Pay range: £45000 - £50000 pa We seek a Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our Professional Services team. The successful candidate will be based in the UK and will work closely with our clients to install/upgrade our applications and maintain our cloud infrastructure. This role will also require strong analytical and technical skills to troubleshoot data issues, understand database structures and optimise performance. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with deploying infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery CI/CD pipelines, and APIs. You will have the exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to our customers through a variety of project work, both across our customer base and new onboards. Key Responsibilities: Work with our clients in a Professional Services environment, providing the highest standard of client service, care and advocacy. Software installs and upgrades. Deployment of cloud infrastructure. Supporting cloud StREAM and on-prem StREAM clients. Support ongoing cloud migration projects. Be curious and continue developing your technical skills and deeper knowledge of our products. Mandatory Skills Requirements: Bachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience - please apply if you are experienced with most of the skills mentioned below. Strong communication skills and experience working with clients. Problem Solving Skills. Assisting the support teams with technical challenges. Proficiency in SQL and knowledge of SQL Server (MariaDB/MySQL/MS SQL). Proficiency in scripting languages Bash/Python/PowerShell. Experience with Infrastructure as code - AWS CDK Toolkit/Terraform/OpenTofu. Ability to debug using error messages. Basic version control using GIT. Linux operations skills, including starting and stopping services, installing and upgrading with apt / yum, ls, cd, sudo, grep, chmod, nano, scp, cp, etc. Experience with Kubernetes and docker. Desirable Skills: Experience with Azure. Experience with cloud migrations. Understanding of database structures and ability to optimise queries for performance. Experience with Azure Data Factory, Talend, SSIS or similar. Familiarity with the Azure Data Platform for example Microsoft Fabric. Familiarity with data privacy regulations and best practices. Analytical skills and experience in troubleshooting data issues. Familiarity with ITIL Service Management principles. Experience with teaching and learning technologies and patterns used in Higher Education such as VLE's (Moodle, Blackboard), Library Systems (OCLC WMS, Alma, Sierra etc), attendance systems such as CampusM and timetable systems. Experience with working with clients on projects. Microsoft Certified for example AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305, or AZ-400. About you: You must be able to embrace our customer-centric team values (Commitment to achieving their goals and delivering high-quality results. Courage to make tough decisions, take on challenges, and be transparent with stakeholders. Focus on the work that must be done to achieve the goals we have committed to. Openness about challenges, progress, and sharing information so everyone has a clear understanding of the project. Respect each other's skills, contributions, and opinions, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual respect.) You must want to share what you learn and want to help up-skill other members of the team. You should be naturally curious and a lifelong learner. You should aspire to develop your career with us as you learn more about our products, customers and technologies. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Are you an experienced well rounded DevOps engineer, comfortable reading through logs, using GIT for version control, experience with SQL (MySQL and MS SQL dialects), python coding experience, as well as Linux system administration tasks, including Docker and cloud deployments? Do you have the necessary soft skills to succeed in a client-facing role such as professional services, technical support, sales or customer services? Do you have experience within the Higher Education sector? Are you currently in the United Kingdom and do you require sponsorship Visa now or in the future? Experience: Cloud DevOps: 5 years (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds Reference ID: # AWS
May 05, 2024
Full time
Pay range: £45000 - £50000 pa We seek a Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our Professional Services team. The successful candidate will be based in the UK and will work closely with our clients to install/upgrade our applications and maintain our cloud infrastructure. This role will also require strong analytical and technical skills to troubleshoot data issues, understand database structures and optimise performance. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with deploying infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery CI/CD pipelines, and APIs. You will have the exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to our customers through a variety of project work, both across our customer base and new onboards. Key Responsibilities: Work with our clients in a Professional Services environment, providing the highest standard of client service, care and advocacy. Software installs and upgrades. Deployment of cloud infrastructure. Supporting cloud StREAM and on-prem StREAM clients. Support ongoing cloud migration projects. Be curious and continue developing your technical skills and deeper knowledge of our products. Mandatory Skills Requirements: Bachelor's degree in data science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience - please apply if you are experienced with most of the skills mentioned below. Strong communication skills and experience working with clients. Problem Solving Skills. Assisting the support teams with technical challenges. Proficiency in SQL and knowledge of SQL Server (MariaDB/MySQL/MS SQL). Proficiency in scripting languages Bash/Python/PowerShell. Experience with Infrastructure as code - AWS CDK Toolkit/Terraform/OpenTofu. Ability to debug using error messages. Basic version control using GIT. Linux operations skills, including starting and stopping services, installing and upgrading with apt / yum, ls, cd, sudo, grep, chmod, nano, scp, cp, etc. Experience with Kubernetes and docker. Desirable Skills: Experience with Azure. Experience with cloud migrations. Understanding of database structures and ability to optimise queries for performance. Experience with Azure Data Factory, Talend, SSIS or similar. Familiarity with the Azure Data Platform for example Microsoft Fabric. Familiarity with data privacy regulations and best practices. Analytical skills and experience in troubleshooting data issues. Familiarity with ITIL Service Management principles. Experience with teaching and learning technologies and patterns used in Higher Education such as VLE's (Moodle, Blackboard), Library Systems (OCLC WMS, Alma, Sierra etc), attendance systems such as CampusM and timetable systems. Experience with working with clients on projects. Microsoft Certified for example AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305, or AZ-400. About you: You must be able to embrace our customer-centric team values (Commitment to achieving their goals and delivering high-quality results. Courage to make tough decisions, take on challenges, and be transparent with stakeholders. Focus on the work that must be done to achieve the goals we have committed to. Openness about challenges, progress, and sharing information so everyone has a clear understanding of the project. Respect each other's skills, contributions, and opinions, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual respect.) You must want to share what you learn and want to help up-skill other members of the team. You should be naturally curious and a lifelong learner. You should aspire to develop your career with us as you learn more about our products, customers and technologies. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Are you an experienced well rounded DevOps engineer, comfortable reading through logs, using GIT for version control, experience with SQL (MySQL and MS SQL dialects), python coding experience, as well as Linux system administration tasks, including Docker and cloud deployments? Do you have the necessary soft skills to succeed in a client-facing role such as professional services, technical support, sales or customer services? Do you have experience within the Higher Education sector? Are you currently in the United Kingdom and do you require sponsorship Visa now or in the future? Experience: Cloud DevOps: 5 years (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds Reference ID: # AWS
More details Senior Threat Intelligence Engineer Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire) Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the team: The security team, part of Group CTO, protects UK Education and Research against a wide range of cyber security threats, supporting our members and customers in improving their digital resilience. By fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, Jisc is committed to building a comprehensive security solution that empowers institutions to defend against evolving cyber threats. We are actively developing our Security operation centre (SOC) services which includes a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) services, 24x7 security event monitoring and endpoint detection and response services. About the role: Working within the Architecture and engineering team, reporting into the Lead Security Architect, (Platform Services) you will take responsibility for the development of the threat intelligence platforms that drive the protective elements of our Security Centre. You will need to use your expertise with threat intelligence, SIEM and SOAR platforms as you will work with our threat intelligence teams to develop effective ways to integrate and automate our SIEM, SOAR and intelligence into efficient and accurate presentations of data for analysis. You will need to be able to demonstrate your previous experience in designing and deploying technical solutions and be confident in providing professional expertise to technical programmes and projects of increasing scale and complexity. Responsibilities will include • Work with threat development and platform teams to securely deploy and manage the threat estate. • Develop and maintain platforms and their applications to support the cyber security division. • Develop and Maintain documentation in accordance with standards with Jisc and the cyber security division. • Monitoring the security status of the services and infrastructure - identifying and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities. • To be the point of escalation for the users and services hosted on this infrastructure. • Continual improvements of current and future technologies to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the business and our members. Key Skills and Experience: • Demonstrable experience in designing and deploying technical solutions • Knowledgeable in IaaS, SaaS and Linux server administration. • Deploying, Integrating, and administering a wide variety of proprietary and open-source systems. • Administering a variety of common web server technologies (including MySQL, PostgreSQL, PHP, Ruby, Java, Python). • Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation in accordance with defined standards and policies • Strong communication skills, able to discuss complex technical topics with technical and non-technical audiences and to persuade them to follow best practice. • Threat intelligence, SIEM and SOAR qualifications or equivalent. (desirable) All roles within our Jisc Cyber Security team require employees to have enhanced background screening checks which include but are not limited to, financial and unspent criminal record checks. This role may be required to complete government security clearance to SC level. Some roles may also require full UK Security Check (SC) clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undertake this process. You must be able to hold UK security clearance. Please refer to the job description for full details. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas • A generous pension scheme • A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning • Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment • Financial well-being support • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores • Cycle to work scheme • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech Equality, diversity and inclusion We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity. Application process: Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! We advertised this role on 02/05/2024. Job Ref LS-STIE-2404 Location Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK Function Cyber security Salary Circa £45,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 35
May 05, 2024
Full time
