La Fosse is partnering with a leading finance services brand to support them in finding a Technical Architect. As a Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in our Technology team, responsible for designing and implementing IT infrastructure, networking, telephony, and integrated applications aligned with our business architecture strategy. This leadership role demands technical authority and influence across our entire technology function. Provide technical leadership to infrastructure, application, and information security teams. Ensure best practices implementation and technological advancement alignment. Oversee design of IT infrastructure including hardware, networking, storage, and virtualization. Ensure infrastructure security, resilience, and high availability. Lead design and integration of telephony and customer contact systems. Ensure system resilience and high performance. Provide strategic oversight in the implementation of integrated applications. Collaborate with application providers to align systems with business needs. Introduce continuous improvements to enhance system robustness. Stay connected with technological community for research and learning. Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Ensure IT infrastructure alignment with business objectives. Lead technology projects from inception to completion. Ensure projects are on-time, on-budget, and meet quality standards. Identify and manage risks associated with IT systems. Ensure systems are secure, compliant, and aligned with risk management strategy. Key Competencies Collaboration: You should be able to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the You should be able to balance technical and non-technical discussions and translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Project Delivery: You should have excellent project delivery skills to plan, execute, and deliver IT projects on time, on budget, and to the required quality You should be able to manage risks, identify issues, and provide timely solutions. Problem-Solving: You should have excellent problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely and efficient manner. You should be able to think creatively, outside the box, and provide solutions that align with business Continuous Learning: You should have a passion for learning and staying up to date with new technologies, industry trends, and best practices. You should be able to leverage your knowledge to introduce new ideas and drive positive change within the organisation. You will have further extensive experience in the following areas; MS products e.g. Windows servers, Active Directory, MS365 stack (these are covered in M365 stack and cloud computing below) VMWare virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V) Linux, hosting services Cloud computing and services g. AWS, Azure Networking technologies g firewalls, VPN, DNS, DHCP Cisco UCS, Nimble SAN Telephony/Voice technology preferably Puzzel or with similar providers Backup technology, BCP, DRP strategies Atlassian/Jira suite g. Projects, Wiki, Messaging Scripting (Powershell, Bash, Python, etc) Identify IT security and vulnerabilities Information and data management and framework Continuous improvement methodology g. Lean, Agile Technical documentation, technical proposals, project management Vendor, outsourcers and 3rd party management
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
La Fosse is partnering with a leading finance services brand to support them in finding a Technical Architect. As a Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in our Technology team, responsible for designing and implementing IT infrastructure, networking, telephony, and integrated applications aligned with our business architecture strategy. This leadership role demands technical authority and influence across our entire technology function. Provide technical leadership to infrastructure, application, and information security teams. Ensure best practices implementation and technological advancement alignment. Oversee design of IT infrastructure including hardware, networking, storage, and virtualization. Ensure infrastructure security, resilience, and high availability. Lead design and integration of telephony and customer contact systems. Ensure system resilience and high performance. Provide strategic oversight in the implementation of integrated applications. Collaborate with application providers to align systems with business needs. Introduce continuous improvements to enhance system robustness. Stay connected with technological community for research and learning. Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Ensure IT infrastructure alignment with business objectives. Lead technology projects from inception to completion. Ensure projects are on-time, on-budget, and meet quality standards. Identify and manage risks associated with IT systems. Ensure systems are secure, compliant, and aligned with risk management strategy. Key Competencies Collaboration: You should be able to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the You should be able to balance technical and non-technical discussions and translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Project Delivery: You should have excellent project delivery skills to plan, execute, and deliver IT projects on time, on budget, and to the required quality You should be able to manage risks, identify issues, and provide timely solutions. Problem-Solving: You should have excellent problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely and efficient manner. You should be able to think creatively, outside the box, and provide solutions that align with business Continuous Learning: You should have a passion for learning and staying up to date with new technologies, industry trends, and best practices. You should be able to leverage your knowledge to introduce new ideas and drive positive change within the organisation. You will have further extensive experience in the following areas; MS products e.g. Windows servers, Active Directory, MS365 stack (these are covered in M365 stack and cloud computing below) VMWare virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V) Linux, hosting services Cloud computing and services g. AWS, Azure Networking technologies g firewalls, VPN, DNS, DHCP Cisco UCS, Nimble SAN Telephony/Voice technology preferably Puzzel or with similar providers Backup technology, BCP, DRP strategies Atlassian/Jira suite g. Projects, Wiki, Messaging Scripting (Powershell, Bash, Python, etc) Identify IT security and vulnerabilities Information and data management and framework Continuous improvement methodology g. Lean, Agile Technical documentation, technical proposals, project management Vendor, outsourcers and 3rd party management
IT Support Technician Liverpool/Hybrid Circa £35K An IT Support Technician is required for our software development client who are based in Liverpool. As the only IT Support Technician within the company, your role will be integral to the organisation. You will be the go-to support for the existing teams' day-to-day IT needs, and you will have the opportunity to create, implement, and support your own IT architecture for the business. Main Duties and Responsibilities Serving as the first point of contact for IT support; providing on-site and remote support for all users. Create support tickets for any IT issues raised by users within the organisation. Proactively monitor, prioritise, and manage the support tickets whilst applying a 'security first' approach. Diagnose and troubleshoot software and hardware issues and where required install, repair, configure and maintain software and hardware components, and network systems. Ensure the security of every user's Workstation and the company Servers/data storage is maintained through best practice and anti-virus protection software. Monitor the organisations IT security and resolve vulnerabilities. Manage and maintain all company email accounts and their backup. Manage and maintain all company data backup both locally and remote. Analyse company technologies, systems, hardware, and software; where necessary propose, test, and implement new solutions that improve the company's IT performance, security, and reliability. When required, transport and configure moderately heavy objects such as computers, monitors, and peripherals within the Liverpool area. When necessary, manage the transportation logistics of Hardware and IT equipment throughout the UK and EU. Working to internal budgets build PC workstations from bespoke hardware components and software you specify and order. Configure and test all workstations and laptops for all new employees. Working with our in-house developers, support the network integration, accessibility and security of 3rd party development kits and peripherals. Help configure and maintain company specialty AV equipment. Audit and maintain an internal asset tracking system (hardware and software). Manage company web domains and hosting. Configure, support, and maintain the organisations existing network infrastructure including Switches, Firewalls, Routers, CCTV, cabling, and wireless network equipment. Help to develop company IT policies Manage and testing of data Backups/Disaster Recovery. Experience: 3 years+ experience in a professional IT Support or Technician role. Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems, PC and Mac hardware components, peripherals, as well as Mobiles and Tablets (Android and iOS). Practical experience with Internet and network security protocols. Familiarity with remote management tools. Able to build PC workstations from components. Have a valid UK driving license.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
IT Support Technician Liverpool/Hybrid Circa £35K An IT Support Technician is required for our software development client who are based in Liverpool. As the only IT Support Technician within the company, your role will be integral to the organisation. You will be the go-to support for the existing teams' day-to-day IT needs, and you will have the opportunity to create, implement, and support your own IT architecture for the business. Main Duties and Responsibilities Serving as the first point of contact for IT support; providing on-site and remote support for all users. Create support tickets for any IT issues raised by users within the organisation. Proactively monitor, prioritise, and manage the support tickets whilst applying a 'security first' approach. Diagnose and troubleshoot software and hardware issues and where required install, repair, configure and maintain software and hardware components, and network systems. Ensure the security of every user's Workstation and the company Servers/data storage is maintained through best practice and anti-virus protection software. Monitor the organisations IT security and resolve vulnerabilities. Manage and maintain all company email accounts and their backup. Manage and maintain all company data backup both locally and remote. Analyse company technologies, systems, hardware, and software; where necessary propose, test, and implement new solutions that improve the company's IT performance, security, and reliability. When required, transport and configure moderately heavy objects such as computers, monitors, and peripherals within the Liverpool area. When necessary, manage the transportation logistics of Hardware and IT equipment throughout the UK and EU. Working to internal budgets build PC workstations from bespoke hardware components and software you specify and order. Configure and test all workstations and laptops for all new employees. Working with our in-house developers, support the network integration, accessibility and security of 3rd party development kits and peripherals. Help configure and maintain company specialty AV equipment. Audit and maintain an internal asset tracking system (hardware and software). Manage company web domains and hosting. Configure, support, and maintain the organisations existing network infrastructure including Switches, Firewalls, Routers, CCTV, cabling, and wireless network equipment. Help to develop company IT policies Manage and testing of data Backups/Disaster Recovery. Experience: 3 years+ experience in a professional IT Support or Technician role. Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems, PC and Mac hardware components, peripherals, as well as Mobiles and Tablets (Android and iOS). Practical experience with Internet and network security protocols. Familiarity with remote management tools. Able to build PC workstations from components. Have a valid UK driving license.
