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Our client is looking for a Storage to join their team on a six month initial contract, working hybrid out of their site in London. This role requires a candidate with an active DV clearance and has the opportunity to go through a NPPV3 clearance. This role is working via Umbrella. They are seeking an experienced Storage Systems Engineer to join our infrastructure programme team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Windows, Network, and Database teams to design and implement solutions that meet secure shared storage requirements across a diverse and high-performance secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deliver, and maintain optimized storage infrastructure to support critical business systems and trading operations & to integrate with the existing storage array, and build backup servers (3 x Veeam + IBM Tape Library). Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure teams (Windows, Network, Database) to define and implement shared storage solutions. Design and implement scalable and performant storage networks and data backup systems. Develop and manage data protection and disaster recovery strategies in alignment with business continuity plans. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize storage performance across multiple environments. Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and operational procedures. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Job Title: Senior IT Systems Administrator Location: Rochester, Kent Salary: £55,000 What you'll be doing: Identifying and correcting performance issues, reviewing systems and error logs, storage management, backups, job monitoring, optimization efforts, data integrity analysis and resolving database contention issues Managing Oracle Cloud and legacy Oracle ERP 11i environments Oracle and SQL database administration to ensure databases are tuned to perform efficiently, plus reviewing established monitoring process to look for improvements Ensure systems and environment are patched to the latest vendor patch levels Cloning of systems between environments and environment Auditing Backup management, including how would we respond in Disaster Recovery situation Performing release reviews and releases into Production environments Working as part of a Project team to deliver DBA and System Administration activities required for new applications and upgrades to existing applications, infrastructure and databases Your skills and experiences: Essential: SQL Server Administration and Support with experience of Oracle Database Administration and Support Oracle EBS or managing Oracle cloud environments Experience with third party backup and monitoring tools Oracle or SQL Server clustering, replication and log shipping an advantage Knowledge of indexes, index management, partitioning and statistics Desirable: Experience or knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter PLM, SharePoint T-SQL, SQL, SSIS, PowerBI, Oracle RDBMS 11i, 12c Red Hat Linux skills Experience using Atlassian products Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence & BitBucket Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The IT Systems Administration team: The role is responsible for ensuring the monitoring, maintenance and management of databases, application services and servers key to the business operation. As part of the System Administration team, you will get the opportunity to ensure maintenance and release activities are performed in line with our procedural mandates, as well as looking for ways to improve executions. This role will involve an element of being on-call to support. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th December 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-Onsite #LI-SH1

Our client is looking for a Storage SME to join their team on a six month initial contract, working hybrid out of their site in London. This role requires a candidate with an active DV clearance and has the opportunity to go through a NPPV3 clearance. This role is working via Umbrella. They are seeking an experienced Storage Systems Engineer to join our infrastructure programme team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Windows, Network, and Database teams to design and implement solutions that meet secure shared storage requirements across a diverse and high-performance secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deliver, and maintain optimized storage infrastructure to support critical business systems and trading operations & to integrate with the existing storage array, and build backup servers (3 x Veeam + IBM Tape Library). Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure teams (Windows, Network, Database) to define and implement shared storage solutions. Design and implement scalable and performant storage networks and data backup systems. Develop and manage data protection and disaster recovery strategies in alignment with business continuity plans. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize storage performance across multiple environments. Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and operational procedures. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