More details Senior Threat Intelligence Engineer Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire) Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the team: The security team, part of Group CTO, protects UK Education and Research against a wide range of cyber security threats, supporting our members and customers in improving their digital resilience. By fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, Jisc is committed to building a comprehensive security solution that empowers institutions to defend against evolving cyber threats. We are actively developing our Security operation centre (SOC) services which includes a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) services, 24x7 security event monitoring and endpoint detection and response services. About the role: Working within the Architecture and engineering team, reporting into the Lead Security Architect, (Platform Services) you will take responsibility for the development of the threat intelligence platforms that drive the protective elements of our Security Centre. You will need to use your expertise with threat intelligence, SIEM and SOAR platforms as you will work with our threat intelligence teams to develop effective ways to integrate and automate our SIEM, SOAR and intelligence into efficient and accurate presentations of data for analysis. You will need to be able to demonstrate your previous experience in designing and deploying technical solutions and be confident in providing professional expertise to technical programmes and projects of increasing scale and complexity. Responsibilities will include • Work with threat development and platform teams to securely deploy and manage the threat estate. • Develop and maintain platforms and their applications to support the cyber security division. • Develop and Maintain documentation in accordance with standards with Jisc and the cyber security division. • Monitoring the security status of the services and infrastructure - identifying and mitigating potential security vulnerabilities. • To be the point of escalation for the users and services hosted on this infrastructure. • Continual improvements of current and future technologies to ensure that we are meeting the needs of the business and our members. Key Skills and Experience: • Demonstrable experience in designing and deploying technical solutions • Knowledgeable in IaaS, SaaS and Linux server administration. • Deploying, Integrating, and administering a wide variety of proprietary and open-source systems. • Administering a variety of common web server technologies (including MySQL, PostgreSQL, PHP, Ruby, Java, Python). • Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation in accordance with defined standards and policies • Strong communication skills, able to discuss complex technical topics with technical and non-technical audiences and to persuade them to follow best practice. • Threat intelligence, SIEM and SOAR qualifications or equivalent. (desirable) All roles within our Jisc Cyber Security team require employees to have enhanced background screening checks which include but are not limited to, financial and unspent criminal record checks. This role may be required to complete government security clearance to SC level. Some roles may also require full UK Security Check (SC) clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undertake this process. You must be able to hold UK security clearance. Please refer to the job description for full details. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, but we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas • A generous pension scheme • A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks • A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning • Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment • Financial well-being support • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores • Cycle to work scheme • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech Equality, diversity and inclusion We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, class, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status, or gender identity. Application process: Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! We advertised this role on 02/05/2024. Job Ref LS-STIE-2404 Location Hybrid - Any of our hubs - UK Function Cyber security Salary Circa £45,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience Status Full Time Type Permanent Hours 35
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh Must be holding SC Clearance Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure support engineer with a genui click apply for full job details
May 04, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh Must be holding SC Clearance Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure support engineer with a genui click apply for full job details
Senior Solution Architect Our team of Senior Solutions Architects are the champions of innovation, tackling complex challenges that directly impact society's most vulnerable. Join us in shaping the future of digital services at DWP, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and empower our users like never before. Pay £52,412 to £70,000, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000. Hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra flex-days off a month. Location Your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Hybrid hub / home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department that helps people into work and makes payments worth over £195bn a year to support millions of daily users. We're transforming mission-critical payment services, and delivering £250 billion payments per year to the most vulnerable people in society. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works, how people interact with us, and we make payments. We are looking for motivated, purpose-driven Solutions Architects like you to take on the challenge of solving complex problems that will improve outcomes for the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Designing World-Class Products You'll be working with our Benefits Payments Systems team. The BPS project delivers essential services to DWP customers. It's a big ticket. The systems we work on pay £1.4 billion in working age benefits, disability benefits, and pension benefits each year. As part of a small team of Architects, you'll collaborate closely with Testers, Engineers, Project Managers, and a larger BPS team comprising over 200 members, improving payments on major benefits like Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). As Senior Solution Architect, we'll look to your expertise to deliver value-for-money designs, support technical debt reduction for our re-platformed legacy benefit payment services, and the evolution of our services. There is complexity, and unique problems to solve. These services have recently been remediated from a Cobol VME platform to modernised infrastructure supporting MicroFocus Cobol based applications on a Linux Platform. You'll need to be a good, persuasive communicator - making the complex simple to understand. You'll work on product roadmaps and represent product designs at DWP governance forums, providing clear communication of architecture design and decision making, in order to gain approval to proceed with designs Your Essential Skills: Shaping and supporting the delivery of large scale, enterprise, business critical services Integration architecture, frameworks, technologies, tools and best practice Event-based API-driven architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards Agile delivery methodologies and best practice Presenting to technical governance forums. Details. Wages. Perks. In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.97% - that could be worth over £18,000 in your pension pot each year. Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service
May 04, 2024
Full time
Senior Solution Architect Our team of Senior Solutions Architects are the champions of innovation, tackling complex challenges that directly impact society's most vulnerable. Join us in shaping the future of digital services at DWP, where your expertise will drive meaningful change and empower our users like never before. Pay £52,412 to £70,000, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions worth over £17,000. Hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi-time with up 3 extra flex-days off a month. Location Your choice of Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle. Hybrid hub / home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department that helps people into work and makes payments worth over £195bn a year to support millions of daily users. We're transforming mission-critical payment services, and delivering £250 billion payments per year to the most vulnerable people in society. Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works, how people interact with us, and we make payments. We are looking for motivated, purpose-driven Solutions Architects like you to take on the challenge of solving complex problems that will improve outcomes for the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Designing World-Class Products You'll be working with our Benefits Payments Systems team. The BPS project delivers essential services to DWP customers. It's a big ticket. The systems we work on pay £1.4 billion in working age benefits, disability benefits, and pension benefits each year. As part of a small team of Architects, you'll collaborate closely with Testers, Engineers, Project Managers, and a larger BPS team comprising over 200 members, improving payments on major benefits like Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). As Senior Solution Architect, we'll look to your expertise to deliver value-for-money designs, support technical debt reduction for our re-platformed legacy benefit payment services, and the evolution of our services. There is complexity, and unique problems to solve. These services have recently been remediated from a Cobol VME platform to modernised infrastructure supporting MicroFocus Cobol based applications on a Linux Platform. You'll need to be a good, persuasive communicator - making the complex simple to understand. You'll work on product roadmaps and represent product designs at DWP governance forums, providing clear communication of architecture design and decision making, in order to gain approval to proceed with designs Your Essential Skills: Shaping and supporting the delivery of large scale, enterprise, business critical services Integration architecture, frameworks, technologies, tools and best practice Event-based API-driven architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards Agile delivery methodologies and best practice Presenting to technical governance forums. Details. Wages. Perks. In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.97% - that could be worth over £18,000 in your pension pot each year. Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service
SENIOR KAFKA DEVELOPER REQUIRED IN LONDON Duration- 6 months Hybrid working 2 days a week office based. Rate: Competitive via Umbrella company My client is a blue chip FMCG and retail brand that serve millions of customers every week from all over the globe. With over 6,000 stores internationally my client is a well-known household name that offer several exciting opportunities.The roleAs a Senior Kafka Engineer, you will be dedicated to architecting and design, facilitating seamless consumption of Cloud and Middleware platform offerings. You will be accountable for leading the engineering of the software components, including strategy, design, build, documentation, and testing. Working with your colleagues in the wider team, you'll be bringing products to life as part of a modern developer focused experience for Messaging products. You will be responsible for Design, deploy, and manage Apache Kafka clusters in our data centre and Azure environment. Manage topics and access control lists (ACLs). Monitor and balance the cluster to optimize resource utilization. Diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues within the Kafka clusters. Oversee system upgrades and patching to maintain platform stability and security. Onboard new applications to seamlessly integrate with the Kafka messaging system. Manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters. Use Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.Desirable skills Able to automate the operation of Azure Infrastructure. Operating Systems (Windows / Linux): using desired state configuration management tooling CI/CD pipelines: can create a CI/CD pipeline to deploy Infrastructure changes. Manage virtual networks within the Azure environment. Communicate effectively with Azure support to resolve any technical issues that may arise. Experience with Azure services Experience of managing Kafka cluster in production environment, including additional tasks like user/authentication management, cluster balancing, and system upgrades. Can troubleshoot failures, determine root causes, and make any escalations as appropriate.Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive.Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer.Please email me
May 04, 2024
Full time
SENIOR KAFKA DEVELOPER REQUIRED IN LONDON Duration- 6 months Hybrid working 2 days a week office based. Rate: Competitive via Umbrella company My client is a blue chip FMCG and retail brand that serve millions of customers every week from all over the globe. With over 6,000 stores internationally my client is a well-known household name that offer several exciting opportunities.The roleAs a Senior Kafka Engineer, you will be dedicated to architecting and design, facilitating seamless consumption of Cloud and Middleware platform offerings. You will be accountable for leading the engineering of the software components, including strategy, design, build, documentation, and testing. Working with your colleagues in the wider team, you'll be bringing products to life as part of a modern developer focused experience for Messaging products. You will be responsible for Design, deploy, and manage Apache Kafka clusters in our data centre and Azure environment. Manage topics and access control lists (ACLs). Monitor and balance the cluster to optimize resource utilization. Diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues within the Kafka clusters. Oversee system upgrades and patching to maintain platform stability and security. Onboard new applications to seamlessly integrate with the Kafka messaging system. Manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters. Use Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.Desirable skills Able to automate the operation of Azure Infrastructure. Operating Systems (Windows / Linux): using desired state configuration management tooling CI/CD pipelines: can create a CI/CD pipeline to deploy Infrastructure changes. Manage virtual networks within the Azure environment. Communicate effectively with Azure support to resolve any technical issues that may arise. Experience with Azure services Experience of managing Kafka cluster in production environment, including additional tasks like user/authentication management, cluster balancing, and system upgrades. Can troubleshoot failures, determine root causes, and make any escalations as appropriate.Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive.Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer.Please email me
