies for efficiency and performance Lead project implementation, migrations, and technical documentation (HLD/LLD) Conduct PoC & TAT (Type Approval Testing) Develop and execute migration strategies Deliver engaging customer demonstrations (in-person & remote) Use network discovery tools to provide assessments and reports Enhance automation and orchestration tools for increased efficiency What We Look For: Qualifications: Degree level or equivalent experience JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE or NSE 6/7/8 certifications SD-WAN certifications (Aruba SilverPeak & Fortinet preferred) Experience & Skills: Hands-on experience with Juniper or Cisco switches/routers and security design Expertise in deploying BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, L2VPN, and L3VPN Strong understanding of SD-WAN vendors (preferably Aruba SilverPeak & Fortinet) Experience with network automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Cisco NSO) Solid grasp of data centre networking, SDN, and NFV Experience with SD-Branch, wireless & SASE solutions API programming & integration experience Knowledge of network monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., ScienceLogic or similar) Competence in using network test equipment (preferably IXIA) Ready to Make an Impact? If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can shape the future of networking, apply today!
14/03/2025
Full time
Network Consultant Are you a highly skilled networking professional with expertise in designing, implementing, and optimising cutting-edge network solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, working across Enterprise, Service Provider, and Public Sector customers? If so, we want to hear from you! Why Join Us? As a Network Consultant you'll play a key role in helping our clients customers achieve a rapid return on their infrastructure investment while enhancing network performance and efficiency. What You'll Do: Provide technical support to the sales team to secure new business Offer SME-level technical consultancy during project delivery Design and plan network architectures tailored to customer needs Implement security solutions to safeguard critical infrastructure Optimise network routing policies for efficiency and performance Lead project implementation, migrations, and technical documentation (HLD/LLD) Conduct PoC & TAT (Type Approval Testing) Develop and execute migration strategies Deliver engaging customer demonstrations (in-person & remote) Use network discovery tools to provide assessments and reports Enhance automation and orchestration tools for increased efficiency What We Look For: Qualifications: Degree level or equivalent experience JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE or NSE 6/7/8 certifications SD-WAN certifications (Aruba SilverPeak & Fortinet preferred) Experience & Skills: Hands-on experience with Juniper or Cisco switches/routers and security design Expertise in deploying BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, L2VPN, and L3VPN Strong understanding of SD-WAN vendors (preferably Aruba SilverPeak & Fortinet) Experience with network automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Cisco NSO) Solid grasp of data centre networking, SDN, and NFV Experience with SD-Branch, wireless & SASE solutions API programming & integration experience Knowledge of network monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., ScienceLogic or similar) Competence in using network test equipment (preferably IXIA) Ready to Make an Impact? If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can shape the future of networking, apply today!
Job Title: ICT Infrastructure Manager Location : HQ, Bridgend Salary: £51,294 - £54,879 Job Type: Full time / Permanent About Us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! About the role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ICT Infrastructure Manager to lead a large and diverse team of highly experienced technical specialists as they develop, implement, and maintain South Wales Police's technical infrastructure. As an ICT Infrastructure Manager, you will form part of an extended ICT senior management team and play a crucial role in both designing and developing the ICT infrastructure needed for now and the future, ensuring the smooth functioning of our ICT infrastructure on a day-to-day basis. The technical infrastructure is comprised of both on-premise and cloud-based services, which host a range of systems critical to the function of our organisation as well as other emergency services and external partners. Your primary role will be to manage our team of technical specialists. This will involve scoping architectural designs and implementations, agreeing work scheduling, investigating and resolving any infrastructural issues and managing the lifecycle management of configuration items. The ICT Infrastructure Manager sits within the Technical Delivery section and reports to the ICT Technical Delivery Manager. Our Information and Communications Technology Department (ICT) has a wide and varied range of responsibilities from 1st line service desk, 2nd line technical support to 3rd line specialist technical architect/design. ICT are also responsible for IT Security management, Service Management, Business Support and Project Management that maintain and continuously improve critical services, software, platforms, and hardware required throughout the full IT lifecycle. This underpins the delivery of secure and timely 24/7 operations for approximately 10,000 users across 100 geographical locations supporting over 20,000 computers including multiple datacentres together with the underlying network, physical and virtual (including cloud services) IT infrastructure. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day infrastructure operations including servers, network, security and cloud services. Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations and system implementations. Develop and maintain security protocols and procedures for infrastructure systems. Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Provide technical guidance to the infrastructure team and other teams within ICT. Executing the strategic vision for our infrastructure, ensuring that it is secure, reliable and efficient. To provide specialist advice and guidance on a range of complex and/or escalated technical issues. About you: Possess any of the following: A bachelor's degree in an ICT related subject An ICT related qualification Demonstratable equivalent skills or experience Proven experience of managing a team of technical specialists. Be able to demonstrate substantial experience of working with, and leading technological change at an infrastructure level. Proven experience of managing day-to-day ICT operations. Skilled in system integration as well as a sound knowledge of major ICT platforms Experience in leading infrastructure projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits: Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment. Flexible working dependant of duties Free on-site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment. Cycle to work scheme. Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of ; IT Infrastructure Lead, Infrastructure Operations Manager, Senior ICT Infrastructure Manager, Network and Infrastructure Manager, and Technology Infrastructure Manager may also be considered.