We are currently seeking a Senior IT Support Manager. In this role, you will perform support for our employee population, analyze our current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide training. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of network maintenance, experience managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you’ll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth. Objectives of this Role ●Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services ●Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware ●Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative ●Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration ●Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software ●Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities for IT Manager ●Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure ●Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes ●Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs ●Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software ●Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT ●Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure ●Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals ●Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes ●Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware ●Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively ●Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems ●Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions ●Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed ●Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups ●Manage information technology and computer systems ●Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time ●Preserve assets, information security and control structures ●Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience ●Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems ●Expertise in data center management and data governance ●Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications for IT Manager ●Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience ●5-7 years experience in IT management ●Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies ●Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems ●Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills ●Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize ●Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices ●Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring. ●Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. ●Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions ●Proven leadership skills ●Strong creative and analytical thinking ●Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)

Notre client dans le secteur de l'industrie recherche un/une Responsable SysOps (AWS) H/F Description de la mission: Au sein de notre client : Nous recherchons un(e) Responsable Sysops dans l’entité Plateforme IT pour encadrer et animer une équipe sysops. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la gestion des infrastructures en assurant la disponibilité, la performance, l’évolutivité, la gestion de l’obsolescence, la capacité et la maitrise des coûts OnPremise, Cloud ou hybride. Rattaché(e) au responsable de l’entité, vous serez responsable hiérarchique d’une équipe d’une quinzaine de personnes (collaborateurs et prestataires) de profils techniques sysops Cloud Public et On Premise. Dans cette évolution organisationnelle, l’organisation hiérarchique est décorrélée de l’organisation opérationnelle. Le responsable SysOps devra donc travailler et s’organiser de façon transverse et étroite avec les Product Owner, le Product Manager et le responsable de l’équipe devops pour assurer le delivery et atteindre les objectifs en fonction des besoins. L’équipe SysOps de l’entité « Plateforme IT » a la responsabilité du build et du run des infrastructures OnPremise et Cloud public. Le responsable Sysops s’appuiera sur les « lead tech » des trois périmètres de l’équipe : - le périmètre cloud privé (compute, storage, virtualisation, OS, datacenter, backup) - le périmètre réseau/sécurité (LAN/WAN/Téléphonie/load balancer, Firewall) - le périmètre cloud public (Landing Zone AWS) L’équipe est garante de la sécurité, de la performance et de la disponibilité des infrastructures. Le client de l’entité et du train « Plateforme IT » est la DSI. Le rôle de l’entité et du train plateforme est de développer des infrastructures, plateformes et produits « as a service » pour les autres entités de la DSI. Elle doit également répondre à leurs besoins dans une stratégie d’accélérer le delivery, d’aller vers le devops et de les accompagner sur leur maitrise et autonomie sur les produits métiers. Missions principales : Encader et animer l’équipe Organiser et gérer la charge de l’équipe en fonction des besoins opérationnels, S’assurer du delivery de l’équipe, de sa performance et de l’atteinte des objectifs, Développer les recouvrements et la gestion des compétences, Développer et uniformiser les pratiques entre les périmètres (cloud public, cloud privé et réseau), Décliner la vision stratégique, Encourager la collaboration au sein de l’équipe et