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Data Protection Solution Architect - Remote Working Must have an Active SC Clearance - The Data Protection Solution Architect will support high-profile customer workloads while ensuring Data Protection solutions remain secure, resilient and aligned with operational requirements. Data Protection Solution Architect Responsibilities - Provide Data Protection Solution Architecture expertise across project and operational activities. - Support Data Centre Exit activities and associated infrastructure transformation. - Design Data Protection solutions that meet customer, technical and operational requirements. - Provide architectural direction for the migration and transition of Data Protection services. - Work across Service Operations, Managed Services, Applications, Cloud, Networks and Security teams. - Support the transition and migration of business-critical customer workloads. - Ensure Data Protection requirements are incorporated into wider infrastructure and solution designs. - Work with technical teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery. - Maintain service quality, resilience and operational support throughout transformation activities. - Provide architectural guidance for current and future Data Protection requirements. Data Protection Solution Architect Skills and Experience - Strong Data Protection Solution Architecture experience. - Experience designing Data Protection solutions within complex enterprise infrastructure environments. - Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure transformation or Data Centre Exit programmes. - Strong understanding of enterprise Data Protection technologies, architecture and infrastructure. - Experience supporting Data Protection migration and transformation activities. - Strong understanding of Service Operations and operational support environments. - Experience working across Managed Services, Applications, Multi-Cloud, Networks and Security environments. - Experience supporting business-critical or high-profile customer workloads. - Strong understanding of operational resilience, availability and service continuity. - Experience working within complex, highly governed enterprise environments. - Strong technical stakeholder management and communication skills. - Experience working within Government or Public Sector environments would be advantageous. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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 10 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.

Data Storage Solution Architect - Remote Working Must have an Active SC Clearance - The Data Storage Solution Architect will support high-profile customer workloads while ensuring storage solutions remain resilient, scalable and aligned with operational requirements. Data Storage Solution Architect Responsibilities - Provide Data Storage Solution Architecture expertise across project and operational activities. - Support Data Centre Exit activities and associated infrastructure transformation. - Design Data Storage solutions that meet customer, technical and operational requirements. - Provide architectural direction for the migration and transition of enterprise storage services. - Work across Service Operations, Managed Services, Applications, Cloud, Networks and Security teams. - Support the transition and migration of business-critical customer workloads. - Ensure storage requirements are incorporated into wider infrastructure and solution designs. - Work with technical teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery. - Maintain service quality, resilience and operational support throughout transformation activities. - Provide architectural guidance for current and future storage requirements. Data Storage Solution Architect Skills and Experience - Strong Data Storage Solution Architecture experience. - Experience designing enterprise storage solutions within complex infrastructure environments. - Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure transformation or Data Centre Exit programmes. - Strong understanding of enterprise storage technologies, architecture and infrastructure. - Experience supporting storage migration and transformation activities. - Strong understanding of Service Operations and operational support environments. - Experience working across Managed Services, Applications, Multi-Cloud, Networks and Security environments. - Experience supporting business-critical or high-profile customer workloads. - Strong understanding of operational resilience, availability and service continuity. - Experience working within complex, highly governed enterprise environments. - Strong technical stakeholder management and communication skills. - Experience working within Government or Public Sector environments would be advantageous. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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 10 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.

Change Lead - Remote Working Must have an Active SC Clearance - Lead stakeholder engagement, communications, organisational readiness, adoption, governance and service transition support. Change Lead Responsibilities - Establish and maintain the Change Operating Model, ensuring consistent change and adoption practices. - Lead stakeholder engagement and communications across transformation programmes. - Develop and coordinate organisational readiness and adoption activities. - Support mobilisation, discovery and change impact assessments. - Engage Service Delivery Managers to align transformation activities with operational requirements. - Support service transition, ensuring changes are embedded into business-as-usual operations. - Manage change governance, RAID, dependencies and reporting. - Identify organisational impacts, adoption barriers and improvement opportunities. - Support benefits adoption and ensure transformation outcomes are sustained. - Maintain visible delivery backlogs, commitments, milestones and forecasts. - Identify risks and dependencies, proposing mitigations and escalating issues proactively. - Produce evidence-based reporting using standard RAG definitions and governance requirements. Change Lead Skills and Experience - Strong Change Management and organisational transformation experience. - Experience establishing and managing Change Operating Models. - Proven stakeholder engagement and communications experience. - Strong organisational readiness, adoption and change impact management skills. - Experience supporting mobilisation, discovery and service transition activities. - Understanding of Service Delivery and operational change requirements. - Strong governance, RAID and dependency management experience. - Experience managing delivery commitments, milestones and reporting. - Ability to develop evidence-based reporting, RAG assessments and accurate forecasts. - Experience supporting benefits realisation and sustainable organisational change. - Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. - Experience working within complex engineering or technology transformation programmes would be advantageous. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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 10 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.

