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Job title: Nutanix Platform Engineer Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Permanent onsite Salary: £85,000 to £90,000 (DOE) + benefits The Infrastructure Engineer (Nutanix) is responsible for the build, configuration, and implementation of Nutanix-based hyper-converged infrastructure platforms, delivering robust, scalable, and secure compute, storage, and virtualisation services. The role focuses on translating design requirements into fully operational infrastructure through hands-on engineering, standardised builds, and repeatable configurations. The engineer will lead the deployment and configuration of Nutanix clusters, AHV, storage services, and management tooling, ensuring platforms are built in line with architectural standards, security requirements, and operational best practices. Working closely with architecture, cloud, network, and security teams, the role supports the delivery of private and hybrid cloud solutions while driving consistency, automation, and quality across the infrastructure build lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Build, configure, and deploy Nutanix HCI clusters, including compute, storage, and virtualisation components * Install, configure, and manage Nutanix AHV, AOS, Prism, and associated management tools * Deliver infrastructure builds in line with design documentation, architectural standards, and security policies * Perform system configuration, tuning, and optimisation to ensure platform performance and resilience * Support infrastructure projects including new platform deployments, upgrades, expansions, and migrations * Produce and maintain build documentation, configuration standards, and operational runbooks * Collaborate with network, storage, cloud, and security teams to integrate Nutanix platforms into the wider environment * Assist with automation and repeatable builds using scripting or infrastructure-as-code approaches where applicable * Provide technical support and escalation for infrastructure-related incidents and issues * Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance build processes, tooling, and standardisation Education and Experience Requirements Essential: * Degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. * Hands-on experience building and configuring Nutanix HCI environments * Strong knowledge of virtualisation, compute, storage, and infrastructure platforms * Experience with cluster deployments, upgrades, and lifecycle management * Solid understanding of infrastructure security, resilience, and availability principles * Ability to work from technical designs and implement them accurately * Strong documentation and communication skills Desirable: * Experience with automation tools (e.g. PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, Calm) * Exposure to on-prem/private cloud environments * Knowledge of enterprise networking and security concepts * Nutanix certifications (NCA, NCP, NCM or equivalent) LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

IT Manager Purpose To be part of the IT Leadership Team in Europe focused on education and learning through the delivery of quality IT services and associated support to schools, departments, and associated businesses. This role will manage the IT services and technicians in two of London’s most prestigious and innovative schools. Crucial to this role is the ability to build strong relationships with school leaders, work in the bustling environment of schools, communicate clearly and pro-actively, and lead a team of school-based IT technicians. Key Accountabilities Control and governance of school / businesses IT services ensuring that all infrastructure, hardware, software and cloud services are deployed, managed, maintained, supported and changed effectively. Facilitate Stakeholder Management with business leaders and leadership teams through regular engagement and reporting regarding performance, business requirements and continuous improvement. To manage the on-site 2 line IT Support provided by IT Technicians using the Group ITSM tool and following IT policies, processes, procedures, and standards as deployed in line with the ITIL framework. Leadership of a group of school-based IT technicians. To be the primary IT contact for the leadership teams in your assigned schools and associated business units. Understand the role of technology in the provision of education and learning. Conduct regular school / site inspection to identify weaknesses in technology deployment, improve quality and drive continuous improvement. Conduct a formal service review each term with the school / business unit, present support performance, identify opportunities and risks, and develop areas for improvement and investment. Identify and champion school/business improvement requirements associated with technology, ensuring alignment with Group, Regional and Country Policies and Standards. Attend and represent IT at School, POD, and Regional meetings (Including School Governance in Autumn and Summer Term). Identify, document, and define critical services / processes and associated KPIs to be measured. Create periodic dashboards, scorecards and reports to demonstrate IT performance against SLA / KPI. Define and maintain a list of all IT services and applications in use for allocated schools / business units as part of the IT service catalogue. Maintain site documentation (technical, financial, and legal), ensuring the accuracy of information is preserved, kept up to date, and readily available to colleagues. Plan and manage all changes to IT services to ensure they are approved, deployed effectively, and have appropriate support agreements in place. Manage service problems and customer complaints through to resolution, engaging / updating where required with Executives and School Leadership Team members. Facilitate periodic auditing of all IT hardware, software, services, and user accounts within a school/business unit to ensure accuracy of data held in the ITSM/CMDB. Build, Manage and Develop a team of highly skilled School IT Technicians who work in the allocated schools / business units. Collaborate with the EdTech team to ensure technology and associated support