The Global Markets Division enables our clients to execute transactions in fixed income, equity, currency, commodity, and more exotic products all over the globe. We work with some of the largest, most sophisticated, and systemically important institutions in the world, from asset managers to governments to corporates you would see on the front page of the news. Our transactions range from simple equity and futures trades at high volume, to innovative and highly bespoke derivatives; all to deliver our clients the very best experience, execution, and outcomes. Margin Engineering owns the systems that enable Goldman Sachs to manage the risk on this trading activity every single day; one of the firm's competitive advantages. We process millions of trades & positions daily to calculate margin, reconcile portfolios, and deliver valuations & reporting to our clients and regulators in the most scalable, performant, reliable and efficient way possible. Our platform manages tens of millions of continually changing datapoints, hundreds of thousands of complex computations, and tens of thousands of user workflows daily. Our systems are at the front line during geopolitical and market-moving events. Our work protects the firm and its clients and makes the global financial markets safer and more transparent. Your impact will be to help us build, improve, and adapt this platform at rapid pace to constantly changing market and client demands. You will join a global team of talented and driven technologists who are continually innovating to deliver solutions for our clients and impact the firm's bottom line. This role will provide a unique opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to one of the firm's most complex and fascinating businesses. Learning, teamwork, partnering with stakeholders, product ownership, working with very large data, designs, technical expertise, and user experience; these are all aspects where you will build your skills and make your mark. Our technology stack consists of Java, AngularJS, React, BPMNs, RESTful web services, Elastic Search, MongoDB, Graph and DB2 databases and Slang/SecDB (GS-proprietary scripting language & risk-management DB). We use Git for Version Control and new development is increasingly cloud-native, either on or off-prem. A dedication to producing high-quality software, a mindset of relentless improvement, and a willingness to learn new languages, technologies, and the business, will all be key to your success in this role. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL • A wide variety of projects are active. We have a long pipeline of proposed business solutions, and plenty of stretch opportunities for motivated people to grow • Participate in the analysis, design, development, testing and documentation of our Margin platform • Evolve the platform to meet business, client, regulatory, operational and technical needs • Participate in the entire SDLC from definition of requirements through deployment and support • Gain technical expertise and practical experience in managing mission-critical platforms from technical experts within and outside the team • Work closely with a global Business and Operations user-base across the Global Markets Division as well as Core Engineering teams • Excellent opportunity to gain strong domain knowledge across the firms' margin processing function across any type of trade executed by our clients • On a rotation basis, be involved in addressing questions, isolating and fixing problems as part of daily processing of the margin infrastructure SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Strong technical, analytical and communication skills; must be a self-starter • Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment working with a diverse set of colleagues and stakeholders across regions • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development • Demonstrable core Java skills; solid understanding of Object-oriented concepts and design patterns • Experience in design and architecture of various enterprise applications with considerations of performance, scalability, resilience, supportability etc. • Familiarity with CI/CD practices and the DevOps mindset • Experience with either relational databases, NoSQL DBs, or both • Exposure to RESTful web services • Cloud-native development/architecture (K8S, AWS, etc.) Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of financial markets • UI skills a plus (JavaScript/Angular/React etc.) • Graph database experience • Big data technology stack such as Spark, HDFS, Apache Flink etc. • Data domain modelling • Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
May 04, 2024
Full time
The Global Markets Division enables our clients to execute transactions in fixed income, equity, currency, commodity, and more exotic products all over the globe. We work with some of the largest, most sophisticated, and systemically important institutions in the world, from asset managers to governments to corporates you would see on the front page of the news. Our transactions range from simple equity and futures trades at high volume, to innovative and highly bespoke derivatives; all to deliver our clients the very best experience, execution, and outcomes. Margin Engineering owns the systems that enable Goldman Sachs to manage the risk on this trading activity every single day; one of the firm's competitive advantages. We process millions of trades & positions daily to calculate margin, reconcile portfolios, and deliver valuations & reporting to our clients and regulators in the most scalable, performant, reliable and efficient way possible. Our platform manages tens of millions of continually changing datapoints, hundreds of thousands of complex computations, and tens of thousands of user workflows daily. Our systems are at the front line during geopolitical and market-moving events. Our work protects the firm and its clients and makes the global financial markets safer and more transparent. Your impact will be to help us build, improve, and adapt this platform at rapid pace to constantly changing market and client demands. You will join a global team of talented and driven technologists who are continually innovating to deliver solutions for our clients and impact the firm's bottom line. This role will provide a unique opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to one of the firm's most complex and fascinating businesses. Learning, teamwork, partnering with stakeholders, product ownership, working with very large data, designs, technical expertise, and user experience; these are all aspects where you will build your skills and make your mark. Our technology stack consists of Java, AngularJS, React, BPMNs, RESTful web services, Elastic Search, MongoDB, Graph and DB2 databases and Slang/SecDB (GS-proprietary scripting language & risk-management DB). We use Git for Version Control and new development is increasingly cloud-native, either on or off-prem. A dedication to producing high-quality software, a mindset of relentless improvement, and a willingness to learn new languages, technologies, and the business, will all be key to your success in this role. HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL • A wide variety of projects are active. We have a long pipeline of proposed business solutions, and plenty of stretch opportunities for motivated people to grow • Participate in the analysis, design, development, testing and documentation of our Margin platform • Evolve the platform to meet business, client, regulatory, operational and technical needs • Participate in the entire SDLC from definition of requirements through deployment and support • Gain technical expertise and practical experience in managing mission-critical platforms from technical experts within and outside the team • Work closely with a global Business and Operations user-base across the Global Markets Division as well as Core Engineering teams • Excellent opportunity to gain strong domain knowledge across the firms' margin processing function across any type of trade executed by our clients • On a rotation basis, be involved in addressing questions, isolating and fixing problems as part of daily processing of the margin infrastructure SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Strong technical, analytical and communication skills; must be a self-starter • Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment working with a diverse set of colleagues and stakeholders across regions • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development • Demonstrable core Java skills; solid understanding of Object-oriented concepts and design patterns • Experience in design and architecture of various enterprise applications with considerations of performance, scalability, resilience, supportability etc. • Familiarity with CI/CD practices and the DevOps mindset • Experience with either relational databases, NoSQL DBs, or both • Exposure to RESTful web services • Cloud-native development/architecture (K8S, AWS, etc.) Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of financial markets • UI skills a plus (JavaScript/Angular/React etc.) • Graph database experience • Big data technology stack such as Spark, HDFS, Apache Flink etc. • Data domain modelling • Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Company Description Who we are We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That's why we're so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. You'll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they've reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that's possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you'll find across all of our teams. Whichever area of the business you join, you'll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet. Job Description The role The System Engineer role is within the System Engineering team which consists of a global team comprising 8 staff. The System Engineering team is responsible for design, implementation, and escalation support for a variety of globally used technology including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Active Directory (including DNS and DHCP), Microsoft Server operating system, compute hardware and Azure platform escalation support. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be experienced using VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server (2019 and 2022), Active Directory (2016 or 2022), Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft Azure IaaS (including Entra ID, Entra Connect, Entra SSO) along with knowledge of other mainstream Microsoft and other enterprise products. As well as providing day-to-day 3rd and 4th line support for business-critical applications, they will also have a good all-round understanding of back-office infrastructure, with proven practical experience designing, managing, monitoring and maintaining a large, globally dispersed server infrastructure. They must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, will be equally comfortable interacting with non-technical people and to work as part of a team to quickly establish credibility with colleagues. They must demonstrate an attention to detail, commitment to their work and flexibility in dealing with unforeseen operational requirements. As a member of the Systems Engineering team, reporting to the Service Owner of Wintel & Virtualisation, the successful candidate's duties will include, but are not limited to: Providing 3rd and 4th line support of physical and virtual Windows servers and associated wintel based back office infrastructure e.g. AD, CM (Config Manager), DFS, DHCP, DNS, SCOM. Providing design, management and technical engineering support for the Microsoft Azure platform (including IaaS & PasS offerings). In-depth diagnosis, troubleshooting, test, resolution of problems and issues with VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCenter), Windows Server and Configuration Manager. Ongoing maintenance of standards, processes and procedures relating to Systems Engineering supported services. Proactive scheduled maintenance along with BCP & DR. Support the implementation of new technologies, solutions and services aligned with current industry best practice and IT strategy. Providing design and engineering input, guidance and support to the firm's Global Project Group, Architecture Team and support staff located in the firm's outsource partner in India. Undertake the role of subject matter expert for any projects which require input and have an impact in the "Wintel and Virtualisation" infrastructure. Inclusion in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours escalation support. Available for occasional involvement in Change related activities during planned weekend maintenance window. Qualifications Your experience Skills: Mandatory Skills The following skills at Level 3/4 support are mandatory for this role: Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 operating systems VMware vSphere (ESXi 7.0 & 8.0, vCenter, SRM and SkyLine) Microsoft Azure Portal and infrastructure management (Entra ID, Entra Connect, Entra SSO) Active Directory 2016 and related services CM (Configuration Manager) current branch You will also possess excellent skills and knowledge relating to all aspects of back-office infrastructure, systems and security. Proficient in the Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS platform with previous experience in design, implementation and management of IaaS and PaaS services is ideal though not essential. Proficient in the monitoring of production systems using SCOM 2019 and above, which includes the implementation, development and configuration of Management Packs. Experience: To perform this role you will be an experienced Wintel Systems Engineer, ideally with previous VMware experience and\or a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Back Office infrastructure solutions. Possessing a detailed understanding of Microsoft's Server OS and VMware's virtualisation technologies together with experience of Azure and cloud services, you will have: Extensive experience managing and maintaining a large server base of Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022, ideally using VMware ESXi 7.0 and above on HPE Rack, Blade and Synergy server hardware (including firmware patching and security vulnerability management). Experience managing and maintaining the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform via the Azure Portal including Entra ID, Entra Connect, Entra SSO. Preferred Skills In addition, knowledge of the following is strongly preferred for this role: PKI Certificate infrastructure Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Defender Endpoint Knowledge of SCOM 2019 and above Knowledge of Microsoft Orchestrator PowerShell 5- 7 & Azure CLI Knowledge of Linux\UNIX commands Windows 10 & 11 Microsoft Office 365 Suite (inc, Visio) Knowledge: A detailed knowledge of Server technologies, including; security & protection, back-up, clustering, file & print IIS, DNS, DHCP, AD Certificate Services. (Knowledge of best practice guidance from CIS Controls v8, ISO27001/2 and NIST STIG will be beneficial). A detailed knowledge of Active Directory Services, such as, AD DS, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, AD CS, etc. A working knowledge of at least one scripting language, specifically the development and use of PowerShell scripts. Knowledge of VMware virtualisation technologies, VMware ESXi 7.0 and above is preferable with special consideration given for exceptional Microsoft experienced engineers. Accustomed to working within the ITIL framework of Incident, Problem, Change and Release Management. Familiarity with; Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Defender Endpoint configuration and support, ServiceNow, Unix & Linux based systems, Microsoft SQL & Oracle databases, will be an advantage. Qualifications: Certification Microsoft MCSE/MCSA certification, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred) VMware VCP certification (preferred) ITIL V3/4 (preferred) Education Minimum degree level education of a B. Tech. / B.E. / MCA/ BCA or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or equivalent related field. Additional Information Hybrid Working This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time. Equal opportunities statement At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more about our inclusive culture here .