Azure Solutions Architect Azure Expert MSP Upto £95,000 + Remote One of the UK's most respected Azure Expert MSP's are actively seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to join their team with a focus on enterprise Azure solutions for enterprise customers. Their Credentials Azure Expert MSP Microsoft Solution Partner for Azure (Infra), Digital & App Innovation (Azure), Data & AI (Azure), Modern Work, Security Driving 'Fearless Growth' for customers in the cloud Unrivalled relationship with Microsoft UK Your Role Business Transformation: Consult within the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework to transform customers' businesses towards new cloud operating models. Target Environments Design: Define the customer's target landing zone environment based on Azure Landing Zones, using your knowledge of the design principles and areas. Architecture Design: Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure architectures for cloud-based services, ensuring application appropriate designs for cost optimisation, performance efficiency, reliability, operational excellence, and security. Customer Azure SME Support the customers; development towards their target cloud operating model, including deployment advice, transition to customer teams, and to our own managed services when in scope. Working with other cloud solution architects, project managers, and your practice area colleagues to deliver enterprise level Azure public cloud implementation and migration. ️ Technical Expertise Extensive Professional Background: Possess a minimum of 6+ years of professional experience within the IT consulting, technology, and solutions sector. Azure Expertise: Demonstrate Minimum 3 years hands on experience with Azure IaaS services including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Machines and Scale Sets, Azure storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Monitor, Azure Defender for Cloud, DevOps, Terraform, and Azure CLI or PowerShell script automation. Framework Understanding: Understand the nuances of Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework, Azure Landing Zones, and Well Architected Framework. Project Ownership: Capable of taking technical ownership of projects from inception through to completion. Documentation Excellence: Uphold high standards of technical documentation. Certifications: Hold Microsoft Azure certifications, specifically Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 and/or Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 . Want to find out more? Apply here or get in touch with Oli Ridley directly via LinkedIn.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Azure Solutions Architect Azure Expert MSP Upto £95,000 + Remote One of the UK's most respected Azure Expert MSP's are actively seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to join their team with a focus on enterprise Azure solutions for enterprise customers. Their Credentials Azure Expert MSP Microsoft Solution Partner for Azure (Infra), Digital & App Innovation (Azure), Data & AI (Azure), Modern Work, Security Driving 'Fearless Growth' for customers in the cloud Unrivalled relationship with Microsoft UK Your Role Business Transformation: Consult within the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework to transform customers' businesses towards new cloud operating models. Target Environments Design: Define the customer's target landing zone environment based on Azure Landing Zones, using your knowledge of the design principles and areas. Architecture Design: Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure architectures for cloud-based services, ensuring application appropriate designs for cost optimisation, performance efficiency, reliability, operational excellence, and security. Customer Azure SME Support the customers; development towards their target cloud operating model, including deployment advice, transition to customer teams, and to our own managed services when in scope. Working with other cloud solution architects, project managers, and your practice area colleagues to deliver enterprise level Azure public cloud implementation and migration. ️ Technical Expertise Extensive Professional Background: Possess a minimum of 6+ years of professional experience within the IT consulting, technology, and solutions sector. Azure Expertise: Demonstrate Minimum 3 years hands on experience with Azure IaaS services including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Machines and Scale Sets, Azure storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Monitor, Azure Defender for Cloud, DevOps, Terraform, and Azure CLI or PowerShell script automation. Framework Understanding: Understand the nuances of Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework, Azure Landing Zones, and Well Architected Framework. Project Ownership: Capable of taking technical ownership of projects from inception through to completion. Documentation Excellence: Uphold high standards of technical documentation. Certifications: Hold Microsoft Azure certifications, specifically Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 and/or Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 . Want to find out more? Apply here or get in touch with Oli Ridley directly via LinkedIn.
The Opportunity Support the development of bespoke digital products that are helping to modernise the UK Parliament. Joining the Product directorate of the Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS), you'll work on a range of cloud-based products and services and ensure high-quality development processes. From managing tools and testing environments to maintaining development standards and writing software that automates systems, this is work of national importance, helping UK democracy function better, more efficiently and more transparently. You can expect to: assist in developing knowledge and awareness of the technical architecture of products and services built by the team, including documenting, sharing and updating in accordance with the sprint cycle help to ensure automated pipelines are developed, maintained and supported work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure all environments and the systems deployed to them are managed and supported support the creation and management of accreditation processes for products and services under development participate in technical governance processes support and mentor junior colleagues What You Need We're looking for a software engineer who can troubleshoot as well as build virtual infrastructure from the Windows perspective. Knowledge of Azure and PowerShell would be helpful but is not essential if you have transferable technical knowledge. You'll have an analytical mindset and be calm under pressure. You will also: understand key principles of the modern standards approach have experience of using cloud technologies, including building and supporting infrastructure (IaaS and PaaS), monitoring and alerting, storage, backup and security be capable of designing, coding, testing, correcting and documenting programs and scripts independently be capable of fixing faults following agreed procedures, and carrying out infrastructure maintenance tasks be aware of how to integrate systems and conscious of the challenges of designing, building and testing interfaces between systems have an understanding of user experience analysis and its principles be a good team-player, able to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences About The Team The Product Directorate is central to our Parliament-wide programme - Transforming Digital (TD) - that will fundamentally change the way Parliament works. We are working to digitise our democracy by creating, supporting and improving our products and services with the aim of making things easier and better for users. Our work spans a range of back and front-end products and services aimed at meeting the rising customer needs of Members and their staff for better digital services. About Us UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy. Our Package Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include: up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory) on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies How To Apply Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV. Apply By: 10th April 2024 at 23:55 Interviews: 19th April Format: Panel Interview (Remote) Our Culture For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success. We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
The Opportunity Support the development of bespoke digital products that are helping to modernise the UK Parliament. Joining the Product directorate of the Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS), you'll work on a range of cloud-based products and services and ensure high-quality development processes. From managing tools and testing environments to maintaining development standards and writing software that automates systems, this is work of national importance, helping UK democracy function better, more efficiently and more transparently. You can expect to: assist in developing knowledge and awareness of the technical architecture of products and services built by the team, including documenting, sharing and updating in accordance with the sprint cycle help to ensure automated pipelines are developed, maintained and supported work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure all environments and the systems deployed to them are managed and supported support the creation and management of accreditation processes for products and services under development participate in technical governance processes support and mentor junior colleagues What You Need We're looking for a software engineer who can troubleshoot as well as build virtual infrastructure from the Windows perspective. Knowledge of Azure and PowerShell would be helpful but is not essential if you have transferable technical knowledge. You'll have an analytical mindset and be calm under pressure. You will also: understand key principles of the modern standards approach have experience of using cloud technologies, including building and supporting infrastructure (IaaS and PaaS), monitoring and alerting, storage, backup and security be capable of designing, coding, testing, correcting and documenting programs and scripts independently be capable of fixing faults following agreed procedures, and carrying out infrastructure maintenance tasks be aware of how to integrate systems and conscious of the challenges of designing, building and testing interfaces between systems have an understanding of user experience analysis and its principles be a good team-player, able to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences About The Team The Product Directorate is central to our Parliament-wide programme - Transforming Digital (TD) - that will fundamentally change the way Parliament works. We are working to digitise our democracy by creating, supporting and improving our products and services with the aim of making things easier and better for users. Our work spans a range of back and front-end products and services aimed at meeting the rising customer needs of Members and their staff for better digital services. About Us UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy. Our Package Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include: up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory) on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies How To Apply Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV. Apply By: 10th April 2024 at 23:55 Interviews: 19th April Format: Panel Interview (Remote) Our Culture For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success. We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.
IBM Storage and Power consultant Remote working with 20% travel - Driving licence essential My client are currently seeking an experienced and knowledgeable individual to join their team as an IBM Storage and IBM Power specialist. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in IBM storage technologies, and IBM i Power systems. This role will focus on managing IBM Power & storage solutions, ensuring robust data protection measures, and supporting our clients' needs, with occasional travel to client sites and Data Centres within the UK. Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert in IBM storage solutions and IBM Power. Design, deploy, and maintain IBM storage and IBM Power configurations, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. Implement data protection strategies, including backup, replication, and disaster recovery plans, tailored specifically to IBM systems and storage environments. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for storage-related issues, optimizing configurations and resolving performance concerns. Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to assess storage requirements, recommend solutions, and implement effective storage architectures. Manage and oversee remote installations, configurations, and maintenance tasks related to IBM storage systems. Travel to client sites as required (approximately 20% of the time) to provide on-site support and consultancy services. Preferred skills & experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). Extensive hands-on experience working with IBM storage technologies, particularly in SAN infrastructure and IBM i environments. Proficiency in configuring and managing SAN infrastructure, along with strong familiarity with IBM storage systems and their integration with IBM i. Comprehensive understanding of data protection principles, backup methodologies, and disaster recovery strategies specific to IBM i systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. A clean driver's license is essential due to occasional travel requirements within the UK. Relevant certifications in IBM storage technologies or SAN infrastructure. Experience with remote management tools and methodologies for IBM storage systems. Knowledge of cloud storage solutions and their integration with traditional on-premises IBM storage. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