14/03/2025
Full time
Job Title: ICT Infrastructure Manager Location : HQ, Bridgend Salary: £51,294 - £54,879 Job Type: Full time / Permanent About Us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! About the role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ICT Infrastructure Manager to lead a large and diverse team of highly experienced technical specialists as they develop, implement, and maintain South Wales Police's technical infrastructure. As an ICT Infrastructure Manager, you will form part of an extended ICT senior management team and play a crucial role in both designing and developing the ICT infrastructure needed for now and the future, ensuring the smooth functioning of our ICT infrastructure on a day-to-day basis. The technical infrastructure is comprised of both on-premise and cloud-based services, which host a range of systems critical to the function of our organisation as well as other emergency services and external partners. Your primary role will be to manage our team of technical specialists. This will involve scoping architectural designs and implementations, agreeing work scheduling, investigating and resolving any infrastructural issues and managing the lifecycle management of configuration items. The ICT Infrastructure Manager sits within the Technical Delivery section and reports to the ICT Technical Delivery Manager. Our Information and Communications Technology Department (ICT) has a wide and varied range of responsibilities from 1st line service desk, 2nd line technical support to 3rd line specialist technical architect/design. ICT are also responsible for IT Security management, Service Management, Business Support and Project Management that maintain and continuously improve critical services, software, platforms, and hardware required throughout the full IT lifecycle. This underpins the delivery of secure and timely 24/7 operations for approximately 10,000 users across 100 geographical locations supporting over 20,000 computers including multiple datacentres together with the underlying network, physical and virtual (including cloud services) IT infrastructure. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day infrastructure operations including servers, network, security and cloud services. Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations and system implementations. Develop and maintain security protocols and procedures for infrastructure systems. Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Provide technical guidance to the infrastructure team and other teams within ICT. Executing the strategic vision for our infrastructure, ensuring that it is secure, reliable and efficient. To provide specialist advice and guidance on a range of complex and/or escalated technical issues. About you: Possess any of the following: A bachelor's degree in an ICT related subject An ICT related qualification Demonstratable equivalent skills or experience Proven experience of managing a team of technical specialists. Be able to demonstrate substantial experience of working with, and leading technological change at an infrastructure level. Proven experience of managing day-to-day ICT operations. Skilled in system integration as well as a sound knowledge of major ICT platforms Experience in leading infrastructure projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits: Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment. Flexible working dependant of duties Free on-site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment. Cycle to work scheme. Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of ; IT Infrastructure Lead, Infrastructure Operations Manager, Senior ICT Infrastructure Manager, Network and Infrastructure Manager, and Technology Infrastructure Manager may also be considered.
C#, JavaScript, Azure, Azure DevOps Principal Engineer is required by a prestigious London based asset management firm. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking financial services organisation, where technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the business. This is a hands-on position where you will be responsible for shaping development standards, guiding best practice and ensuring system integrations align with business strategy. Overseeing both data and software architecture you will collaborate closely with product owners, DevOps teams, and business units to drive innovation while mentoring developers and overseeing outsourced development teams. With a strong focus on Azure cloud technologies , you will lead the transition of existing data workloads into Microsoft Fabric and work on integrating platforms across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead development efforts, overseeing internal and external teams. Define and maintain best practices across the development estate. Ensure effective system integration across IT functions. Collaborate with product owners to refine technical requirements. Design and develop secure, scalable, and observable systems. Work closely with DevOps to enhance CI/CD and disaster recovery strategies. Drive rapid development for business-critical projects. Manage data migration to Microsoft Fabric and ensure platform integration. Key Requirements: A background in financial services is desirable, not essential. Significant experience in an Azure cloud environment, with expertise in C#, .NET, Kubernetes, SQL Server, and cloud-based architectures. Strong programming skills in C#, JavaScript, and Python. A knowledge of Java would be useful Experience in RESTful API development, microservices, and containerized applications. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub/Azure DevOps, and Service-Oriented Architecture. Experience with Tableau, React, and front-end technologies. Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric is desirable. Why Join? Work in a dynamic, high-performing financial services environment. Opportunity to lead technology transformation in a growing asset management business. Hybrid working model with a balance of remote and on-site collaboration. If you re a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact, we d love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a technology-driven asset management firm at the forefront of innovation.
13/03/2025
Full time
C#, JavaScript, Azure, Azure DevOps Principal Engineer is required by a prestigious London based asset management firm. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking financial services organisation, where technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the business. This is a hands-on position where you will be responsible for shaping development standards, guiding best practice and ensuring system integrations align with business strategy. Overseeing both data and software architecture you will collaborate closely with product owners, DevOps teams, and business units to drive innovation while mentoring developers and overseeing outsourced development teams. With a strong focus on Azure cloud technologies , you will lead the transition of existing data workloads into Microsoft Fabric and work on integrating platforms across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead development efforts, overseeing internal and external teams. Define and maintain best practices across the development estate. Ensure effective system integration across IT functions. Collaborate with product owners to refine technical requirements. Design and develop secure, scalable, and observable systems. Work closely with DevOps to enhance CI/CD and disaster recovery strategies. Drive rapid development for business-critical projects. Manage data migration to Microsoft Fabric and ensure platform integration. Key Requirements: A background in financial services is desirable, not essential. Significant experience in an Azure cloud environment, with expertise in C#, .NET, Kubernetes, SQL Server, and cloud-based architectures. Strong programming skills in C#, JavaScript, and Python. A knowledge of Java would be useful Experience in RESTful API development, microservices, and containerized applications. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub/Azure DevOps, and Service-Oriented Architecture. Experience with Tableau, React, and front-end technologies. Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric is desirable. Why Join? Work in a dynamic, high-performing financial services environment. Opportunity to lead technology transformation in a growing asset management business. Hybrid working model with a balance of remote and on-site collaboration. If you re a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact, we d love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a technology-driven asset management firm at the forefront of innovation.
