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IT Support Analyst/Engineer with Level 1 and Level 2 Role Description This full-time IT Support Analyst/Engineer role covers both Level 1 and Level 2 support and is offered on a hybrid basis, with work primarily in London and some work from home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include handling incoming support tickets, responding to user queries, and providing first-line technical assistance for hardware, software, and network issues. The role also involves performing more advanced second-line diagnostics, resolving complex incidents, escalating problems when required, and updating documentation and knowledge bases. The IT Support Analyst/Engineer will install and configure systems, manage user accounts and access permissions, monitor system performance, and assist with routine maintenance tasks and upgrades. Collaboration with other IT team members and clear communication with non-technical users are key aspects of the position. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Technical Support and Information Technology skills, including experience with common operating systems, hardware, and business applications. Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills and Troubleshooting abilities to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and deliver effective solutions. Candidates should possess clear and professional Communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to users at different levels of technical understanding. Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft, or similar credentials are beneficial, along with experience in Level 1 and Level 2 support environments. Ability to work in a hybrid setting, manage priorities in a busy service desk environment, and maintain a customer-focused, inclusive approach when supporting diverse user groups. For this position you will have at least 5 years experience in IT as an IT Support Engineer with 1 and 2 Level support experience - ideally in the Banking/Financial industry. In-depth knowledge of and troubleshooting experience with Windows, Office applications and conferencing applications. Responsible for the support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure and to provide IT support to staff and other group colleagues. To assist in the response to service outages and other IT related problems as well as maintenance and upkeep of for security of the systems in place. To provide IT Support and assistance to the branch's staff in a timely fashion. Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Branch by providing first & Second line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting. Support endpoint security standards (antivirus/firewall/patching/two-factor authentication). Provide day to day support to the Admin and HR function to cover: joiners/leavers/ movers process, CCTV & Paxton Card Access. Assist the IT Manager in delivering various IT related projects by managing the day to day operational aspects of such projects. End User Computing support for all staff. (e.g. Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, Phones/Mobiles and other IT equipment.) Networking Fundamentals – DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and LAN/WAN. Good understanding of cybersecurity measures 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 Office 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 branch. To hold Administrator function for some of the systems housed at the Office. Responsible for the granting of access and maintenance of system matrixOverall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support inclusive of the server room. To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness. Manage inventory of computers, network equipment including tracking of purchased equipment and services. To maintain and ensure that the BCP site is always ready for continuous bank operations Important Business Services - IBS owner is to ensure the resilience of the IBS theyare responsible for (Ensure appropriate RCSAs, CETs, KRIs are in place to monitor procedures and controls within their units) Assist the HOD/Manager with implementing/putting in place, any applicable training/guidance/SOPs to staff relating to cyber security & operational resilience. To maintain the branch Avaya IP Office Phone system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times. To perform monthly infrastructure test and report for Risk Assessment. Manage Incident Handling procedure (This includes monitoring as well as post –incident follow up). Respond to IT service requests and incidents in a timely manner, prioritizing based on business impact, especially for critical banking functionsSupport the Branch operations as and when needed and any other tasks assigned by Management of the Branch. Data Integrity and Compliance Operationalise data strategy and communicate to the Data Owner or the Management any changes in their BAU requirements which involve data. To ensure all data worked on and or/shared with internal/external clients are accurate, compliant and maintained in accordance with Company's data quality standards. Handle all data in strict alignment with the General data protection Regulations (GDPR) principles. Keep track of documents created by the team. Escalate any suspected data breaches or privacy issues to the DPO promptly and without delays. Ensuring any data sharing requests are discussed with HOD/DPO so that prior authorisation is given and follows GDPR / department's SOPs. Collaborate with DPO on data Protection Impact Assessment when introducing new systems or processes to ensure privacy risks are mitigated at the outset. Technical Skills Required Proficient in common operating systems (Windows 11 and Linux, Server 2016 and later) Providing AV support for branch Software proficiency – O365, Onedrive,Teams, Sharepoint, Bloomberg, FXT, SEP, SEE, ME Endpoint Protection, Murex, Swift, 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP, Refinitiv, Syncovery, SQL Server, Paxton, VBR, VRO and VeeamOne Proficient in Imaging windows machines, image creation & management, GPO, and AD Networking Fundamentals – DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and LAN/WAN. Good understanding of Vmware; ESXI, vSphere, vCenter, Fortigate Firewalls, Cisco Switches Good understanding of patching practices and troubleshooting Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, Phones/Mobiles and other IT equipment. AV support (conference phones, Logitech meeting room solutions etc) Proficient in programming languages Project management Data analysis and reporting Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) This is a 5 days in the office role in Central London. Salary for this role will be circa £55K - £60K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Développeur C# / .NET Junior, Full Stack à dominante back-end (H/F)Junior mais déjà solide en C# / .NET, vous aimez maîtriser une application dans sa globalité et passer du back au front ne vous fait pas peur ? Rejoignez des projets exigeants où votre polyvalence sera un véritable atout. En brefExpérience : 1 à 3 ans, alternance comprise Répartition : environ 75 % back-end .NET, 25 % front-end (Angular ou React) Localisation : [Île-de-France], [X] jours de télétravail par semaine Démarrage : [ASAP] Contrat : [CDI / Freelance] Rémunération : selon profil et expérience Le contexteDans le cadre de projets applicatifs menés pour nos clients grands comptes, nous recherchons un(e) Développeur .NET Junior à dominante back-end. Intégré(e) à une équipe agile, vous interviendrez sur la conception, le développement et l'évolution d'applications métier à fort enjeu. Vous prendrez part à l'ensemble du cycle de vie du produit, de l'expression du besoin jusqu'à la mise en production et au maintien en conditions opérationnelles. Vos missionsDéveloppement back-end (cœur du poste) Concevoir et développer des API REST en C# / Core Implémenter la logique métier dans le respect des bonnes pratiques (SOLID, Clean Code, injection de dépendances) Modéliser les données et écrire des requêtes performantes (SQL Server, Entity Framework Core, LINQ) Intégrer des services tiers et des flux de données entre applications Écrire des tests unitaires et d'intégration Développement front-end Développer et faire évoluer des interfaces web en Angular ou React (TypeScript) Connecter les écrans aux API et gérer les formulaires, l'état applicatif et les appels asynchrones Veiller à la performance et à l'ergonomie des interfaces Qualité, déploiement et exploitation Participer aux revues de code et au maintien d'un haut niveau de qualité Contribuer aux pipelines CI/CD et au déploiement des applications (Docker, cloud Azure) Assurer la maintenance corrective et évolutive : analyse d'incidents, correction d'anomalies, optimisation Rédiger et maintenir la documentation technique Vie d'équipe Participer aux rituels agiles (daily, sprint planning, revue de sprint, rétrospective) Contribuer aux estimations et être force de proposition sur les choix techniques Travailler en proximité avec le Product Owner, les équipes métier et les autres développeurs Votre profilFormation et expérience Formation supérieure en informatique (école d'ingénieurs, école spécialisée ou master universitaire) 1 à 3 ans d'expérience en développement .NET, alternance comprise Compétences techniques indispensables C# / .NET moderne (.NET 6 et versions ultérieures) : POO, async/await, injection de dépendances Core Web API et conception d'API REST Entity Framework Core, LINQ et SQL (SQL Server ou autre SGBD relationnel) Angular ou React en TypeScript (l'un des deux suffit) : une première expérience concrète en projet Tests unitaires (xUnit, NUnit ou MSTest) Git et pratiques collaboratives (branches, pull requests, revues de code) Compétences appréciées Cloud Azure : App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Key Vault CI/CD : Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions ou GitLab CI Conteneurisation : Docker, notions de Kubernetes Architecture : Clean Architecture, DDD, CQRS, microservices Messaging : Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ ou Kafka NoSQL et cache : MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Redis Sécurité applicative : OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, Microsoft Entra ID Qualité et supervision : SonarQube, Serilog, Application Insights Tests front et end-to-end : Jest, Cypress ou Playwright Qualités personnelles Curiosité technique et forte appétence pour l'apprentissage Rigueur et exigence sur la qualité du code Autonomie et capacité à prendre des initiatives Esprit d'équipe et communication claire, à l'écrit comme à l'oral Intérêt pour les enjeux métier des applications développées Anglais technique (lecture de documentation) Ce qui fera la différenceVous avez déjà porté une fonctionnalité de sa conception à sa mise en production Vous êtes intervenu(e) sur toutes les couches d'une application : base de données, API, front-end et déploiement Vous avez une première expérience du run : analyse de logs, résolution d'incidents, maintenance évolutive Vous avez passé au moins deux ans au sein d'une même équipe (alternance comprise) et vu un produit grandir dans la durée Vous savez expliquer et défendre vos choix techniques Vous avez des projets personnels ou un GitHub à partager