IBM Storage and Power consultant Remote working with 20% travel - Driving licence essential My client are currently seeking an experienced and knowledgeable individual to join their team as an IBM Storage and IBM Power specialist. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in IBM storage technologies, and IBM i Power systems. This role will focus on managing IBM Power & storage solutions, ensuring robust data protection measures, and supporting our clients' needs, with occasional travel to client sites and Data Centres within the UK. Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert in IBM storage solutions and IBM Power. Design, deploy, and maintain IBM storage and IBM Power configurations, ensuring high availability and optimal performance. Implement data protection strategies, including backup, replication, and disaster recovery plans, tailored specifically to IBM systems and storage environments. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for storage-related issues, optimizing configurations and resolving performance concerns. Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to assess storage requirements, recommend solutions, and implement effective storage architectures. Manage and oversee remote installations, configurations, and maintenance tasks related to IBM storage systems. Travel to client sites as required (approximately 20% of the time) to provide on-site support and consultancy services. Preferred skills & experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). Extensive hands-on experience working with IBM storage technologies, particularly in SAN infrastructure and IBM i environments. Proficiency in configuring and managing SAN infrastructure, along with strong familiarity with IBM storage systems and their integration with IBM i. Comprehensive understanding of data protection principles, backup methodologies, and disaster recovery strategies specific to IBM i systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. A clean driver's license is essential due to occasional travel requirements within the UK. Relevant certifications in IBM storage technologies or SAN infrastructure. Experience with remote management tools and methodologies for IBM storage systems. Knowledge of cloud storage solutions and their integration with traditional on-premises IBM storage. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Director - Head of Infrastructure page is loaded Director - Head of Infrastructure Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. Main Purpose and Accountability of the Role Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments, this includes: Technology Infrastructure, Technology Entity: MUFG Securities EMEA plc MUFG Bank EMEA Certification Status: Certified Staff - Material risk takers - (SMCR) MRT Status: EMEA/MUS All Other MRTs Roles, Scope and Reporting Structure Head of IT Infrastructure - MUFG Securities EMEA Head of IT Infrastructure - MUFG Bank EMEA Authority from, and Reporting to: Head of Technology Key Responsibilities Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Company's Technology Infrastructure department, including: Planning and Strategy Development As Head of the IT Infrastructure department within Technology, you will be responsible for ensuring the strategy for the department is in line with business objectives, agreed with relevant stakeholders and understood by the department. Specifically this will include the following: Responsible and accountable for establishing and developing the department and its participation in the Firm's business strategy including formulating and executing strategy, setting objectives and business plans and managing costs. Responsible and accountable for leading, directing, controlling and managing the staff within the department to ensure that they (i) understand their responsibilities and duties applicable to their roles, (ii) comply with the Firm's policies and procedures and (iii) conduct themselves in a way which is commensurate with the Firm's values; Responsible and accountable for managing and monitoring the department's risk and IT infrastructure inventory to control the Firm's exposure within predefined limits prescribed by IT Risk Management and established by the Firm's Risk Management Committee and overseeing the department to operate within the Firm's defined risk appetite; Responsible for contributing to the Company's revenue target and to enhancing the worldwide franchise of MUFG; Responsible and accountable for maintaining and enhancing good working relationships between the IT Infrastructure department and stakeholders, including business, control and other technology teams globally; Responsible and accountable for planning and preparing the department's annual budget, documenting budget expenditures and monitoring the department's expenditure ensuring that cost controls are always in place; Responsible and accountable for managing, maintaining, supporting, developing and setting strategy on all IT In frastructure elements. Responsible and accountable managing the production environment to ensure it meets agreed service standards, SLAs and KPIs. Responsible and accountable for Enterprise Infrastructure, coordinating with other expert teams to provide a complete architecture roadmap and direction. Responsible and accountable for working with the Branches in EMEA to set an appropriate Infrastructure strategy that is efficient, meets Group and Regulatory Controls and permits optimisation of cost. Responsible and accountable for building strong relationships across the Bank and Securities business functions and business areas, underpinned by trust and the core values of the bank Coordinating the activities of the IT Infrastructure senior management team Responsible and accountable for delegating the management of the departments manuals and policy document, ensuring that these are up-to-date, and remain "fit for purpose" such that IT Infrastructure can carry out its responsibilities in the most appropriate and efficient manner. Risk Management As Head of IT Infrastructure, you will be responsible for monitoring, and taking action further to your delegated authority in respect of, the risk being run across the IT Infrastructure . You are/will: responsible for managing all relevant risks (including, but not limited to, IT Risk, operational and conduct risks) within the firm's risk appetite including through the use and continued development of market-leading risk management models and monitoring tools. responsible for conducting business in line with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements. ensure that the Global Governance Standards are supported by appropriate and effective compliance policies and procedures that are applied consistently across the IT Infrastructure ; and responsible for ensuring that the information supplied by the IT Infrastructure team for risk reporting is well managed and, within the policies established by the Company and Operating Entity's, Boards and appropriate committees; Ensure IT controls are in place to mitigate all risks for the department. Support and partner with the IT Risk, Security and Control department in defining new policies and procedures covering all areas of responsibility. Responsible for managing compliance to policies, standards and procedures set against IT infrastructure. Regulatory Compliance, Affairs and Change You will manage the following matters with respect to internal systems and procedures, appropriate for above departments, including: Being accountable for evaluating, approving and establishing where necessary, appropriate operational and IT systems and controls to enable IT Infrastructure to conduct its business in accordance with agreed business plans within the International Business Controls and Compliance You are responsible for ensuring the Company's compliance with internal risk and compliance requirements, controls and procedures, including but not limited to: overseeing that the above departments maintain systems and controls commensurate to its business and in line with regulatory requirements ; personally, following all relevant policies and procedures, and ensuring those in your teams also follow policy and procedures. Technical Capability Responsible for: Data Centres Networks (including firewall technology) External connectivity Communications, Telephony (including switchboard and voice recording), Virtualisation technology (incl containerisation) Operating systems Cloud services (where applicable) Collaboration tools Servers, Desktops, Storage (online, offline and backup) Databases, Threat and vulnerability management (where applicable) as well as all related hardware and software. Ensure a highly available, reliable and performant infrastructure is developed, maintained and supported to meet the business needs for availability, performance and control under a 24 x 7 support regime. Ensure the infrastructure architecture aligns to the business, information and application architectures. Ensure the teams resolve infrastructure-related requests and issues in line with expectations. Ensure performance of the service delivery is tracked and managed through pre-agreed KPIs. Ensure that all programme-aligned work are planned and delivered in line within timelines and budgets. People You will manage the following matters, appropriate for above departments, including: authority for building (via recruitment, restructuring and internal development) a team of high-quality professionals that will achieve the objectives of the broader MUFG Group to leverage the strategic advantages; accountable for ensuring that all staff in your remit are fully trained and understand what is required of them in order to do their jobs effectively, including ensuring that job descriptions, objectives/personal development and performance reviews are provided for all staff at least once a year in accordance with Human Resources requirements, continually monitoring their competency in order to meet the requirements of the relevant regulator's training and competency regime, handling appropriately any grievance or disciplinary issues; and accountable for ensuring that the department meets target resourcing KPI's that are in line with wider Technology department objectives; and - accountable for ensuring that any responsibilities that you have delegated to other staff, including those in respect of regulatory obligations (where applicable), are appropriately apportioned and controlled . click apply for full job details
Mar 19, 2024
Full time
Director - Head of Infrastructure page is loaded Director - Head of Infrastructure Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id -WD Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. Main Purpose and Accountability of the Role Specifically, you have accountability for the following named departments, this includes: Technology Infrastructure, Technology Entity: MUFG Securities EMEA plc MUFG Bank EMEA Certification Status: Certified Staff - Material risk takers - (SMCR) MRT Status: EMEA/MUS All Other MRTs Roles, Scope and Reporting Structure Head of IT Infrastructure - MUFG Securities EMEA Head of IT Infrastructure - MUFG Bank EMEA Authority from, and Reporting to: Head of Technology Key Responsibilities Specifically, you will be accountable and responsible for taking appropriate action with respect to the Company's Technology Infrastructure department, including: Planning and Strategy Development As Head of the IT Infrastructure department within Technology, you will be responsible for ensuring the strategy for the department is in line with business objectives, agreed with relevant stakeholders and understood by the department. Specifically this will include the following: Responsible and accountable for establishing and developing the department and its participation in the Firm's business strategy including formulating and executing strategy, setting objectives and business plans and managing costs. Responsible and accountable for leading, directing, controlling and managing the staff within the department to ensure that they (i) understand their responsibilities and duties applicable to their roles, (ii) comply with the Firm's policies and procedures and (iii) conduct themselves in a way which is commensurate with the Firm's values; Responsible and accountable for managing and monitoring the department's risk and IT infrastructure inventory to control the Firm's exposure within predefined limits prescribed by IT Risk Management and established by the Firm's Risk Management Committee and overseeing the department to operate within the Firm's defined risk appetite; Responsible for contributing to the Company's revenue target and to enhancing the worldwide franchise of MUFG; Responsible and accountable for maintaining and enhancing good working relationships between the IT Infrastructure department and stakeholders, including business, control and other technology teams globally; Responsible and accountable for planning and preparing the department's annual budget, documenting budget expenditures and monitoring the department's expenditure ensuring that cost controls are always in place; Responsible and accountable for managing, maintaining, supporting, developing and setting strategy on all IT In frastructure elements. Responsible and accountable managing the production environment to ensure it meets agreed service standards, SLAs and KPIs. Responsible and accountable for Enterprise Infrastructure, coordinating with other expert teams to provide a complete architecture roadmap and direction. Responsible and accountable for working with the Branches in EMEA to set an appropriate Infrastructure strategy that is efficient, meets Group and Regulatory Controls and permits optimisation of cost. Responsible and accountable for building strong relationships across the Bank and Securities business functions and business areas, underpinned by trust and the core values of the bank Coordinating the activities of the IT Infrastructure senior management team Responsible and accountable for delegating the management of the departments manuals and policy document, ensuring that these are up-to-date, and remain "fit for purpose" such that IT Infrastructure can carry out its responsibilities in the most appropriate and efficient manner. Risk Management As Head of IT Infrastructure, you will be responsible for monitoring, and taking action further to your delegated authority in