in schools is aligned. Ensure all support incidents and requests allocated to technicians are correctly assigned and prioritised to ensure efficient resolution of 2nd line IT work within agreed SLAs. Provide technical escalation support and/or assist IT colleagues in troubleshooting faults To own and manage all Significant and Major Incidents in your assigned schools / business units; especially communication, incident review and follow up actions. Conduct periodic appraisals of team members, setting objectives, identify areas for development and facilitate training. Implement and monitor the adoption of ITIL process with specific focus on Stakeholder, Incident, Change, Problem and Asset Management. Support and/or manage projects and initiatives as directed by the European IT Director or European IT Service Delivery Manager. IT Management & Leadership IT Support environment (2nd & 3rd line support) ITSM tools and methodology ITIL practice and methodology Team Management (including Matrix Management of staff) Supporting diverse / remote businesses Education or similar sector Windows Desktop & Server MAC Desktop & Server Server Rooms & Cloud Services Device Management (e.g. InTune / JAMF) Network technologies and protocols Cyber Security Business Systems (e.g. Finance, MIS, CRM) Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organisation. Ability to adjust communication style (especially in terms of language) to impart technical information to non-IT colleagues. Strong leadership ability and team spirit with a can-do attitude. Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach. Part of the role will be based on site in Central London for 4 days a week and the remaining day will be remote. The salary for this position if £50K - £55K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

3rd or 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance 3rd or 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer Responsibilities Respond to escalations from 2nd Line support teams. Monitor systems using event management tooling and resolve incidents. Perform change activities in line with defined processes. Support lifecycle management of platforms to maintain vendor supportability. Carry out readiness assessments for new services entering production. Produce and maintain technical documentation and support materials. Provide technical leadership across support activities where required. 3rd or 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer Skills and Experience Strong experience across VMware stack including vCenter, ESXi, NSX, and VCF. Experience supporting Horizon VDI environments. Strong knowledge of Windows environments including AD, DNS, SQL, and SCOM. Understanding of physical networking concepts. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to take ownership of technical issues and lead resolution. 3rd or 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer Desirable Experience Experience with cloud administration such as vCloud Director. Exposure to event monitoring tools such as SCOM or Aria Operations. Automation and scripting using PowerShell. Server administration across Windows Server environments. Experience with software distribution tools such as MECM. 3rd or 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer Additional Information Work within a secure environment supporting critical systems. Opportunity to develop across cloud and infrastructure technologies. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Our client is currently looking for SC cleared Voice Architect. This is a 6 months contract initially with good possibility of extension. The role is fully remote with onsite presence for a day or two through the project. Key Responsibilities * Design and implement comprehensive Microsoft Teams Enterprise Voice solutions, including PSTN integration solutions such as AudioCodes Session Border Controllers and analogue gateways * Develop and implement Microsoft 365 solutions based on best practices and guidelines from the Microsoft 365 Solution and Architecture Centre. * Design enterprise architecture that aligns with networking, identity, security, and multi-national principles * Understanding of key principles for networking, identity, security, and multi-national architectures * Create detailed design documents that outline solution architecture and implementation plans. * Utilize PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks and enhance the efficiency of M365 implementations. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of M365 technologies, industry trends, and best practices to ensure the delivery of cutting-edge solutions. * Provide support in troubleshooting prominent technical issues related to M365 environments as required. * Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members to ensure the successful delivery of projects and fulfilment of client requirements. * Provide thorough documentation for operation handover and knowledge sharing, ensuring smooth transitions and ongoing support Required Skills and Experience: * Must have experience in Microsoft Teams, Enterprise Voice and AudioCodes. * Demonstrable experience with large, enterprise-scale voice transformation projects to Microsoft Teams Enterprise voice * Demonstrable experience with Session Border Controllers and analogue gateways, with a range of AudioCodes devices * Experience with foundational solution guides, architecture illustrations, design principles, and templates * Familiarity with other M365 workloads, including: o Active Directory and Entra ID o Exchange Online o SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business * Extensive knowledge of on-premises infrastructure, including Active Directory, servers, networks, EUC, and applications. * Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and administrative tasks. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. * SC-clearance is a must * Relevant certifications in Microsoft 365 and related technologies. * At least 10 years of IT consulting experience, with 5 years in a similar role. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. * Familiarity with industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to M365 and cloud-based solutions.