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Information Security Manager with Network Engineering Skills Our Client is a bank based in Central London who are looking to recruit a seasoned professional with at least 7 to 10 years expertise level Information Security coupled with Hands-on Network Engineering. The role is mainly Information Security – Data Security and split circa 80% with 20% Network Engineering – so you do need to be hands-on technically. You will ideally have circa 5+ years of work experience with Network Engineering coupled with over 10 years experience with Cisco Systems Products Role Description The Information Security Manager with Network Engineering Skills is a full-time hybrid role based in London, with the flexibility to work from home part of the week. The role oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of information security policies, procedures, and controls across networks and systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing the Information Security Management System (ISMS), monitoring cybersecurity and network security events, coordinating incident response, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The person in this role will collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to assess risks, implement technical and procedural safeguards, and support secure network architecture and configuration. Additional tasks include producing security documentation, leading security awareness initiatives, and providing guidance on secure network engineering practices. Qualifications · Strong skills in Information Security Management and Information Security, with experience defining and enforcing security policies and governance. · Hands-on expertise with Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), including implementation, maintenance, and audit readiness. · Proficiency in Cybersecurity and Network Security, covering threat detection, vulnerability management, network hardening, and incident response. · Demonstrated network engineering experience (eg, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, secure network design). · Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or similar are beneficial. · Experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks (eg, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST) and security best practices. · Ability to analyze complex technical environments, communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and document security requirements and processes. · Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Key Networking Skills Required: Cisco Network Switches Layer 2 and 3 (Catalyst 9K) – CCNP Level, Expert Level Preferred Routing protocol – OSPF (Catalyst 9K) – CCNP Level, Expert Level Preferred Cisco Switch Stacking (Cat 9K Switches 9600, 9300. 9200) Virtual Routing and Forwarding – (Catalyst 9600) Internetworking Troubleshooting - CCNP Level, Expert Level Preferred High Availability and Disaster Recovery - CCNP Level, Expert Level Preferred Security/Cyber ​​​​Security Skills Required: Cisco Firepower Firewalls (ASA, FTD) - CCNP Level, Expert Level Preferred Palo Alto Firewalls – Specialist Level, Architect Level Preferred Cisco Layer 2 Port Security Network Access Control including Cisco ISE, TACACS etc. Network Detection and Response Network Encryption (Site to Site VPN's) Cisco Secure Client (ASA) Network IPS (Trellix) Network Zero Day (Trellix NX or similar) Host Zero Day (Trellix HX or similar) Cyber ​​Security Network Control Incident Investigation with the assistance of group cyber security experts – Tier 1, Tier 2 to 3 preferred, using LogRhythm SIEM a bonus Host End Point Protection (Symantec) Host IPS Preferred Skills and Knowledge Vulnerability Management (Scanning for Vulnerabilities and classifying the risk, CIS Benchmark Scanning and compliance) – Using Rapid7 a bonus Knowledge of Penetration Testing, understanding of the types of testing and their advantages and disadvantages Security Zone Design and considerations Network and Security Architecture Design and Considerations Understanding of Information Security (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), MITER ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001, SIEM use cases for key controls etc Risk Management in Cyber ​​Security, SSL Blind spots, what causes them and how to mitigate Malware/Ransomware and how to mitigate along with Penetration testing concepts Understanding of White/Black/Grey Box penetration testing. Developing Security policies and procedures and conducting audits/risk assessments Handling crisis situations during security incidents The role is hybrid 3 days in the office in Central London. The rate for this role will be in the range £500 pd to £650 pd. This is a 3-month assignment. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Senior IT Infrastructure Officer Our Client a bank, in Central London are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure professional who is ideally looking for their next challenge in a dynamic and regulated financial services environment. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Officer to lead the management, security, and continuous improvement of our enterprise IT infrastructure. The Senior IT Infrastructure Officer will be playing a key role in ensuring the availability, resilience, and performance of critical systems while supporting technologies across servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and business-critical financial applications. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Must have 7 years' experience in enterprise infrastructure, ideally within banking or financial services, and be passionate about delivering secure, reliable IT services.. The role will be Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm and reporting into the Head of IT & Data. Due to the nature of the role, the individual is expected to work in our offices, 5 days per week, during their probationary period Infrastructure & Systems Management Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable). Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. In depth understanding of Cyber security Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing & Branch Support Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. 3. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support Support and administer business-critical applications, including: Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (e.g., Syncovery, other SFTP). 