respect of, the risk being run across the IT Infrastructure . You are/will: responsible for managing all relevant risks (including, but not limited to, IT Risk, operational and conduct risks) within the firm's risk appetite including through the use and continued development of market-leading risk management models and monitoring tools. responsible for conducting business in line with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements. ensure that the Global Governance Standards are supported by appropriate and effective compliance policies and procedures that are applied consistently across the IT Infrastructure ; and responsible for ensuring that the information supplied by the IT Infrastructure team for risk reporting is well managed and, within the policies established by the Company and Operating Entity's, Boards and appropriate committees; Ensure IT controls are in place to mitigate all risks for the department. Support and partner with the IT Risk, Security and Control department in defining new policies and procedures covering all areas of responsibility. Responsible for managing compliance to policies, standards and procedures set against IT infrastructure. Regulatory Compliance, Affairs and Change You will manage the following matters with respect to internal systems and procedures, appropriate for above departments, including: Being accountable for evaluating, approving and establishing where necessary, appropriate operational and IT systems and controls to enable IT Infrastructure to conduct its business in accordance with agreed business plans within the International Business Controls and Compliance You are responsible for ensuring the Company's compliance with internal risk and compliance requirements, controls and procedures, including but not limited to: overseeing that the above departments maintain systems and controls commensurate to its business and in line with regulatory requirements ; personally, following all relevant policies and procedures, and ensuring those in your teams also follow policy and procedures. Technical Capability Responsible for: Data Centres Networks (including firewall technology) External connectivity Communications, Telephony (including switchboard and voice recording), Virtualisation technology (incl containerisation) Operating systems Cloud services (where applicable) Collaboration tools Servers, Desktops, Storage (online, offline and backup) Databases, Threat and vulnerability management (where applicable) as well as all related hardware and software. Ensure a highly available, reliable and performant infrastructure is developed, maintained and supported to meet the business needs for availability, performance and control under a 24 x 7 support regime. Ensure the infrastructure architecture aligns to the business, information and application architectures. Ensure the teams resolve infrastructure-related requests and issues in line with expectations. Ensure performance of the service delivery is tracked and managed through pre-agreed KPIs. Ensure that all programme-aligned work are planned and delivered in line within timelines and budgets. People You will manage the following matters, appropriate for above departments, including: authority for building (via recruitment, restructuring and internal development) a team of high-quality professionals that will achieve the objectives of the broader MUFG Group to leverage the strategic advantages; accountable for ensuring that all staff in your remit are fully trained and understand what is required of them in order to do their jobs effectively, including ensuring that job descriptions, objectives/personal development and performance reviews are provided for all staff at least once a year in accordance with Human Resources requirements, continually monitoring their competency in order to meet the requirements of the relevant regulator's training and competency regime, handling appropriately any grievance or disciplinary issues; and accountable for ensuring that the department meets target resourcing KPI's that are in line with wider Technology department objectives; and - accountable for ensuring that any responsibilities that you have delegated to other staff, including those in respect of regulatory obligations (where applicable), are appropriately apportioned and controlled . click apply for full job details
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Derby, Derbyshire
Storage & Backup Engineer +6 months + +On site in Derby +DV cleared role Skills: +EMC Networker experience +Automated Tape Library Experience +Storage Area Network Experience +DV clearance required My client has a requiremnet for a DV cleared Storage & Back up Engineer to join them to apply back up knowledge to solve complex business requirements and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Uses consulting skills including, but not limited to: interviewing clients to understand business needs, developing technical solutions, and working with multiple teams to accomplish project deliverables. Capable of consulting, designing, testing, implementing, managing capability requirements. Able to integrate custom backup infrastructure components into the environment and provide third level production infrastructure support. Responsibilities Responsible for client/account interactions as required Responsible for producing part or all of the technical solution for the account/client, in accordance with an agreed technical design Responsible for ensuring that project deliverables are completed accurately and on time Responsible for escalating issues, problems, risks, and constraints to the appropriate parties for clarification and resolution Responsible for communication with the Chief/Lead Engineer and account/client Responsible for the engineering of end to end backup infrastructure solutions as required Responsible for keeping abreast of new/emerging technology Responsible for design, development, implementation using the Global Engineering specifications, methodology and the practical application of ITIL practices and processes Responsible for documenting project requirements, risks, design, test plans, deployment procedures and operation/support procedures following Quality Management Process (QMS) standards. Required: Expertise in EMC Networker. Automated Tape Library Experience (Small, Medium and Large) Virtual Tape Library Experience (StoreOnce, Data Domain) Storage Area Network Experience (Brocade, Cisco and or McData) Fibre Channel Host BUS Adapter Experience Minimum of 5+ years of experience engineering and supporting enterprise BUR solutions Scripting experience Familiar with Linux, Solaris, AIX, Windows troubleshooting. Technical Skills Demonstrates specialist level of understanding in both server hardware & server operating system deployment, configuration, testing & administration as they relate to the deployed storage solutions Participate in the development of new backup solutions within the HP Storage product line (StoreOnce) and backup software - HP Data Protector or Symantec Netbackup. Interface with the SMC Operations team, Storage/BUR Engineering team, and Program Office to refine requirements, test applications/tools, support user acceptance testing (UAT), provide status updates and promote solutions into production. Knowledge and Skills Deep understanding of distributed backup and familiarity with several of the major enterprise levels of backup platforms Advise, design, and architect advanced backup solutions Advanced backup manipulations using advanced array features demonstrating an expert level of backup functionality and performance tuning of the array and the SAN network Advanced configuration of backup related software Ability to develop solutions that enhance the availability, performance, maintainability and agility of a particular customer's enterprise. Has contributed to the design and application of new tools. Ability to build upon existing experience to develop new solutions to take to market. Strong commercial focus and understanding of the market Test and engineer release of new technologies and versions of products / software Provide estimates for advanced and major project delivery Demonstrates broad knowledge in other technical areas in order to properly manage complex integration efforts. Demonstrates application of technical expertise in successful engagements involving multiple disciplines. Ability to present within own area of expertise as part of a customer technical sales presentation, putting forward backup infrastructure-specific information within the context of an HP sales campaign to present a unified end to end enterprise solution Ability to work across multiple disciplines with the ability to diagnose complex technical problems to their root cause RUN Support Function Daily backup checks across 11 Datazones (airgapped) Data Domain management including Disk replacements Data Recovery - Tape Archive Solution Backup configuration (creation, modification, deletion) Adhoc backup & recovery requests Monthly reporting of backup statistics Weekly Data Domain capacity reporting BuR Support for Linux/Wintel/Apps/Storage/Oracle/SQL BuR Support for ECOsystem partners BuR Support for project team ITIL (Incident, Problem, Change) RTPA Signoff / HOP If you would like to discuss this Storage & Backup Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Mar 17, 2024
Contractor
Storage & Backup Engineer +6 months + +On site in Derby +DV cleared role Skills: +EMC Networker experience +Automated Tape Library Experience +Storage Area Network Experience +DV clearance required My client has a requiremnet for a DV cleared Storage & Back up Engineer to join them to apply back up knowledge to solve complex business requirements and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Uses consulting skills including, but not limited to: interviewing clients to understand business needs, developing technical solutions, and working with multiple teams to accomplish project deliverables. Capable of consulting, designing, testing, implementing, managing capability requirements. Able to integrate custom backup infrastructure components into the environment and provide third level production infrastructure support. Responsibilities Responsible for client/account interactions as required Responsible for producing part or all of the technical solution for the account/client, in accordance with an agreed technical design Responsible for ensuring that project deliverables are completed accurately and on time Responsible for escalating issues, problems, risks, and constraints to the appropriate parties for clarification and resolution Responsible for communication with the Chief/Lead Engineer and account/client Responsible for the engineering of end to end backup infrastructure solutions as required Responsible for keeping abreast of new/emerging technology Responsible for design, development, implementation using the Global Engineering specifications, methodology and the practical application of ITIL practices and processes Responsible for documenting project requirements, risks, design, test plans, deployment procedures and operation/support procedures following Quality Management Process (QMS) standards. Required: Expertise in EMC Networker. Automated Tape Library Experience (Small, Medium and Large) Virtual Tape Library Experience (StoreOnce, Data Domain) Storage Area Network Experience (Brocade, Cisco and or McData) Fibre Channel Host BUS Adapter Experience Minimum of 5+ years of experience engineering and supporting enterprise BUR solutions Scripting experience Familiar with Linux, Solaris, AIX, Windows troubleshooting. Technical Skills Demonstrates specialist level of understanding in both server hardware & server operating system deployment, configuration, testing & administration as they relate to the deployed storage solutions Participate in the development of new backup solutions within the HP Storage product line (StoreOnce) and backup software - HP Data Protector or Symantec Netbackup. Interface with the SMC Operations team, Storage/BUR Engineering team, and Program Office to refine requirements, test applications/tools, support user acceptance testing (UAT), provide status updates and promote solutions into production. Knowledge and Skills Deep understanding of distributed backup and familiarity with several of the major enterprise levels of backup platforms Advise, design, and architect advanced backup solutions Advanced backup manipulations using advanced array features demonstrating an expert level of backup functionality and performance tuning of the array and the SAN network Advanced configuration of backup related software Ability to develop solutions that enhance the availability, performance, maintainability and agility of a particular customer's enterprise. Has contributed to the design and application of new tools. Ability to build upon existing experience to develop new solutions to take to market. Strong commercial focus and understanding of the market Test and engineer release of new technologies and versions of products / software Provide estimates for advanced and major project delivery Demonstrates broad knowledge in other technical areas in order to properly manage complex integration efforts. Demonstrates application of technical expertise in successful engagements involving multiple disciplines. Ability to present within own area of expertise as part of a customer technical sales presentation, putting forward backup infrastructure-specific information within the context of an HP sales campaign to present a unified end to end enterprise solution Ability to work across multiple disciplines with the ability to diagnose complex technical problems to their root cause RUN Support Function Daily backup checks across 11 Datazones (airgapped) Data Domain management including Disk replacements Data Recovery - Tape Archive Solution Backup configuration (creation, modification, deletion) Adhoc backup & recovery requests Monthly reporting of backup statistics Weekly Data Domain capacity reporting BuR Support for Linux/Wintel/Apps/Storage/Oracle/SQL BuR Support for ECOsystem partners BuR Support for project team ITIL (Incident, Problem, Change) RTPA Signoff / HOP If you would like to discuss this Storage & Backup Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.