Basée à Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Grenoble, Marseille, Paris et Bruxelles, Insitoo Freelances est une société du groupe Insitoo, spécialisée dans le placement et le sourcing des Freelances IT et Métier. Depuis 2007, Insitoo Freelances a su s'imposer comme une référence en matière de freelancing par son expertise dans l'IT et ses valeurs de transparence et de proximité. Actuellement, afin de répondre aux besoins de nos clients, nous recherchons un Business Analyst Data H/F à Lille, France. Contexte : Dans le cadre du développement stratégique de ses activités décisionnelles et du renforcement temporaire de sa Direction Data, l'entreprise souhaite accompagner la montée en charge de ses projets data. L'enjeu principal réside dans l'optimisation de la chaîne de valeur de la donnée : de la capture des besoins métiers jusqu'à la mise à disposition d'indicateurs clés et de plateformes décisionnelles performantes. Les missions attendues par le Business Analyst Data H/F : -Recueillir, analyser et formaliser les besoins métiers liés à la donnée, notamment au travers d'ateliers avec les parties prenantes. - Rédiger les spécifications fonctionnelles nécessaires à l'alimentation des plateformes décisionnelles (Data Warehouse, Data Mart, etc.) et définir les indicateurs à mettre à disposition des utilisateurs. - Concevoir les stratégies et cahiers de recette, puis piloter et exécuter les phases de tests fonctionnels. - Documenter et maintenir la méta donnée. - Assurer la traduction et la transmission des besoins métiers auprès de l'équipe technique Data (Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Architectes Data, etc.). - Accompagner les utilisateurs dans l'appropriation des solutions data en vulgarisant les concepts techniques et en produisant les supports associés (formations, guides utilisateurs, documentation fonctionnelle, etc.). Profil demandé : '- Titulaire d'un diplôme d'Ingénieur ou d'un Master spécialisé en Data, Business Intelligence ou Informatique décisionnelle. - Vous justifiez d'au moins 5 années d'expérience en tant que Business Analyst, idéalement dans un environnement Data ou décisionnel. - Vous maîtrisez les bases de données et le langage SQL, et êtes à l'aise avec la rédaction de livrables fonctionnels tels que les spécifications, les cahiers de recette et la documentation utilisateur. - Vous possédez de solides capacités d'analyse, de synthèse et de communication avec des interlocuteurs métiers et techniques. - Une connaissance du secteur de l'assurance et de Power BI constituerait un atout apprécié.

