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Head of Architecture and Integration - London Our Client is an international investment bank based in the City London. They are now looking to recruit a Head of Architecture and Integration. You will have at least 10 plus years at a senior level in technology. Provide end-end analysis, architectural specification, guidance and review Identify options for delivering best-value solutions to meet the architectural strategy, balancing available time and resources against strategic direction and architecture Distil complex problems for analysis, assessment, presentation and resolution Support senior decision makers, and support the decision making process with consultation and in-depth expertise Document and oversee project-specific principles and guidelines for solution design, build and implementation Produce architecture and design documents such as process, data and interaction models, to clearly articulate the proposed architectural solution Support the solution design for the project, by providing guidance to build and implementation teams Help maintain and extend the relevant enterprise architectural models. Must have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering qualification (or higher or equivalent) Experience of working in an investment bank in a variety of technical roles. The Client is based in the City of London. The salary for this role will be very competitive. Please send your CV in Word format along with salary and availability.

Sharepoint Administrator – Victoria London We urgently require a Sharepoint Administrator for an international Client based in Victoria London. Must have the following skills: • SharePoint Security - ensure access goes via AD • Work with 3rd party software companies to trail migration and backup tools • Site hierarchy configuration • Environments - replication of and backup of content • Advise best use of SP functionality; Site hierarchy, MMD, Pages etc • Advise how to manage content and design site • Configuration of managed meta data • Training at all levels • Manage workflows Below are some other Skills Required for Sharepoint admin role Sound knowledge of administering SharePoint and SQL Server environments Excellent knowledge on SharePoint online and hybrid configuration with SharePoint on premises Skills in general infrastructure, including system configurations, clustering, performance, and the use of security certificates Excellent knowledge of PowerShell Scripting ( this comes very handy) Experience in a technical role managing, maintaining and troubleshooting a Microsoft SharePoint environment Experience writing and customizing scripts to support maintenance tasks, integrations and migration Broad and deep understanding of SharePoint technology including Office 365 SharePoint Online, SharePoint Server 2007 and SharePoint Server 2010 Solid knowledge and experience on Microsoft Technology landscape including various server products. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks around changing priorities Administer the SharePoint Platform, dealing with incident escalations and bringing risks to the attention of management when necessary. Work closely with and provide SharePoint expertise with the infrastructure team to ensure the platform is well managed and maintained. Significant experience administering and supporting production SharePoint workloads. Experience with SharePoint 2007, 2010 & 2016 and SharePoint Online. PowerShell to administrate SharePoint Experience developing and supporting interfaces between SharePoint and other applications via API's Excellent technical documentation skills Backup all environments; daily, full, incremental The duration for this role is 6 months. Will be based in Victoria London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with a daily rate and availability.

Senior Fullstack Software Developer Our Client is a relatively young company but growing quickly in the world of financial technology solutions. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Fullstack Software Developer with at least 5 plus years expertise. The ideal candidate will have great problem solving and communication skills and be comfortable with fast paced design, development and deployment working in an agile environment. Worked extensively on iOS, Android & web apps and built complex, responsive and sophisticated apps. We are looking for a smart, innovative technical lead to help us coordinate and drive a project of building a next-gen high-performance app. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the technical arm of the team in a fast iteration cycles, with tight deadlines using an agile/scrum methodology, while ensuring applications meet quality standards Coordinate configuring, coding, developing, and documenting software specifications throughout the project life cycle (concept, design, build, deploy, test and release to app store; as well as post launch operations such as support, troubleshoot, improvements etc.) Participate in technical, design, and architecture discussions with external partners from the finance sector Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine business requirements, as well as design, develop, and test application code to ensure that business requirements are met Drive a best practices approach to the continuous improvement of products, processes, and tools. Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs for all production issues Liaise with product development team to plan new features Research and suggest new mobile products, applications and protocol Qualifications / Experience: Highly proficient in React, Swift or Objective C, Java for mobile development; Rails, nodejs and Angular for web development 5 to 7 years of extensive native mobile app (iOS & Android) and web app development experience Demonstrable portfolio of released web apps, mobile applications on the App store or the Android market Experience with multi-threaded client software, client-server architecture and scaling systems Experienced in implementation of Methodologies and the Software Development Life-cycle (Agile) Fully equipped with development Tools (Xcode, Android Studio, Eclipse) and source control tools (Git, Stash) Ability to perform in a team environment Knowledge and experience with the Financial Information Exchange FIX Protocol would be handy as well as working with trading or currency exchange technology. This position is based in the City London. Salary will be circa £60K - £75K. Please send your CV in Word format along with salary and availability.