May 03, 2024
Full time
Company Description Who we are We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That's why we're so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. You'll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they've reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that's possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you'll find across all of our teams. Whichever area of the business you join, you'll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet. Job Description The role The System Engineer role is within the System Engineering team which consists of a global team comprising 8 staff. The System Engineering team is responsible for design, implementation, and escalation support for a variety of globally used technology including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Active Directory (including DNS and DHCP), Microsoft Server operating system, compute hardware and Azure platform escalation support. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be experienced using VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server (2019 and 2022), Active Directory (2016 or 2022), Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft Azure IaaS (including Entra ID, Entra Connect, Entra SSO) along with knowledge of other mainstream Microsoft and other enterprise products. As well as providing day-to-day 3rd and 4th line support for business-critical applications, they will also have a good all-round understanding of back-office infrastructure, with proven practical experience designing, managing, monitoring and maintaining a large, globally dispersed server infrastructure. They must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, will be equally comfortable interacting with non-technical people and to work as part of a team to quickly establish credibility with colleagues. They must demonstrate an attention to detail, commitment to their work and flexibility in dealing with unforeseen operational requirements. As a member of the Systems Engineering team, reporting to the Service Owner of Wintel & Virtualisation, the successful candidate's duties will include, but are not limited to: Providing 3rd and 4th line support of physical and virtual Windows servers and associated wintel based back office infrastructure e.g. AD, CM (Config Manager), DFS, DHCP, DNS, SCOM. Providing design, management and technical engineering support for the Microsoft Azure platform (including IaaS & PasS offerings). In-depth diagnosis, troubleshooting, test, resolution of problems and issues with VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCenter), Windows Server and Configuration Manager. Ongoing maintenance of standards, processes and procedures relating to Systems Engineering supported services. Proactive scheduled maintenance along with BCP & DR. Support the implementation of new technologies, solutions and services aligned with current industry best practice and IT strategy. Providing design and engineering input, guidance and support to the firm's Global Project Group, Architecture Team and support staff located in the firm's outsource partner in India. Undertake the role of subject matter expert for any projects which require input and have an impact in the "Wintel and Virtualisation" infrastructure. Inclusion in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours escalation support. Available for occasional involvement in Change related activities during planned weekend maintenance window. Qualifications Your experience Skills: Mandatory Skills The following skills at Level 3/4 support are mandatory for this role: Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 operating systems VMware vSphere (ESXi 7.0 & 8.0, vCenter, SRM and SkyLine) Microsoft Azure Portal and infrastructure management (Entra ID, Entra Connect, Entra SSO) Active Directory 2016 and related services CM (Configuration Manager) current branch You will also possess excellent skills and knowledge relating to all aspects of back-office infrastructure, systems and security. Proficient in the Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS platform with previous experience in design, implementation and management of IaaS and PaaS services is ideal though not essential. Proficient in the monitoring of production systems using SCOM 2019 and above, which includes the implementation, development and configuration of Management Packs. Experience: To perform this role you will be an experienced Wintel Systems Engineer, ideally with previous VMware experience and\or a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Back Office infrastructure solutions. Possessing a detailed understanding of Microsoft's Server OS and VMware's virtualisation technologies together with experience of Azure and cloud services, you will have: Extensive experience managing and maintaining a large server base of Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022, ideally using VMware ESXi 7.0 and above on HPE Rack, Blade and Synergy server hardware (including firmware patching and security vulnerability management). Experience managing and maintaining the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform via the Azure Portal including Entra ID, Entra Connect, Entra SSO. Preferred Skills In addition, knowledge of the following is strongly preferred for this role: PKI Certificate infrastructure Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Defender Endpoint Knowledge of SCOM 2019 and above Knowledge of Microsoft Orchestrator PowerShell 5- 7 & Azure CLI Knowledge of Linux\UNIX commands Windows 10 & 11 Microsoft Office 365 Suite (inc, Visio) Knowledge: A detailed knowledge of Server technologies, including; security & protection, back-up, clustering, file & print IIS, DNS, DHCP, AD Certificate Services. (Knowledge of best practice guidance from CIS Controls v8, ISO27001/2 and NIST STIG will be beneficial). A detailed knowledge of Active Directory Services, such as, AD DS, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, AD CS, etc. A working knowledge of at least one scripting language, specifically the development and use of PowerShell scripts. Knowledge of VMware virtualisation technologies, VMware ESXi 7.0 and above is preferable with special consideration given for exceptional Microsoft experienced engineers. Accustomed to working within the ITIL framework of Incident, Problem, Change and Release Management. Familiarity with; Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Defender Endpoint configuration and support, ServiceNow, Unix & Linux based systems, Microsoft SQL & Oracle databases, will be an advantage. Qualifications: Certification Microsoft MCSE/MCSA certification, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred) VMware VCP certification (preferred) ITIL V3/4 (preferred) Education Minimum degree level education of a B. Tech. / B.E. / MCA/ BCA or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or equivalent related field. Additional Information Hybrid Working This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time. Equal opportunities statement At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more about our inclusive culture here .
Senior Network Engineer, SC Clearance, Reading, COR5604 We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a fast-growth company based in Reading. The Role This is an excellent Senior Network Engineer role, working for a company in an interesting growth market. The Senior Network Engineer will be eligible for UK security clearance, to ensure the smooth running of services for clients. You will also be the main point of contact for any technical networking issues. The Company The Senior Network Engineer will join a fast growing company with a strong client base. You'll be working within an existing team to support complex, critical network infrastructure. The current work pattern in place is 3 days onsite per week. Benefits Some of the benefits on offer for the Senior Network Engineer, along with a competitive salary, include: Bonus Great career progression Great health plan Hybrid working What's Required? The ideal candidate for the role will have some of the following: Strong network engineering experience at senior level, with up to 4th line support experience A good understanding of Linux Eligible for UK security clearance The list above is important, but not as important as hiring the right person! So if you don't meet all of the criteria above, but feel the role is of interest, please apply or get in touch today to discuss further. Senior Network Engineer, SC Clearance, Reading, COR5604
May 03, 2024
Full time
Senior Network Engineer, SC Clearance, Reading, COR5604 We're seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a fast-growth company based in Reading. The Role This is an excellent Senior Network Engineer role, working for a company in an interesting growth market. The Senior Network Engineer will be eligible for UK security clearance, to ensure the smooth running of services for clients. You will also be the main point of contact for any technical networking issues. The Company The Senior Network Engineer will join a fast growing company with a strong client base. You'll be working within an existing team to support complex, critical network infrastructure. The current work pattern in place is 3 days onsite per week. Benefits Some of the benefits on offer for the Senior Network Engineer, along with a competitive salary, include: Bonus Great career progression Great health plan Hybrid working What's Required? The ideal candidate for the role will have some of the following: Strong network engineering experience at senior level, with up to 4th line support experience A good understanding of Linux Eligible for UK security clearance The list above is important, but not as important as hiring the right person! So if you don't meet all of the criteria above, but feel the role is of interest, please apply or get in touch today to discuss further. Senior Network Engineer, SC Clearance, Reading, COR5604
Hiring: Privileged Access Management Consultant (PAM) Location: Hybrid working - various clients in London area 6 month initial contract - likely extension Competitive day rate - inside IR35 Experis are working with an award-winning IT Consultancy provider who are looking for an experienced Consultant with excellent experience in implementing and troubleshooting PAM Solutions. We are welcoming applicants with experience and skills in Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, such as CyberArk, Sailpoint, Checkpoint, BeyondTrust, Azure and AWS Security. You will be responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and supporting various PAM components and integrations, as well as creating and documenting policies and best practices. Required skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience At least 3 years of experience in PAM solutions, such as CyberArk, Sailpoint, Checkpoint, BeyondTrust, etc. Experience in cloud platforms and security, such as Azure and AWS Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with onsite and remote work Key Responsibilities: Implement and manage Privilege Cloud, a SaaS-based PAM solution that provides secure access to privileged accounts and sessions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments Implement Platform Policies for PSM/CPM/PSM-SSH Develop custom CPM connectors (Windows - standalone/AD/EntraID, Linux - Password/Keys/Certificate, MSSQL standalone/AzureManaged/AWS-RDS, Oracle AWS-RDS, MySQL AWS-RDS, PostgreSQL AWS-RDS) Implement and troubleshoot Privilege Cloud connectors First/Second/Third line support for early-life and implementation issues Connector server hardening, maintenance, best-practice Implement SSH, RDP, and Database connectors Implement SCA integration to AWS, Azure (GCP?) Configure and manage SWS for recording of SCA sessions Create policies and workflows to configure the PAM ecosystem for different technology platforms and use cases, such as safe permissions, safe-naming policies, recording policies, password policies, end-user experience, onboarding processes, approval processes, etc Harden and secure the PAM infrastructure and components, such as connector servers, load balancers, certificates, etc. Manage and monitor the PAM operations, such as connector deployment, health alerting, recordings, audit trail, etc. Develop, document, and test disaster recovery failover processes for various scenarios, such as component failure, site failure, service outage, etc. How To Apply Please send a CV to or drop me a message on here. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 03, 2024
Full time
Hiring: Privileged Access Management Consultant (PAM) Location: Hybrid working - various clients in London area 6 month initial contract - likely extension Competitive day rate - inside IR35 Experis are working with an award-winning IT Consultancy provider who are looking for an experienced Consultant with excellent experience in implementing and troubleshooting PAM Solutions. We are welcoming applicants with experience and skills in Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, such as CyberArk, Sailpoint, Checkpoint, BeyondTrust, Azure and AWS Security. You will be responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and supporting various PAM components and integrations, as well as creating and documenting policies and best practices. Required skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience At least 3 years of experience in PAM solutions, such as CyberArk, Sailpoint, Checkpoint, BeyondTrust, etc. Experience in cloud platforms and security, such as Azure and AWS Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with onsite and remote work Key Responsibilities: Implement and manage Privilege Cloud, a SaaS-based PAM solution that provides secure access to privileged accounts and sessions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments Implement Platform Policies for PSM/CPM/PSM-SSH Develop custom CPM connectors (Windows - standalone/AD/EntraID, Linux - Password/Keys/Certificate, MSSQL standalone/AzureManaged/AWS-RDS, Oracle AWS-RDS, MySQL AWS-RDS, PostgreSQL AWS-RDS) Implement and troubleshoot Privilege Cloud connectors First/Second/Third line support for early-life and implementation issues Connector server hardening, maintenance, best-practice Implement SSH, RDP, and Database connectors Implement SCA integration to AWS, Azure (GCP?) Configure and manage SWS for recording of SCA sessions Create policies and workflows to configure the PAM ecosystem for different technology platforms and use cases, such as safe permissions, safe-naming policies, recording policies, password policies, end-user experience, onboarding processes, approval processes, etc Harden and secure the PAM infrastructure and components, such as connector servers, load balancers, certificates, etc. Manage and monitor the PAM operations, such as connector deployment, health alerting, recordings, audit trail, etc. Develop, document, and test disaster recovery failover processes for various scenarios, such as component failure, site failure, service outage, etc. How To Apply Please send a CV to or drop me a message on here. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas. JBRP1_UKTJ
I am pleased to be partnering with a high growth Technology organisation focusing on Open Source Cloud Telecommunications. The Network Engineer will be responsible for Cisco & Juniper Routers and Switches & Azure Networking. This position is Configuration and Project focused - Fully Remote. Client Details Our client is a high growth business focusing in the Open Source Cloud Telecommunications space. This opportunity is offering a fantastic amount of autonomy, flexibility, training and career progression. Description The Network Engineer on a day to day basis will be responsible for: Ensure that all projects are completed on time and to a high standard. Ensure support activities are delivered against agreed measures & SLAs. Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that projects are aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives. Provide hands-on technical support frequently (Maintenance, troubleshooting, deployments) Ensure Infrastructure and Systems are documented, Secured and scalable Proactively monitor system logs and behaviour Stay up to date with the latest technology trends and industry developments, and share this knowledge with the team. Profile The successful Network Engineer should have: A proven track record in a Network or Infrastructure engineering role. Strong technical skills, with experience in Microsoft platforms (Azure, AD, M365), Networking (Cisco Switches, Juniper Routers) Telephony (SBC) and Virtual Server Architecture. Understanding of Voice Protocols and routing Excellent organisational and project management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of ISO27001 standards and ITIL Framework Cisco CCNA (or similar) Desirable: Knowledge of Dialogic or Ribbon SBC Certifications in Azure AZ-104 Teams Admin MS700 (or Similar) Cisco CCNA (or similar) Linux Admin (Centos, Ubuntu) Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum An inclusive benefits package A vibrant company culture that values innovation and collaboration Opportunities for professional growth and development in the Technology & Telecoms industry A convenient location in the heart of Cardiff or Bristol - Can offer fully remote if willing to travel when required.