Nous recherchons un Fullstack Java/Angular Profil recherché Développeur Fullstack Java/Angular avec une forte dominante Front-end Expérience significative en développement Front-end Angular Forte appétence pour le fonctionnel et la compréhension des enjeux métier Expérience significative en gestion d'incidents de production : analyse, correction, test, déploiement et suivi À l'aise dans un environnement Agile SAFe et collaboratif Autonomie, rigueur et sens des responsabilités Séniorité : Confirmé à Sénior Les missions Au sein de l'équipe (9 personnes), vous interviendrez sur l'ensemble des composants du produit avec les responsabilités suivantes : Développement d'évolutions sur les composants Back-end et Front-end Maintenance et correction d'anomalies du produit Analyse et résolution des incidents de production Prise en charge du cycle de correction : analyse, développement, test, déploiement et suivi Contribution à la modernisation des composants techniques Participation à la réécriture de composants Front-end en Angular Contribution aux activités de déploiement et de maintien en conditions opérationnelles Environnement technique Back-end : Java 8 à Java 21, Quarkus, Springboot Front-end : Angular Base de données : SQL, Oracle, Redis DevOps / CI-CD : Git, Kubernetes (K8S), Jenkins Outils : Confluence, JIRA, ServiceNow Méthodologie : Agile SAFe Répartition des activités 80% Front-end 20% Back-end