Job Title: VeloCloud Architect Job Description A Product Architect is required to work on the entire Network Product catalogue, particularly focusing on VMware Velocloud SDWAN and VMware SASE technology. You will collaborate with both sales and technical teams to customise off-the-shelf technologies for end customers. Responsibilities Collaborate with sales and technical teams to tailor off-the-shelf technologies for end customers. Work on the entire Network Product catalogue, focusing on VMware Velocloud SDWAN and VMware SASE technology. Manage product roadmaps and product management activities. Engage in business analysis and project management tasks. Operate within an Agile environment. Essential Skills Experience in product management. Proficiency in managing product roadmaps. Expertise in VMware technologies, specifically VMware Velocloud SDWAN and VMware SASE. Strong business analysis skills. Project management capabilities. Knowledge of Agile methodologies. Additional Skills & Qualifications Good stakeholder management skills. Why Work Here? This role offers a long-term contract with a prestigious blue chip client, providing an excellent opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a leading-edge technology environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Newbury, United Kingdom. Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
13/03/2025
Contractor
Job Title: VeloCloud Architect Job Description A Product Architect is required to work on the entire Network Product catalogue, particularly focusing on VMware Velocloud SDWAN and VMware SASE technology. You will collaborate with both sales and technical teams to customise off-the-shelf technologies for end customers. Responsibilities Collaborate with sales and technical teams to tailor off-the-shelf technologies for end customers. Work on the entire Network Product catalogue, focusing on VMware Velocloud SDWAN and VMware SASE technology. Manage product roadmaps and product management activities. Engage in business analysis and project management tasks. Operate within an Agile environment. Essential Skills Experience in product management. Proficiency in managing product roadmaps. Expertise in VMware technologies, specifically VMware Velocloud SDWAN and VMware SASE. Strong business analysis skills. Project management capabilities. Knowledge of Agile methodologies. Additional Skills & Qualifications Good stakeholder management skills. Why Work Here? This role offers a long-term contract with a prestigious blue chip client, providing an excellent opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a leading-edge technology environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Newbury, United Kingdom. Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Job Introduction Exciting Opportunity at cardfactory: Lead Our Data Governance Efforts! Join us at cardfactory to drive data excellence and innovation! We're looking for a skilled individual to spearhead our data governance initiatives. In this pivotal role, you'll craft and execute our data architecture strategy, setting up standards and best practices for data provisioning and integration. As the go-to expert, you'll collaborate with IT and business units across cardfactory to meet our data goals. To thrive in this role, you'll need extensive expertise in information management solutions, guiding projects through the development life cycle and SDLC processes. Your leadership prowess is crucial for supervising a team that includes architects, engineers, quality assurance, and operations professionals. Based at Junction 41 in Wakefield, with free parking and a flexible, hybrid way of working, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in our team. Colleagues are required to work in the office for a minimum of 1-2 days per week, with the expectation of additional attendance when needed. Role Responsibility Shape and execute the roadmap and vision for information delivery and management, including the enterprise data warehouse, big data, BI & analytics, content management, and data management Lead teams of data architects and engineers, whether insourced or outsourced, to design and deliver solutions that meet business information needs and align with the overall information strategy Balance short-term and long-term needs by integrating business strategy with technology strategy, ensuring scalable and adaptable architecture Connect all data components to deliver comprehensive solutions, leveraging all available assets with an end-to-end approach Ensure enterprise data is structured for ease of use Regularly review data repositories to ensure proper classification based on use, sensitivity, and importance Audit security measures to ensure adequate data protection Authorise formal data access Develop and adhere to data modeling standards and best practices Support solution architects in providing optimal data solutions for projects Identify opportunities for data alignment and reuse Define and support ETL, data, and business intelligence architectures Implement principles, policies, standards, and guidelines for data management Establish and support proactive process assessments and formulate preventative measures across cardfactory The Ideal Candidate Skills: Utilise knowledge of systems, data, and customer requirements to identify problems and recommend solutions Thorough understanding of various legislative acts and their impact on data Proficient in data integration tools Ability to determine long-term directions and industry trends, and their relevance to cardfactory's needs Capable of initiating change and communicating effectively Experience: Established track record of delivering information management solutions to a large number of end users Demonstrated understanding of enterprise data warehouse, big data, BI & analytics, content management, and data management Experience with two or more vendors in areas such as SQL Server, Oracle 11g, MySQL, SQL Data Warehouse Appliance, Oracle Exadata, Netezza, Greenplum, Vertica, Teradata, Aster Data, SAP HANA, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Spotfire, Tableau, Qlikview, R, Oracle Endeca, Oracle OBIEE, SAP Business Objects, SAS, and other analytics vendors with BI components About the Company Card Factory is the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. Benefits 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online Save As You Earn scheme Financial Wellbeing Support Financial Education Tools Salary Advance Seasonal incentive schemes Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships Access to blended learning and development content Discounted mobile phone contracts Discounts across 100's of UK retailers Employee Assistance Programme - access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. No agencies, please. Sportswift Ltd T/A cardfactory
13/03/2025
Full time
Job Introduction Exciting Opportunity at cardfactory: Lead Our Data Governance Efforts! Join us at cardfactory to drive data excellence and innovation! We're looking for a skilled individual to spearhead our data governance initiatives. In this pivotal role, you'll craft and execute our data architecture strategy, setting up standards and best practices for data provisioning and integration. As the go-to expert, you'll collaborate with IT and business units across cardfactory to meet our data goals. To thrive in this role, you'll need extensive expertise in information management solutions, guiding projects through the development life cycle and SDLC processes. Your leadership prowess is crucial for supervising a team that includes architects, engineers, quality assurance, and operations professionals. Based at Junction 41 in Wakefield, with free parking and a flexible, hybrid way of working, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in our team. Colleagues are required to work in the office for a minimum of 1-2 days per week, with the expectation of additional attendance when needed. Role Responsibility Shape and execute the roadmap and vision for information delivery and management, including the enterprise data warehouse, big data, BI & analytics, content management, and data management Lead teams of data architects and engineers, whether insourced or outsourced, to design and deliver solutions