Are you a seasoned Systems Architect looking for a dynamic opportunity in the ever-evolving field of IT infrastructure? We are partnered with a leading player in data solutions, which is currently seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Systems Architect . This remote position offers the flexibility to work from the comfort of your home while being a vital part of the Greater Chicagoland team. You will be joining a business that prides itself on delivering cutting-edge IT solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, and have established themselves as industry leaders in providing comprehensive data solutions. As a Systems Architect at Storcom, you will play a key role in advancing our clients' IT infrastructure. This position is remote, but candidates must be based in the Greater Chicagoland area due to the necessity for travel to data centers and customer sites. We are seeking individuals highly specialized in one or more phases of software systems development, systems integration, hardware, and storage. Responsibilities: Provides technical assistance and advice on complex activities such as: Installation, configuration, repair, and maintenance Allocation of storage requests support Deployment, configuration, and backup/restore services for all servers, physical or virtual Provide capacity planning, installation, configuration, problem resolution, and Tier 3 support of all servers, hosts, and supporting applications. Assist in agent configuration and troubleshooting. Formulates/defines specifications, develops/modifies/maintains complex systems and subsystems, using vendor engineering releases and utilities for overall operational systems. Applies analytical techniques when gathering information from users, defining work problems, designing technology solutions, and developing procedures to resolve the problems. Develops complete specifications to enable computer programmers to prepare required programs. Analyzes methods of approach. Reviews task proposal requirements, gathers information, analyzes data, prepares project synopses, compares alternatives, prepares specifications, resolves processing problems, coordinates work with programmers and engineers, and orients users to new systems. Works with considerable freedom to make decisions on the techniques and approaches to be used. Prepares recommendations for system improvement for management and user consideration. Skills/Must-Have: Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience). Full knowledge of the job. Moderate understanding of the general aspects of the job and its application. Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness and overall accuracy. Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources. Extensive VMware Virtualization Experience, including: Designing, implementing, and managing a VMware environment Datacenter cluster(s) managed by vCenter Current VMware certification (minimally, Data Center Virtualization and/or Cloud) Demonstrated effective project management experience (managing multiple projects along with day-to-day system administration). Red Hat Linux System Administration skills. Windows Server (2008 R2, 2012) and Active Directory. PowerShell script or equivalent demonstrated experience. Network knowledge, skills, and demonstrated experience in a complex network data center. Database Administration Skills (Preferred: MS SQL and Linux SQL). Clearance Requirements: Public Trust Benefits: 401K Salary: $130K
Mar 14, 2024
Full time
Are you a seasoned Systems Architect looking for a dynamic opportunity in the ever-evolving field of IT infrastructure? We are partnered with a leading player in data solutions, which is currently seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Systems Architect . This remote position offers the flexibility to work from the comfort of your home while being a vital part of the Greater Chicagoland team. You will be joining a business that prides itself on delivering cutting-edge IT solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, and have established themselves as industry leaders in providing comprehensive data solutions. As a Systems Architect at Storcom, you will play a key role in advancing our clients' IT infrastructure. This position is remote, but candidates must be based in the Greater Chicagoland area due to the necessity for travel to data centers and customer sites. We are seeking individuals highly specialized in one or more phases of software systems development, systems integration, hardware, and storage. Responsibilities: Provides technical assistance and advice on complex activities such as: Installation, configuration, repair, and maintenance Allocation of storage requests support Deployment, configuration, and backup/restore services for all servers, physical or virtual Provide capacity planning, installation, configuration, problem resolution, and Tier 3 support of all servers, hosts, and supporting applications. Assist in agent configuration and troubleshooting. Formulates/defines specifications, develops/modifies/maintains complex systems and subsystems, using vendor engineering releases and utilities for overall operational systems. Applies analytical techniques when gathering information from users, defining work problems, designing technology solutions, and developing procedures to resolve the problems. Develops complete specifications to enable computer programmers to prepare required programs. Analyzes methods of approach. Reviews task proposal requirements, gathers information, analyzes data, prepares project synopses, compares alternatives, prepares specifications, resolves processing problems, coordinates work with programmers and engineers, and orients users to new systems. Works with considerable freedom to make decisions on the techniques and approaches to be used. Prepares recommendations for system improvement for management and user consideration. Skills/Must-Have: Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience). Full knowledge of the job. Moderate understanding of the general aspects of the job and its application. Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness and overall accuracy. Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources. Extensive VMware Virtualization Experience, including: Designing, implementing, and managing a VMware environment Datacenter cluster(s) managed by vCenter Current VMware certification (minimally, Data Center Virtualization and/or Cloud) Demonstrated effective project management experience (managing multiple projects along with day-to-day system administration). Red Hat Linux System Administration skills. Windows Server (2008 R2, 2012) and Active Directory. PowerShell script or equivalent demonstrated experience. Network knowledge, skills, and demonstrated experience in a complex network data center. Database Administration Skills (Preferred: MS SQL and Linux SQL). Clearance Requirements: Public Trust Benefits: 401K Salary: $130K
Cloud Solution Architect (Azure) Location: Guernsey/Jersey/Isle of Man (Re-location) Salary: £70,000/£100,000 + Relocation Package + Benefits JOB PURPOSE We are looking for a Consultant specialising in Cloud technologies that will be responsible for architecting cloud and software solutions based upon cloud services, including public cloud vendors, to deliver transformational services to clients. You'll contribute to the strategic direction and drive necessary activity to deliver the business-focused change projects. Through our partnerships with Microsoft and other leading transformation organisations you will be able to play an integral part in strategy and our customers'. You will collaborate on project planning, suggest future improvements to Enterprise Cloud service and propose technology solutions as part of Professional Services team; driving good architectural practice, including the opportunity to provide benefit from your experience and knowledge in Cloud and application migration. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES You will have successfully delivered Cloud and Infrastructure Architectures, with exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments and the ability to integrate Cloud services with customer on-premise networks. Microsoft Azure, AWS or VMWare architecture and design is highly desirable and when considering specific technical domain skills, Networking is desirable. Additionally, previous involvement with Data Centre/on-premises to Cloud migration is essential. You will own the Modern Workplace practice, setting direction, agreeing budgets, providing pre-sales support, implementations and 3rd level support as necessary. We offer a wide array of services and solutions that enable our clients to transform their business such as; private and public Cloud, Cloud enablement and migration services, Cloud connectivity, communication and collaboration, Modern Workplace solutions, security, networking and backup and disaster recovery. You will be closely aligned with the Account Management/Sales teams across the group providing account support relating to Cloud solution opportunities as well as solution designs, including but not limited to Private and public cloud, DC hosting, storage, DaaS and server virtualisation. Understanding and being part of the customer journey as a credible and trusted partner is essential. Develop an understanding of the customer business goals and strategy, and devise solutions to help them achieve their business outcomes. As a Modern Workplace & Cloud Solutions Consultant, you will have the opportunity to provide subject matter expertise on technical solutions, and act as a technical point of contact for prospects, customers, and sales teams across everything in our cloud and cloud connectivity portfolio. You will be responsible for identifying, developing and assisting with the implementation of cloud services to drive new revenue and achieve targets within the Enterprise market. You will be able to develop a cloud journey based around designed solution, business readiness, existing deployment architecture and business outcomes. You will then be able to action the journey and undertake the migration to the cloud solution on behalf of the customer. Manage and lead a small team of engineers to deliver client implementations to a high standard and quality. You will own the financial and commercial forecasting of solutions to budget for AOP planning. SkILL and experience REQUIREMENTS Possession of professional level qualifications in one or more Cloud disciplines from Microsoft, AWS or VMware Microsoft 365 and Azure experience Experience in a similar senior consultant role Experience of IT infrastructure, including hardware, operating systems, storage, virtualisation, security devices as well as backup and replication technologies. Server Migrations from on premise to cloud infrastructure, including application migrations and supporting infrastructure and technologies Microsoft 365, provisioning, and migration including DNS, AD, OneDrive and other integrated infrastructure requirements Proven background of providing great customer service. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate by phone, in person or written. Shows initiative and acts independently to resolve problems. Demonstrated high levels of accuracy with excellent time management and organisational skills. Experience of customer relationships with the confidence and presence to successfully discuss and advise customers. Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes in handling difficult situations and work with various customers and management levels. Knowledge and experience of ITIL, ISO27001 and PCI-DSS advantageous MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Migration of customer workloads to Cloud platforms. Collaboration on migration and discovery workshops and overall design. Provide professional consultancy supporting around infrastructure technologies, including Microsoft Technologies, Modern Workplace solutions, Teams, Teams Telephony and Cloud. Liaise with customers and prospects regarding design of virtual infrastructures, networks, migration, and backup/DR strategies. Develop strong collaborative relationships with enterprise teams & cloud services operational team. Liaise with the cloud team and third-party support partners on incident and problem cases. Proactively contribute to continuous service improvement with ideas and suggestions for processes, tools and other improvements Mentor and guide other team members in their specialist areas of technology. Draft and create documentation for new systems, services and technologies including procedures for handover into support Prioritise and manage your time alongside stakeholder expectations to deliver for internal and external customers whilst balancing BAU activity and projects. Assist commercial and pre-sales team in preparation of proposals, statement of work, and supporting documents for prospects. Present Cloud Services' vision, technologies and strategy to executives, technical management, and technical engineers Maintain and grow relationships with staff and technology partners, to enhance customer value. Liaise with customers and prospects regarding design of virtual infrastructures, networks, migration, and backup/DR strategies. Participate in out-of-hours, on-call retainer system if required. Provide reports on performance to senior management on a regular basis Due to the nature of this position, the postholder must hold a satisfactory Basic Police Disclosure. All disclosures of a criminal background are treated with the strictest confidence and checks will only be made in connection with suitability for a post and for no other purpose. Convictions likely to be considered relevant to this post include dishonesty and those indicating a breach of trust, due to the security requirements of the role. Please note that disclosure of a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from employment in this post - this will depend on the nature of the offence/s and the circumstances surrounding it/them.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Cloud Solution Architect (Azure) Location: Guernsey/Jersey/Isle of Man (Re-location) Salary: £70,000/£100,000 + Relocation Package + Benefits JOB PURPOSE We are looking for a Consultant specialising in Cloud technologies that will be responsible for architecting cloud and software solutions based upon cloud services, including public cloud vendors, to deliver transformational services to clients. You'll contribute to the strategic direction and drive necessary activity to deliver the business-focused change projects. Through our partnerships with Microsoft and other leading transformation organisations you will be able to play an integral part in strategy and our customers'. You will collaborate on project planning, suggest future improvements to Enterprise Cloud service and propose technology solutions as part of Professional Services team; driving good architectural practice, including the opportunity to provide benefit from your experience and knowledge in Cloud and application migration. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES You will have successfully delivered Cloud and Infrastructure Architectures, with exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments and the ability to integrate Cloud services with customer on-premise networks. Microsoft Azure, AWS or VMWare architecture and design is highly desirable and when considering specific technical domain skills, Networking is desirable. Additionally, previous involvement with Data Centre/on-premises to Cloud migration is essential. You will own the Modern Workplace practice, setting direction, agreeing budgets, providing pre-sales support, implementations and 3rd level support as necessary. We offer a wide array of services and solutions that enable our clients to transform their business such as; private and public Cloud, Cloud enablement and migration services, Cloud connectivity, communication and collaboration, Modern Workplace solutions, security, networking and backup and disaster recovery. You will be closely aligned with the Account Management/Sales teams across the group providing account support relating to Cloud solution opportunities as well as solution designs, including but not limited to Private and public cloud, DC hosting, storage, DaaS and server virtualisation. Understanding and being part of the customer journey as a credible and trusted partner is essential. Develop an understanding of the customer business goals and strategy, and devise solutions to help them achieve their business outcomes. As a Modern Workplace & Cloud Solutions Consultant, you will have the opportunity to provide subject matter expertise on technical solutions, and act as a technical point of contact for prospects, customers, and sales teams across everything in our cloud and cloud connectivity portfolio. You will be responsible for identifying, developing and assisting with the implementation of cloud services to drive new revenue and achieve targets within the Enterprise market. You will be able to develop a cloud journey based around designed solution, business readiness, existing deployment architecture and business outcomes. You will then be able to action the journey and undertake the migration to the cloud solution on behalf of the customer. Manage and lead a small team of engineers to deliver client implementations to a high standard and quality. You will own the financial and commercial forecasting of solutions to budget for AOP planning. SkILL and experience REQUIREMENTS Possession of professional level qualifications in one or more Cloud disciplines from Microsoft, AWS or VMware Microsoft 365 and Azure experience Experience in a similar senior consultant role Experience of IT infrastructure, including hardware, operating systems, storage, virtualisation, security devices as well as backup and replication technologies. Server Migrations from on premise to cloud infrastructure, including application migrations and supporting infrastructure and technologies Microsoft 365, provisioning, and migration including DNS, AD, OneDrive and other integrated infrastructure requirements Proven background of providing great customer service. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate by phone, in person or written. Shows initiative and acts independently to resolve problems. Demonstrated high levels of accuracy with excellent time management and organisational skills. Experience of customer relationships with the confidence and presence to successfully discuss and advise customers. Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes in handling difficult situations and work with various customers and management levels. Knowledge and experience of ITIL, ISO27001 and PCI-DSS advantageous MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Migration of customer workloads to Cloud platforms. Collaboration on migration and discovery workshops and overall design. Provide professional consultancy supporting around infrastructure technologies, including Microsoft Technologies, Modern Workplace solutions, Teams, Teams Telephony and Cloud. Liaise with customers and prospects regarding design of virtual infrastructures, networks, migration, and backup/DR strategies. Develop strong collaborative relationships with enterprise teams & cloud services operational team. Liaise with the cloud team and third-party support partners on incident and problem cases. Proactively contribute to continuous service improvement with ideas and suggestions for processes, tools and other improvements Mentor and guide other team members in their specialist areas of technology. Draft and create documentation for new systems, services and technologies including procedures for handover into support Prioritise and manage your time alongside stakeholder expectations to deliver for internal and external customers whilst balancing BAU activity and projects. Assist commercial and pre-sales team in preparation of proposals, statement of work, and supporting documents for prospects. Present Cloud Services' vision, technologies and strategy to executives, technical management, and technical engineers Maintain and grow relationships with staff and technology partners, to enhance customer value. Liaise with customers and prospects regarding design of virtual infrastructures, networks, migration, and backup/DR strategies. Participate in out-of-hours, on-call retainer system if required. Provide reports on performance to senior management on a regular basis Due to the nature of this position, the postholder must hold a satisfactory Basic Police Disclosure. All disclosures of a criminal background are treated with the strictest confidence and checks will only be made in connection with suitability for a post and for no other purpose. Convictions likely to be considered relevant to this post include dishonesty and those indicating a breach of trust, due to the security requirements of the role. Please note that disclosure of a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from employment in this post - this will depend on the nature of the offence/s and the circumstances surrounding it/them.