Missions • Concevoir, développer et maintenir des applications critiques en environnement .NET. • Développer des APIs et services permettant les échanges avec les plateformes externes et les systèmes internes. • Participer à la conception d'architectures microservices et orientées événements. • Développer des fonctionnalités liées aux opérations temps réel, aux mécanismes de marché. • Réaliser les analyses d'impact et participer aux travaux de conception détaillée. • Assurer la qualité du code à travers les tests unitaires et les tests d'intégration. • Contribuer à l'amélioration continue des applications et à la résolution d'incidents de production. • Participer aux revues de code et aux choix techniques de l'équipe. • Accompagner les développeurs plus juniors sur les bonnes pratiques de développement. Environnement technique Langages & Frameworks : C#, .NET 8, .NET Core, Core, REST API, Entity Framework Core Bases de données : SQL Server Architecture : Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Systèmes distribués, Haute disponibilité DevOps & Conteneurisation : Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, Git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code Messaging & Streaming : Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus Cloud : Azure

Notre client, un grand groupe international, renforce son équipe Customer Journey Optimization (CJO). Il recherche un Data Scientist senior pour une mission de 3 mois au cœur de l'optimisation de ses parcours clients digitaux. Vous aurez un rôle clé dans la conception de modèles analytiques avancés. Ils serviront à mieux comprendre le comportement des utilisateurs, à détecter les frictions, à améliorer la conversion et à mesurer la performance réelle des actions marketing et opérationnelles. Vos principales missions : Segmentation comportementale : clustering des utilisateurs à partir de la navigation, des réservations et des usages digitaux ; identification des personas, des micro-segments, des intentions et des points de friction. Systèmes de recommandation : conception de recommandeurs hybrides (collaboratif, contenu, séquentiel) pour personnaliser les contenus et les services à valeur ajoutée proposés. Modèles prédictifs : prédiction de conversion, de churn et de complétion du funnel ; prévision des volumes par étape du parcours ; scoring d'intention et de drop-off. Attribution multi-touch : modèles de Markov (1er et 2e ordre) et valeurs de Shapley pour mesurer le poids de chaque point de contact (email, WalkMe, AB Tasty, notifications, pages clés) et calculer le ROI des actions CJO. IA générative et LLM : développement de solutions capables d'interpréter automatiquement les résultats analytiques (tests A/B, conversions, parcours) et de générer des recommandations pour orienter les décisions. Industrialisation : passage des POC Jupyter à des modules Python propres, modulaires et testés, et à des pipelines Dataiku/Snowflake documentés et ordonnancés. Une mission particulièrement intéressante pour un profil qui veut associer data science avancée, IA générative et impact business direct sur les parcours clients.

