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Senior Network Engineer with Security and Cisco – City London Our Client urgently requires a Senior Network Engineer with heavy background in Network Security on Cisco and Microsoft. The security and support of the company's network is paramount. Predominately a support role (BAU) with design of scalable solutions deliverable through projects. Encompassing numerous technologies that benefit high-availability solutions. This role requires a responsible individual who can design and deliver secure networking solutions. Fast thinker who can diagnose, assist others and remediate BAU support issues. Main Aspects of the role: -Work within Infrastructure team in supporting and delivering all aspect of BAU and support services -Design, build and implement firewall solutions from perimeter to DMZ roles -Support IPS deployment for European branches -Develop, maintain and deliver global standards to all networking devices -Remediate Penetration Test results -Ensure seamless migration of network estate to newly adopted security framework General Skills -Experience working within mission-critical environments -Experience in operational deployments -Datacentre cabling and racking of equipment Technical Skills you need to bring to the table: -In-depth knowledge of CISCO including firewalls, switches and routing protocols -In-depth knowledge of supporting a data-centre and branch inter-connectivity -Strong technical skills are essential -Experience of CISCO multi-layer switches and routers, including 6500s -CISCO certification, ideally CCNP -CISCO CSM -VLAN segregation -McAfee HIPS, Trend Micro -Centralised authentication service (AAA) -SafeNet Ethernet Encryptor -RADIUS / RSA -Security certification (advantageous) You will also need to an understanding of the following technologies: VLAN segregation. DMZ. VSS. Failover. OSPF. High availability. CISCO. Palo Alto. Juniper. McAfee IPS. SafeNet. Tripwire. You will ideally be coming with experience from a City based investment bank. Salary for this role is between £60K and £70K plus banking benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Software Engineer with C# or Java and Azure Must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required. Must have at least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and technical capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Coupled with at least 4 years of design and development. experience with various relevant Microsoft platforms, tools, technologies, patterns, and techniques related to Azure tools, integration, and data is required. Experience with industry/domains like pharmaceutical, finance, HR, sales, marketing, and manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience with healthcare industry regulations, data security and compliance standards (e.g. GDPR), and EDI standards (e.g. FHIR, HL7), etc. is very valuable. Developer certifications of Azure and/or Microsoft suite technologies is a big plus. Technical skills: In-depth knowledge and thorough experience in programming, configuring, and/or integrating using/with Azure integration tools like Data factory, LogicApps, Functions, API Management, Data catalog, WebApps, Integration service environment, configuring monitoring & diagnostics, etc., and connectivity & security configurations (certificates, encryptions, etc.). In-depth knowledge and experience with Azure data storage (SQL Server, Data lake, Synapse, etc.) & access tools, APIs, cloud connectivity, and ETL processes. Knowledge and some experience of MS Office/MS Office 365 suite, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, GitHub, MS Teams, etc. In-depth knowledge & experience using Visual Studio, with one of the programming languages: C#/Java/JavaScript/Python, and PowerShell. In-depth knowledge and thorough experience of using Serverless, SOAP, XML, REST, JSON, EDI, XSLT, Async/Sync, Request/Response, Service Bus, Publish/Subscribe, Batch/Real-time, Scheduling, Event triggers, etc. In-depth knowledge and development experience using MS SQL Server (SSIS, T-SQL, Stored procedures, Functions, Views, Queries, Datatype conversions, etc.). Thorough understanding of the fundamental architecture of the cloud and on-prem MSFT Suite (e.g. Share point) and Integration platforms architecture (e.g. BizTalk, MuleSoft, or similar), etc., and version control methods. Solid fundamentals and thorough understanding of exception handling principles and production/operational support solutions (alerts, dashboards, runbooks, etc.) Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Experience working with APIs, Postman/SOAPUI tools, MS D365, ServiceNow, Azure Analytics tools, Azure Data lake, Azure Synapse, Azure BYOD & Data verse, Informatica, BI tools, etc. is a big plus. General business skills: Clear communication to translate and explain business requirements to technology & vice-versa. Analytical & methodical mindset with a problem-solving attitude is extremely important for the success of this role. Clear, concise written, verbal, and presentation skills. Must be a team player who can earn a team's respect quickly. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. The role will be based in London and can be partly remote. The Client is based in Livingston NJ USA. Salary will be in the range £60K to £95K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Data Analytics Senior Manager – Kings Cross London The Data Analytics team provides information that is accurate, consistent, timely and reliable, and ensure the information is easily available to users for direct consumption or integration with other systems. The DA team trains CSI managers and staff to use the data as an analytical tool for the purpose of understanding and option exploration. Champion enterprise-wide culture of fact-based decisions, data quality and accountability. Serve as the administrative chair facilitating a business data analytics governance council which shall review and approve information policies, data analytics priorities and resource allocations. Review and recommend approval for information related policies, procedures and standards. Directs, organizes, and leads DA workstream projects. Works on highly complex, cross-functional, and enterprise solutions. Establishes processes, roles and quality criteria for workstream planning process including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of DA solutions. Reviews and approves work plans, timelines, deliverables and resource commitments. Reviews and approves data architecture, data models and specifications. Establishes and publishes performance metrics and plans for DA service demand and service levels. Prepares and manages annual capital and operating budgets for DA assets, personnel and services. Recruits, hires, develops and motivates the DA team members. Reviews and approves functional requirements and business cases for DA improvements. Advises executives on how DA (processes, practices and technologies) play a critical role in improving business management and optimization. Aligns DA technologies with CSI strategic initiatives. Approves selection of tools, frameworks and mechanisms for data analytics. Responsible for strategic, tactical, operational, financial, human, and technical resource managerial responsibilities associated with the following DA and DA-related functional areas: Data governance Data preparation (sourcing, acquisition, integration) Data warehousing Reporting, analytics, data exploration Information delivery (portals, mobile) DA competency center or center of excellence (DA COE) A university degree in computer science, economics, operations, management, or a related field is required A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and management capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Industry/domain skills: Extensive expertise in finance, HR, sales, marketing, product lifecycle management, manufacturing and post-sales service. Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. Experience in and understanding of a wide variety of analytical processes (governance, measurement, etc.). Experience with agile software development. A solid understanding of key trends including machine learning and artificial intelligence. General business skills: Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude expressed with clear, concise written, verbal and presentation skills. Experience managing global, complex projects and teams. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to establish and articulate a vision, set goals, develop and execute strategies, and track and measure results. Ability to build and motivate a team to achieve well communicated expectations. Strong leadership and consensus building abilities across global cultures and all levels of management. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £70K - £85K. Location is Kings Cross London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Data Analytics Senior Manager – Kings Cross London The Data Analytics team provides information that is accurate, consistent, timely and reliable, and ensure the information is easily available to users for direct consumption or integration with other systems. The Data Analytics team trains CSI managers and staff to use the data as an analytical tool for the purpose of understanding and option exploration. Champion enterprise-wide culture of fact-based decisions, data quality and accountability. Serve as the administrative chair facilitating a business data analytics governance council which shall review and approve information policies, data analytics priorities and resource allocations. Review and recommend approval for information related policies, procedures and standards. Directs, organizes, and leads Data Ananlytics workstream projects. Works on highly complex, cross-functional, and enterprise solutions. Establishes processes, roles and quality criteria for workstream planning process including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of DA solutions. Reviews and approves work plans, timelines, deliverables and resource commitments. Reviews and approves data architecture, data models and specifications. Establishes and publishes performance metrics and plans for DA service demand and service levels. Prepares and manages annual capital and operating budgets for DA assets, personnel and services. Recruits, hires, develops and motivates the DA team members. Reviews and approves functional requirements and business cases for DA improvements. Advises executives on how DA (processes, practices and technologies) play a critical role in improving business management and optimization. Aligns DA technologies with CSI strategic initiatives. Approves selection of tools, frameworks and mechanisms for data analytics. Responsible for strategic, tactical, operational, financial, human, and technical resource managerial responsibilities associated with the following DA and DA-related functional areas: Data governance Data preparation (sourcing, acquisition, integration) Data warehousing Reporting, analytics, data exploration Information delivery (portals, mobile) DA competency center or center of excellence (DA COE) A university degree in computer science, economics, operations, management, or a related field is required A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and management capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Industry/domain skills: Extensive expertise in finance, HR, sales, marketing, product lifecycle management, manufacturing and post-sales service. Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. Experience in and understanding of a wide variety of analytical processes (governance, measurement, etc.). Experience with agile software development. A solid understanding of key trends including machine learning and artificial intelligence. General business skills: Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude expressed with clear, concise written, verbal and presentation skills. Experience managing global, complex projects and teams. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to establish and articulate a vision, set goals, develop and execute strategies, and track and measure results. Ability to build and motivate a team to achieve well communicated expectations. Strong leadership and consensus building abilities across global cultures and all levels of management. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £70K - £85K. Location is Kings Cross London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Title: Technical Lead Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross-functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers. You'll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you'll create and evolve high-quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure. As Tech Lead, you'll be hands-on with the code while supporting others to grow. You'll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You'll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long-term technical strategy. We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because collaboration, quick feedback and creative problem-solving are key to how we deliver. Your Impact: The systems you'll design, and lead will power key parts of our products, used by thousands of customers every day. Your technical decisions will directly influence product quality, performance and customer experience. You'll help your team deliver features that are reliable, scalable and genuinely improve how people interact with our services. What You'll Do: Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start Stay hands-on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling Our Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven patterns, Clean Architecture Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment Strong technical background in .NET and Azure Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability and user experience Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver Why Join Us: Real autonomy to shape how your squad designs, builds and delivers software A modern, cloud-native architecture that encourages experimentation and ownership Work with talented developers, designers, testers and product professionals who care about what they build Influence technical decisions that shape the direction of our products and platforms Opportunities to grow into staff, principal or architecture-focused leadership roles A supportive, transparent culture where craftsmanship, curiosity and learning are celebrated Regular opportunities for professional development, conferences and innovation time A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Lead, Technical Team Lead, Technical Engineering Lead, Lead Programmer, Lead Software Engineer, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Project Manager, Technical Manager may also be considered for this role.