May 03, 2024
Full time
I am pleased to be partnering with a high growth Technology organisation focusing on Open Source Cloud Telecommunications. The Network Engineer will be responsible for Cisco & Juniper Routers and Switches & Azure Networking. This position is Configuration and Project focused - Fully Remote. Client Details Our client is a high growth business focusing in the Open Source Cloud Telecommunications space. This opportunity is offering a fantastic amount of autonomy, flexibility, training and career progression. Description The Network Engineer on a day to day basis will be responsible for: Ensure that all projects are completed on time and to a high standard. Ensure support activities are delivered against agreed measures & SLAs. Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that projects are aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives. Provide hands-on technical support frequently (Maintenance, troubleshooting, deployments) Ensure Infrastructure and Systems are documented, Secured and scalable Proactively monitor system logs and behaviour Stay up to date with the latest technology trends and industry developments, and share this knowledge with the team. Profile The successful Network Engineer should have: A proven track record in a Network or Infrastructure engineering role. Strong technical skills, with experience in Microsoft platforms (Azure, AD, M365), Networking (Cisco Switches, Juniper Routers) Telephony (SBC) and Virtual Server Architecture. Understanding of Voice Protocols and routing Excellent organisational and project management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of ISO27001 standards and ITIL Framework Cisco CCNA (or similar) Desirable: Knowledge of Dialogic or Ribbon SBC Certifications in Azure AZ-104 Teams Admin MS700 (or Similar) Cisco CCNA (or similar) Linux Admin (Centos, Ubuntu) Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum An inclusive benefits package A vibrant company culture that values innovation and collaboration Opportunities for professional growth and development in the Technology & Telecoms industry A convenient location in the heart of Cardiff or Bristol - Can offer fully remote if willing to travel when required.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise supportContract length: 3-monthsDay rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrellaLocation: Edinburgh Must be holding SC Clearance Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreedROLE OVERVIEW:We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure support engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams.The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial.The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential.DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction Author processes and working instructions Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencingif you have the skills required please apply now. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full informationGlobal Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
May 02, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise supportContract length: 3-monthsDay rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrellaLocation: Edinburgh Must be holding SC Clearance Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreedROLE OVERVIEW:We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure support engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams.The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial.The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential.DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction Author processes and working instructions Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencingif you have the skills required please apply now. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full informationGlobal Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
I am pleased to be partnering with a high growth Technology organisation focusing on Open Source Cloud Telecommunications. The Network Engineer will be responsible for Cisco & Juniper Routers and Switches & Azure Networking. This position is Configuration and Project focused - Fully Remote. Client Details Our client is a high growth business focusing in the Open Source Cloud Telecommunications space. This opportunity is offering a fantastic amount of autonomy, flexibility, training and career progression. Description The Network Engineer on a day to day basis will be responsible for: Ensure that all projects are completed on time and to a high standard. Ensure support activities are delivered against agreed measures & SLAs. Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that projects are aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives. Provide hands-on technical support frequently (Maintenance, troubleshooting, deployments) Ensure Infrastructure and Systems are documented, Secured and scalable Proactively monitor system logs and behaviour Stay up to date with the latest technology trends and industry developments, and share this knowledge with the team. Profile The successful Network Engineer should have: A proven track record in a Network or Infrastructure engineering role. Strong technical skills, with experience in Microsoft platforms (Azure, AD, M365), Networking (Cisco Switches, Juniper Routers) Telephony (SBC) and Virtual Server Architecture. Understanding of Voice Protocols and routing Excellent organisational and project management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of ISO27001 standards and ITIL Framework Cisco CCNA (or similar) Desirable: Knowledge of Dialogic or Ribbon SBC Certifications in Azure AZ-104 Teams Admin MS700 (or Similar) Cisco CCNA (or similar) Linux Admin (Centos, Ubuntu) Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum An inclusive benefits package A vibrant company culture that values innovation and collaboration Opportunities for professional growth and development in the Technology & Telecoms industry A convenient location in the heart of Cardiff or Bristol - Can offer fully remote if willing to travel when required.
May 02, 2024
Full time
I am pleased to be partnering with a high growth Technology organisation focusing on Open Source Cloud Telecommunications. The Network Engineer will be responsible for Cisco & Juniper Routers and Switches & Azure Networking. This position is Configuration and Project focused - Fully Remote. Client Details Our client is a high growth business focusing in the Open Source Cloud Telecommunications space. This opportunity is offering a fantastic amount of autonomy, flexibility, training and career progression. Description The Network Engineer on a day to day basis will be responsible for: Ensure that all projects are completed on time and to a high standard. Ensure support activities are delivered against agreed measures & SLAs. Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that projects are aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives. Provide hands-on technical support frequently (Maintenance, troubleshooting, deployments) Ensure Infrastructure and Systems are documented, Secured and scalable Proactively monitor system logs and behaviour Stay up to date with the latest technology trends and industry developments, and share this knowledge with the team. Profile The successful Network Engineer should have: A proven track record in a Network or Infrastructure engineering role. Strong technical skills, with experience in Microsoft platforms (Azure, AD, M365), Networking (Cisco Switches, Juniper Routers) Telephony (SBC) and Virtual Server Architecture. Understanding of Voice Protocols and routing Excellent organisational and project management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of ISO27001 standards and ITIL Framework Cisco CCNA (or similar) Desirable: Knowledge of Dialogic or Ribbon SBC Certifications in Azure AZ-104 Teams Admin MS700 (or Similar) Cisco CCNA (or similar) Linux Admin (Centos, Ubuntu) Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum An inclusive benefits package A vibrant company culture that values innovation and collaboration Opportunities for professional growth and development in the Technology & Telecoms industry A convenient location in the heart of Cardiff or Bristol - Can offer fully remote if willing to travel when required.