Business Data Analyst with Actimize – Canary Wharf Docklands London We are currently seeking an experienced contracting Data Analyst to join our dynamic and growing Professional Analysis team based in central London. You will primarily gather, understand and document detailed business requirements using appropriate tools and techniques and manipulate, analyze and interpret complex data sets relating to the employer's business. Data analysis, management and Integration experience Perform business analysis to support the deployment of Actimize AML products to meet clients' business requirements Identify, evaluate and implement external services and tools to support data validation and cleansing Liaise with internal and external clients to fully understand data content Create data dashboards, graphs and visualizations Mine and analyze large datasets, draw valid inferences and present them successfully to management using a reporting tool Develop and document data processes including data cleansing and matching ETL design You must have at least 1 to 2 years experience of working with Actimize software. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related subject Candidates must have proven and significant experience as a Data Analyst Strong PL/SQL skills Database development (SQL Server, Oracle) Data migration knowledge & experience Development and test of ETL Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) with large data sets. Using Enterprise level tools including MS SSIS, Informatica etc Procedural language such as C# or Python Master data management routines using Oracle SQL & PL/SQL This is a 6 month contract assignment in Canary Wharf Docklands London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with an hourly rate and availability.

Data Analyst with Big Data – Canary Wharf Our Client is seeking a Data Analyst for the Data Products team is driving innovations in the Financial Services Sector using Big Data. The Client has a high-calibre, focused and a mission-driven team. The models we build and the analysis that we derive from financial data matters to crucial cutting-edge business decisions made across the global financial services firms every day and provides insight into real world problems. In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of income and expense transactions, financial classifications, and long term financial management within the UK market. You will participate in customer and partner calls to review requirements and client needs. You will quickly gain an understanding how local income and expense calculations, and financial management best practices can be leveraged to deliver financial wellness tools in the UK market. This role will allow you to partner analytics teams to review and enhance data categorization for key income and expense transactions, develop a specification for both rules based and machine learning driven enhancements to categorization by defining transaction types. You will also interact closely with the Financial Product team to provide requirements to localize the financial management tools for the UK market. You will perform regular and ongoing analysis on consumer transactions to identify methods for improved categorization, testing and certifying enhancements, and validating performance metrics. You will also work with the Financial Wellness Product team to adapt their products for the UK market. This requires you to develop a deep understanding of the UK financial management space in order to develop an ongoing UK roadmap with the rest of the Financial product team. Must have a Bachelor's Degree coupled with 2 – 4 years of experience in software-oriented Product Management, preferably in financial services. Experience in financial modelling and possessing knowledge of the financial services and transactions. Experience/Interest in analysing data and a high attention to detail especially in regards to data cleansing You possess superb written & oral communication skills. You have analytical skills with a background in financial analysis and carefully seek to understand underlying business needs, both on a market level as well as from individual client/prospects. You are adaptable and can work successfully in a technical environment as a non-technical leader. The ideal candidate is inquisitive and highly detail oriented. You are focused on execution and are able to make definitive decisions in uncertain environments with limited data. This is a 3 month contract assignment initially. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

