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3rd Line Infrastructure Support EngineerDuration : 6 Months, potential for further work.Location : onsite in Basingstoke and 2-3 days also expected in London per week,IR35 Status : Inside IR35DV RequiredYour roleWe are looking for a 3rd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer to work with our 3rd Line team and Engineering teams. Your role will involve assisting high profile user community via incident logging application.Essential Knowledge and Skills Required:* Microsoft Windows Server 2003-2022* Active Directory and Group Policy* Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers* DNS, WINS and DHCP* PKI Services* SMTP Proxy Servicing* Firewall management and controls* DFS, HA, Clustering, SOFS* RDS, VMWare, vCenter, ESXI, vMotion, HyperV, VMM Terminal Services* MS Cloud incorporating Exchange, Storage and Shares App serviced* Citrix deployments incorporating PVS\MCS* APP-v incorporating Citrix StoreFront* Powershell Scripting, MBAM/BitLocker/VPNDesirable skills and knowledge/certifications*Any Microsoft / Citrix / VMWare certification*Wider understanding of client or midrange OSes, networking and security*HyperV, Azure and Google Cloud*HP BladeSystem, or similar blade servers / blade chassis and interconnect technologies*HP Cloud Service Automation, or similar self-service cloud management technology*HP Server Automation, or similar system configuration / software deployment technology*Symantec Datacentre Security, or similar security policy enforcement product*A deep understanding of Virtualisation and Container technologies*Design of large, complex systems including practical experimentation and development skills*Has both technical breadth and depth and great client engagement skills*Knowledge or appreciation of some the listed technologies; Foreman; Puppet; Satellite; Ansible; Nagios; AI/ML; Big Data; Elastic Search; IaaS; PaaS; HPC; DevOps; AWS; Azure; Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift; Linux based applications 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.

3rd Line Exchange Support EngineerDuration : 6 Months, potential for further work.Location : onsite in Basingstoke and 2-3 days also expected in London per week,IR35 Status : Inside IR35DV RequiredYour roleWe are looking for a 3rd Line Exchange Support Engineer to work with our 3rd Line team and Engineering teams. Your role will involve assisting high profile user community via incident logging application.Your experience- Good understanding of Exchange 2013 or latest versions.- Good Understanding of Communication LCS / OCS / LYNC- Good understanding of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2003/2007/2010 and SharePoint Designer- Knowledge must include architectural design, web parts, management and troubleshooting with a focus on planning, deploying, and supporting enterprise SharePoint implementations.- In depth experience with Collaboration, Portals, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Content Management, Business Process and Forms, and/or Business Intelligence.- SharePoint experience must include SharePoint Designer workflows, effective use of the data view web part, content query web part, data form web part, navigation customization, and some branding customization.- Good understanding of Active Directory (about Forest/Domain Architecture, Replication, Disasters recovery).- Good understanding of ISA- Good understanding of Exchange Components: - (Exchange Database, Outlook Web Access, Offline Address List, Mail Flow, Public Folders, Free/Busy)- Good Understanding of Exchange Architecture Services that run on Exchange 2007 / 2010 Server Roles Edge, Hub, CAS & Mailbox.- Good understanding of Backup Applications and the various methods about backing and restoring Exchange Database and configurations.- Good understanding on Exchange Gateway product like Bright mail, IMSS etc.- Good understanding about MS Cluster on Exchange 2003- Good understanding about and Hands on experience regarding High Availability Features (CCR, SCC, SCR & LCR).- Good knowledge on Collaborating Applications (Black Berry, OCS, UM etc.,)- Extensively worked on Windows core infrastructure services like Active Directory, DNS/DDNS/WINS and DHCP services- Working knowledge of RAS/VPN, Web Servers, Clusters, and backup/restore- Good knowledge of Server Hardware/RAID, SAN, Backup Applications.- Good understanding about upgrading, transitioning, and migrating Exchange to the latest version.- Good understanding Exchange Tools that will help in Troubleshooting, Monitoring, and fine tuning of Exchange- Exchange Best Practice Analyzer Report- Exchange Performance Troubleshooter Analyzer- MPS Report- Demonstrated experience in ITIL best practices methodologies 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.

Test Analyst (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Break our best to make it better and put yourself at the centre of a digital revolution. Our Testers are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real world purpose and impact. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. We are happy to discuss remote or hybrid working. Due to the secure nature of the programme/role, you will need to hold the highest level of UK Security Clearance, or be eligible to go through National Security Vetting to obtain this clearance ie Single UK National. This role will be based on client site near Reading. Your future duties and responsibilities As a Test Analyst here at CGI, you will be working across several Agile development teams and be responsible for the design, development and running of tests using the best tools for the job. You will have a passion for testing as well as knowledge and understanding of Testing within modern software/applications development. In this role you will utilise strong collaboration and communication skills, as you will be along side Infrastructure, Development and Project Management teams. Key Tasks: • Running manual tests and using the project approved tools • Interpretation of test results and preliminary investigation of failures • Raising defects and monitoring them through to resolution • Attendance at Agile Team meetings and events Required qualifications to be successful in this role We're looking for a range of the following skills and experiences: • Track record within a testing role • Experience of Continuous Integration Tools • Experience designing and producing automated or manual Tests • Experience of Test Management Tools e.g. ALM, Testrail etc • ISTQB Foundation Certification • Experience of SAFe and agile ways of working • Good Problem investigation • Analysis skills #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Cyber Security Consultant (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Trusted to think critically If you're ahead of the game on cyber security, systems and operations risk, we can secure your career ambitions. Our Cyber Security Consultants are trusted to work closely on a wide range of exciting projects with real-world purpose, impacting clients from all sectors, as part of one of the largest cyber consultancies in the UK. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance. This position requires you to work on client site in Basingstoke 5 days per week. Your future duties and responsibilities You'll join a collaborative team of more than 280 members delivering 360° security services to clients across every domain that CGI operates in - from government, defence, healthcare and utilities, to banking and financial services. You'll bring a creative and critical mindset to projects and client operations, managing complex security challenges with a business-focused approach - protecting what is most valuable to our clients. You'll be assessing risk across business, technology and operations, considering threat intelligence and helping to build the full security view that underpins systems resilience and client confidence. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Exceptional planning and communication skills are key for this role, and you'll have a knowledge of security standards and processes such as ISO 27001 standards, (NCSC) CAF, Cyber Essentials, NIST and Cyber Essentials/Plus. We'll also look for your experience in: • Developing cyber policy and procedures • Data protection and privacy • Security change management • Understanding business continuity resilience and incidence response • Networks, core infrastructure and systems Desirable qualifications include: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCP Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.