The University of Northampton
Northampton, Northamptonshire
About The Job Interview Date: 24 May 2024 The University of Northamptons Senior Systems Engineer has responsibility for managing and supporting the backend infrastructure services for the university. The post holder will work with university staff, the Executive, and IT subject matter experts to maintain the infrastructure and continually improve the systems and processes we have in accordance with the universitys aspirations and IT strategy. We are looking for an individual to join the infrastructure team at Northampton University. You will have a high degree of technical knowledge and enjoy working with a hands on approach in a fast-paced educational environment. We will be looking for you to get involved in the following areas as part of the infrastructure team. Responsible for the delivery and ownership of infrastructure services within the agreed service levels and providing assistance within operational level agreements. Responsible for providing technical expertise regarding the IT infrastructure as well as the technical aspects of design, transition, operation. Responsible for the continual improving of services along with the developing of skills required to operate the IT infrastructure. Responsible for components required to provide IT infrastructure services along with documentation of configurable items, knowledge, and other associations. Responsible for providing escalated 3rd level support as required for solving an Incident or Problem with the aim to restore as quickly as possible. Responsible for ensuring that infrastructure service processes within design, and continual improvement are fit for purpose. Responsible for ensuring that relevant documentation is maintained. Responsible for providing a high level of customer service to our end user base (Our Customers). The working hours are 37 hours per week, with an occasional on call rota and some out of hours working requirements. A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus an additional 5 days after 5 years continuous service, plus bank holidays, plus University closed days. We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy. About You You will have a relevant IT qualification or be able to demonstrate suitable experience, ideally holding an ITIL V3/4 certification. You will have all or a mixture of skills from the following areas: Windows Server 2016/ 2019/ 2022 Active Directory & Group Policy 2012r2/2016 Exchange 365 Online Office 365 Environment Hyper Converged Infrastructures (Storage Spaces) Virtual Infrastructure VMWare, Hyper V, Nutanix Linux/Unix administration Mimecast Web and Email Backup and recovery / DR Testing Service Monitoring Identity Management (IDM) MS Certificate Services Azure / AWS and AZURE MFA security configuration PowerShell scripting You will be able to demonstrate at interview that you have experience working as part of a team, while giving exceptional customer service to end users. Knowledge/experience of project management processes and delivery of project elements. Experience at undertaking operational activities, such as support, monitoring and trouble shooting incidents. Personal Qualities: Excellent interpersonal skills with peers and key stakeholders Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative Demonstrates self-motivation for self-improvement and development Demonstrates learning of new technology and methods Excellent customer service skills with both student and staff requirements Good written skills sufficient to produce all types of documentation. Good communication and presentation skills Able to work collaboratively within the wider IT department Windows Server 2016/ 2019/ 2022 Active Directory & Group Policy 2012r2/2016 Exchange 365 Online Office 365 Environment Hyper Converged Infrastructures (Storage Spaces) Virtual Infrastructure VMWare, Hyper V, Nutanix Linux/Unix administration Mimecast Web and Email Backup and recovery / DR Testing Service Monitoring Identity Management (IDM) MS Certificate Services Azure / AWS and AZURE MFA security configuration PowerShell scripting Qualifications Essential: Relevant Professional IT Certification or experience in similar role Desirable: ITIL V3 / 4 Foundation certified IT Services The IT Services department comprises 75 staff, divided into 5 teams, and runs the information and technology services of the university. The teams include: Customer Services and Support Technology Operations Application Services Cyber Security Change and Relationship Management The department runs a large IT service operation, with a large operational budget and capital budget. We are currently progressing a program of works transforming the systems at the university and this is an exciting time to join the team. About Us Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently. We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. Thats why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012. We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018. Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do. Right To Work All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Equality We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion. This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities. confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity. demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change. To find out more, please visit: JBRP1_UKTJ
May 02, 2024
Full time
About The Job Interview Date: 24 May 2024 The University of Northamptons Senior Systems Engineer has responsibility for managing and supporting the backend infrastructure services for the university. The post holder will work with university staff, the Executive, and IT subject matter experts to maintain the infrastructure and continually improve the systems and processes we have in accordance with the universitys aspirations and IT strategy. We are looking for an individual to join the infrastructure team at Northampton University. You will have a high degree of technical knowledge and enjoy working with a hands on approach in a fast-paced educational environment. We will be looking for you to get involved in the following areas as part of the infrastructure team. Responsible for the delivery and ownership of infrastructure services within the agreed service levels and providing assistance within operational level agreements. Responsible for providing technical expertise regarding the IT infrastructure as well as the technical aspects of design, transition, operation. Responsible for the continual improving of services along with the developing of skills required to operate the IT infrastructure. Responsible for components required to provide IT infrastructure services along with documentation of configurable items, knowledge, and other associations. Responsible for providing escalated 3rd level support as required for solving an Incident or Problem with the aim to restore as quickly as possible. Responsible for ensuring that infrastructure service processes within design, and continual improvement are fit for purpose. Responsible for ensuring that relevant documentation is maintained. Responsible for providing a high level of customer service to our end user base (Our Customers). The working hours are 37 hours per week, with an occasional on call rota and some out of hours working requirements. A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus an additional 5 days after 5 years continuous service, plus bank holidays, plus University closed days. We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy. About You You will have a relevant IT qualification or be able to demonstrate suitable experience, ideally holding an ITIL V3/4 certification. You will have all or a mixture of skills from the following areas: Windows Server 2016/ 2019/ 2022 Active Directory & Group Policy 2012r2/2016 Exchange 365 Online Office 365 Environment Hyper Converged Infrastructures (Storage Spaces) Virtual Infrastructure VMWare, Hyper V, Nutanix Linux/Unix administration Mimecast Web and Email Backup and recovery / DR Testing Service Monitoring Identity Management (IDM) MS Certificate Services Azure / AWS and AZURE MFA security configuration PowerShell scripting You will be able to demonstrate at interview that you have experience working as part of a team, while giving exceptional customer service to end users. Knowledge/experience of project management processes and delivery of project elements. Experience at undertaking operational activities, such as support, monitoring and trouble shooting incidents. Personal Qualities: Excellent interpersonal skills with peers and key stakeholders Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative Demonstrates self-motivation for self-improvement and development Demonstrates learning of new technology and methods Excellent customer service skills with both student and staff requirements Good written skills sufficient to produce all types of documentation. Good communication and presentation skills Able to work collaboratively within the wider IT department Windows Server 2016/ 2019/ 2022 Active Directory & Group Policy 2012r2/2016 Exchange 365 Online Office 365 Environment Hyper Converged Infrastructures (Storage Spaces) Virtual Infrastructure VMWare, Hyper V, Nutanix Linux/Unix administration Mimecast Web and Email Backup and recovery / DR Testing Service Monitoring Identity Management (IDM) MS Certificate Services Azure / AWS and AZURE MFA security configuration PowerShell scripting Qualifications Essential: Relevant Professional IT Certification or experience in similar role Desirable: ITIL V3 / 4 Foundation certified IT Services The IT Services department comprises 75 staff, divided into 5 teams, and runs the information and technology services of the university. The teams include: Customer Services and Support Technology Operations Application Services Cyber Security Change and Relationship Management The department runs a large IT service operation, with a large operational budget and capital budget. We are currently progressing a program of works transforming the systems at the university and this is an exciting time to join the team. About Us Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently. We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. Thats why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012. We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018. Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do. Right To Work All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Equality We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion. This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities. confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity. demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change. To find out more, please visit: JBRP1_UKTJ
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting * Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting * Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction * Author processes and working instructions * Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required * Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings * Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification * To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, Kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site * Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity * RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencing if you have the skills required please apply now. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
May 02, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting * Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting * Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction * Author processes and working instructions * Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required * Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings * Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification * To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, Kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site * Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity * RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencing if you have the skills required please apply now. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Job Title: OPNET Design Office Automation Architect (SC Active) Location: MoD Corsham Working Model: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days on-site required Duration: TBC Daily Rate: Market Competitive Outside IR35 SC Clearance required to be shortlisted for this role Overview The OpNET Design Office is responsible for the coherence and assurance of the design activity for the entirety of the OpNet Platform. This role reports directly to the Design Office Lead under governance of the System Design Authority and Core Product Owner. The primary focus of this role is to create, advise and assure OpNet designs for PAAS & Automation Architecture adoption. They must be conformant with vendor best practice, MoD security enforcement and the Defence Digital architectural patterns and guidance. Key responsibilities: - Support Act as the point of contact for automation architecture and design on behalf of the Design Office Lead. Interact with programme, project and engineering team leads to ensure cross team, cross technology coherence to satisfy the virtualisation requirements of the OpNet system. Support design vision creation, design decisions and design review as part of the end to end assurance process. Support to Programme and Project Stakeholder engagement and RAIDO Liaise with external (to NSoIT(D stakeholders to ensure end-to-end designs are being delivered across the wider Defence landscape. Liaise with team leads across the NSoIT(D) Programme and wider defence digital organisations to ensure a robust solution is delivered within Time, Cost and Performance. Design Identify, create and communicate HLDs across programme teams and the Design Office Support the review of all high and low-level designs for coherence, technical content and quality. Participate in Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews with stakeholders, both presenting and challenging design decisions, requirements alignment and supportability aspects. Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy. Support to the design of automation architecture elements to enable the system to function as part of the wider defence estate, during inception, transition and operations. Assure Ensuring that standards, frameworks and security postures align with overall business and technology strategies and policies. Identify capability gaps in existing architectures and recommend changes or enhancements in line with Agile and continuous improvement methods. Essential skills, qualifications, and experience In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have: Automation and orchestration of secure software solutions with successful delivery on complex, large scale programmes utilising industry standard process and tooling where possible. A deep understanding of DevSecOps and Infrastructure Automation Design principles and operating within a secure CI/CD environment, is crucial. A deep understanding of declarative approaches using GitOps Proven demonstrable experience and proficiency in designing and architecting complex systems , with a focus on automating platform deployments. Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with knowledge in common tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong experience in Bare Metal Automation provisioning physical infrastructure Defining and documenting technical requirements and producing detailed solution architectures. Consulting and engineering in the development and design of automation best practices and implementation of solid security principles across the project to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements. Rationalising designs & their alignment against architectural best practice. Demonstrable experience in the following: In-depth understanding of TOGAF (v9 foundation certification minimum) Familiarity with ArchiMate and other architectural tooling Experience in integrating software solutions with public cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience in implementing solutions using container orchestration e.g. Docker Compose, Kubernetes, OpenShift (preference for experience delivering VMware Tanzu solutions) Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards related to VMware NSX environments. Knowledge of CI/CD platforms and DevSecOps techniques and best practise An understanding of Defence Lines of Development and MOD Capability Integration. Comprehensive knowledge of UK Defence deployed architectures, federations with coalition partners, security enforcing gateways and modern techniques for enforcement of security principles including VPN, VDI, hardware encryption and information flow handling. Experience in reviewing engineering designs and enhancing solutions against business requirements and Industry Best Practices. Experience in delivering to a least privilege security model. Must hold, or be willing to obtain SC clearance. Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC) Desirable skills, qualifications and experience .NET Framework, Powershell, PowerCLI, Python, Angular and other languages and frameworks Previous work in delivery of software-based programmes and projects Automation and Orchestration technologies and principals Security implementations such as PKI and proxy services in line with MOD Security assurance processes. Delivering in Agile and Waterfall project management environments Experience with the Atlassian Toolset - JIRA, Confluence and BitBucket for delivering Agile based projects. Understanding of JSP and over-arching HMG policy. A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level. Experience leveraging LLM, AI and ML for optimisation of software deliveries and documentation creation Experience in the implementation of standard infrastructure stacks such as Cisco, VMWare, Microsoft and Linux environments
