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Solutions Architect opportunity to join an Award-Winning UK wide Software Engineering company, who do a lot of work with the UK Government working on a Fully Remote basis. Solutions Architect opportunity Fully Remote - up to £100,000 PA + Bonus + Great Benefits To apply for this role you must be SC Cleared or able to obtain Security clearance - *That means you must be a British Citizen and have been living in the UK permanently for the last 5 years* As a Solutions Architect you will join one of our small, fast-paced, agile delivery teams; using agile methodology and DevOps techniques to design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting workloads for customers in the UK Government. You should have experience working for the MOD. Responsibilities: • Draft technical Statements of requirements for cloud native applications and platform solutions. • Define and asses technical architectures and solutions. • Define technical and business requirements. • Produce high and low level technical designs. • Produce high level operating model designs. • Define security controls and architecture commensurate with cloud and application security best practice. • Define and select appropriate DevOps pipeline, process and tools. • Define and select appropriate high level of coding languages, testing strategies and tools to be used. • Define the tools and practices to be used to monitor and support cloud applications. • Define service management practices/process. • Architect and support delivery of on-premise virtualization (VMware ESX, vCenter) solutions. • Architect and support delivery of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS public cloud (AWS & Azure) solutions. You will ideally have exposure to; • Contemporary software engineering including selection and application of appropriate technology and patterns • ANY Consultancy experience is highly desirable. • ANY Central Government experience is highly desirable. • Confidence working in a team developing full-stack solutions. • Defining, installing, or supporting networking solutions. • DevOps and the techniques which enable it - including virtualisation, containerisation, CI/CD and IaC • Working in agile environments using methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. • MOD experience or related Benefits you will enjoy include: Healthcare - Life Insurance - Flexible working - Pension - 6 Paid Days Training a year - Holiday - Certifications - Career Coach - Bonus If this sounds like something you could be interested in and would like to know more and you are eligible for the Security Clearance please respond with an up to date CV to be considered. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit XX XX XX XX XX Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Job Description 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 nd & 3 rd 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 rd 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.

Job Description Solutions Architect Our Client is a leading global organisation with offices in Central London. They are looking to recruit a Solutions Architect with at least 10 years hands-on expertise as a Solutions Architect. The key purpose for the position is to manage the applications and technology in the company. This includes Integrating products Managing Data Identity Management systems and software Enhancing existing applications Must have an excellent understanding of networks and infrastructure Must have excellent knowledge of the Azure environment and Office 365. This is key position with high levels of responsibility. The Client is based in Central London. This is a 6 month assignment initially. The rate is negotiable but will be circa £500 pd to £700 pd. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.

Job Title: Enterprise Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Weymouth, Portsmouth, Filton, Frimley and Farnborough. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £51,500 dependent on skills and experience What you'll be doing: You will have the opportunity to work with other teams internally and BAES sectors, along with BAES Submarines partners Manage the architecture tooling and standards whilst supporting with the development of process and governance Maintain the baseline architecture within an enterprise architecture tool Creating the reports to support the enterprise architecture function Develop the Architecture Office SharePoint site Working with the Solution Architecture teams to implement the architecture process across all IT Projects Your skills and experiences: Essential: You will need to have strong stakeholder management, influencing and engagement experience Have a creative flare and be able to translate work to non-technical stakeholders Proven experience developing processes Desirable: HND/Degree level qualification in IT and/or relevant experience within a large organisation Experience working in an IT discipline or background within complex engineering/manufacturing/defence environment Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Enterprise Architecture team: This is a brilliant opportunity to join the team and work across a variety of programmes including strategy, planning & design assurance across all IT programmes within the Submarines Enterprise. Current projects include the development of new processes, systems and enhancing the current systems. There is fantastic room for career growth and development. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 26th September 2024 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-CB1 #LI-Hybrid

Software Architect Up to £70,000 + 10% Bonus + International Travel + Health benefits Glasgow - Hybrid An exciting opportunity to join a leading global company specialising in the development and sale of cutting-edge automotive, Power and Infrastructure applications. An innovative leader in the industry since 1971, on a mission to combat climate change by providing clean and efficient energy solutions to make a better tomorrow. As the Software Architect, you will be heavily interacting with both the UK and German software teams where you will be doing daily stand ups, tracking tasks and code reviews on embedded systems such as C++, MATLAB, Embedded C, Simulink + more! When necessary, you will roll your sleeves up and assist the developers in writing code. This position will suit an individual who is looking to take their years of experience into the next step of their career and get stuck into a brilliant company who have operations all over the world. The role: * Software Architect * Working with embedded systems such as C++, MATLAB, UML, Embedded C, etc * Travel to Germany * Tracking tasks, Code reviews, Stakeholder management, hands-on programming The person: * Solid experience with Embedded systems * Ideally from an automotive background * Degree educated in computer science or related field of study * Confident in liaising on best practice and making technical strategy * Strong communication skills and happy to travel Reference Number: BBBH214259 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click \"Apply Now\" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated ServiceNow Architect to join their team in Amsterdam. As a ServiceNow Architect, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing ServiceNow solutions to meet the complex needs of their business. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Languages: Dutch (required) Key Responsibilities: Design and architect ServiceNow solutions that align with the client's business objectives. Lead the implementation and integration of various ServiceNow modules across different environments. Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand their needs and provide expert guidance on best practices. Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and solution designs. Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of the ServiceNow platform. Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members within the client's organization. Stay updated with the latest developments in ServiceNow and related technologies. Requirements: Proven experience as a ServiceNow Architect or similar role. Strong expertise in ServiceNow platform architecture and design. Proficiency in Dutch (required). In-depth knowledge of ServiceNow modules such as ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, and others. Experience in integrating ServiceNow with other enterprise systems. Strong problem-solving abilities and a capability to work in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Certification in ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or Certified Master Architect (CMA) is desirable but not mandatory. What Our Client Offers: Competitive salary ranging from €80,000 to €100,000 per year, depending on experience. A hybrid work environment with a balance between remote work and time in the Amsterdam office. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A collaborative and supportive team culture. If you are passionate about ServiceNow and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role with a leading organization in Amsterdam, we encourage you to apply!