that meet business information needs and align with the overall information strategy Balance short-term and long-term needs by integrating business strategy with technology strategy, ensuring scalable and adaptable architecture Connect all data components to deliver comprehensive solutions, leveraging all available assets with an end-to-end approach Ensure enterprise data is structured for ease of use Regularly review data repositories to ensure proper classification based on use, sensitivity, and importance Audit security measures to ensure adequate data protection Authorise formal data access Develop and adhere to data modeling standards and best practices Support solution architects in providing optimal data solutions for projects Identify opportunities for data alignment and reuse Define and support ETL, data, and business intelligence architectures Implement principles, policies, standards, and guidelines for data management Establish and support proactive process assessments and formulate preventative measures across cardfactory The Ideal Candidate Skills: Utilise knowledge of systems, data, and customer requirements to identify problems and recommend solutions Thorough understanding of various legislative acts and their impact on data Proficient in data integration tools Ability to determine long-term directions and industry trends, and their relevance to cardfactory's needs Capable of initiating change and communicating effectively Experience: Established track record of delivering information management solutions to a large number of end users Demonstrated understanding of enterprise data warehouse, big data, BI & analytics, content management, and data management Experience with two or more vendors in areas such as SQL Server, Oracle 11g, MySQL, SQL Data Warehouse Appliance, Oracle Exadata, Netezza, Greenplum, Vertica, Teradata, Aster Data, SAP HANA, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Spotfire, Tableau, Qlikview, R, Oracle Endeca, Oracle OBIEE, SAP Business Objects, SAS, and other analytics vendors with BI components About the Company Card Factory is the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. Benefits 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online Save As You Earn scheme Financial Wellbeing Support Financial Education Tools Salary Advance Seasonal incentive schemes Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships Access to blended learning and development content Discounted mobile phone contracts Discounts across 100's of UK retailers Employee Assistance Programme - access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. No agencies, please. Sportswift Ltd T/A cardfactory
We are seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with 6+ years of experience in designing, automating, and securing cloud infrastructures across both AWS and Azure platforms. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure Architecture: Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructures on AWS and Azure, leveraging 6-8 years of expertise. DevSecOps Leadership: Utilize over 8 years of experience in DevSecOps, DevOps, or related security roles to lead the integration and operation of security tools and practices. Terraform Expertise: Demonstrate extensive knowledge in DevOps operations using Terraform for infrastructure as code. Security Tool Integration: Integrate and manage security tools such as WAF, AWS Inspector, and Falco, ensuring robust protection of cloud environments. Security Tools Familiarity: Be well-versed with security tools like SAST, DAST, and SIEM, and understand the CVSS scoring system for vulnerabilities. Compliance Automation: Automate compliance monitoring and remediation using AWS Config, AWS CloudTrail, and CloudWatch to maintain alignment with SOC2 and FedRAMP standards. IAM Strategy Development: Design and maintain comprehensive IAM strategies for AWS and Azure, incorporating RBAC, fine-grained permissions, and automated key rotation. Security-First Cloud Architecture: Implement security-first cloud architectures, integrating advanced threat intelligence and vulnerability management solutions to meet compliance requirements. Centralized Logging and Monitoring: Deploy and manage centralized logging and monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch to provide actionable insights and reduce incident resolution times. CI/CD Pipeline Optimisation: Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as CircleCI, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and AWS CodePipeline. Cloud Platforms Proficiency: Bring 5 years of experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Containerization and Orchestration: Utilize 5 years of experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. If this sounds of interest, please send your CV. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
13/03/2025
Contractor
We are seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with 6+ years of experience in designing, automating, and securing cloud infrastructures across both AWS and Azure platforms. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure Architecture: Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructures on AWS and Azure, leveraging 6-8 years of expertise. DevSecOps Leadership: Utilize over 8 years of experience in DevSecOps, DevOps, or related security roles to lead the integration and operation of security tools and practices. Terraform Expertise: Demonstrate extensive knowledge in DevOps operations using Terraform for infrastructure as code. Security Tool Integration: Integrate and manage security tools such as WAF, AWS Inspector, and Falco, ensuring robust protection of cloud environments. Security Tools Familiarity: Be well-versed with security tools like SAST, DAST, and SIEM, and understand the CVSS scoring system for vulnerabilities. Compliance Automation: Automate compliance monitoring and remediation using AWS Config, AWS CloudTrail, and CloudWatch to maintain alignment with SOC2 and FedRAMP standards. IAM Strategy Development: Design and maintain comprehensive IAM strategies for AWS and Azure, incorporating RBAC, fine-grained permissions, and automated key rotation. Security-First Cloud Architecture: Implement security-first cloud architectures, integrating advanced threat intelligence and vulnerability management solutions to meet compliance requirements. Centralized Logging and Monitoring: Deploy and manage centralized logging and monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch to provide actionable insights and reduce incident resolution times. CI/CD Pipeline Optimisation: Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as CircleCI, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and AWS CodePipeline. Cloud Platforms Proficiency: Bring 5 years of experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Containerization and Orchestration: Utilize 5 years of experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. If this sounds of interest, please send your CV. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Junior .NET DEVELOPER - SOUTHAMPTON C#, .NET, SQL, SOAP/REST APIs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Azure Greenfield project combining the work of multiple legacy systems Southampton, Office based working (Must be based locally) Up to 50,000 per annum + benefits Although they might not be Pearson Hardman in the heart of New York City this law firm is doing some incredible work across the UK. They're specialists in injury law bringing justice and compensation to those who've faced life-altering circumstances. They've grown, merged and acquired other firms meaning their systems have become fragmented and now they're on a mission to fix this with 1 new slick platform that will streamline their operations and directly contribute to better outcomes for those who need their help most. You can be a part of this mission. Key Skills: Strong experience with C#.NET development for software applications Experience with SQL databases and ideally merging or data migration of several databases Experience with Azure cloud and Microsoft cloud suite Strong understanding of SOAP/RESTful APIs Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate well with technical and non-technical staff Ability to speak to key stakeholders, understand needs and translate this to business/software requirements Beneficial skills: Experience working as a business analyst or analyst developer Prior experience in a data migration from SQL to Azure cloud Prior experience merging and migrating multiple systems into 1 greenfield system Experience building a cloud based legal software application Software architecture or design experience If you are interested in this opportunity and want to hear more, please contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Please note this role is UK based and office working, all candidates must be based within a commutable distance of the Southampton office and those looking to relocate for the role or remote working will not be considered. All candidates must have full rights to work in the UK without sponsorship. No visa sponsorship can be offered and those on temporary visas such as PSW visa or spousal visa cannot be Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