May 02, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: OPNET Design Office Automation Architect (SC Active) Location: MoD Corsham Working Model: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days on-site required Duration: TBC Daily Rate: Market Competitive Outside IR35 SC Clearance required to be shortlisted for this role Overview The OpNET Design Office is responsible for the coherence and assurance of the design activity for the entirety of the OpNet Platform. This role reports directly to the Design Office Lead under governance of the System Design Authority and Core Product Owner. The primary focus of this role is to create, advise and assure OpNet designs for PAAS & Automation Architecture adoption. They must be conformant with vendor best practice, MoD security enforcement and the Defence Digital architectural patterns and guidance. Key responsibilities: - Support Act as the point of contact for automation architecture and design on behalf of the Design Office Lead. Interact with programme, project and engineering team leads to ensure cross team, cross technology coherence to satisfy the virtualisation requirements of the OpNet system. Support design vision creation, design decisions and design review as part of the end to end assurance process. Support to Programme and Project Stakeholder engagement and RAIDO Liaise with external (to NSoIT(D stakeholders to ensure end-to-end designs are being delivered across the wider Defence landscape. Liaise with team leads across the NSoIT(D) Programme and wider defence digital organisations to ensure a robust solution is delivered within Time, Cost and Performance. Design Identify, create and communicate HLDs across programme teams and the Design Office Support the review of all high and low-level designs for coherence, technical content and quality. Participate in Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews with stakeholders, both presenting and challenging design decisions, requirements alignment and supportability aspects. Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy. Support to the design of automation architecture elements to enable the system to function as part of the wider defence estate, during inception, transition and operations. Assure Ensuring that standards, frameworks and security postures align with overall business and technology strategies and policies. Identify capability gaps in existing architectures and recommend changes or enhancements in line with Agile and continuous improvement methods. Essential skills, qualifications, and experience In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have: Automation and orchestration of secure software solutions with successful delivery on complex, large scale programmes utilising industry standard process and tooling where possible. A deep understanding of DevSecOps and Infrastructure Automation Design principles and operating within a secure CI/CD environment, is crucial. A deep understanding of declarative approaches using GitOps Proven demonstrable experience and proficiency in designing and architecting complex systems , with a focus on automating platform deployments. Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with knowledge in common tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong experience in Bare Metal Automation provisioning physical infrastructure Defining and documenting technical requirements and producing detailed solution architectures. Consulting and engineering in the development and design of automation best practices and implementation of solid security principles across the project to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements. Rationalising designs & their alignment against architectural best practice. Demonstrable experience in the following: In-depth understanding of TOGAF (v9 foundation certification minimum) Familiarity with ArchiMate and other architectural tooling Experience in integrating software solutions with public cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience in implementing solutions using container orchestration e.g. Docker Compose, Kubernetes, OpenShift (preference for experience delivering VMware Tanzu solutions) Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards related to VMware NSX environments. Knowledge of CI/CD platforms and DevSecOps techniques and best practise An understanding of Defence Lines of Development and MOD Capability Integration. Comprehensive knowledge of UK Defence deployed architectures, federations with coalition partners, security enforcing gateways and modern techniques for enforcement of security principles including VPN, VDI, hardware encryption and information flow handling. Experience in reviewing engineering designs and enhancing solutions against business requirements and Industry Best Practices. Experience in delivering to a least privilege security model. Must hold, or be willing to obtain SC clearance. Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC) Desirable skills, qualifications and experience .NET Framework, Powershell, PowerCLI, Python, Angular and other languages and frameworks Previous work in delivery of software-based programmes and projects Automation and Orchestration technologies and principals Security implementations such as PKI and proxy services in line with MOD Security assurance processes. Delivering in Agile and Waterfall project management environments Experience with the Atlassian Toolset - JIRA, Confluence and BitBucket for delivering Agile based projects. Understanding of JSP and over-arching HMG policy. A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level. Experience leveraging LLM, AI and ML for optimisation of software deliveries and documentation creation Experience in the implementation of standard infrastructure stacks such as Cisco, VMWare, Microsoft and Linux environments
About Us Our client is an MSP IT services provider with a clear vision to provide exceptional IT support. Their mantra is that they cherish their clients' technologies. They offer IT Support, infrastructure projects, software development, and cyber security. Role Description This is a full-time, office-based role as a customer-facing IT Support/Project Engineer. You will be responsible for resolving technology issues on Windows and Mac. Daily tasks include dedicating time to tickets, investigating and solving technical problems, communicating troubleshooting steps, and maintaining documentation on team procedures and processes. You will be supported with on-going training and have the support you need to develop with many opportunities for career progression. We pay a competitive salary complemented with a performance related bonus. More about you We are seeking people who are: Problem-solvers, analytical thinkers. Clear communicators, curious about the technology. Familiar with Microsoft or Apple platforms and tools. Ability to work in teams and collaborate. A natural inclination for customer service. Demonstrate that you can apply what you have learnt. Essential A professional and confident manner A basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, Microsoft Active Directory/Group Policies Understanding of anti-virus products and technologies Understanding of network infrastructure appliances such as routers, switches and wireless network points. Advantage Accreditation or experience in the majority of the following technical products: Microsoft Server Operating systems Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2013/2016 Microsoft RDS Active Directory Office 365 Hyper-V Citrix XenApp/Xendesktop Citrix Netscaler Sonicwall Firewalls Veeam / Cloud backup solutions Scripting (Powershell) Azure SQL Linux Symantec Cloud Webroot product range Cisco Switches Why Join Us You'll have the opportunity to work with enterprise level technologies and alongside exceptional professionals who are passionate about what they do. With a supportive environment and opportunities for career progression, your potential for growth is limitless. Apply Today If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career - apply now!
May 02, 2024
Full time
About Us Our client is an MSP IT services provider with a clear vision to provide exceptional IT support. Their mantra is that they cherish their clients' technologies. They offer IT Support, infrastructure projects, software development, and cyber security. Role Description This is a full-time, office-based role as a customer-facing IT Support/Project Engineer. You will be responsible for resolving technology issues on Windows and Mac. Daily tasks include dedicating time to tickets, investigating and solving technical problems, communicating troubleshooting steps, and maintaining documentation on team procedures and processes. You will be supported with on-going training and have the support you need to develop with many opportunities for career progression. We pay a competitive salary complemented with a performance related bonus. More about you We are seeking people who are: Problem-solvers, analytical thinkers. Clear communicators, curious about the technology. Familiar with Microsoft or Apple platforms and tools. Ability to work in teams and collaborate. A natural inclination for customer service. Demonstrate that you can apply what you have learnt. Essential A professional and confident manner A basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, Microsoft Active Directory/Group Policies Understanding of anti-virus products and technologies Understanding of network infrastructure appliances such as routers, switches and wireless network points. Advantage Accreditation or experience in the majority of the following technical products: Microsoft Server Operating systems Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems Microsoft Exchange Server 2010/2013/2016 Microsoft RDS Active Directory Office 365 Hyper-V Citrix XenApp/Xendesktop Citrix Netscaler Sonicwall Firewalls Veeam / Cloud backup solutions Scripting (Powershell) Azure SQL Linux Symantec Cloud Webroot product range Cisco Switches Why Join Us You'll have the opportunity to work with enterprise level technologies and alongside exceptional professionals who are passionate about what they do. With a supportive environment and opportunities for career progression, your potential for growth is limitless. Apply Today If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career - apply now!
Ideally hybrid, fully remote considered You are an early career Software Engineer with some knowledge of Python and SQL related languages. You are keen to progress in a full stack environment which will include, REST APIs and microservice architecture, containers and cloud technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, AWS) and Linux development/operations. It would be great if you understand some of these technologies, but don t worry if you don t have them all, we will provide training and support. About our stack: We develop web applications and REST APIs with a microservice architecture. Our stack currently includes Python and PostgreSQL with a range of popular support tools and frameworks. We deploy containerised environments on Kubernetes (AWS) using GitLab pipelines and Helm, and we automate our testing and deployment pipelines wherever possible. Although we are doing mostly backend work, we also do some frontend development, using Typescript and Vue.js, and there is a strong DevOps aspect to our work. We are open minded about what we use and always strive to improve and use the right tools for the job. What will you do: The core aim of the Development Team is to provide departments across the business with the software they need to work as effectively as possible. This covers a wide variety of projects, from developing tools to help with the design, validation, and visualisation (both GIS and graph) of our network, designing storage and versioning solutions, implementing tools for the tracking of our build or improving our retail customer journey. Being Agile is key to what we do: the business is evolving quickly, and we are working closely with other teams to assist them in various projects. This gives us plenty of room for taking initiatives and making a difference. Where will you go: When you join, we will show you a clear progression route via training and technology learning that enables growth to next level Software Engineering roles up to Senior and Principle. We believe in creating a friendly, diverse, supportive, and inclusive environment, with a strong focus on personal development through code reviews, developers meetings, mentoring and training. Who are we: We bring digital happiness and brilliant broadband to rural communities We are a dynamic internet service provider. We bring broadband infrastructure where there is little provision. Our internal and external stakeholders range from a village of potential customers, small businesses, thru to councils, investors and financiers. We have a small army of field engineers and multiple complex systems.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Ideally hybrid, fully remote considered You are an early career Software Engineer with some knowledge of Python and SQL related languages. You are keen to progress in a full stack environment which will include, REST APIs and microservice architecture, containers and cloud technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, AWS) and Linux development/operations. It would be great if you understand some of these technologies, but don t worry if you don t have them all, we will provide training and support. About our stack: We develop web applications and REST APIs with a microservice architecture. Our stack currently includes Python and PostgreSQL with a range of popular support tools and frameworks. We deploy containerised environments on Kubernetes (AWS) using GitLab pipelines and Helm, and we automate our testing and deployment pipelines wherever possible. Although we are doing mostly backend work, we also do some frontend development, using Typescript and Vue.js, and there is a strong DevOps aspect to our work. We are open minded about what we use and always strive to improve and use the right tools for the job. What will you do: The core aim of the Development Team is to provide departments across the business with the software they need to work as effectively as possible. This covers a wide variety of projects, from developing tools to help with the design, validation, and visualisation (both GIS and graph) of our network, designing storage and versioning solutions, implementing tools for the tracking of our build or improving our retail customer journey. Being Agile is key to what we do: the business is evolving quickly, and we are working closely with other teams to assist them in various projects. This gives us plenty of room for taking initiatives and making a difference. Where will you go: When you join, we will show you a clear progression route via training and technology learning that enables growth to next level Software Engineering roles up to Senior and Principle. We believe in creating a friendly, diverse, supportive, and inclusive environment, with a strong focus on personal development through code reviews, developers meetings, mentoring and training. Who are we: We bring digital happiness and brilliant broadband to rural communities We are a dynamic internet service provider. We bring broadband infrastructure where there is little provision. Our internal and external stakeholders range from a village of potential customers, small businesses, thru to councils, investors and financiers. We have a small army of field engineers and multiple complex systems.