IT Director Our Client is an established bank with offices in the City London. Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned IT Director with extensive experience in software and application development within the investment and private banking sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing IT transformation projects, delivering solutions across multiple customer channels, and leading both software development and infrastructure technology teams. This role will report to the Board at the bank and involve collaborating with various stakeholders across the business, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. The Director of IT will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IT department, managing IT projects, implementing and maintaining network security measures, and developing IT strategies. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the IT department, encompassing both software application development and infrastructure technology teams. Lead and execute software and application development projects from inception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Drive IT transformation initiatives within the banking environment to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Deliver IT solutions across multiple customer channels, including online banking, mobile apps, and in-branch systems. Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation, to identify IT needs and develop strategies to address them. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor relationships. Report to the Board, on IT strategy, progress, and performance. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department. IT Management and Information Technology skills Experience in IT Operations and IT Strategy Knowledge of Network Security Strong leadership and project management abilities Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with a strong background in software and application development. Extensive experience in leading IT transformation projects within investment and private banking environments. Proven success in delivering IT solutions across multiple customer channels. Strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage both software development and infrastructure technology teams. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute methodically. Experience with emerging technologies and digital banking trends. Preferred Skills: Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in the banking sector. Familiarity with cloud computing and data analytics. This is a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the office in London. The salary will be in the range £140K - £175K + Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period, do include why you think you would be the right person for this position.

IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior IT Infrastructure Manager with at least 7 to 10 years experience to oversee, manage, and continuously improve the organization's IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, network environment, and end-user computing services. The successful candidate will ensure the availability, security, performance, and resilience of critical business systems while leading technical teams and supporting key stakeholders across the organization. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, operational excellence, and stakeholder management skills, within a complex enterprise environment that includes financial, trading, and treasury systems. Role Description The IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager is a full-time role based in London with a hybrid working arrangement, combining on-site presence with some work from home. This role is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's core IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud services. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing system administration, monitoring performance and availability, implementing security best practices, and coordinating backup and disaster recovery processes. The role involves leading and supporting IT operations, resolving complex technical issues, and ensuring that systems, applications, and services remain stable and secure. The IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage vendors and service providers, contribute to IT strategy and roadmaps, and document procedures, standards, and configuration changes. Qualifications Strong foundation in Information Technology and IT Operations, including infrastructure design, capacity planning, and service management. Hands-on experience with System Administration and Troubleshooting across Windows and/or Linux environments, virtualization, and cloud platforms. Proficiency in Network Security, including firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection, access control, and security monitoring. Proven ability to manage IT projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver improvements on time and within scope. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience leading or mentoring IT team members or support staff is highly desirable. Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, or cloud certifications) are an advantage. 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 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) Governance, Documentation & Process Improvement Develop, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and operational procedures. Produce system architecture diagrams, technical documentation, SOP's, and performance reports. Identify and drive opportunities for automation and service improvement. Support technology planning, infrastructure modernization, and transformation initiatives. 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 Technical Competencies Data analysis and operational reporting Desktop and laptop support Infrastructure monitoring and performance management Certificate lifecycle management (SSL/TLS) Windows imaging and deployment, GPO, NTFS PowerShell scripting SQL Server administration Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment processes Architecture review and systems optimization Asset management 7+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and systems administration. Experience within financial services, banking, trading, or treasury environments. Proven experience managing mission-critical infrastructure and applications. Experience operating within regulated and security-focused environments. Able to provide support to VIP stakeholders This is a hybrid role with 3 days at the office in Central London. Salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £65K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

main responsibilities would be: 1. The creation and maintenance of Rough-Cut Capacity Planning models. 2. To detail plan methods of manufacture in response to tasking requirements with full regard to time, cost and quality. 3. Ensuring the local MRP system is updated and accurate. 4. Ensuring that customer requirements are planned and released to Manufacturing and Operational activities within the timescales required. 5. To provide manufacturing cost estimates and challenge operation times. 6. Compliance with Inventory control processes. 7. To demonstrate and use 'Lean Planning' techniques and 'Production Control' processes such as visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull in the operational/ manufacturing areas. 8. Experience of working in operational environment, production, and/or supply chain functions. 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.

We are looking for SC Cleared Engineers with DevOps and platform-engineering experience to support the development, operation and continual improvement an enterprise observability capability. Working within an established multidisciplinary engineering team, the engineers will implement and maintain infrastructure, configuration, automation and integration components supporting Dynatrace and associated services across AWS, Azure and Client environments. Experience Required: - Demonstrable experience of delivering DevOps, platform or infrastructure engineering changes using version controlled code, peer review and automated deployment pipelines. - Practical experience of infrastructure as code or configuration as code, using Terraform or a comparable declarative automation technology, including the safe management of environment-specific configuration. - Experience of implementing or supporting services in at least one major cloud platform, preferably AWS or Azure, including identity, connectivity, security and operational considerations. - Experience of building, integrating or operating monitoring and observability capabilities, including practical use of metrics, logs, traces, events, dashboards and actionable alerting. - Experience of testing, releasing and supporting changes to live services, including functional and integration validation, deployment verification, incident investigation, documentation, rollback or roll-forward planning and production support. Candidates should be able to provide examples of: - Delivering a technical change through source control, review, testing and deployment. - Automating an infrastructure, platform or configuration activity - Diagnosing an operational or integration issue using technical evidence. - Applying security and least-privilege considerations to an engineering change. - Creating or maintaining documentation, runbooks or support information. - Working within established architecture and standards while escalating decisions outside their authority. 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 10 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.