4. Networking • Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. • Administer FortiGate firewall environments. • Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk). Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Support physical access control systems (e.g., Paxton) Operating Systems Windows 11 Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) Veeam Backup & Replication Veeam ONE, VRO Microsoft Office 365 ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus SAAS solutions SQL Server Security Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) SentinelOne – EDR/ XDR Endpoint DLP solutions Firewall administration Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking Cisco Switches and Routers FortiGate Firewalls LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Education Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The role is based in Central London and initally will be be 5 days per week in the office. This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary for the role will be circa £70K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Director of Technology Solutions Edinburgh / Hybrid £60,000 - £70,000 + Long-Term Incentive + Bonus + Pension + 28 Days Holiday + Development Are you an experienced Technology Director or senior software leader looking to build and lead a high-performing technology function within an ambitious and growing organisation? Brilliant opportunity on offer to take ownership of technology strategy, product delivery and team development while helping shape the future direction of a business undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. This established organisation provides specialist services and technology-led solutions to customers operating across a range of complex environments. Due to continued investment and expansion, they are now looking for a Director of Technology Solutions to develop their technical capability and build a high-performing software engineering team. In this role, you will take responsibility for technology strategy, software delivery and operational performance. You will introduce effective development frameworks and processes while ensuring technology products maintain high standards of security, scalability, reliability and quality. You will also work closely with senior leaders, customers and external stakeholders, helping align technology investment with commercial objectives, customer requirements and the wider growth plans of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced technology leader looking to take ownership of a developing technology function and play a key role in the long-term strategic and commercial direction of an ambitious organisation. THE ROLE: * Defining and delivering the technology strategy in line with customer, operational and commercial objectives * Building, mentoring and developing high-performing software engineering and development teams * Leading software delivery, process improvement and the adoption of modern development practices * Overseeing software architecture, cloud infrastructure, databases, DevOps, cybersecurity and CI/CD processes * Acting as the senior technology representative with customers, partners and key stakeholders * Supporting technology investment, resource planning, budgeting and wider business-growth initiatives * Establishing effective governance around quality, compliance, risk management and intellectual property THE PERSON: * Previous experience in a Technology Director, Head of Technology, CTO or senior software leadership position * At least five years' experience across software development, technology delivery and team leadership * Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud platforms, DevOps, cybersecurity and modern engineering practices * Experience leading organisational change, process improvement or agile transformation initiatives * Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline * Strong commercial awareness with experience aligning technology decisions with customer and business requirements * Comfortable operating within a growing, evolving or technically complex organisation Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

ContexteDans le cadre d'une mission pour l'un de nos clients grands comptes, nous recherchons un Ingénieur SecOps Cloud AWS afin de renforcer une équipe spécialisée dans la sécurité des environnements Cloud et l'industrialisation des pratiques DevSecOps. Missions principalesConcevoir et mettre en œuvre des solutions de sécurité sur AWS. Sécuriser les infrastructures Cloud et les flux réseau. Mettre en place et maintenir les bonnes pratiques Cloud Security / DevSecOps. Administrer et optimiser les mécanismes IAM : rôles, politiques, permissions et gestion des accès. Mettre en œuvre les contrôles de sécurité sur les environnements AWS. Automatiser les contrôles et remédiations de sécurité. Intégrer la sécurité dans les pipelines CI/CD. Participer à la sécurisation des environnements Docker / Kubernetes. Mettre en place et exploiter les solutions de monitoring, logging et détection. Analyser les vulnérabilités et piloter leur remédiation. Participer à la réponse aux incidents de sécurité Cloud. Réaliser des audits et contribuer à l'amélioration continue du niveau de sécurité. Produire la documentation technique et les procédures de sécurité. Collaborer avec les équipes Cloud, DevOps, Infrastructure, SOC et Cybersecurity. Environnement techniqueAWS : IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Security Hub, KMS, WAF… Terraform / Infrastructure as Code Docker / Kubernetes / EKS CI/CD : GitLab CI, Jenkins ou équivalent Linux Git Scripting : Python / Bash SIEM / SOC / Monitoring DevSecOps / Cloud Security Profil recherché