12/03/2025
Full time
Junior .NET DEVELOPER - SOUTHAMPTON C#, .NET, SQL, SOAP/REST APIs, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Azure Greenfield project combining the work of multiple legacy systems Southampton, Office based working (Must be based locally) Up to 50,000 per annum + benefits Although they might not be Pearson Hardman in the heart of New York City this law firm is doing some incredible work across the UK. They're specialists in injury law bringing justice and compensation to those who've faced life-altering circumstances. They've grown, merged and acquired other firms meaning their systems have become fragmented and now they're on a mission to fix this with 1 new slick platform that will streamline their operations and directly contribute to better outcomes for those who need their help most. You can be a part of this mission. Key Skills: Strong experience with C#.NET development for software applications Experience with SQL databases and ideally merging or data migration of several databases Experience with Azure cloud and Microsoft cloud suite Strong understanding of SOAP/RESTful APIs Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate well with technical and non-technical staff Ability to speak to key stakeholders, understand needs and translate this to business/software requirements Beneficial skills: Experience working as a business analyst or analyst developer Prior experience in a data migration from SQL to Azure cloud Prior experience merging and migrating multiple systems into 1 greenfield system Experience building a cloud based legal software application Software architecture or design experience If you are interested in this opportunity and want to hear more, please contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Please note this role is UK based and office working, all candidates must be based within a commutable distance of the Southampton office and those looking to relocate for the role or remote working will not be considered. All candidates must have full rights to work in the UK without sponsorship. No visa sponsorship can be offered and those on temporary visas such as PSW visa or spousal visa cannot be Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Pre-Sales Data Consultant - Fully Remote - 110k - 125k (25% bonus) This role will play a critical role in driving the success of the sales team by providing technical data-focused expertise, solutions consulting, and strategic guidance during the sales process. This individual will work closely with Business Development Managers and potential clients to understand their specific business needs and demonstrate how my clients products or services can provide value. The role requires a balance of technical (data) knowledge, communication skills, and a strong ability to build relationships, with the ultimate goal of closing high-value sales. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary of 80k - 95k Fully remote working 25% annual bonus Commission pay Life insurance Company pension Role & Responsibilities Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements, pain points, and objectives. Provide in-depth technical consultation to clients to help identify the right solutions to meet their business needs. Conduct product demos, presentations, and workshops tailored to specific customer requirements. Offer guidance on best practices, technical features, and value propositions of the company's solutions. Support the sales team in the preparation and submission of RFPs and RFIs (Request for Information). Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., product development, engineering, and marketing teams) to create tailored proposals and solution architectures. Ensure that all pre-sales documentation, proposals, and demonstrations align with the client's needs and company goals. Deliver highly engaging and persuasive product demonstrations to prospective customers. Tailor presentations and demo content to address specific customer pain points and objectives. Respond to detailed technical questions, articulating how our solutions can solve the client's business challenges. What do I need to apply for the role A minimum of three years' experience in a pre-sales role Understanding of effective business solution delivery using the Microsoft BI toolset Essential: Data Bricks or Delta Lake Azure data Platform Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Power BI SSAS SSIS SSRS Communication skills Data development process Technical understanding (data engineering and machine learning) Evaluate data management architectural options Highly technical and analytical My client have very limited interview slots and they are looking to fill this vacancy within the next 2 weeks. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews next week so if you're interest, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most up to date CV and email me at (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed). Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check. Nigel Frank are the go-to recruiter for Power BI and Azure Data Platform roles in the UK, offering more opportunities across the country than any other. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, the London Power BI User Group, Newcastle Power BI User Group and Newcastle Data Platform and Cloud User Group. To find out more and speak confidentially about your job search or hiring needs, please contact me directly at (url removed)
12/03/2025
Full time
Pre-Sales Data Consultant - Fully Remote - 110k - 125k (25% bonus) This role will play a critical role in driving the success of the sales team by providing technical data-focused expertise, solutions consulting, and strategic guidance during the sales process. This individual will work closely with Business Development Managers and potential clients to understand their specific business needs and demonstrate how my clients products or services can provide value. The role requires a balance of technical (data) knowledge, communication skills, and a strong ability to build relationships, with the ultimate goal of closing high-value sales. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary of 80k - 95k Fully remote working 25% annual bonus Commission pay Life insurance Company pension Role & Responsibilities Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements, pain points, and objectives. Provide in-depth technical consultation to clients to help identify the right solutions to meet their business needs. Conduct product demos, presentations, and workshops tailored to specific customer requirements. Offer guidance on best practices, technical features, and value propositions of the company's solutions. Support the sales team in the preparation and submission of RFPs and RFIs (Request for Information). Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., product development, engineering, and marketing teams) to create tailored proposals and solution architectures. Ensure that all pre-sales documentation, proposals, and demonstrations align with the client's needs and company goals. Deliver highly engaging and persuasive product demonstrations to prospective customers. Tailor presentations and demo content to address specific customer pain points and objectives. Respond to detailed technical questions, articulating how our solutions can solve the client's business challenges. What do I need to apply for the role A minimum of three years' experience in a pre-sales role Understanding of effective business solution delivery using the Microsoft BI toolset Essential: Data Bricks or Delta Lake Azure data Platform Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Power BI SSAS SSIS SSRS Communication skills Data development process Technical understanding (data engineering and machine learning) Evaluate data management architectural options Highly technical and analytical My client have very limited interview slots and they are looking to fill this vacancy within the next 2 weeks. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews next week so if you're interest, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most up to date CV and email me at (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed). Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check. Nigel Frank are the go-to recruiter for Power BI and Azure Data Platform roles in the UK, offering more opportunities across the country than any other. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, the London Power BI User Group, Newcastle Power BI User Group and Newcastle Data Platform and Cloud User Group. To find out more and speak confidentially about your job search or hiring needs, please contact me directly at (url removed)
Job Title: SAS Architect Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary/Rate: 550 Per Day Start Date: 03/03/25 Job Type: 6-12 Month Inside IR35 Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for an experienced SAS Architect to join our team to help lead the upgrade and re-platforming of the SAS environment as part of the Bank's transition to the SAS Viya hosted managed service. Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will be responsible for upgrading and re-platforming, as well as designing solutions that integrate seamlessly with SAS Viya. The SAS Architect will work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient integration and transition to the new platform. End-to-End System Architecture: Develop and design the architecture for the Bank's side of the SAS upgrade/re-platforming, ensuring seamless integration with the new SAS Viya hosted managed service. Collaboration with SAS: Work closely with the SAS team to define and implement the necessary system design and architecture for the Bank's SAS platform transition. Solution Design & Integration: Provide architectural solutions that integrate various systems, ensuring that the SAS environment can efficiently handle data and analytics workloads. Technical Leadership: Offer technical leadership throughout the upgrade process, from initial design through to final deployment, ensuring best practices are followed. Performance Optimization: Identify and implement strategies for optimizing SAS performance, ensuring the system can handle the Bank's data and analytical needs. Risk Management: Ensure that potential risks in the architecture or deployment process are identified early and managed appropriately. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for the architecture, design decisions, and processes involved in the upgrade/re-platforming. Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly engage with internal stakeholders, including project managers, analysts, and other technical teams, to ensure alignment and clear communication throughout the project. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: SAS Architecture Experience: Proven experience in designing and implementing SAS systems, particularly in an upgrade or re-platforming context. SAS Viya: Experience working with SAS Viya or similar cloud-hosted solutions, including knowledge of deployment and integration into enterprise environments. Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or others for hosting and managing SAS services. System Design & Integration: Experience designing end-to-end system architectures, with a focus on integrating SAS systems into existing environments. Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Performance Tuning & Optimization: Knowledge of SAS performance tuning techniques and best practices for large-scale data environments. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Banking/Financial Services Experience: Experience in the banking or financial services sector is highly desirable, with a good understanding of related regulatory and compliance requirements. Data Integration: Experience in data integration techniques, ETL processes, and working with large, complex datasets. Security and Compliance: Understanding of data security standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS) and experience ensuring system architecture complies with these standards. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
12/03/2025
Contractor
Job Title: SAS Architect Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary/Rate: 550 Per Day Start Date: 03/03/25 Job Type: 6-12 Month Inside IR35 Contract Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for an experienced SAS Architect to join our team to help lead the upgrade and re-platforming of the SAS environment as part of the Bank's transition to the SAS Viya hosted managed service. Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will be responsible for upgrading and re-platforming, as well as designing solutions that integrate seamlessly with SAS Viya. The SAS Architect will work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient integration and transition to the new platform. End-to-End System Architecture: Develop and design the architecture for the Bank's side of the SAS upgrade/re-platforming, ensuring seamless integration with the new SAS Viya hosted managed service. Collaboration with SAS: Work closely with the SAS team to define and implement the necessary system design and architecture for the Bank's SAS platform transition. Solution Design & Integration: Provide architectural solutions that integrate various systems, ensuring that the SAS environment can efficiently handle data and analytics workloads. Technical Leadership: Offer technical leadership throughout the upgrade process, from initial design through to final deployment, ensuring best practices are followed. Performance Optimization: Identify and implement strategies for optimizing SAS performance, ensuring the system can handle the Bank's data and analytical needs. Risk Management: Ensure that potential risks in the architecture or deployment process are identified early and managed appropriately. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for the architecture, design decisions, and processes involved in the upgrade/re-platforming. Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly engage with internal stakeholders, including project managers, analysts, and other technical teams, to ensure alignment and clear communication throughout the project. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: SAS Architecture Experience: Proven experience in designing and implementing SAS systems, particularly in an upgrade or re-platforming context. SAS Viya: Experience working with SAS Viya or similar cloud-hosted solutions, including knowledge of deployment and integration into enterprise environments. Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or others for hosting and managing SAS services. System Design & Integration: Experience designing end-to-end system architectures, with a focus on integrating SAS systems into existing environments. Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Performance Tuning & Optimization: Knowledge of SAS performance tuning techniques and best practices for large-scale data environments. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Banking/Financial Services Experience: Experience in the banking or financial services sector is highly desirable, with a good understanding of related regulatory and compliance requirements. Data Integration: Experience in data integration techniques, ETL processes, and working with large, complex datasets. Security and Compliance: Understanding of data security standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS) and experience ensuring system architecture complies with these standards. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer Salary: Up to 70,000 DOE Job Type: Full-Time Join a Fast-Paced, Mission-Critical Environment Are you a highly skilled Cloud and Network Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in DMVPN, AWS-hosted CSR routers, and Linux troubleshooting? Do you thrive in a high-uptime, reactive environment where your expertise in network optimisation, automation, and troubleshooting directly impacts mission-critical operations? If so, this is your opportunity to take ownership of cutting-edge network and cloud infrastructure. About the Role In this hands-on role, you will play a key part in maintaining and optimising a DMVPN network, managing AWS-based CSR 8000v routers, and delivering advanced Linux troubleshooting and automation. You will be the go-to technical expert, advising leadership on best practices, network improvements, and automation strategies while working closely with the Comms team to support a large-scale infrastructure spanning over 2,700+ sites. Why Join Them? Make a Real Impact - Your expertise will directly influence uptime, security, and performance in a mission-critical environment. Technical Autonomy - As an individual contributor, you will have the opportunity to drive improvements and shape best practices. Cutting-Edge Technology - Work with advanced Cisco networking, AWS cloud infrastructure, and DevOps automation tools. Collaborative Environment - Partner with key teams to optimise infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. Your Role & Responsibilities DMVPN & AWS Network Management (40%) Maintain and optimise a DMVPN network terminating into dual CSR 8000v routers. Ensure high availability, performance, and redundancy across AWS-hosted network environments. Troubleshoot complex network issues in a fast-paced, uptime-sensitive setting. Work closely with the Comms team to support router and PC provisioning across 2,700+ sites. Keep detailed documentation of network topology, configurations, and architecture. Infrastructure Optimisation & Root Cause Analysis (20%) Identify and resolve network and system bottlenecks. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring network and system faults. Develop strategies for business continuity, failover testing, and disaster recovery. Advanced Linux Support & Monitoring (20%) Provide advanced Linux troubleshooting for distributed hosts. Automate recurring Linux administration tasks to improve efficiency. Manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, New Relic, CloudWatch) to enhance system performance and reliability. Develop automated alerting and logging to improve response times and reduce downtime. DevOps & Automation (20%) Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Ansible. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Improve monitoring and proactive issue detection using CloudWatch, Prometheus, or similar tools. Develop Python/Bash scripts to streamline network operations and system maintenance. What They're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in Cisco networking (routing, switching, VPNs, security, DMVPN). Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Networking: VPC, VPN, GRE, BGP, and IPsec tunnels Network ACLs, Security Groups, and Route Tables Proven experience in Linux administration, troubleshooting, and automation. Strong knowledge of network and system monitoring tools (Zabbix, New Relic, CloudWatch, NetFlow, Wireshark). Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in high-uptime, reactive environments. Preferred Qualifications: CCNP certification (or equivalent experience with Cisco networking). Experience managing AWS-hosted network environments, particularly with CSR8000v virtual routers. Proficiency in Python/Bash scripting for network automation. Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Soft Skills: Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of network and infrastructure management. Strong communication skills, working effectively with leadership and technical teams. Ability to balance proactive improvements with reactive problem-solving to maintain uptime and service reliability. Ready to Take on the Challenge? If you're a highly skilled Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career. What's On Offer: 60,000 - 70,000 pa, based on experience 25 days holiday Birthday off as an added days leave Company pension scheme Health Shield (Claim money back for Dental, Glasses, Doctors, etc) Ongoing training and certification opportunities Genunine progression opportunities You can be a: Cloud & Network Engineer Cisco Networking AWS CSR 8000v DMVPN Linux Administration Network Optimisation High-Availability Systems Automation & DevOps Infrastructure as Code Python & Bash Scripting Network Security Root Cause Analysis Mission-Critical Environments INDAV
12/03/2025
Full time
Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer Salary: Up to 70,000 DOE Job Type: Full-Time Join a Fast-Paced, Mission-Critical Environment Are you a highly skilled Cloud and Network Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in DMVPN, AWS-hosted CSR routers, and Linux troubleshooting? Do you thrive in a high-uptime, reactive environment where your expertise in network optimisation, automation, and troubleshooting directly impacts mission-critical operations? If so, this is your opportunity to take ownership of cutting-edge network and cloud infrastructure. About the Role In this hands-on role, you will play a key part in maintaining and optimising a DMVPN network, managing AWS-based CSR 8000v routers, and delivering advanced Linux troubleshooting and automation. You will be the go-to technical expert, advising leadership on best practices, network improvements, and automation strategies while working closely with the Comms team to support a large-scale infrastructure spanning over 2,700+ sites. Why Join Them? Make a Real Impact - Your expertise will directly influence uptime, security, and performance in a mission-critical environment. Technical Autonomy - As an individual contributor, you will have the opportunity to drive improvements and shape best practices. Cutting-Edge Technology - Work with advanced Cisco networking, AWS cloud infrastructure, and DevOps automation tools. Collaborative Environment - Partner with key teams to optimise infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. Your Role & Responsibilities DMVPN & AWS Network Management (40%) Maintain and optimise a DMVPN network terminating into dual CSR 8000v routers. Ensure high availability, performance, and redundancy across AWS-hosted network environments. Troubleshoot complex network issues in a fast-paced, uptime-sensitive setting. Work closely with the Comms team to support router and PC provisioning across 2,700+ sites. Keep detailed documentation of network topology, configurations, and architecture. Infrastructure Optimisation & Root Cause Analysis (20%) Identify and resolve network and system bottlenecks. Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring network and system faults. Develop strategies for business continuity, failover testing, and disaster recovery. Advanced Linux Support & Monitoring (20%) Provide advanced Linux troubleshooting for distributed hosts. Automate recurring Linux administration tasks to improve efficiency. Manage monitoring tools (Zabbix, New Relic, CloudWatch) to enhance system performance and reliability. Develop automated alerting and logging to improve response times and reduce downtime. DevOps & Automation (20%) Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Ansible. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management. Improve monitoring and proactive issue detection using CloudWatch, Prometheus, or similar tools. Develop Python/Bash scripts to streamline network operations and system maintenance. What They're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in Cisco networking (routing, switching, VPNs, security, DMVPN). Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Networking: VPC, VPN, GRE, BGP, and IPsec tunnels Network ACLs, Security Groups, and Route Tables Proven experience in Linux administration, troubleshooting, and automation. Strong knowledge of network and system monitoring tools (Zabbix, New Relic, CloudWatch, NetFlow, Wireshark). Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in high-uptime, reactive environments. Preferred Qualifications: CCNP certification (or equivalent experience with Cisco networking). Experience managing AWS-hosted network environments, particularly with CSR8000v virtual routers. Proficiency in Python/Bash scripting for network automation. Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Soft Skills: Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of network and infrastructure management. Strong communication skills, working effectively with leadership and technical teams. Ability to balance proactive improvements with reactive problem-solving to maintain uptime and service reliability. Ready to Take on the Challenge? If you're a highly skilled Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career. What's On Offer: 60,000 - 70,000 pa, based on experience 25 days holiday Birthday off as an added days leave Company pension scheme Health Shield (Claim money back for Dental, Glasses, Doctors, etc) Ongoing training and certification opportunities Genunine progression opportunities You can be a: Cloud & Network Engineer Cisco Networking AWS CSR 8000v DMVPN Linux Administration Network Optimisation High-Availability Systems Automation & DevOps Infrastructure as Code Python & Bash Scripting Network Security Root Cause Analysis Mission-Critical Environments INDAV
Senior Product Security Manager London (Three days a week on site requirements) £100,000 - £130,000 per annum VIQU have partnered with a global FinTech company who are recruiting for a Senior Product Security Manager to help to integrate security across their Cloud Platforms, Business Applications and Infrastructure systems. This will be both a hands on and a strategic role, helping to design, build and implement security processes, systems and frameworks. The company is growing at a rapid rate so the ideal candidate will be comfortable in a start up like setting within the financial services space. The Senior Product Security Managers should be capable of supporting end to end development across multiple technologies and languages (Python, C++, Java) . You will engage at the early design stages to ensure that security is being considered and supported through development to make sure the final product is compliant and robust. In this role, you ll work across cloud services, business applications, and core infrastructure , ensuring security is seamlessly integrated into the design and development of critical systems. You ll collaborate closely with IT, cloud, and engineering teams to implement security solutions for low-latency financial systems, cloud platforms, and hybrid infrastructures running Windows and Linux environments. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Product Security Manager: Work with the product and engineering teams to implement security controls into design and development across trading infrastructure, cloud services, and business applications. Develop and maintain a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) with best practices in Python, C++, Rust, Go, Kotlin/Java. Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, etc.) into CI/CD pipelines for proactive threat detection. Lead threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and security code reviews to embed security at every stage of development. Conduct vendor security reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards. Identify security risks and develop mitigation strategies in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment. Requirements of the Senior Product Security Manager: 6+ years previous experience in a product security role, with experience spanning across applications, cloud and infrastructure. Practical experience with securing software development at scale. Hands on knowledge of Python, C++, Java, Rust and Go. Technical experience with software development, system architecture and security. Hands-on expertise with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud , and on-prem infrastructure as well as both Windows and Linux systems. Previously worked in a start up environment, wearing multiple hats and working in both a hands-on capacity an a strategic one is a bonus. Strong knowledge of secure coding practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD security integration . Experience within the financial services industry, having knowledge of low-latency financial systems is a bonus. Senior Product Security Manager London (Three days a week on site requirements) £100,000 - £130,000 per annum To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Jack McManus on (url removed). If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply). To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at VIQU IT Recruitment on LinkedIn, and
12/03/2025
Full time
Senior Product Security Manager London (Three days a week on site requirements) £100,000 - £130,000 per annum VIQU have partnered with a global FinTech company who are recruiting for a Senior Product Security Manager to help to integrate security across their Cloud Platforms, Business Applications and Infrastructure systems. This will be both a hands on and a strategic role, helping to design, build and implement security processes, systems and frameworks. The company is growing at a rapid rate so the ideal candidate will be comfortable in a start up like setting within the financial services space. The Senior Product Security Managers should be capable of supporting end to end development across multiple technologies and languages (Python, C++, Java) . You will engage at the early design stages to ensure that security is being considered and supported through development to make sure the final product is compliant and robust. In this role, you ll work across cloud services, business applications, and core infrastructure , ensuring security is seamlessly integrated into the design and development of critical systems. You ll collaborate closely with IT, cloud, and engineering teams to implement security solutions for low-latency financial systems, cloud platforms, and hybrid infrastructures running Windows and Linux environments. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Product Security Manager: Work with the product and engineering teams to implement security controls into design and development across trading infrastructure, cloud services, and business applications. Develop and maintain a secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) with best practices in Python, C++, Rust, Go, Kotlin/Java. Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, etc.) into CI/CD pipelines for proactive threat detection. Lead threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and security code reviews to embed security at every stage of development. Conduct vendor security reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards. Identify security risks and develop mitigation strategies in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment. Requirements of the Senior Product Security Manager: 6+ years previous experience in a product security role, with experience spanning across applications, cloud and infrastructure. Practical experience with securing software development at scale. Hands on knowledge of Python, C++, Java, Rust and Go. Technical experience with software development, system architecture and security. Hands-on expertise with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud , and on-prem infrastructure as well as both Windows and Linux systems. Previously worked in a start up environment, wearing multiple hats and working in both a hands-on capacity an a strategic one is a bonus. Strong knowledge of secure coding practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD security integration . Experience within the financial services industry, having knowledge of low-latency financial systems is a bonus. Senior Product Security Manager London (Three days a week on site requirements) £100,000 - £130,000 per annum To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Jack McManus on (url removed). If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply). To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at VIQU IT Recruitment on LinkedIn, and