favoriser l’engagement, Organiser des points de suivi avec les lead et l’équipe. Suivre les collaborateurs Gérer les recrutements, Gérer les aspects RH (congés, administratif), Gérer les compétences, formations, Faire respecter le cadre de travail organisationnel, Réaliser les entretiens annuels. Gérer les relations avec les ESN Gérer le suivi commercial, Gérer les rotations/besoins. Gérer des KPIs, SLAs et reporting Définir et suivre des KPIs par rapport aux objectifs DSI Définir et suivre un reporting organisationnel Gérer et Suivre les SLAs et la qualité de service Gérer le budget et le suivi des ressources Construction et suivi budgétaire, respect du nombre de jours, Gestion des demandes d’achat, Gestion des relations avec les ESN, Participation aux entretiens de recrutement, Suivi des imputations d’activités/projets. Compétences techniques requises : - Bonnes connaissances des infrastructures OnPremise (compute, stockage, backup, virtualisation, réseaux, … ) et Cloud Public (AWS, architecture, services managés) Compétences transverses : · Encadrement d’équipes techniques, idéalement composée de collaborateurs internes et de prestataires · Gestion budgétaire Leadership agile basé sur la confiance, l’autonomie et la collaboration. Capacité à motiver en travaillant sur les leviers intrinsèques et non seulement extrinsèques. Communication interne et externe pour instaurer la transparence et favoriser la participation. Maîtrise du cadre de travail Capacité à recadrer de manière factuelle et à gérer les conflits de façon constructive. Développement continu des personnes, en les accompagnant dans leur montée en compétence. Compréhension du cadre légal du travail

CONTEXTE : Expérience : 8 ans et plus Métiers Fonctions : Etudes & Développement,Expert Spécialités technologiques : Collaboratif, Infrastructure,Sauvegarde, Cloud,Reporting Secteurs d'activités Assurance Description et livrables de la prestation Dans le cadre d’un programme de transformation Cloud visant à moderniser les infrastructures de stockage et à migrer les environnements on-premise vers des solutions hybrides ou cloud, l’équipe Storage (13 personnes) renforce ses capacités. Le poste consiste à intervenir en tant que Storage SME (Subject Matter Expert), garant du bon fonctionnement, de la modernisation et de la sécurisation des environnements de stockage stratégiques de l’entreprise. Le rôle couvre à la fois les activités Build, Run et Migration, au sein d’un environnement international, exigeant, agile et fortement collaboratif. Missions principales A. Gestion des infrastructures de stockage - Concevoir, déployer et administrer des solutions NAS, hyperconvergées ou cloud. - Configurer volumes, politiques de tiers et performances. - Assurer la haute disponibilité et l’optimisation continue (tuning, load balancing). - Participer à une organisation 24/7 avec astreintes et interventions en horaires anticipés. - Produire et maintenir la documentation technique (LLD, procédures, process). B. Protection et sauvegarde des données - Mettre en œuvre des stratégies de backup et de reprise après sinistre (DRP). - Assurer la continuité d’activité via des solutions de réplication multisites. - Supporter ou piloter les solutions de sauvegarde selon les besoins. C. Sécurité & conformité - Implémenter des mécanismes de chiffrement, contrôle d’accès et permissions RBAC. - Garantir la conformité aux normes internationales (GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA…). - Détecter et prévenir les menaces (ransomware, accès non autorisés). - Participer à la remédiation d’audit. D. Capacity Planning & Optimisation - Analyser l’usage des capacités et anticiper les évolutions futures. - Mettre en œuvre des optimisations (déduplication, compression, thin provisioning). - Automatiser via scripting (Python, Terraform, Ansible, Bash…). E. Support avancé & migration - Diagnostiquer et résoudre les incidents complexes (IOPS, latence, pannes disques). - Effectuer mises à jour firmware, patching et contrôles de santé. - Collaborer avec les équipes réseau, base de données et migration factory. - Comprendre les applications métiers et leurs implications sur le stockage. Expertise souhaitée - Expert technique avec vision globale infrastructure et Cloud. - Fortement orienté transformation et migration. - Capable d’accompagner des entités sur la modernisation de leurs environnements. - Disponible immédiatement ou à court terme. - Expertise NAS NetApp (administration, upgrade, refresh). - Expertise switch Broadcom. - Maîtrise des environnements de production critiques et DRP. - Compétences scripting : Python, Ansible, Terraform. - Solides connaissances Datacenter et infrastructures IT. Compétences appréciées - NetApp Cloud Volume ONTAP, AWS FSxN. - Solutions hyperconvergées : Nutanix, VSAN. - Solutions cloud NAS ou hybrides. - Automatisation avancée. - Communication claire avec parties prenantes techniques et métiers. - Capacité à rédiger des documents techniques structurés et pédagogiques. - Esprit d’équipe, sens du service et fiabilité opérationnelle. - Rigueur, autonomie, capacité à supporter un environnement exigeant et en transformation rapide. - Engagement fort dans les objectifs collectifs et les pratiques agiles.