UX Designer – Central London Our Client is seeking to recruit a seasoned UX Designer professional with at least 3 to 5 years experience in UX design. They are looking for a product or UX Designer to join the London team. Purpose Provide Expert leadership and contribute to Practice growth. Represent the practice in client meetings and pitches, shape the engagement and oversee the design execution, build and mentor the team. Be a design leader who will advocate about design inside and outside of the company. Key responsibilities • Lead design of all digital projects in their development stage, oversee the selection of wireframing and prototyping tools, conduct lean user test when required, and provide evaluation criteria to discover users' needs. • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to derive personas, use cases, concepts, user journeys and information architecture – all leading to service, product or UX strategy. • Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into compelling experience driven solutions. • Create prototypes based on high-level business, functional, and technical requirements. • Collaborate with Engineering teams and Product Management to ensure the best creative solutions are realized, implemented and delivered. • Keep abreast of latest practices, techniques and emerging technologies within the industry and employ these to develop ideas and inspire creative concepts. • Act as a design advocate internally and externally. Experience • Mid to Senior UX or product designer with over 3 years of experience working for respected clients on complex problems. • Working knowledge of lean UX processes. • Experience in interface design for desktop, tablet, and mobile. • Experience of working in an Agile environment is desired. • Proven design track record and design agency experience. • Experience in leading teams and managing design outputs through development process. Requirements • Background in UX or product design with portfolio representing that work. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent. • World class design skills. • Working knowledge of lean UX activities, from research to prototyping. Note, this is a 'hands on' role and the know how is equally important to the ability to communicate the value of the process and activities taken. Based in Central London. Salary will be in the range £45K - £55K plus benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Software Developer with Liferay or Angular You have a degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other IT related education please (Bachelor/Master). Must be very enthusiastic about Java-based web/enterprise application development and deployment and have experience with Java. The Client would like to see working knowledge and at least 2 to 3 years experience with Angular 5 and/or Liferay 7 / DXP. Experience with the Spring Framework is a must coupled with extensive knowledge of HTML5, CSS (SASS), JavaScript and Jquery. Good sense of web design and Single-Page Application (SPA) development. Knowledge of cloud software design (AWS / Azure). You need to be a fast learner, willing to learn and implement new technologies. There are several locations for this contract assignment – Norwich, Reading, Surrey, Luton. The rate is negotiable. Duration will be 6 months. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Big Data Scientist – Docklands London Our Client an international organisation is looking to recruit a Big Data Expert with 2 to 5 years expertise as a Big Data Scientist. You will have Natural Language Processing (NLP) knowledge and experience and understand and analyse large data sets to discover new insights. Working in a multi-disciplinary team within a highly technical and complex environment. Well versed in scalable data mining and machine learning techniques (using computers to improve as well as develop algorithms)Kernel Methods, Deep Learning, Statistical Relational Learning, Ensemble Methods Model using advanced statistical/ mathematical models, predict and segment data to hypothesize/ evolve uses cases to monetize data and generate other business value. Translate business needs to technical requirements and implementation. Experience of Big Data technologies/Big Data Analytics. C++, Java, Python, Shell Script R, Matlab, SAS Enterprise Miner Elastic search and understanding of Hadoop ecosystem Experience working with large data sets, experience working with distributed computing tools like Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Pig etc. Advanced use of Excel spread sheets for analytical purposes An MSc or PhD in Data Science or an analytical subject (Physics, Mathematics, Computing) or other quantitative discipline would be handy. The position is based in the Docklands London. This is a 3 to 6 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with daily rate and availability details.

Senior Lead C# Software Developer We urgently require a Senior C# Lead Developer with at least 5 to 10 years solid expertise in developing financial systems ideally banking systems. Your experience should include extensive knowledge of developing complex financial systems in C# as Teal Leader. Any experience of SQL Server or backend database would be useful but not essential. The position will be based close to London Bridge. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and notice period.

Junior Business Analyst City London We are looking to recruit a Business Analyst with the following expertise: Total experience required 2-3 years, and will work as part of a team. Should have agile methodology experience, should have experience to be in weekly or daily scrum meetings. Works with the product teams to capture requirements (both functional and non-functional) using various techniques such as workshop facilitation, data analysis, site visits, and task and workflow analysis. Combines all business requirements into a clear, managed, prioritized backlog (Agile) or business requirements document (Waterfall). Should have experience with eCommerce Domain Conducts analysis that identifies current business processes or system inadequacies and presents ideas for process and systems improvement that assist product teams in meeting customer needs. Creates use cases, user stories, functional specifications, diagrams and technical documentation as needed to articulate requirements. You will ideally have a Prince 2 qualification along with Agile. The role will be based in the City London. The duration of the assignment is 6 months. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