Senior Microsoft Dynamics D365 CE Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer with at least 5 years proven track record of developing within the MS Dynamics CRM suite. Lead the ongoing development for the Global MS Dynamics CRM platform. Develop solutions to varied complexity levels for requirements from the global business Maintain a high-quality platform by with solutions developed in line with coding standard Design and implement MS Dynamics CRM solutions to be fully compliant with Client's business processes and requirements Design, code, test CRM application modules that meet Architecture Blueprint specification Use your deep and extensive knowledge of JScript, PowerApps, C#, .NET Core, and SQL Server, to further enhance the current solution to meet ongoing business requirements Participate in execution and documentation of tests ensuring that an application or architecture meets agreed Quality standards Ensure the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations Evangelise the Dynamics core features and functionalities to support business decision making process Seek opportunities to continuously improve the Dynamics solution for the schools across all regions You will have 5+ years development in JS, C#. NET, SQL, PowerApps (1-2 yrs) 5+ years with all Dynamics areas (CRM, Marketing, Customer Service, Portal) Experience of process alignment to out of box functionality Configuration/customisation, Testing and debugging Development tools (Visual Studio) Excellent interpersonal skills English as primary language Experience in global delivery environment and working within a remote-teams. Experience of education sector and of DevOps with documenting solution design (High/low level) Must have MS Dynamics CRM Certifications along with a Degree in Information Systems or equivalent. The salary for this role will be circa £50K - £65K. The position will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Oracle HR Transformation Project Manager Needed! An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced HR Project Manager to join a major HR transformation programme based in London for a Financial Services client of mine. The role is for an initial 4 months with scope of extensions sitting inside IR35 via an umbrella. This contract position focuses on overseeing the transition to Oracle within the HR function, ensuring robust risk management and governance throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and delivering key project milestones related to HR transformation. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks. You will be expected to identify and mitigate risks, liaise with stakeholders, and drive the implementation of Oracle solutions to support the organisation's HR objectives. To be considered for this role, you must have demonstrable experience in HR transformation projects, with a strong understanding of Oracle systems. Proven expertise in risk assessment and governance is essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The position requires a proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role is based in London and follows a hybrid working pattern, with three days onsite and two days working from home each week. If you are a results-driven HR Project Manager with a track record of delivering transformation projects and expertise in Oracle, risk, and governance, this position offers a challenging and rewarding next step in your career Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Senior Microsoft Dynamics D365 CRM Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer with at least 5 years proven track record of developing within the MS Dynamics CRM suite. Lead the ongoing development for the Global MS Dynamics CRM platform. Develop solutions to varied complexity levels for requirements from the global business Maintain a high-quality platform by with solutions developed in line with coding standard Design and implement MS Dynamics CRM solutions to be fully compliant with Client's business processes and requirements Design, code, test CRM application modules that meet Architecture Blueprint specification Use your deep and extensive knowledge of JScript, PowerApps, C#, .NET Core, and SQL Server, to further enhance the current solution to meet ongoing business requirements Participate in execution and documentation of tests ensuring that an application or architecture meets agreed Quality standards Ensure the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations Evangelise the Dynamics core features and functionalities to support business decision making process Seek opportunities to continuously improve the Dynamics solution for the schools across all regions You will have 5+ years development in JS, C#. NET, SQL, PowerApps (1-2 yrs) 5+ years with all Dynamics areas (CRM, Marketing, Customer Service, Portal) Experience of process alignment to out of box functionality Configuration/customisation, Testing and debugging Development tools (Visual Studio) Excellent interpersonal skills English as primary language Experience in global delivery environment and working within a remote-teams. Experience of education sector and of DevOps with documenting solution design (High/low level) Must have MS Dynamics CRM Certifications along with a Degree in Information Systems or equivalent. The salary for this role will be circa £50K - £75K. The position will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Missions Principales Identifier les évolutions fonctionnelles et techniques des produits impactant les activités OPS et les traduire en "récits techniques OPS" dans le backlog. Provisionner les moyens techniques d'infrastructure sur tous les environnements. Intégrer les produits aux plateformes internes (supervision/monitoring, backups, archives, log management). Développer et automatiser des composants techniques (scripts d'industrialisation, déploiements, templates d'infrastructure as code...). Mettre en place des indicateurs d'observabilité et s'assurer de l'intégration des exigences de production dans les applications livrées. Contribuer à la maintenance des référentiels et consignes d'exploitabilité. Réaliser les mises en production. Suivre les SLA des produits, garantir le bon fonctionnement de la production et assurer le reporting associé. Anticiper, analyser et traiter les incidents d'exploitation en identifiant les causes racines et en appliquant des correctifs.

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.