The role works in a DevOps context, so will work across all of the following areas: Delivery of new solutions, upgrades and improvements; Routine operational management of the platform to ensure the security and health of the platform; Service request management; Break-fix as required to ensure that the system is healthy and that we meet our SLAs The environment is demanding with high expectations for fast turnaround against requests and fault resolution, so we constantly strive to automate the environment to minimise the need for manual intervention. The successful candidate will be able to blend the requirement to define, follow and optimise our service across the domains of people, technology and process. Principle Responsibilities Design, develop and implement complex database systems for new projects and deliveries, in partnership with the Database Architect. Delivering against our catalogue of database services Monitoring, optimizing, troubleshooting and performance tuning Planning requirements and storage needs to allow for database growth and shrinkage Delivering our Database service to defined SLAs Developing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery plans Upgrading, patching, and general database maintenance Knowledge sharing and mentoring Core engineering - mid and top level accountabilities Designs, implements, and documents database implementations, and leads in the construction and maintenance of moderately complex or complex database systems Overcomes obstacles to deliver quality implementations and service on time and to SLA Collaborates and negotiates with all project team members (developers, testers etc) to maximise the efficiency of the delivery team through an integrated and appropriate DBA services Assist the capacity planning and hardware design for database server(s) Designs and documents, or validates, the data access mechanisms to guarantee that transactions are processed reliably and data is efficiently stored and retrieved Expert Technologist accountabilities Recognized as the expert and point of contact for at least one database technology Defines and leads on the implementation and selection of database technology through extensive knowledge across platforms and the various advantages and disadvantages of each Expert in Physical, virtual or Cloud implementations of databases Skills and Experience Install, configure & support of Oracle Database 10g - 11g - 12c Install, configure & support of IBM DB2 9 - 10 - 11 Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Database upgrade planning and execution Database patching Experience with backups, restores and recovery models DB Security design, implementation and monitoring Application security Capacity Planning SQL and PL/SQL troubleshooting, coding and optimization Understanding of how the underpinning infrastructure (OS, virtual infrastructure, physical infrastructure) impacts Database design and operations - collaboration with teams that manage those areas Desirable Vendor certification Cloud based administration Install, configure & support of MS SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019 Familiar with VMware (Infrastructure 5.5 / 6 / 6.5), AWS / Azure and Clustering services Familiar with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, Windows 7, 8.1 &10, Familiar with Linux RHE or CentOS 6 and 7 Very strong attention to detail.
Nov 26, 2022
Full time
The role works in a DevOps context, so will work across all of the following areas: Delivery of new solutions, upgrades and improvements; Routine operational management of the platform to ensure the security and health of the platform; Service request management; Break-fix as required to ensure that the system is healthy and that we meet our SLAs The environment is demanding with high expectations for fast turnaround against requests and fault resolution, so we constantly strive to automate the environment to minimise the need for manual intervention. The successful candidate will be able to blend the requirement to define, follow and optimise our service across the domains of people, technology and process. Principle Responsibilities Design, develop and implement complex database systems for new projects and deliveries, in partnership with the Database Architect. Delivering against our catalogue of database services Monitoring, optimizing, troubleshooting and performance tuning Planning requirements and storage needs to allow for database growth and shrinkage Delivering our Database service to defined SLAs Developing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery plans Upgrading, patching, and general database maintenance Knowledge sharing and mentoring Core engineering - mid and top level accountabilities Designs, implements, and documents database implementations, and leads in the construction and maintenance of moderately complex or complex database systems Overcomes obstacles to deliver quality implementations and service on time and to SLA Collaborates and negotiates with all project team members (developers, testers etc) to maximise the efficiency of the delivery team through an integrated and appropriate DBA services Assist the capacity planning and hardware design for database server(s) Designs and documents, or validates, the data access mechanisms to guarantee that transactions are processed reliably and data is efficiently stored and retrieved Expert Technologist accountabilities Recognized as the expert and point of contact for at least one database technology Defines and leads on the implementation and selection of database technology through extensive knowledge across platforms and the various advantages and disadvantages of each Expert in Physical, virtual or Cloud implementations of databases Skills and Experience Install, configure & support of Oracle Database 10g - 11g - 12c Install, configure & support of IBM DB2 9 - 10 - 11 Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Database upgrade planning and execution Database patching Experience with backups, restores and recovery models DB Security design, implementation and monitoring Application security Capacity Planning SQL and PL/SQL troubleshooting, coding and optimization Understanding of how the underpinning infrastructure (OS, virtual infrastructure, physical infrastructure) impacts Database design and operations - collaboration with teams that manage those areas Desirable Vendor certification Cloud based administration Install, configure & support of MS SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019 Familiar with VMware (Infrastructure 5.5 / 6 / 6.5), AWS / Azure and Clustering services Familiar with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, Windows 7, 8.1 &10, Familiar with Linux RHE or CentOS 6 and 7 Very strong attention to detail.
The role works in a DevOps context, so will work across all of the following areas: Delivery of new solutions, upgrades and improvements; Routine operational management of the platform to ensure the security and health of the platform; Service request management; Break-fix as required to ensure that the system is healthy and that we meet our SLAs The environment is demanding with high expectations for fast turnaround against requests and fault resolution, so we constantly strive to automate the environment to minimise the need for manual intervention. The successful candidate will be able to blend the requirement to define, follow and optimise our service across the domains of people, technology and process. Principle Responsibilities Design, develop and implement complex database systems for new projects and deliveries, in partnership with the Database Architect. Delivering against our catalogue of database services Monitoring, optimizing, troubleshooting and performance tuning Planning requirements and storage needs to allow for database growth and shrinkage Delivering our Database service to defined SLAs Developing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery plans Upgrading, patching, and general database maintenance Knowledge sharing and mentoring Core engineering - mid and top level accountabilities Designs, implements, and documents database implementations, and leads in the construction and maintenance of moderately complex or complex database systems Overcomes obstacles to deliver quality implementations and service on time and to SLA Collaborates and negotiates with all project team members (developers, testers etc) to maximise the efficiency of the delivery team through an integrated and appropriate DBA services Assist the capacity planning and hardware design for database server(s) Designs and documents, or validates, the data access mechanisms to guarantee that transactions are processed reliably and data is efficiently stored and retrieved Expert Technologist accountabilities Recognized as the expert and point of contact for at least one database technology Defines and leads on the implementation and selection of database technology through extensive knowledge across platforms and the various advantages and disadvantages of each Expert in Physical, virtual or Cloud implementations of databases Skills and Experience Install, configure & support of Oracle Database 10g - 11g - 12c Install, configure & support of IBM DB2 9 - 10 - 11 Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Database upgrade planning and execution Database patching Experience with backups, restores and recovery models DB Security design, implementation and monitoring Application security Capacity Planning SQL and PL/SQL troubleshooting, coding and optimization Understanding of how the underpinning infrastructure (OS, virtual infrastructure, physical infrastructure) impacts Database design and operations - collaboration with teams that manage those areas Desirable Vendor certification Cloud based administration Install, configure & support of MS SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019 Familiar with VMware (Infrastructure 5.5 / 6 / 6.5), AWS / Azure and Clustering services Familiar with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, Windows 7, 8.1 &10, Familiar with Linux RHE or CentOS 6 and 7 Very strong attention to detail.
Sep 16, 2022
Full time
The role works in a DevOps context, so will work across all of the following areas: Delivery of new solutions, upgrades and improvements; Routine operational management of the platform to ensure the security and health of the platform; Service request management; Break-fix as required to ensure that the system is healthy and that we meet our SLAs The environment is demanding with high expectations for fast turnaround against requests and fault resolution, so we constantly strive to automate the environment to minimise the need for manual intervention. The successful candidate will be able to blend the requirement to define, follow and optimise our service across the domains of people, technology and process. Principle Responsibilities Design, develop and implement complex database systems for new projects and deliveries, in partnership with the Database Architect. Delivering against our catalogue of database services Monitoring, optimizing, troubleshooting and performance tuning Planning requirements and storage needs to allow for database growth and shrinkage Delivering our Database service to defined SLAs Developing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery plans Upgrading, patching, and general database maintenance Knowledge sharing and mentoring Core engineering - mid and top level accountabilities Designs, implements, and documents database implementations, and leads in the construction and maintenance of moderately complex or complex database systems Overcomes obstacles to deliver quality implementations and service on time and to SLA Collaborates and negotiates with all project team members (developers, testers etc) to maximise the efficiency of the delivery team through an integrated and appropriate DBA services Assist the capacity planning and hardware design for database server(s) Designs and documents, or validates, the data access mechanisms to guarantee that transactions are processed reliably and data is efficiently stored and retrieved Expert Technologist accountabilities Recognized as the expert and point of contact for at least one database technology Defines and leads on the implementation and selection of database technology through extensive knowledge across platforms and the various advantages and disadvantages of each Expert in Physical, virtual or Cloud implementations of databases Skills and Experience Install, configure & support of Oracle Database 10g - 11g - 12c Install, configure & support of IBM DB2 9 - 10 - 11 Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Database upgrade planning and execution Database patching Experience with backups, restores and recovery models DB Security design, implementation and monitoring Application security Capacity Planning SQL and PL/SQL troubleshooting, coding and optimization Understanding of how the underpinning infrastructure (OS, virtual infrastructure, physical infrastructure) impacts Database design and operations - collaboration with teams that manage those areas Desirable Vendor certification Cloud based administration Install, configure & support of MS SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019 Familiar with VMware (Infrastructure 5.5 / 6 / 6.5), AWS / Azure and Clustering services Familiar with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, Windows 7, 8.1 &10, Familiar with Linux RHE or CentOS 6 and 7 Very strong attention to detail.