Software Architect Up to £70,000 + 10% Bonus + International Travel + Health benefits Glasgow - Hybrid An exciting opportunity to join a leading global company specialising in the development and sale of cutting-edge automotive, Power and Infrastructure applications. An innovative leader in the industry since 1971, on a mission to combat climate change by providing clean and efficient energy solutions to make a better tomorrow. As the Software Architect, you will be heavily interacting with both the UK and German software teams where you will be doing daily stand ups, tracking tasks and code reviews on embedded systems such as C++, MATLAB, Embedded C, Simulink + more! When necessary, you will roll your sleeves up and assist the developers in writing code. This position will suit an individual who is looking to take their years of experience into the next step of their career and get stuck into a brilliant company who have operations all over the world. The role: * Software Architect * Working with embedded systems such as C++, MATLAB, UML, Embedded C, etc * Travel to Germany * Tracking tasks, Code reviews, Stakeholder management, hands-on programming The person: * Solid experience with Embedded systems * Ideally from an automotive background * Degree educated in computer science or related field of study * Confident in liaising on best practice and making technical strategy * Strong communication skills and happy to travel Reference Number: BBBH214259 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click \"Apply Now\" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Job Description Cloud Architect Azure Our Client is looking to recruit a Cloud Architect with Azure to work on a new project. Key responsibilities - Work as advisor/consultant to the customer on end to end journey to Azure. Assessment of on-premises infra landscape, application rationalization and recommend strategy, roadmap and structured plan for migration to Azure. Develop complex, end to end, enterprise scale solutions for migration to Azure. Develop and review technical architecture design and recommend Azure best practices Customer facing role to lead & participate in architectural discussions and design workshops. Provide solutions critical issues identified migration to Azure. Design & develop innovative solutions, optimization solutions and automation solutions for build, engineer, migrate and operate on Azure. Required Experience - 10-15 years of total experience. 5+ years of experience in Azure with minimum 3 years as Architect. Should have exposure/experience building Accelerators, frameworks, and IPs for Cloud. CI/CD experience is required Docker, Kubernetes, IAC tools(Terraform/Cloudformation/ARM templates), Configuration Management tools(Chef/Puppet/Ansible) knowledge and experience is required. Expert in Azure Web Apps, Logic Apps, API Gateway, Application Gateways, VM Scale-sets, DB-PaaS, Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs and Notification Hubs for multi-tenant environments. Experience on Assessment - Discovery, Dependency Mapping, Wave planning, migration plan Experience on Mass Migrations with migration processes, factory model & migration toolsets. Experience on Cloud operations - Monitoring management, governance, compliance, and security. Proficiency in cloud adoption frameworks. Good understating on Transformational and Optimization projects related to Cloud. Advance level Certification [AZ-303 & AZ-304] on Azure is required. Strong knowledge of Cloud related tools on automation and optimizations. Excellent communication & presentation skills with considerable exposure in Client facing role. Ability to establish good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate to drive a larger technology initiative/program. Excellent organization skills, attention to details and ability to multi-task The Client is based in Geneva Switzerland - but the role will be remote from anywhere in Europe with meetings in person from time to time. Rate will be dependent on experience. Duration will be 6 to 12 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

