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3rd Line Engineer Leader Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work across a broad range of Microsoft, VMware, and infrastructure technologies, supporting complex incidents, driving service improvements, and providing technical leadership. The position is ideal for an experienced 3rd Line Engineer looking to combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities. Legacy infrastructure training will be provided where required. 3rd Line Engineer Leader Responsibilities Provide 3rd Line technical support across secure infrastructure environments. Support a high-profile user community through an incident management system. Lead and mentor a team of 2nd Line Engineers. Manage technical escalations and provide guidance on complex support issues. Support VMware, Windows Server, and Microsoft infrastructure technologies. Troubleshoot infrastructure, Active Directory, and networking issues. Perform system administration, user management, and operational support activities. Contribute to service improvements and technical documentation. Participate in shift work where required. 3rd Line Engineer Leader Skills and Experience Strong experience providing 3rd Line infrastructure support. Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching technical support teams. Strong VMware experience including VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vCenter, ESXi, and virtual infrastructure technologies. Experience with Windows Server 2019/2022, Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM), SCOM, and Microsoft Exchange. Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DFS, and User Account Management. Experience analysing Windows Server log files and troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure. Knowledge of Juniper networking technologies and infrastructure monitoring tools would be advantageous. Experience supporting legacy Microsoft technologies including Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2008/2012 is desirable. Legacy infrastructure training will be provided. Excellent analytical, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills. Able to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment. 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 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.

Job Title: IT Delivery Engineer Location: Plymouth (travel is expected as part of this role) Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5.30pm (flexible hours between 8am - 6pm) Who are we: Flotek Group is one of the fastest-growing Tech Companies in the UK, providing IT, Cybersecurity and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. With sales and support locations across the country, our ambitious growth is driven by our core values and fundamental principles. We deliver every product and service with expertise, passion, and heart. When you join Flotek Group you join our "Purple Army" and become part of a team driven by a set of values that guide our every interaction, both with each other and with our partners. We enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced working environment, where we can expect to learn to be exceptional, earn trust through actions and receive recognition when our work gets a "Wow!" About the role: We are looking for an enthusiastic customer focused IT Delivery Engineer to join our dynamic management team. You will be responsible for the smooth delivery of IT Projects, setting clients up with products such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, workstations, servers, domain controllers, hyper v, terminal servers and more. In order to be suitable for this position you must have proven experience of working within a Microsoft Windows environment setting up, managing or supporting Office 365, Teams, Active Directory, Azure AD, SharePoint and desktop / laptop devices. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the IT delivery Team Leader Setup and Installation of new Workstations / laptop devices. Rollout of Flotek security products, MDR, Email Threat Protection, Anti Virus solutions, Document / password management applications Assist in large scale email / data migrations. Head up and own smaller scale email / data migrations. Setup and management of Virtual Machines, HyperV, VMWare Setup and management of Print devices and dictation devices Installation of bespoke client applications i.e. Legal case handling software Installation and configuration of LAN networking equipment Setup and install of firewall devices inc security features Responsible for giving world-class service at all times Hands-on technical troubleshooting, resolution of incidents and change requests. Creating and maintaining detailed project documentation, including technical specifications and user guides. Communicate with partners to ensure regular updates on the project journey Complete onboarding for new clients into Flotek Train clients on newly rolled out technologies and applications What We're looking for: A positive attitude with a can do approach to everything! Excellent communication skills Excellent documentation skills Great telephone manner Strong experience in an IT Service Desk or IT Delivery Role. Strong knowledge of using and supporting Microsoft Windows client operating systems in conjunction with M365 cloud products. Experience in creating and maintaining Microsoft Entra/Active Directory user accounts and security groups. Experience with Sharepoint management. Experienced at building and maintaining end-user computer systems. Experience in using IT Service Management software. Be user-focused and understand and identify user needs. Knowledge of security technologies. An understanding of network technologies (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi). Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively. Excellent external client liaison skills, Full UK Driving Licence Benefits: Salary dependent on experience within range of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum EMI Share Equity Scheme - own a slice of the "Purple Pie." Day off for your birthday. Day off for other life's milestones - such as weddings, moving house, child's first day at school, or religious holidays. Give back day to support your chosen charity. Savings on gym memberships, shopping and other discounts available through Perkbox. Variety of social events & team building opportunities are available. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of IT, IT Helpdesk, IT Support Engineer, Helpdesk, IT Support Technician, Infrastructure Engineer, 2nd Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support, ICT Systems Engineer, IT Service Desk Technician, 3rd Line Support, 2nd Line Support Technician, Technical Support, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support, Technical Support Engineer, Network Engineer, may be considered for this role.

Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Deputy IT Director Newcastle upon Tyne £110,000 - £120,000 + £8,500 Car Allowance + Hybrid Working + Excellent Company Benefits Excellent opportunity for an accomplished IT Director or senior Head of IT to join a major national organisation in a highly influential leadership position, shaping and delivering its future technology and digital strategy. This organisation has operated successfully for more than 75 years and has established a significant national presence. It is now investing in the continued modernisation of its technology landscape, creating an opportunity for an experienced IT leader to deliver genuine business-wide transformation. Reporting directly to the Group IT Director, you will help define and deliver the organisation's IT and digital strategy across a complex, multi-site operation. You will lead senior technology functions covering development and infrastructure while acting as a trusted technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teams. The role will combine strategic transformation with responsibility for dependable day-to-day technology services. You will oversee infrastructure, systems, cyber security, data governance, business continuity, suppliers and major technology programmes. The ideal candidate will have operated as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of IT within a large, multi-site organisation. You will have a proven record of leading major transformation programmes while maintaining secure, reliable and commercially effective IT operations. This is a rare opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a nationally recognised business and play a central role in defining how technology supports its next stage of growth. The Role: Helping define and deliver a Group-wide IT and digital strategy Acting as a senior technology advisor to executive and divisional leadership teams Leading transformation programmes across operational, commercial, finance and customer-facing functions Overseeing infrastructure, networks, systems, development and IT support services Leading and developing the Heads of Development and Infrastructure Improving core ERP, CRM, document management and business systems Establishing strong cyber security, data governance and business continuity frameworks Managing major suppliers, technology contracts and commercial relationships Taking responsibility for IT budgets, return on investment and supplier performance Four days per week based in the Newcastle office, with one day working from home Occasional travel to regional offices and partner locations The Person: Previous experience as an IT Director, Deputy IT Director or senior Head of IT Leadership experience within a large, multi-site organisation Proven experience delivering business-wide IT transformation Strong knowledge of infrastructure, software development and operational IT delivery Experience managing ERP, CRM and integrated enterprise systems Strong understanding of cyber security, data governance and risk management Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, suppliers and contracts Comfortable influencing and advising stakeholders at Board and executive level Strong leadership, change management and team development experience Experience within construction, housebuilding, property or another multi-site industry would be advantageous Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.