Technology Planning and Governance Manager Be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technology alignment roadmap for Corporate working closely with senior stakeholders, systems owners and 3 parties to deliver innovation. Lead day-to-day support and management of the core business Applications Portfolio lifecycle including but not limited to Finance, Legal, Property, Pensions, Treasury, HR, Business Development, Payroll and our Corporate Intranet ensuring that delivery of change is fit for purpose, of high quality, reliable and secure. Role Responsibilities Drive customer-centricity and stakeholder engagement, work closely with Corp functions to align application roadmaps with the combined Corp IT / SSC annual technology plans and dependencies. Work with senior stakeholders to build, document and map business capability to solution architecture across the Corp. Take ownership and develop a technology roadmap that meets the application requirements of the Corp to support the wider Company businesses. Evaluate the potential impacts of application workloads moving to cloud, notwithstanding the threats and opportunities for Corp functions. Shape, create and present business cases for high level initiatives, seek approval, funding and prioritisation with senior stakeholders. Understand the capital allocation requirement across the Corp functions plus the overall impact of application change on the operational expenditure budget. Align technology roadmaps and annual budget planning, use as the foundation for reporting on the state of the Corp Application portfolio. Provide technical leadership for Corp initiatives engaging across the Company where corporate applications service the wider businesses. Solve complex business problems with process and technology that cut across Corp group such as Identity and Access Management. Document and review IT standards, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with internal and external audit teams. Develop and adapt innovation tools and processes to drive operational excellence within Corp IT. Establish and maintain a consistent and integrated approach to information security and data protection governance in line with audit requirements. Create alignment on how to utilise governance forums such as User Experience and Architecture to improve services delivered to Corp functions. Manage solution architects, contractors, 3 Parties and business analyst in the future. Experience Required Significant and relevant progressive IT experience Experience of being in a practical solution planning and technical architecture design role is essential e.g. SaaS, Identity and Access Management Good understanding of emerging and innovative technologies, how to shape, deliver and leverage those technologies Experience of architecture business capability mapping, data management governance, technology roadmaps and project delivery lifecycle processes. Experience of ensuring compliance between corporate business application roadmaps and IT roadmaps. Experience of working within an ITIL service management environment with strong knowledge of business systems or applications within a corporate environment. Ability to deal with and manage conflicts whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Proven leadership skills, setting objectives and ensuring delivery of services to target Proven contract management, supplier management, procurement, and vendor selection experience Experience of systems such as Microsoft Office 365, Dynamics 365, SAP Success Factors, Treasury Openlink Findur, CMS, BACs Payment Platforms, Microsoft Power BI, Integration/ETL, Azure Active Directory Single Sign On and other bespoke applications Experience in executing business continuity planning and IT DRP Creating solution and technical application architectures, IT standards and policies Day-to-Day management of the Application Portfolio, its currency, dependencies and risk Technical lead on major system changes and upgrades Responsible for the development and management of Solution Architects, Business Analyst and contract resources Provide support to Corporate functions and wider businesses to enable them to optimise their use of corporate applications Vendor Management and selection (RFIs / RFP support) The Client is based in Central London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Information Security Architect / Manager Our Client is an International company with offices in Central London. They are looking to bring on-board an Information Security Architect / Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise within Information Security. The function of the position will be as follows: Assess the current environment against industry standards and trends. Implement robust security and control measures, in line with the global IT team Streamline current processes and execute changes for a secured and optimised technology and data landscape. Subject matter expert in application and network security, with operational experience of managing security operations, SIEM solutions, incident, and response management. Collaborate to develop the Infosec strategy and associated operating model. Conduct an in-depth security risk assessment across the technology stack and provide end-to-end mitigation steps for resilience. Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with security policies, and promotion of strong information security culture. Provide weekly governance, risk and compliance reports utilising key risk and key performance indicators and metrics. Skills/Competencies Required: Experience developing information security policy, process and procedure design and implementation. Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and root-cause analytical (RCA) skills. Good working knowledge of Cisco Meraki and associated technologies. Practical knowledge of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) methodologies. Vulnerability management and assessment. Intrusion detection and prevention analysis / frameworks. Solid exposure to cloud based applications security and provisioning. Experience in writing policy, process, and standard playbooks. Experience in SOC and SIEM platforms Excellent communications skills in framing and messaging issues of highly technical nature, into meaningful and relevant information for a varied audience. Excellent analytical skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects under tight guidelines. Experience with common Information security frameworks such as ISO, ITIL, and COBIT. Information security professional qualifications (CISMP, CISSM, SSCP, CAP..etc) ** Occasional travel to other sites may be required. This is 6 month contract assignment based in Central London. Rate will be circa £500 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

The provision of one People Security SME with skills to support Physical Security activities where required. The role will assist in establishing and maintaining delivery momentum, primarily focused on delivering multiple short-term capability development initiatives and smaller, time intensive projects to engage, understand and support the business in understanding the status on People security controls and maturity. Focused on the People Security element, provide security subject matter expertise to develop the organisation's People Security maturity as follows: * People Security direction; contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate/ proportionate People security controls - policies, processes, standards and guidance, with input from internal and external stakeholders as required. * Support development and delivery of the NH insider risk programme. * Provide a resource to deliver smaller, time intensive projects to include developing an Insider Risk working group, including identifying stakeholders and terms of reference, building a Critical Asset Risk Assessment and RAG Risk Register and develop a Role-Risk Matrix with recommended screening / vetting levels. * Support People Security Incidents and investigations, if required. * Support, where required, the Physical Security Team. The role is nationally recruited and is suitable for home working but is likely to require some reimbursable travel for liaison and site visits which can be expensed. Essential experience: * Experience in applying Govt. security and National Technical Authority security principles. * Expertise in People Security as it applies to a Government Arm's Length Body. * Expertise in conducting People Security risk assessments and surveys. * People security controls and requirements. * Producing, updating and reviewing security policies and processes. * Ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team. * Experience in using MS suite of products. Daily rate: £400pd IR35: Inside Location: Hybrid - expenses paid for travel Clearnce: SC eligible 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.

Dans le cadre du renforcement de nos équipes Quality Control, nous recherchons un(e) QA/QC autonome, capable de prendre en charge un sujet de bout en bout et d'être force de proposition sur les stratégies et pratiques de tests. Stratégie et patrimoine de tests Participer à la définition de la stratégie de tests des projets Analyser les besoins métiers, User Stories et spécifications fonctionnelles Identifier les risques qualité et proposer les niveaux de couverture adaptés Concevoir, maintenir et faire évoluer le patrimoine de tests (plans de tests, cas de tests, campagnes de tests, scénarios de non-régression) Garantir la traçabilité entre les exigences fonctionnelles et les assets de tests Exécution des tests Réaliser les tests fonctionnels et d'intégration Concevoir et exécuter des tests API Identifier, qualifier et suivre les anomalies Participer aux activités de validation des livraisons et aux décisions Go / No-Go Produire les rapports de tests et recommandations qualité Automatisation des tests Concevoir et développer des tests automatisés End-to-End Maintenir et faire évoluer les frameworks d'automatisation Optimiser les campagnes de non-régression automatisées Contribuer à l'amélioration continue des pratiques d'automatisation Atouts supplémentaires — Validation de solutions IA Participer à la qualification de solutions basées sur l'IA générative Définir et maintenir les jeux de données de validation Concevoir des scénarios de tests pour LLM, solutions RAG et Agents IA Évaluer la pertinence et la cohérence des réponses générées Participer aux activités de validation liées aux hallucinations, à la qualité des résultats et à la robustesse des solutions IA Amélioration continue Être force de proposition dans l'évolution des pratiques QC Identifier les axes d'amélioration des processus, outils et méthodologies de tests Participer à la veille technologique (automatisation, qualité logicielle, IA) Contribuer à l'industrialisation des pratiques de test et à la montée en maturité de l'équipe QC Accompagner les équipes dans l'adoption des bonnes pratiques qualité