Role purpose: The role works in a DevOps context, so will work across all of the following areas: Delivery of new solutions, upgrades and improvements; Routine operational management of the platform to ensure the security and health of the platform; Service request management; Break-fix as required to ensure that the system is healthy and that we meet our SLAs The environment is demanding with high expectations for fast turnaround against requests and fault resolution, so we constantly strive to automate the environment to minimise the need for manual intervention. The successful candidate will be able to blend the requirement to define, follow and optimise our service across the domains of people, technology and process. Core duties: Principle Responsibilities Design, develop and implement complex database systems for new projects and deliveries, in partnership with the Database Architect. Delivering against our catalogue of database services Monitoring, optimizing, troubleshooting and performance tuning Planning requirements and storage needs to allow for database growth and shrinkage Delivering our Database service to defined SLAs Developing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery plans Upgrading, patching, and general database maintenance Knowledge sharing and mentoring Functional knowledge: Core engineering - mid and top level accountabilities Designs, implements, and documents database implementations, and leads in the construction and maintenance of moderately complex or complex database systems Overcomes obstacles to deliver quality implementations and service on time and to SLA Collaborates and negotiates with all project team members (developers, testers etc) to maximise the efficiency of the delivery team through an integrated and appropriate DBA services Assist the capacity planning and hardware design for database server(s) Designs and documents, or validates, the data access mechanisms to guarantee that transactions are processed reliably and data is efficiently stored and retrieved Expert Technologist accountabilities Recognized as the expert and point of contact for at least one database technology Defines and leads on the implementation and selection of database technology through extensive knowledge across platforms and the various advantages and disadvantages of each Expert in Physical, virtual or Cloud implementations of databases Skills and Experience Install, configure & support of MS SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019 Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Database upgrade planning and execution Database patching Experience with backups, restores and recovery models DB Security design, implementation and monitoring Application security Capacity Planning SQL and PL/SQL troubleshooting, coding and optimization Understanding of how the underpinning infrastructure (OS, virtual infrastructure, physical infrastructure) impacts Database design and operations - collaboration with teams that manage those areas Desirable Vendor certification Cloud based administration Install, configure & support of Oracle Database 10g - 11g - 12c Install, configure & support of IBM DB2 9 - 10 - 11 Familiar with VMware (Infrastructure 5.5 / 6 / 6.5), AWS / Azure and Clustering services Familiar with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, Windows 7, 8.1 &10, Familiar with Linux RHE or CentOS 6 and 7 Very strong attention to detail. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats. Division overview: Functions At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and the business could not operate without all the dedicated work of our Functions teams. From Finance & Operations through Communications & Marketing, to HR and Site Operations and more, our Functions teams enable our divisions to implement ground-breaking digital transformations and crucial defence software. As part of Functions, you will be supporting and partnering with our global business from the backline, being a strategic advisor within your specialist area, and ensuring the business runs smoothly and efficiently. We all have a role to play in defending our clients; and this is yours.
Sep 13, 2022
Full time
Role purpose: The role works in a DevOps context, so will work across all of the following areas: Delivery of new solutions, upgrades and improvements; Routine operational management of the platform to ensure the security and health of the platform; Service request management; Break-fix as required to ensure that the system is healthy and that we meet our SLAs The environment is demanding with high expectations for fast turnaround against requests and fault resolution, so we constantly strive to automate the environment to minimise the need for manual intervention. The successful candidate will be able to blend the requirement to define, follow and optimise our service across the domains of people, technology and process. Core duties: Principle Responsibilities Design, develop and implement complex database systems for new projects and deliveries, in partnership with the Database Architect. Delivering against our catalogue of database services Monitoring, optimizing, troubleshooting and performance tuning Planning requirements and storage needs to allow for database growth and shrinkage Delivering our Database service to defined SLAs Developing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery plans Upgrading, patching, and general database maintenance Knowledge sharing and mentoring Functional knowledge: Core engineering - mid and top level accountabilities Designs, implements, and documents database implementations, and leads in the construction and maintenance of moderately complex or complex database systems Overcomes obstacles to deliver quality implementations and service on time and to SLA Collaborates and negotiates with all project team members (developers, testers etc) to maximise the efficiency of the delivery team through an integrated and appropriate DBA services Assist the capacity planning and hardware design for database server(s) Designs and documents, or validates, the data access mechanisms to guarantee that transactions are processed reliably and data is efficiently stored and retrieved Expert Technologist accountabilities Recognized as the expert and point of contact for at least one database technology Defines and leads on the implementation and selection of database technology through extensive knowledge across platforms and the various advantages and disadvantages of each Expert in Physical, virtual or Cloud implementations of databases Skills and Experience Install, configure & support of MS SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019 Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Database upgrade planning and execution Database patching Experience with backups, restores and recovery models DB Security design, implementation and monitoring Application security Capacity Planning SQL and PL/SQL troubleshooting, coding and optimization Understanding of how the underpinning infrastructure (OS, virtual infrastructure, physical infrastructure) impacts Database design and operations - collaboration with teams that manage those areas Desirable Vendor certification Cloud based administration Install, configure & support of Oracle Database 10g - 11g - 12c Install, configure & support of IBM DB2 9 - 10 - 11 Familiar with VMware (Infrastructure 5.5 / 6 / 6.5), AWS / Azure and Clustering services Familiar with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, Windows 7, 8.1 &10, Familiar with Linux RHE or CentOS 6 and 7 Very strong attention to detail. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats. Division overview: Functions At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and the business could not operate without all the dedicated work of our Functions teams. From Finance & Operations through Communications & Marketing, to HR and Site Operations and more, our Functions teams enable our divisions to implement ground-breaking digital transformations and crucial defence software. As part of Functions, you will be supporting and partnering with our global business from the backline, being a strategic advisor within your specialist area, and ensuring the business runs smoothly and efficiently. We all have a role to play in defending our clients; and this is yours.
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats. We are looking to hire an infrastructure designer to lead the design of solutions spanning public and private cloud. The role will involve some on-site working at MoD Corsham with the remainder from a Digital Intelligence office or home. This role requires the applicant to have or go through security clearance. Role Overview An Infrastructure Designer must understand the architecture, design, delivery, operation and control of IT infrastructures (typically hardware, operating systems, data storage on various media, and all equipment within wide and local area networks) required to deliver and support IT services and products to meet the needs of a business. This includes the preparation for new or changed services, operation of the change process, the maintenance of regulatory, legal and professional standards, the building and management of systems and components in physical, virtualized or hybrid computing environments (on-prem, public, private and hybrid clouds) and the monitoring of performance of systems and services in relation to their contribution to business performance, their security and their sustainability. Role Accountabilities Ensuring the infrastructure enables business activity through the architecture, design, implementation, monitoring, availability and capability of various components to ensure services are seamlessly available as required to carry out normal business tasks. Understanding of and working practice in Agile and DevOps environments. Takes responsibility for agreed operational procedures Leads maintenance, installation and problem resolution activities Identifies operational problems and leads identifying solutions for their resolution. Responsible for the creation of accurate documentation and design artefacts Leads the design, build and implementation of small sized projects, including test and transition to target solution Contributes to the design, build and implementation of medium / large sized projects following high level architectural designs, contributing to the test and transition to the target solution Supports continuous improvement through feedback on existing processes, and proactively proposing process and template improvements. Supports and mentors engineers Required Knowledge Cross Domain Solutions Browse Down Browse Across Data Bridges MOD Networks RLI SLI Azure Hyperscale Stack Hub Zero Trust Networks Networking Physical Virtual Azure friendly Storage iSCSI SANs Scale out storage Scale up storage Backups Azure friendly Container/Kubernetes friendly Ideal Additional Knowledge OpNET Next Generation Core Network Programme VMware Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
Sep 08, 2022
Full time
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats. We are looking to hire an infrastructure designer to lead the design of solutions spanning public and private cloud. The role will involve some on-site working at MoD Corsham with the remainder from a Digital Intelligence office or home. This role requires the applicant to have or go through security clearance. Role Overview An Infrastructure Designer must understand the architecture, design, delivery, operation and control of IT infrastructures (typically hardware, operating systems, data storage on various media, and all equipment within wide and local area networks) required to deliver and support IT services and products to meet the needs of a business. This includes the preparation for new or changed services, operation of the change process, the maintenance of regulatory, legal and professional standards, the building and management of systems and components in physical, virtualized or hybrid computing environments (on-prem, public, private and hybrid clouds) and the monitoring of performance of systems and services in relation to their contribution to business performance, their security and their sustainability. Role Accountabilities Ensuring the infrastructure enables business activity through the architecture, design, implementation, monitoring, availability and capability of various components to ensure services are seamlessly available as required to carry out normal business tasks. Understanding of and working practice in Agile and DevOps environments. Takes responsibility for agreed operational procedures Leads maintenance, installation and problem resolution activities Identifies operational problems and leads identifying solutions for their resolution. Responsible for the creation of accurate documentation and design artefacts Leads the design, build and implementation of small sized projects, including test and transition to target solution Contributes to the design, build and implementation of medium / large sized projects following high level architectural designs, contributing to the test and transition to the target solution Supports continuous improvement through feedback on existing processes, and proactively proposing process and template improvements. Supports and mentors engineers Required Knowledge Cross Domain Solutions Browse Down Browse Across Data Bridges MOD Networks RLI SLI Azure Hyperscale Stack Hub Zero Trust Networks Networking Physical Virtual Azure friendly Storage iSCSI SANs Scale out storage Scale up storage Backups Azure friendly Container/Kubernetes friendly Ideal Additional Knowledge OpNET Next Generation Core Network Programme VMware Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
My client, a financial services organisation based in Coventry, are looking to hire a Senior Infrastructure Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and carries a paid to Umbrella Rate of £475 per day. Please note there is a preference for candidates who can work 2 days onsite a week. For this role, the end client is looking for someone who can (please note this role is not exhaustive): Provide authoritative and specialist Solaris expertise. Work with Architecture and other peer groups to produced detailed technical designs to meet project objectives. Lead and or contribute to Unix infrastructure builds; configuration, implementation and warranty support Ensure all solutions consider security, capacity planning, contingency and support in line with current published policies. Assist in the production and maintenance of technical documentation To be responsible for supporting the effective delivery and transition of solutions into Service Operations. Skill set wise; I am looking for candidates with knowledge of: Excellent Solaris 11 - Primary skill set Excellent RHEL 7.x/8.x Storage Technologies such as ZFS, LVM, Veritas Volume Manager, Solaris Volume Manager Scripting skills predominantly Korn Shell, Python and Pearl. Design and project implementation experience The following Skills are desirable: Configuration/Administration of Oracle (Sun) Hardware - M Series, T Series Servers, LDOMs Familiarity with PCI and non-PCI environment Appreciation of Oracle Databases and Applications (Oracle E-business, Oracle Forms, Oracle Internet Directory) Knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager Apache/Tomcat Web services Backup software (Commvault Simpana,) SAN technology (IBM A9000) FC-HBA & NFS connectivity and utilities. AWS & DevOps awareness and or experience If this sounds like the role for you then please apply immediately with an up to date CV!