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Linux Infrastructure Engineer (DV Cleared) Category Software Development/ Engineering City Central London, England - London, United Kingdom Job Description Linux Infrastructure Engineer (DV Cleared) Position Description Over the coming 12 months CGI are actively looking to grow our Secure Innovation and Advisory team due to increased client demands across the area. This means we are currently looking for Linux Infrastructure Engineers who are cleared to a high government standard at various levels (junior-mid-level, senior & Consultant) Individuals will be based out of our London Fenchurch Street office and can expect a mix of client site / hybrid working depending on the nature of the project. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer you access to our share scheme (3% + 3% matching) making you a member not just an employee. You also have the option to benefit from private medical and dental insurance, flexible retirement options, childcare vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. As for the future? We work as one team, and are a Top 100 employer. Be a successful part of our story and well support you in taking your career anywhere you want it to go. All successful applicants must hold a valid higher-level clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities - Design, build, manage and support our clients needs. Required qualifications to be successful in this role -Linux - Redhat - Debian - Nifi - Kafka - Must hold a valid higher level clearance Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Reference (phone number removed)
May 02, 2024
Full time
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Linux Infrastructure Engineer (DV Cleared) Category Software Development/ Engineering City Central London, England - London, United Kingdom Job Description Linux Infrastructure Engineer (DV Cleared) Position Description Over the coming 12 months CGI are actively looking to grow our Secure Innovation and Advisory team due to increased client demands across the area. This means we are currently looking for Linux Infrastructure Engineers who are cleared to a high government standard at various levels (junior-mid-level, senior & Consultant) Individuals will be based out of our London Fenchurch Street office and can expect a mix of client site / hybrid working depending on the nature of the project. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer you access to our share scheme (3% + 3% matching) making you a member not just an employee. You also have the option to benefit from private medical and dental insurance, flexible retirement options, childcare vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. As for the future? We work as one team, and are a Top 100 employer. Be a successful part of our story and well support you in taking your career anywhere you want it to go. All successful applicants must hold a valid higher-level clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities - Design, build, manage and support our clients needs. Required qualifications to be successful in this role -Linux - Redhat - Debian - Nifi - Kafka - Must hold a valid higher level clearance Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Reference (phone number removed)
Senior Software Engineer Bristol (2 days per week) 70,000 - 90,000 + Bonus, shares, 30 days holiday + BH. Great parental leave and big tech investment. An awesome opportunity to join a great company! They aren't the new kids on the block but I have a feeling we their name is going to be pretty big throughout Bristol in 2024! The business have announced a multi-billion (yep with a B) investment over the next 3 years into their data, people and security. Specifically, 50million is going into this area to start a massive transformation which we are supporting the growth of. This is a huge opportunity as we start to build out multiple new teams across Bristol. Lots of greenfield project, work to reduce the business's carbon footprint and transform products and services from dates, legacy technology to modern tech. We are looking to hire multiple experienced engineers both Senior and Lead level. You should be comfortable exploring technologies beyond your core skills, willing to learn, highly motivated and with a passion for working with people, working in a strong collaborative way to drive efforts to create, build, support and improve their applications. You also enjoy working closely with the product and other engineering teams with lots of exciting new challenges. You'll be a core contributor to ensure good quality and engineering practices are followed in accordance with engineering transformation strategy. I asked the existing team what they liked about working here and they said: 'nothing is off limits, if you have an idea bring it to the table, let's discuss and then put it into the pipeline' 'we want latest and greatest, we must continue to innovate to keep up with start up's in this space' 'we want to be inclusive and accessible to all of our customers' 'the culture is to never stop learning, the work is complex and there is a lot to do. You won't be pigeonholed into one area, you can contribute on every front and help optimize and improve existing processes where you need to' 'people will always hear you out and they pay a lot of attention to developer experience which is what I love best' 'you only hold yourself back here. If you want to advance your career and your skills, here is an excellent place to do it!' What we're looking for: Expereince in at least one of the following: Backend technologies ( Java and ideally Go / Golang ) Frontend technologies (React) Designing / refining system architecture Using cloud platforms and technologies (Ideally GCP but AWS or Azure is fine) Experience with at least three of: Relational (SQL) DB and document (no-SQL) DB Second programming language Distributed and scalable applications principles Building RESTful services or Web UI Kubernetes and Linux OS Exposure to continuous integration pipeline and test automation Exposure to public cloud infrastructure Exposure to Kotlin, iOS, Android, Flutter or Rust Experience with Hibernate ORM Exposure to Quarkus Understanding of networking principles, tools, and equipment Exposure Linux system admin tools Understanding of Maven Exposure with Python and Big Data technologies including ML Salaries 70,000 - 90,000 + bonus, shares, 30 days holiday + BH, great parental leave and menopause health package, also a very competitive pension of 15% Process: 2 stages inc a technical test which they can provide (or bring along an example of a project you have worked on and talk that through with the team) then a behavioral/culture interview. Please get in touch to find out more. 15 roles are available.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Bristol (2 days per week) 70,000 - 90,000 + Bonus, shares, 30 days holiday + BH. Great parental leave and big tech investment. An awesome opportunity to join a great company! They aren't the new kids on the block but I have a feeling we their name is going to be pretty big throughout Bristol in 2024! The business have announced a multi-billion (yep with a B) investment over the next 3 years into their data, people and security. Specifically, 50million is going into this area to start a massive transformation which we are supporting the growth of. This is a huge opportunity as we start to build out multiple new teams across Bristol. Lots of greenfield project, work to reduce the business's carbon footprint and transform products and services from dates, legacy technology to modern tech. We are looking to hire multiple experienced engineers both Senior and Lead level. You should be comfortable exploring technologies beyond your core skills, willing to learn, highly motivated and with a passion for working with people, working in a strong collaborative way to drive efforts to create, build, support and improve their applications. You also enjoy working closely with the product and other engineering teams with lots of exciting new challenges. You'll be a core contributor to ensure good quality and engineering practices are followed in accordance with engineering transformation strategy. I asked the existing team what they liked about working here and they said: 'nothing is off limits, if you have an idea bring it to the table, let's discuss and then put it into the pipeline' 'we want latest and greatest, we must continue to innovate to keep up with start up's in this space' 'we want to be inclusive and accessible to all of our customers' 'the culture is to never stop learning, the work is complex and there is a lot to do. You won't be pigeonholed into one area, you can contribute on every front and help optimize and improve existing processes where you need to' 'people will always hear you out and they pay a lot of attention to developer experience which is what I love best' 'you only hold yourself back here. If you want to advance your career and your skills, here is an excellent place to do it!' What we're looking for: Expereince in at least one of the following: Backend technologies ( Java and ideally Go / Golang ) Frontend technologies (React) Designing / refining system architecture Using cloud platforms and technologies (Ideally GCP but AWS or Azure is fine) Experience with at least three of: Relational (SQL) DB and document (no-SQL) DB Second programming language Distributed and scalable applications principles Building RESTful services or Web UI Kubernetes and Linux OS Exposure to continuous integration pipeline and test automation Exposure to public cloud infrastructure Exposure to Kotlin, iOS, Android, Flutter or Rust Experience with Hibernate ORM Exposure to Quarkus Understanding of networking principles, tools, and equipment Exposure Linux system admin tools Understanding of Maven Exposure with Python and Big Data technologies including ML Salaries 70,000 - 90,000 + bonus, shares, 30 days holiday + BH, great parental leave and menopause health package, also a very competitive pension of 15% Process: 2 stages inc a technical test which they can provide (or bring along an example of a project you have worked on and talk that through with the team) then a behavioral/culture interview. Please get in touch to find out more. 15 roles are available.
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Senior Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Category Architecture City London, England - London, United Kingdom Job Description Senior Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Secure Innovation is part of CGIs Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the our client's most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. We require an Infrastructure Solutions Architect to work as part of the Consulting Unit, on a diverse set of projects delivering on prem, cloud and niche solutions. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. Your future duties and responsibilities They will be working on a highly secure cloud project. The role is on an established fast-moving DevSecOps team, on on-prem and multi-cloud infrastructure, using a multitude of technologies including Ansible and Terraform, Ubuntu and Windows, SDN, VPNs, firewalls, VMs, laptops, MFA, AD, monitoring, network performance, resilience and security design, plus some integration scripting and application configuration and management. We are heavily committed to developing our members and will provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all of the mandatory requirements, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Software and hardware infrastructure design, build, test and manage. Network, OS and application security. Innovative use of modern capabilities: on-prem, remote and cloud. Required qualifications to be successful in this role IP networking experience (LAN, WAN and Internet). Firewalls (physical, virtual and host). Network and OS security. Consultancy, effective communicator & interpersonal skills. Agile DevSecOps. Self-starter / Self-Managed / Self-organising, with remote working. Infrastructure and application monitoring. Desired Competencies: Automation tools such as ansible and Terraform. Linux skills, particularly Ubuntu. Windows skills, particularly Active Directory. Cloud platforms, particularly VPCs and networking. Retail/home hardware and software VPNs and networking. Packet-level tracing and debugging, particularly network performance. Working pattern: due to the secure nature of the work we are operating with a hybrid working policy. We would expect our members to be in their local office as and when required. Some travel to other CGI or client sites might be required (all travel away from your base office is expensed) We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Firewalls Infrastructure architecture IP Networking LAN WAN Reference (phone number removed)
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Senior Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Category Architecture City London, England - London, United Kingdom Job Description Senior Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Secure Innovation is part of CGIs Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the our client's most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. We require an Infrastructure Solutions Architect to work as part of the Consulting Unit, on a diverse set of projects delivering on prem, cloud and niche solutions. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. Your future duties and responsibilities They will be working on a highly secure cloud project. The role is on an established fast-moving DevSecOps team, on on-prem and multi-cloud infrastructure, using a multitude of technologies including Ansible and Terraform, Ubuntu and Windows, SDN, VPNs, firewalls, VMs, laptops, MFA, AD, monitoring, network performance, resilience and security design, plus some integration scripting and application configuration and management. We are heavily committed to developing our members and will provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all of the mandatory requirements, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Software and hardware infrastructure design, build, test and manage. Network, OS and application security. Innovative use of modern capabilities: on-prem, remote and cloud. Required qualifications to be successful in this role IP networking experience (LAN, WAN and Internet). Firewalls (physical, virtual and host). Network and OS security. Consultancy, effective communicator & interpersonal skills. Agile DevSecOps. Self-starter / Self-Managed / Self-organising, with remote working. Infrastructure and application monitoring. Desired Competencies: Automation tools such as ansible and Terraform. Linux skills, particularly Ubuntu. Windows skills, particularly Active Directory. Cloud platforms, particularly VPCs and networking. Retail/home hardware and software VPNs and networking. Packet-level tracing and debugging, particularly network performance. Working pattern: due to the secure nature of the work we are operating with a hybrid working policy. We would expect our members to be in their local office as and when required. Some travel to other CGI or client sites might be required (all travel away from your base office is expensed) We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Firewalls Infrastructure architecture IP Networking LAN WAN Reference (phone number removed)