CONTEXTE : Expérience : 8 ans et plus Métiers Fonctions : Etudes & Développement,Expert Spécialités technologiques : Collaboratif, Infrastructure,Sauvegarde, Cloud,Reporting Secteurs d'activités Assurance Description et livrables de la prestation Dans le cadre d’un programme de transformation Cloud visant à moderniser les infrastructures de stockage et à migrer les environnements on-premise vers des solutions hybrides ou cloud, l’équipe Storage (13 personnes) renforce ses capacités. Le poste consiste à intervenir en tant que Storage SME (Subject Matter Expert), garant du bon fonctionnement, de la modernisation et de la sécurisation des environnements de stockage stratégiques de l’entreprise. Le rôle couvre à la fois les activités Build, Run et Migration, au sein d’un environnement international, exigeant, agile et fortement collaboratif. Missions principales A. Gestion des infrastructures de stockage - Concevoir, déployer et administrer des solutions NAS, hyperconvergées ou cloud. - Configurer volumes, politiques de tiers et performances. - Assurer la haute disponibilité et l’optimisation continue (tuning, load balancing). - Participer à une organisation 24/7 avec astreintes et interventions en horaires anticipés. - Produire et maintenir la documentation technique (LLD, procédures, process). B. Protection et sauvegarde des données - Mettre en œuvre des stratégies de backup et de reprise après sinistre (DRP). - Assurer la continuité d’activité via des solutions de réplication multisites. - Supporter ou piloter les solutions de sauvegarde selon les besoins. C. Sécurité & conformité - Implémenter des mécanismes de chiffrement, contrôle d’accès et permissions RBAC. - Garantir la conformité aux normes internationales (GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA…). - Détecter et prévenir les menaces (ransomware, accès non autorisés). - Participer à la remédiation d’audit. D. Capacity Planning & Optimisation - Analyser l’usage des capacités et anticiper les évolutions futures. - Mettre en œuvre des optimisations (déduplication, compression, thin provisioning). - Automatiser via scripting (Python, Terraform, Ansible, Bash…). E. Support avancé & migration - Diagnostiquer et résoudre les incidents complexes (IOPS, latence, pannes disques). - Effectuer mises à jour firmware, patching et contrôles de santé. - Collaborer avec les équipes réseau, base de données et migration factory. - Comprendre les applications métiers et leurs implications sur le stockage. Expertise souhaitée - Expert technique avec vision globale infrastructure et Cloud. - Fortement orienté transformation et migration. - Capable d’accompagner des entités sur la modernisation de leurs environnements. - Disponible immédiatement ou à court terme. - Expertise NAS NetApp (administration, upgrade, refresh). - Expertise switch Broadcom. - Maîtrise des environnements de production critiques et DRP. - Compétences scripting : Python, Ansible, Terraform. - Solides connaissances Datacenter et infrastructures IT. Compétences appréciées - NetApp Cloud Volume ONTAP, AWS FSxN. - Solutions hyperconvergées : Nutanix, VSAN. - Solutions cloud NAS ou hybrides. - Automatisation avancée. - Communication claire avec parties prenantes techniques et métiers. - Capacité à rédiger des documents techniques structurés et pédagogiques. - Esprit d’équipe, sens du service et fiabilité opérationnelle. - Rigueur, autonomie, capacité à supporter un environnement exigeant et en transformation rapide. - Engagement fort dans les objectifs collectifs et les pratiques agiles. Livrables - Low Level Design (LLD) - Contribution au High Level Design (HLD) - Procédures opérationnelles et d’exploitation - Documents de formation pour passation aux équipes internes

Besoin : expériences en use case de conception-design / d’optimisation d’architecture sur des services PaaS, du support sur des projets Cloud Azure sur des projets à fort valeur business (digital, e-commerce/IoT..). Required Qualifications: Comprehensive experience architecting and integrating Cloud services in Microsoft Azure (IaaS. PaaS, SaaS, APIM) Clearly articulate and communicate complex design solutions to technical, non-technical, and leadership Experienced in working in Azure, and integrating on-premises solutions Strong understanding across Cloud and infrastructure components (servers, Virtualization, storage, network data, and applications) to deliver end to end Cloud Infrastructure architectures and designs. Create detailed solution design covering n-tier deployments, auditing, availability, disaster recovery, backup. Work with the application, security, and infrastructure teams to create and validate solution design Leadership capability and proven ability to manage difficult stakeholders Significant experience in presenting ideas, products, concept papers to varied audiences Managed the end-to-end lifecycles of a project in a solution architect capacity Experience with multi-geography, multi-tier service design, and management Utilize and improve design patterns using reference architectures for new applications migrating to cloud Assist in supporting and troubleshooting Azure cloud incidents/outages following incidents

Senior IT Engineer with OKTA Our Client seeks a Senior IT Engineer to support the employee population, analyze current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide IT related training. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of network maintenance and experience managing staff. Knowledge of the Art industry is a plus. From day one, the Senior IT Engineer will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of the IT operations, and an ongoing impact on it’s overall growth. Purpose of the Role: – Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services – Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware – Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative – Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration – Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software – Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities: – Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure – Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes – Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs – Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software – Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT – Supervise daily operations of network and server infrastructure – Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals – Evaluate risk, develop network recovery and backup processes – Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware – Test, troubleshoot and adjust information systems to operate effectively – Implement security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems – Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions – Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed – Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups – Manage information technology and computer systems – Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time – Preserve assets, information security and control structures – Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience – Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems – Expertise in data center management and data governance – Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications and requirements: – Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience – 5–7 years experience in IT management – Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies – Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems – Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills – Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize – Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices – Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta SSO, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring – Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. – Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions – Proven leadership skills – Strong creative and analytical thinking – Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP) The position is based in Central London. The salary is competitive and will be circa £45K - £60K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Storage & Server Architect As an Storage & Server Architect you would be a key part of the Infrastructure unit and have overall responsibility to design, maintain and provide 2& 3 line support for all Storage & Systems hardware, Operating & Virtualisation Software, Open source and application integration. You would work towards providing a 24/7 support system. Ensure maximum availability of core systems and that performance monitoring is in place and appropriate system capacity planning is undertaken. You would also ensure that required DR and BCP provisions exist and are tested regularly. Maintenance of Infrastructure Provide storage & server hardware, virtualisation,services management, enable technical innovation that can create business value to assist with the company’s requirements and expectations. Lead large technology initiatives to build and maintain key elements of the company’s infrastructure and associated product portfolio, including but not limited to 24x7 data centre infrastructure management and evolution, remote access services and enterprise-scale database environments. Carry out annual technology and user audits. Manage the provision and maintenance of 3 party infrastructure to agreed SLA’s including hosting, personal computing support and networking at all major NGC locations. Manage all NGC owned servers, switches, firewalls and routers. Maintain appropriate licenses and subscriptions for computer hardware and software. IT Governance Manage system security, performance monitoring and alerting, ensure appropriate backups are in place and retained for all systems. Ensure a disaster recovery arrangement is maintained, as required in collaboration with the compliance team and operations are in place to ensure compliance during business continuity events. Work with Compliance Director in the development, adoption and enforcement of Information Security policies, procedures and standards. Work with the Network and Security Architect to ensure appropriate security, patching, maintain secure Internet connectivity & private network connection to/from our partners, customers and other Data & Financial Clearing House Work with Database and Development team for all compute, server and storage providing requirement & 24/7 availability. Complete annual reviews and internal audit of required ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301 standards. Competency Profile Extensive knowledge of data centre operations, , network engineering, datacentre applications, client/server computing and production operations support. Specific technologies of note include Microsoft Server & Linux Operating System. Experience with mid tier storage hardware & appliance is essential, more specifical experience with IBM Storage V37xx & V50xx series will be beneficial. Infrastructure applications, Networking, VMware, Firewall, Security and/or Enterprise-level SANs. Experience with Cloud Services & Provisioning (Experience of Oracle Cloud would be preferential) Ability to lead cross functional project teams in implementing projects of a complex nature. The Client has offices in Central London – although this position will mainly remote. The salary for this role will be circa £65K - £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

IT Systems Network Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 5 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Undertake Data Extraction for reporting requirements for all the other stakeholders at the bank To monitor the CCTV, telephony systems and door access systems and to ensure that they are well maintained with proper backup and that relevant maintenance procedures are applied Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain and ensure that the BCP site is always ready for continuous bank operations To maintain the branch PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Fortigate Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £35K - £40K. The Client is a bank based in Central London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 5 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Undertake Data Extraction for reporting requirements for all the other stakeholders at the bank To monitor the CCTV, telephony systems and door access systems and to ensure that they are well maintained with proper backup and that relevant maintenance procedures are applied Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain and ensure that the BCP site is always ready for continuous bank operations To maintain the branch PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Fortigate Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £35K - £40K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