***SC CLEARED***Solution/Technical Architect 8 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote/Barrow-In-Furness, CumbriaMarket Rates via UmbrellaWe have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Solution/Technical Architect on a long term program of work.Key Skills & Experiences: To assist with the collection of business application data for the enterprise architecture repository and CMDB by the Product Groups, they will have a list of values they will need to understand and obtain those values from the vendors.We are looking for a generalist infrastructure architect. Ideally with a few years' experience in hosting working on multiple technologies. They will doing high and low level designs for infrastructure implementations for client applications. This will include vendor interaction and client meetings. It is likely they will be working on multiple projects so must have strong ability to manage expectation and their time. There may be exposure to some pre-sales work also.This resource is required to ensure the successful management of APM. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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 10 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 Description Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: • Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. • Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. • Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. • Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. • Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. • Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. • Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). • Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. • Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. • Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. • Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. • Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. • Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. • Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. • Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: • Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) • Agile methodology / delivery • Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. • Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) • Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. • SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. • Hardware and software virtualisation techniques • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment • Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description Solutions Architect Designer Our Client a Telecoms company is looking to recruit a seasoned professional who has at least 5 to 10 years experience as a Solutions Architect Designer. You will be involved in developing and implementing systems architecture designs that will meet business needs. The Solution Designer's responsibilities include designing innovative solutions based on business requirements, creating functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Participating and leading on projects where analysis of systems or data requires an in-depth evaluation of complex business process, system process, and industry standards. Designing technology solutions by modelling requirements and applying standard application methodology best practices. Resolving technical problems as they arise. Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed. Maintain & update Enterprise Architecture documentation. Building and integrating information systems to meet the company's needs. Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with the Enterprise Architect to recommend solutions to improve it. Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have. Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes. Manage Stakeholder expectations regarding appropriate milestones and deadlines. Providing supervision and guidance to development teams. Ensuring IT Security standards are incorporated by design, ensuring compliance to the required standards (ISO27001) and supporting improvement initiatives and protecting the business from risks arising from data loss. To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers Proven experience in engineering and software solution design. In-depth understanding of integration techniques & modern coding languages Telco Site Management software design/development Integration knowledge(SOAP, Rest API's). Middleware Biztalk Data Warehouse design & optimization. ITIL/Remedy experience Experience of using Enterprise Architecture tools. Hons Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering. Togaf certification. Knowledge of Cloud architectures. The Client is located close to Reading - so ideally you will be living within 60 minutes commuting distance. You will be working from home remotely for 2 to 3 days a week - and/or working from the office 2 days a week. The salary for this role will be in the range £75K - £90K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us for this exciting position in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description Solutions Architect Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect to based at the Company's Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: • Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. • Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka • Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. • Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure • Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. • Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects • Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. • DevOps experience - CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization - tools and processes • Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. • In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. • Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus • Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns • Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. • Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process • Develop customer proposals - solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines • Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts • Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions • Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction • Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision • Bachelors or master's degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) • 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles • Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects • Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% • Familiarity with architecture modelling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary • Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level • Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions • Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn - Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £90K - £120K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.

Job Description 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 nd & 3 rd 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 rd 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.

Job title: Solution Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role Salary: £50,000 + dependent on experience What you'll be doing Undertaking Business Analysis with customers and eliciting their requirements Aligning incoming demand to the functional and overall strategic roadmap Defining Solution Options in line with customer requirements and providing solution assurance Producing Architecture Packs to communicate complexity surrounding customer demand Producing High Level Designs to gain quotations from the IT service provider and mobilise IT projects Managing the production of weekly performance metrics for Information Management and Technology leads Your skills and experiences: Essential: Knowledge and experience of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) Competent in identifying risks and opportunities Good all-round knowledge of technical/VM work/ Cloud for non-secure data General understanding of Cloud architectural principles Desirable: Manufacturing background Operational technology background Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Product Fulfilment Solution Architecture team: The Product Fulfilment team is one of four Product Groups within the IM&T function. Product Fulfilment is responsible for providing the IT capabilities that are required by the core delivery functions of the business (such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project Delivery), and those which support it (such as HR and Finance). In this role, you will be working on the technical delivery of Portland Walk Campus (PWC). This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team, foster new and existing relationships across a large Enterprise and deliver Projects that improve the Build, Test & Commissioning of Submarines. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Tagetik Solution ArchitectLondonMy client is looking for a Tagetik Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of the Tagetik platform for financial planning and analysis (FP&A). The successful candidate will play a key role in configuring, integrating, and enhancing the Tagetik planning module, ensuring it aligns with business needs and drives process improvements. This position requires a strong background in finance, as well as hands-on expertise in Tagetik.Key Responsibilities: * System Architecture & Design: Define and develop the overall architecture of the Tagetik system in alignment with organisational needs * Implementation Leadership: Lead the implementation and roll-out of the Tagetik planning module, ensuring successful integration with existing financial systems * Configuration & Customisation: Configure and customise the Tagetik platform to meet business requirements for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting * System Optimisation: Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise the Tagetik system to ensure efficiency, functionality, and scalability * Collaboration with FP&A Team: Work closely with the FP&A team to understand business processes and improve financial reporting and analysis capabilities * Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve issues within the system, focusing on long-term solutions and ensuring alignment with business objectives * Process Improvement: Develop and recommend improvements in financial processes through effective use of the Tagetik platform * Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact between technical teams, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and project successPreferred Skills: * Insurance industry experience or exposure to financial processes within highly regulated industries * Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to deliver projects on time and within scope * Proficiency in other financial or ERP systems is a plus

Job Description Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: • Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. • Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. • Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. • Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. • Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. • Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. • Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). • Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. • Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. • Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. • Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. • Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. • Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. • Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. • Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: • Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) • Agile methodology / delivery • Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. • Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) • Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. • SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. • Hardware and software virtualisation techniques • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment • Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role - 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.