UX Designer We require a UX Designer to join the design team and work along other designers, researchers, product owners and technologists in defining and developing digital products and platforms. You will be initiating and managing projects and lead the team forward in daily design tasks which include conducting workshops, user testing and prototyping. Key responsibilities • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to derive personas, use cases, concepts, user journeys and information architecture. • Create prototypes based on high-level business, functional, and technical requirements. • Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to ensure the best creative solutions are realized, implemented and delivered. • Work along business analysts to complement user stories with design output • Work closely with Project manager and the team to ensure the sprint expectations are being respected and backlog defined. • Keep abreast of latest practices, techniques and emerging technologies within the industry and employ these to develop ideas and inspire creative concepts. • Act as a design and UX advocate internally and externally. • Work directly with the client on project scope and expectations. Experience • Bachelor's degree or equivalent. • UX designer with over 3 years work experience working for respected clients as a user experience designer, interaction designer, information architect, or similar role. • Understanding of the UX processes. • Experience in interface design for desktop, tablet, and mobile. • Experience of working in an Agile environment is desired. • Experience of working to strict deadlines. • Proven design track record. • Experience in designing user flows, wireframes and implementation instructions. • Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. • Portfolio of UX and design work. Skills • World class UX / interface design • Strong proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. • Excellent communication skills, written and oral. • Excellent presentation skills. • Ability to quickly turn around detailed wireframes and mock-ups in an iterative environment. • Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. • An understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other key web technologies. This is a 3 month assignment based in Holborn Central London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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 This role is totally hands-on. Role Description The Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead is a full-time hybrid role based in London, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and core systems. The person in this role will lead and mentor technical staff, manage system performance and availability, and coordinate responses to incidents and service requests. Typical tasks include monitoring network and system health, implementing security measures, resolving complex technical issues, planning upgrades, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business needs. The role also involves vendor management, documentation of infrastructure and procedures, and contributing to IT strategy and roadmap decisions. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong skills in Network Administration and Information Technology for managing and optimizing infrastructure and systems. Candidates should possess solid Technical Support and Troubleshooting skills to diagnose, resolve, and prevent complex IT issues. Candidates should possess expertise in Network Security to implement, monitor, and improve security controls and practices. Extensive experience in leading IT infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, and migration activities. Proven ability to manage and mentor IT teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with server and cloud technologies, virtualization, backup and recovery, and IT monitoring tools. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA, MCSE, or similar) are beneficial. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 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.

Information Security Manager with Network Engineering Skills Our Client is 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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), MITRE 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 & 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 This role is totally hands-on. Role Description The Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead is a full-time hybrid role based in London, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and core systems. The person in this role will lead and mentor technical staff, manage system performance and availability, and coordinate responses to incidents and service requests. Typical tasks include monitoring network and system health, implementing security measures, resolving complex technical issues, planning upgrades, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business needs. The role also involves vendor management, documentation of infrastructure and procedures, and contributing to IT strategy and roadmap decisions. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong skills in Network Administration and Information Technology for managing and optimizing infrastructure and systems. Candidates should possess solid Technical Support and Troubleshooting skills to diagnose, resolve, and prevent complex IT issues. Candidates should possess expertise in Network Security to implement, monitor, and improve security controls and practices. Extensive experience in leading IT infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, and migration activities. Proven ability to manage and mentor IT teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with server and cloud technologies, virtualization, backup and recovery, and IT monitoring tools. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA, MCSE, or similar) are beneficial. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 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.

Business Analyst with Treasury Systems – FIS Integrity Our Client is a Global organisation commencing the implementation of the FIS Integrity Treasury System. They are looking to recruit a seasoned professional Business Analyst with 5 to 10 years experience as a Business Analyst coupled with at least 3 to 5 years expertise of working with Treasury Systems. Since, they are implementing the FIS Integrity Treasury System – the Client would ideally like to recruit someone with at least 1 to 2 years experience of working with this software. You will be working between the Stakeholders in the business and the IT Treasury systems application team and manage the expectations of the Stakeholders. You role will be to understand the way the business works along with understanding FX and whole life cycle of the Treasury System. The following are skills you will have experience of: Compliance Regulatory Design function Treasury Systems ATS Rates, Forward Rates, FX Understanding trades In-house banking Software Testing This will be a key role for the IT team working closely with the Stakeholders. This is a hybrid position – 3 days a week in Central London. The salary will be circa £60K - £70K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Information Security Manager with Network Engineering Skills Our Client is 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 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), MITRE 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 salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £100K + Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.