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ Salary: £50,000-£58,000 per annum depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Here at Acorn we are looking for a passionate Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join us in Hands-on multi-disciplined technical support role within the IT infrastructure support and 3rd line escalation team. Within this team you will be supporting the Infrastructure Support Manager in driving delivery of robust, performant, resilient and recoverable infrastructure and systems, a mixture of on-premises and Azure. You will be supporting the technical development of the internal infrastructure team, maintaining infrastructure best practice and standards as well as ensuring all platforms are secure and meet all legislative compliance requirements. What you will be doing: You will be in a hands-on technical lead role within the infrastructure team, supporting the promotion of technical excellence and quality across the team and leading knowledge transfer. Use your expertise of classic infrastructure disciplines, technologies & best practices to drive the deployment and management of the on-premises infrastructure, ensuring all infrastructure assets and interfaces have appropriate monitors, alerts, backups and recovery plans in place. Although this role does not directly manage the Azure platform, it is expected that this role will manage aspects with the platform, requiring knowledge and close collaboration with the cloud platform team Use your experience to help the delivery of best-of-breed 3rd line support function, ensuring tickets and issues raised are managed efficiently and to expected quality, within SLA. Be continually aware of enhancements available within current deployed infrastructure solutions as well as any shifts in technology & enhancements benefitting the business. Work cross functionally with our Project, Development, Cloud Platform, and SecOps teams for new deployments, providing continual management and maintenance. Supporting the development of disaster recovery plans and maintaining operational resilience within the infrastructure remit. Lead technical evaluation of products within the infrastructure domain, participating in the deployment & implementation of the infrastructure technologies. Contribute to the technical design of best of breed infrastructure solutions, exploiting industry best practice. Work with the SecOps engineers to remediate any vulnerabilities identified within remit. About You: Critical Competencies: Minimum 4 years' Infrastructure experience, with minimum of 1yrs in a similar senior capacity or performing senior duties within a team of engineers with a support background. Excellent Active Directory and associated services skills Experience with broad variety of classic infrastructure disciplines & technologies; Network, Windows Server, Storage, Virtualisation, Security and Mail and associated services and functions Experience of team supervision, or mentoring would be an advantage. High level of knowledge with Office 365 suite of applications, security, and tools Excellent Microsoft Exchange skills, ideally in Hybrid solution Previous experience in designing and leading implementation of infrastructure solutions. Experience using infrastructure auto-deployment and scripting techniques; PowerShell, Ansible Experience of the development of design and documenting technical solutions Proactive and logical approach to fault identification, troubleshooting and problem solving. Working knowledge of ITIL What we are looking for: Network technologies; All LAN/WAN components, routing and protocols Windows Server and storage architecture solutions MS Exchange and messaging techniques and troubleshooting, ideally in hybrid setup An understanding of cloud computing platforms, principals, and services PowerShell or similar Scripting solutions Zero-trust solutions, VPN, SSO setup, PIM and MFA solutions Perimeter and Endpoint Security solutions, SWEG, Web Access, Anti-Malware config Microsoft Windows Server OS, updating, upgrading, Linux experience an advantage Backup & Recovery design and testing Mitigating infrastructure and operating system security vulnerabilities MS Office 365 platform support; SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Intune management Working within a ticket management system with SLA and KPI adherence Any certification or working experience supporting or implementing several of the infrastructure technologies listed below would be an advantage. Linux Server configuration and support MS SQL server and support Deploying and supporting cloud infrastructure, any platform an advantage Web application development techniques and tools, XML, .Net framework, and development lifecycle, to provide adequate support to the developer teams Jira helpdesk and confluence Terraform IaC deployments Remote Desktop RDS/AVD/VDI environments Supporting and securing Macbook devices IP Telephony design, implementation and/or support Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; IT Manager, Senior IT Engineer, Network Manager, Senior Infrastructure Manager, IT System Manager, Senior System Engineer, may also be considered for this role.

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.

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.

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.

IT Operations Platforms and Security Lead This role requires excellent management of a small team in IT along with managing stakeholders and vendors. You must be hands-on technically in IT Infrastructure. The IT Operational Platform and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation's IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT operational excellence, manage security risks, focus on continual service improvement, drive transformational delivery projects, and work effectively with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver a high-quality Global IT services. Working in line with the Architecture defined IT principle of a "buy before build" environment, the individual will need to ensure that outsourced and cloud-based services are robust, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs and the Strategic IT vision. They will also play a key role in enhancing cybersecurity, protecting data and systems, driving transformative operational change, enhancing IT processes and ensuring compliance with governance bodies and industry regulations. Due to the nature of the role, complexity Security, Compliance & Risk Management Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Conduct regular security risk assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability management across cloud services. Oversee endpoint security, cloud network and API security for robust protection across all assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Threat Management & Incident Response: Ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats using SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools. Networking & Infrastructure Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, DNS security, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls. IT Service Management & Automation: Experience implementing ITIL-based service management, automating operational tasks, and optimising service delivery. Operational & Leadership Skills: IT Operations & Service Continuity: Ability to ensure IT systems are highly available, resilient, and fit for purpose, with a strong focus on business continuity and disaster recovery. Supplier & Vendor Management: Experience managing third-party IT vendors, MSPs, and SaaS providers, ensuring service levels, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Project Leadership & Change Management: Ability to lead technology projects, system upgrades, and platform migrations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal business disruption. Process Improvement & Automation: Strong analytical mindset to identify inefficiencies, automate workflows, and enhance security controls. Soft Skills & Mindset: Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving technology landscape, with a proactive and security-first approach. Summary of Skills Required: Global Enterprise level Infrastructure Management position for the last 5 years, Global team management (human resources, strategic delivery, operational service, audit lead for Infra, budget..) Key - 3 party operational infrastructure vendor management - i.e management of managed service partners, Migration of Legacy VM based estates to SaaS and Cloud services platforms, Legacy tech to Azure knowledge/experience, Prior to the last 5 years, a technical infrastructure engineering level background, working on Windows Server, AD , SQL environments, Firewalls/SDWAN, and Networks (WAN &/or LAN). The Client is based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £100K plus Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.