About the Company The company is a recognized player in Managed IT Services , providing high-value expertise in Cloud Infrastructure, Network Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Datacenter Operations . Driven by innovation and reliability, their teams deliver customized and secure IT environments designed to support the digital transformation of their clients across diverse sectors. About the Role They are seeking an experienced Senior System & Cloud Engineer to reinforce their infrastructure team and contribute to the continuous evolution of their internal and client platforms. You will be involved in the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of virtualized, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring high availability and performance standards. This role combines technical leadership, operational excellence, and architecture design , giving you the opportunity to influence both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. Key Responsibilities Serve as a technical lead and point of reference for system engineering initiatives. Design, deploy, and operate shared and dedicated infrastructures built on VMware, Linux, Docker, Veeam , and modern storage technologies (including object storage). Develop tailored infrastructure architectures, integrating compute, storage, and backup components according to client requirements. Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as Kubernetes, Proxmox, S3-compatible storage, automation tools, observability stacks, and enhanced security frameworks . Conduct in-depth troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve complex issues. Collaborate with network, security, and service delivery teams to ensure cohesive and secure solutions. Participate in technical design reviews and pre-sales discussions to support project scoping and solution definition. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for designs, configurations, and operational procedures. Mentor junior engineers , encouraging knowledge sharing and adherence to best practices. Take part in the on-call rotation to manage critical incidents when required. Profile and Experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in system or cloud infrastructure engineering . Strong expertise with VMware virtualization platforms (experience in a service provider context is a plus). Advanced knowledge of Linux administration , including scripting and automation ( Bash, Python, Ansible ). Experience with Veeam backup and recovery solutions . Solid understanding of enterprise storage technologies (SAN/NAS, block and object). Familiarity with container technologies (Docker) and exposure to Kubernetes orchestration . Knowledge of Proxmox or other open-source virtualization systems is advantageous. Fluency in English (spoken and written); French is considered an asset. What They Offer A role with direct impact on the evolution of our infrastructure and customer platforms. Professional growth through ongoing learning and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation. Flexible hybrid work model promoting work-life balance. Flat hierarchy and quick decision-making processes. Modern offices with easy access and on-site parking .

IT Systems Network Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 5 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Undertake Data Extraction for reporting requirements for all the other stakeholders at the bank To monitor the CCTV, telephony systems and door access systems and to ensure that they are well maintained with proper backup and that relevant maintenance procedures are applied Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain and ensure that the BCP site is always ready for continuous bank operations To maintain the branch PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Fortigate Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £40K - £50K. This is a hybrid role – 3 days in the office. The Client is based in Central London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Senior Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds – Service Desk Software experience Experience of Pal Alto firewalls Firemon – Network Security Devices and Policy Management Experience of Avaya PABX systems Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Palo Alto Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Our client is looking for a Server Engineer to join their team on a six month initial contract, working three days a week onsite in Crewe and two days working remotely. This role would be working via umbrella. Role Description: * Use of Hyper-V with client's standard build processes * Good experience and understanding of Windows Clustering * Good experience in configuring Network Load Balancers * Knowledge if CIS hardening implemented using GPO * Knowledge Active Directory and Certificate Authority * Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure seamless operations * Automate server provisioning and configuration using tools like PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform * Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions including BMR * Monitor server performance and availability using tools like Nagios, SolarWinds, or equivalent client tool * Maintain documentation for systems architecture, processes, and procedures * Storage Knowledge advantageous * Status reporting to senior stakeholders LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.