Contexte de la missionDans le cadre du renforcement de sa stratégie de gouvernance, de sécurité et de conformité des données, notre client recherche un Consultant Microsoft Purview. Le consultant interviendra sur la mise en œuvre, la configuration et l'évolution de Microsoft Purview, afin d'améliorer la connaissance, la classification, la protection et la gouvernance des données de l'entreprise. Missions principalesRecueillir et analyser les besoins des équipes métier, Data, IT, Sécurité et Conformité. Participer à la définition et à la mise en œuvre de la stratégie Data Governance. Administrer et configurer Microsoft Purview. Mettre en place et maintenir le Data Catalog. Organiser le référencement et la cartographie des sources de données. Configurer les mécanismes de Data Discovery et de classification. Mettre en œuvre la Data Lineage afin de tracer l'origine et les transformations des données. Définir et gérer les classifications et les labels de sensibilité. Participer à la mise en place des politiques de protection et de gouvernance des données. Identifier les données sensibles et contribuer à leur protection. Participer à la mise en œuvre des politiques de Data Loss Prevention (DLP). Collaborer avec les équipes Microsoft 365, Azure, Data et Cybersecurity. Assurer le suivi des règles, politiques et contrôles de conformité. Participer aux audits et à la production des indicateurs de gouvernance. Documenter les configurations, processus et règles de gouvernance. Accompagner les équipes dans l'adoption des bonnes pratiques Data Governance. Assurer une veille sur les évolutions de Microsoft Purview et de l'écosystème Microsof

Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead Our Client a bank, in Central London are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure professional who is ideally looking for their next challenge in a dynamic and regulated financial services environment. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Officer to lead the management, security, and continuous improvement of our enterprise IT infrastructure. The Senior IT Infrastructure Officer will be playing a key role in ensuring the availability, resilience, and performance of critical systems while supporting technologies across servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and business-critical financial applications. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Must have 7 years' experience in enterprise infrastructure, ideally within banking or financial services, and be passionate about delivering secure, reliable IT services.. The role will be Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm and reporting into the Head of IT & Data. Due to the nature of the role, the individual is expected to work in our offices, 5 days per week, during their probationary period Infrastructure & Systems Management Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable). Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. In depth understanding of Cyber security Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing & Branch Support Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support Support and administer business-critical applications, including: Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (e.g., Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking • Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. • Administer FortiGate firewall environments. • Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk). Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Support physical access control systems (e.g., Paxton) Operating Systems Windows 11 Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) Veeam Backup & Replication Veeam ONE, VRO Microsoft Office 365 ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus SAAS solutions SQL Server Security Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) SentinelOne – EDR/ XDR Endpoint DLP solutions Firewall administration Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking Cisco Switches and Routers FortiGate Firewalls LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Education Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The role is based in Central London and initially will be be 5 days per week in the office. This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary for the role will be circa £70K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

IT Support Officer – Islington Our Client is looking to recruit an IT Support Analyst with at least 3 years experience. As an IT Support Officer (administrator) you will provide effective 1st line IT assistance across all aspects of the business. Responsibilities are focused primarily on general IT support functions. The position provides exposure to a broad range of IT-related projects and visibility across several departments in the organisation. As IT Support Officer you will benefit from direct exposure to the senior leaders of the company. IT is responsible for supporting and maintaining the Company's IT systems and for providing efficient desktop support to number of business users. The Officer will be responsible for addressing IT-related faults quickly and efficiently, including a broad range of queries from setting up email accounts to system diagnostics, from enhancing and developing the IT policies to working with the IT team to improve cybersecurity. Main Responsibilities: Diagnose and resolve technical issues Provide recurrent IT security education/training to users Manage the on boarding and off boarding IT-related process, including setting up new users and disabling expired accounts in accordance with HR requirements. Coordinate and conduct IT training and orientation programs for users. In conjunction with the Group IT Manager and with relevant approval, develop and implement training and documentation policies, standards and procedures. Set up and configure desktops, laptops, printers, IP and landlines phones Manage the IT procurement activities Ensure all software purchased licensing is recorded and maintained. Report faults and maintaining logs on servers, desktops and laptops. Ensure all logs for equipment and users are maintained. Work with vendors to diagnose, reproduce, and resolve technical problems. Monitor attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised, or illegal activity, investigate security alerts and provide incident response. Maintain physical local network and telephone cabling, switches, and hubs. Provide assistance and support to colleagues in IT-related matters. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED Windows and MacOS troubleshooting skills Experience with Google Workspace and Office365 Networking troubleshooting Analytical and Organisational skills Ability to work under pressure. Proven experience in an IT-related support role, experience of troubleshooting and supporting desktops/laptops. Ability to multi-task and work well in a multicultural team. Exceptionally detail focused Impressive verbal and written communication skills Able to follow instructions accordingly and can work autonomously The Client is based in Islington London. The position is office based. Salary will be £32K - £35K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.