Dec 07, 2021
Contractor
My client, a financial services organisation based in Coventry, are looking to hire a Senior Infrastructure Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. Please note this role has been deemed inside IR35 and carries a paid to Umbrella Rate of £475 per day. Please note there is a preference for candidates who can work 2 days onsite a week. For this role, the end client is looking for someone who can (please note this role is not exhaustive): Provide authoritative and specialist Solaris expertise. Work with Architecture and other peer groups to produced detailed technical designs to meet project objectives. Lead and or contribute to Unix infrastructure builds; configuration, implementation and warranty support Ensure all solutions consider security, capacity planning, contingency and support in line with current published policies. Assist in the production and maintenance of technical documentation To be responsible for supporting the effective delivery and transition of solutions into Service Operations. Skill set wise; I am looking for candidates with knowledge of: Excellent Solaris 11 - Primary skill set Excellent RHEL 7.x/8.x Storage Technologies such as ZFS, LVM, Veritas Volume Manager, Solaris Volume Manager Scripting skills predominantly Korn Shell, Python and Pearl. Design and project implementation experience The following Skills are desirable: Configuration/Administration of Oracle (Sun) Hardware - M Series, T Series Servers, LDOMs Familiarity with PCI and non-PCI environment Appreciation of Oracle Databases and Applications (Oracle E-business, Oracle Forms, Oracle Internet Directory) Knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager Apache/Tomcat Web services Backup software (Commvault Simpana,) SAN technology (IBM A9000) FC-HBA & NFS connectivity and utilities. AWS & DevOps awareness and or experience If this sounds like the role for you then please apply immediately with an up to date CV!
DIGITAL & COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES DEVELOPER & INFRASTRUCTURE LEAD £37,890 - £40,876 Rugby Borough Council is one of fastest growing boroughs in the country, with ambitious plans to build on our track record of delivering growth and investment, while supporting our communities and creating opportunities for all. We have an exciting opportunity within our IT and Digital Services (IDS) team to take a significant role within this transformative journey. The IT and Digital Services Developer and Infrastructure Lead is a senior hands-on position within the IT and Digital Services (IDS) team delivering management and service activities in line with departmental standards, guidelines, defined delivery frameworks and operating practices. Due to the nature of this exciting role, there is a requirement to be multiskilled in both the developer and infrastructure skills sets and as such key attributes for these areas will be: Developer Experience & Knowledge Knowledge and substantial proven experience in software development, the software life cycle and managing workload and delivering agreed timescales along with experience in some or all of the following: LifeRay, Java & Groovy Power Bi Python Utilising Restful/HTTP API's, testing and debugging using Postman Microsoft Azure SQL Server 2016+, T-SQL, SSIS Visual Studio 2010+ HTML, JavaScript, CSS XML, XSD, JSON Network architecture and protocols such as SNMP, HTTP, SOAP, SOA-Web Services Agile / Lean and Traditional methodologies Infrastructure Experience & Knowledge Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of server, storage and backup hardware and software platforms. Knowledge and experience of data (LAN, WAN, VLAN and Wireless) networks and voice networks Infrastructure software administration Infrastructure security administration and monitoring Cloud services design, support, and administration. Database administration and support. You can view full details of this job via our website , where you can also apply on-line. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Closing Date: 19 December 2021 Interview Date: Week commencing 3 January 2022
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
DIGITAL & COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES DEVELOPER & INFRASTRUCTURE LEAD £37,890 - £40,876 Rugby Borough Council is one of fastest growing boroughs in the country, with ambitious plans to build on our track record of delivering growth and investment, while supporting our communities and creating opportunities for all. We have an exciting opportunity within our IT and Digital Services (IDS) team to take a significant role within this transformative journey. The IT and Digital Services Developer and Infrastructure Lead is a senior hands-on position within the IT and Digital Services (IDS) team delivering management and service activities in line with departmental standards, guidelines, defined delivery frameworks and operating practices. Due to the nature of this exciting role, there is a requirement to be multiskilled in both the developer and infrastructure skills sets and as such key attributes for these areas will be: Developer Experience & Knowledge Knowledge and substantial proven experience in software development, the software life cycle and managing workload and delivering agreed timescales along with experience in some or all of the following: LifeRay, Java & Groovy Power Bi Python Utilising Restful/HTTP API's, testing and debugging using Postman Microsoft Azure SQL Server 2016+, T-SQL, SSIS Visual Studio 2010+ HTML, JavaScript, CSS XML, XSD, JSON Network architecture and protocols such as SNMP, HTTP, SOAP, SOA-Web Services Agile / Lean and Traditional methodologies Infrastructure Experience & Knowledge Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of server, storage and backup hardware and software platforms. Knowledge and experience of data (LAN, WAN, VLAN and Wireless) networks and voice networks Infrastructure software administration Infrastructure security administration and monitoring Cloud services design, support, and administration. Database administration and support. You can view full details of this job via our website , where you can also apply on-line. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Closing Date: 19 December 2021 Interview Date: Week commencing 3 January 2022
DIGITAL & COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES DEVELOPER & INFRASTRUCTURE LEAD £37,890 - £40,876 Rugby Borough Council is one of fastest growing boroughs in the country, with ambitious plans to build on our track record of delivering growth and investment, while supporting our communities and creating opportunities for all. We have an exciting opportunity within our IT and Digital Services (IDS) team to take a significant role within this transformative journey. The IT and Digital Services Developer and Infrastructure Lead is a senior hands-on position within the IT and Digital Services (IDS) team delivering management and service activities in line with departmental standards, guidelines, defined delivery frameworks and operating practices. Due to the nature of this exciting role, there is a requirement to be multiskilled in both the developer and infrastructure skills sets and as such key attributes for these areas will be: Developer Experience & Knowledge Knowledge and substantial proven experience in software development, the software life cycle and managing workload and delivering agreed timescales along with experience in some or all of the following: LifeRay, Java & Groovy Power Bi Python Utilising Restful/HTTP API's, testing and debugging using Postman Microsoft Azure SQL Server 2016+, T-SQL, SSIS Visual Studio 2010+ HTML, JavaScript, CSS XML, XSD, JSON Network architecture and protocols such as SNMP, HTTP, SOAP, SOA-Web Services Agile / Lean and Traditional methodologies Infrastructure Experience & Knowledge Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of server, storage and backup hardware and software platforms. Knowledge and experience of data (LAN, WAN, VLAN and Wireless) networks and voice networks Infrastructure software administration Infrastructure security administration and monitoring Cloud services design, support, and administration. Database administration and support. For an informal discussion about this role, please email Stuart Mewes, Corporate ICT Manager You can view full details of this job at our website via the button below, where you can also apply on-line. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact , or e-mail: for further assistance. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Closing Date: 19 December 2021 Interview Date: Week commencing 3 January 2022 RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
DIGITAL & COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES DEVELOPER & INFRASTRUCTURE LEAD £37,890 - £40,876 Rugby Borough Council is one of fastest growing boroughs in the country, with ambitious plans to build on our track record of delivering growth and investment, while supporting our communities and creating opportunities for all. We have an exciting opportunity within our IT and Digital Services (IDS) team to take a significant role within this transformative journey. The IT and Digital Services Developer and Infrastructure Lead is a senior hands-on position within the IT and Digital Services (IDS) team delivering management and service activities in line with departmental standards, guidelines, defined delivery frameworks and operating practices. Due to the nature of this exciting role, there is a requirement to be multiskilled in both the developer and infrastructure skills sets and as such key attributes for these areas will be: Developer Experience & Knowledge Knowledge and substantial proven experience in software development, the software life cycle and managing workload and delivering agreed timescales along with experience in some or all of the following: LifeRay, Java & Groovy Power Bi Python Utilising Restful/HTTP API's, testing and debugging using Postman Microsoft Azure SQL Server 2016+, T-SQL, SSIS Visual Studio 2010+ HTML, JavaScript, CSS XML, XSD, JSON Network architecture and protocols such as SNMP, HTTP, SOAP, SOA-Web Services Agile / Lean and Traditional methodologies Infrastructure Experience & Knowledge Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of server, storage and backup hardware and software platforms. Knowledge and experience of data (LAN, WAN, VLAN and Wireless) networks and voice networks Infrastructure software administration Infrastructure security administration and monitoring Cloud services design, support, and administration. Database administration and support. For an informal discussion about this role, please email Stuart Mewes, Corporate ICT Manager You can view full details of this job at our website via the button below, where you can also apply on-line. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact , or e-mail: for further assistance. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Closing Date: 19 December 2021 Interview Date: Week commencing 3 January 2022 RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER