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This expert in computer systems, networks and telecommunications is responsible for designing, deploying, implementing and coordinating the hardware and software architectures of a company. They analyze their client's needs to develop specifications and design an adapted solution, for which they will supervise the project management. Both a methods specialist and team leader, they oversee the different phases of the project, from design to maintenance, including implementation and infrastructure deployment. The systems and networks project manager is in high demand, with increased requirements for IT security, technology development and server virtualization.

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Network Design Engineer

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6 months
£490-500
RG29 1BY, Hart, England, United Kingdom
Senior Network Design Engineer Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Network Design Engineer, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in service and project teams, and designing and implementing medium/large network solutions and changes to enable cost-effective services for our customer. We are looking for a Senior Network Designer Engineer to work on delivery opportunities. Your role will involve understanding the business and technical requirements and you will be responsible for the producing the relevant design collateral (including passing any governance reviews), providing hands on configuration and implementation support, troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring effective handover to service and supporting the project team in its milestone deliverables. Key Skills and Experience *Strong technical networking knowledge with industry-recognized certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT). *Experience with routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, and security zones. *Experience with network security products including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). *Proficiency in F5, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Gigamon technology. *Demonstrable design experience with global network vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper). *Network device configuration, troubleshooting, and defect resolution skills. *Understanding of project life cycle from requirements gathering to operational acceptance. *Proven experience in network troubleshooting across multiple vendors and technology areas. *Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders. *Experience of performance testing of cyber monitoring tools (sizing, capacity management and planning, performance troubleshooting). Responsibilities: *Design and Deploy Functional Networks: Design and deploy networks (LAN, WAN) to meet the organization and customer needs. *Troubleshoot Network Issues: Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, including those escalated by lower tiers of support. *Implement Network Security Measures: Design and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware from threats and unauthorized access. *Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with executive team members, decision-makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues. *Create and Maintain Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks, including network diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures. *Mentor Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and other team members, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge. *Automate Network Tasks: Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline network management tasks and improve efficiency. *Plan for Service Outages: Plan for and respond to service outages and other network-related problems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. *Support Network Upgrades: Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations. *Evaluate New Technologies: Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and evaluate their potential benefits for the organization and our customers. Desired skills, experience, qualifications: *2+ years of experience with networking layer 2 and layer 3. *Good understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs). *Proficiency in network design and implementation tools (e.g., Visio, Cisco Packet Tracer). *Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios). *Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. *Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. *Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA. Additional Considerations *Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware / KVM / RHEV /Xen / ProxMox / CXP-NG is beneficial. *A strong understanding of data centre networking and technologies is advantageous. 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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IT Senior Systems Support Engineer

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£55k-65k
City of London, England, United Kingdom
IT Senior Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds – Service Desk Software experience Experience of Pal Alto firewalls Firemon – Network Security Devices and Policy Management Experience of Avaya PABX systems Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Palo Alto Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
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Systems Technical Lead

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£64k
PO11 0DG, Havant, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Systems Technical Lead Location: Portsmouth - Broad Oak - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £64,600 dependent on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software based solutions coupled with experience in system integration Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Modelling and Simulation team: The Modelling & Simulation team are part of the Simulation & Training Group. This team delivers high fidelity simulations of the world, platforms, weapons and sensors that enable re-creation of complex Naval formations supporting Under Water Battlespace and Future Air Dominance. This role will give wide exposure to a variety of different functions and areas of the business and will provide plenty of opportunities for training and progression with a focus on technical ability and professionalisation throughout your career. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 5th January 2026
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Senior Networks Engineer Infrastructure Operations - FCDO - SEO

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£48k-56k
Hanslope, England, United Kingdom
As a senior network engineer you would be expected to have a good working knowledge of the following network technologies: Cisco ASA Palo Alto Firewalls Big IP (F5) Network Protocols Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions, (i.e. VMWare, Azure) Oversee IT operations that protect millions A natural-born leader, you’ll help develop a team of engineers – from setting direction, to coaching individuals, and driving high performance. Balancing people management with hands-on technical work, you’ll manage and prioritise day-to-day tasks while ensuring requirements are met and incidents are resolved quickly. Where issues are complex or unprecedented, you’ll bring your expertise and initiative to find solutions that stick. You’ll work closely with project managers, developers, incident, and problem managers, as well as external suppliers, translating technical terminology and building trusted relationships. Whether optimising systems, escalating service issues, or producing high and low-level documentation, you’ll communicate clearly and with authority. Always looking for ways to improve, you’ll spot patterns, address recurring issues, and recommend process enhancements that raise the standard of technical services. You’ll mentor junior colleagues, share your expertise, and support senior engineers when needed – all while maintaining your own professional growth, keeping pace with the latest technologies and best practices. Bring your technical expertise to support essential public operations You’re confident working in secure, complex environments and bring a strong background in networking and infrastructure. From firewalls to cloud platforms, you’re comfortable designing, configuring, and supporting solutions that keep systems resilient. Detail matters to you. Whether you’re managing protocols or troubleshooting across networks, you’ll bring precision and reliability to everything you do. You’re also comfortable producing documentation, reporting on key performance measures, and sharing your knowledge with others. Adaptable, proactive, and always developing your skills, you’ll bring both technical expertise and leadership to everything you do. The support you need to grow your career Working with us, you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of, and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do and all you need. All our employees have to be security cleared to the highest level, so you’ll need to undergo a comprehensive vetting process before joining. Some of these roles require SC and some will require DV vetting. You can find out more about vetting on our website. And if you have a specific preference you can outline this on your application form. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match
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Lead Business Change Professional

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£52k
City of Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Title: Lead Business Change Professional Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £52,000 depending on experience and skills What you'll be doing: Develop and deliver business change collateral such as business change plans, change impact assessment, communications plan, stakeholder assessment and training plans for the project as part of a significant IT transformation programme of work Be responsible for business change delivery within a medium to large sized project, work package, or be supporting in delivering part of a complex change programme or business transformation plans, reporting the business benefit realisation Working with key stakeholders to agree the core project benefits and benefits management plan, including agreed KPIs to measure benefits have been met Setting up and facilitating a cohesive change network and change champion programme as part of a wider change adoption plan From the adoption of new technologies through to supporting the implementation of new systems or ways of working, this individual will ensure that business change management is consistently embedded, delivered and assured through appropriate and justified standard approaches across the project Your skills and experiences: Essential: Business Change experience and knowledge of Change Management theory and methodologies, processes, policies and procedures The ability to effectively carry out Business Change Management tasks of medium to high complexity and provide guidance in those areas Experience of managing change within enterprise-wide projects Proven experience influencing and stakeholder management experience APMG or other suitable Business Change Qualification such as PROSCI Desirable: Previous experience and exposure of carrying out and implementing change within an IT environment Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Business Change team: You will be joining an experienced change management office of Business Change and Business Analyst professionals, delivering end to end change management support and capability across enterprise technology projects. This is an opportunity to work within an IT enterprise-wide projects and programmes within Business Change. The role will work with multiple stakeholders across the IT enterprise-wide space, and you will help drive and implement new ways of working across Business Change within large complex business projects. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 8th January 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. "Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding." #LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid
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Network Engineer (SC)

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6 months
ME15 8RY, Maidstone, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Our client is a global systems integrator who requires a Network Engineer to support one of their key customers. START: ASAP DURATION: 6 MONTHS CLEARANCE: SC RATE: £450.00 (INSIDE IR35) LOCATION: HYBRID (1-2 DAYS PER WEEK IN KENT) Role - Network Engineer Clearance - SC Job Summary: This Network Engineering role focusses on implementation of Network services for a DXC secure Customer at DXC DCs. Role focus will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, and Security infrastructures, with a key focus on Cisco and Aruba. Expectation is the successful candidate will have 5 to 10 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor Data centre environment working as part of a team delivering project engineering functions. Key Responsibilities: Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting: * Maintain data network hardware and systems. * Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues. * Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors. * Assess and upgrade legacy network components as needed. Technical Support and Leadership: * Provide technical support for both internal and external customers. * Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions. * Lead network problem escalation and resolution. Network Installation and Configuration: * Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks. * Deploy network applications on servers and voice equipment. * Conduct network testing, maintenance, and problem resolution. * Perform network configurations and implement configuration changes on Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Security appliances. Documentation and Communication: * Prepare network diagrams and documentation to reflect current Network operational status. * Draft proposal documentation to address customer requirements. Mandatory Skills: * Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP level. * Aruba LAN skills equivalent to Aruba ACP level. * Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex campus environment. * Demonstrable experience working with Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls. * Strong technical documentation skills. * Experience with complex routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and iBGP. * Experience in configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers. * Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience. * Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field. * Experience in data networking with both Cisco and Aruba infrastructures. * Proven experience troubleshooting LAN / WAN / FW systems and technical infrastructure. * Knowledge of modern network systems, networking principles, and data or video communication. * Eligible for or currently possess SC clearance (Mandatory). Other Qualifications: * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Skilled in time, priority, and task management. * Effective communication skills for interaction with customers and team members. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. * Capable of managing competing priorities in complex environments. * Professional demeanour with confidence in handling technical issues. * Willingness to travel as requested * Availability for out of hours work including weekends as needed. CCNA/CCNP 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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Senior Threat Detection Analyst

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£50k
City of Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Title: Senior Threat Detection Analyst Location: Preston, Frimley or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary; Circa £50,000 depending on experience and skills What you'll be doing: Triage, analyse and investigate alerts, log data and network traffic using the monitoring platforms and Internet resources to identify cyber-attacks / security incidents Delivery of core triage function as part of 24/7 protective monitoring services across a range of networks/services Act as a mentor and as an escalation point within the team for technical queries Ensure timely and accurate communication of incidents to IT, network or security teams across BAE Systems Escalate suspected major security incidents / investigations where support is required Define monitoring use cases and develop prototype rules with minimal supervision for example In response to intelligence or gaps in defences Contribute to the development of the services through people, process and technology where appropriate Build a comprehensive knowledge of BAE Systems IT systems to support monitoring activities and tailor remediation recommendations to systems Contribute to and help define requirements for future security capabilities along with the Lead Analyst Your skills and experiences: Essential: Technical background with experience of technologies including but not limited to firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, Windows Server, Linux, Networking, Cloud and Vulnerability Management Analytical background and comfortable analysing and interpreting large and complex data sets and articulating the story behind any observations along with providing conclusions and recommendations Knowledge and experience of using tools to dissect common threats to produce useable IOCs. E.g. Malicious document analysis Detailed knowledge of the current threat landscape, the TTPs frequently employed in those attacks and how we can investigate and mitigate these Desirable: Background of prior experience of working in an information and/or cyber security environment (Government or commercial sector) environments Previous experience working within Cyber Operations utilising SIEM platforms Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CEH, GCIH or GCIA Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Cyber Operations team: Cyber Operations is responsible for protecting BAE Systems from Cyber Attack by various threat actors. Not only do we protect BAE Systems and its employees, indirectly we protect those who protect us - who serve in our military and rely on the products and services we create. Across Threat Intelligence, Detection, Incident Response and now Active Defence we work to evolve cyber operations as a world class capability. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 14th January 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. "Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding." #LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid
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Network Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

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Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be working out of our site in Cheltenham.
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Cyber Security Manager

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£70k-80k
Paddington, England, United Kingdom
Cyber Security Manager Our Client to be secured and protected from increased cyber threats and compliant to industry standards. This role covers information protection, including data loss protection and data classification, and threat protection, including security information and event management (SIEM), user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA), point products like anti-virus (AV) and intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS) and penetration testing. The Service Delivery team consists of approximately 20 staff who support and operate the Company’s services and there is an opportunity in that team for a Cyber Security Manager to oversee and govern all security services. Reporting Lines This role reports to Head of Service Delivery Main Accountabilities Technical leadership for all security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services Maintain the overall security of Company’s network, systems, and data Monitor security access and manage IDS/IPS configurations Establishing and implementing security 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures Responsible for Security scanning and the efficient remediation of vulnerabilities Responsible for analysing all security incidents to determine root cause Determine, recommend, and implement upgrade security measures and controls Delivery security responses for customer and client compliance requirements Developing and managing security plans with vendors Audit activities of administrators and conduct Security awareness training Requirements Demonstrable skills and capability in Security leadership and 3rd party management experience CISSP certification preferred. Compliance knowledge required in ISO27001, PCI and GDPR. Possibly a certified ethical hacker Knowledge of Security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS and MDM solutions Understanding of common frameworks, such as ITIL or LEAN is preferred Good exposure of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, access control methodologies Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up to date with current security technologies and industry technology trends The job/Client is located at our head office in Paddington, London with hybrid working The Client holds a Licence to Sponsor (grade A) and will always consider sponsoring employees if needed We welcome applications from Ukrainian Refugees The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary.
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Lead SCADA Systems Engineer

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£74k-92,400
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Lead SCADA Systems Engineer Birmingham - Hybrid (3 Days on-site) £74,000 - £92,400 + Generous Pension + Holiday This is an excellent opportunity for an instinctive leader who is experienced in system engineering and is highly skilled with SCADA, to join a business at an exciting time of growth in a role offering autonomy and an extensive benefits package. This company is at the heart of the British transport network and are considered as a huge part within the UK's expansion plans. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to bring in a SCADA Systems Engineer to keep up with the high demand. In this varied role you will be responsible for managing and leading a team to reach it's end goals that will include a mixture of both hands-on work and delegation of tasks. The role will include tasks such as designing and building graphical interfaces, defining requirements, and maintaining system functionality. Equally, you must be able to communicate technical ideas to colleagues through examples of application. The ideal candidate will come from a multi-disciplinary engineering background, with previous experience working on large complex projects. You must also have extensive knowledge with SCADA and be experienced in using to this for graphical interfacing. An understanding of CDM requirements and health and safety standards is also an integral part of the role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that offers hybrid working and a great benefits package. It will allow you to take ownership of your role and successfully showcase your knowledge in SCADA system engineering. The Role: - Leadership of a team. - Build graphical interfaces. - Define requirements. - Communicate technical ideas through examples of application. The Person: - A proven track record in team leadership. - Extensive knowledge of SCADA. - Previous experience in building graphical interfaces. - Knowledge of CDM requirements. - Aware of Health and Safety standards. Reference Number: BBBH265024 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.
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Lead SCADA Systems Engineer

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£80k-99,500
SW1A 2AH, London, England, United Kingdom
Lead SCADA Systems Engineer London - Hybrid (3 Days on-site) £80,000 - £99,500 + Generous Pension Contribution + Holiday This is an excellent opportunity for an instinctive leader who is experienced in system engineering and is highly skilled with SCADA, to join a business at an exciting time of growth in a role offering autonomy and an extensive benefits package. This company is at the heart of the British transport network and are considered as a huge part within the UK's expansion plans. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to bring in a SCADA Systems Engineer to keep up with the high demand. In this varied role you will be responsible for managing and leading a team to reach it's end goals that will include a mixture of both hands-on work and delegation of tasks. The role will include tasks such as designing and building graphical interfaces, defining requirements, and maintaining system functionality. Equally, you must be able to communicate technical ideas to colleagues through examples of application. The ideal candidate will come from a multi-disciplinary engineering background, with previous experience working on large complex projects. You must also have extensive knowledge with SCADA and be experienced in using to this for graphical interfacing. An understanding of CDM requirements and health and safety standards is also an integral part of the role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that offers hybrid working and a great benefits package. It will allow you to take ownership of your role and successfully showcase your knowledge in SCADA system engineering. The Role: - Leadership of a team. - Build graphical interfaces. - Define requirements. - Communicate technical ideas through examples of application. The Person: - A proven track record in team leadership. - Extensive knowledge of SCADA. - Previous experience in building graphical interfaces. - Knowledge of CDM requirements. - Aware of Health and Safety standards. Reference Number: BBBH264796 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.
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Principal Systems Engineer - Software/Simulation

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£75,900
PO11 0DG, Havant, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer - Software/Simulation Location: Portsmouth - Broad Oak - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the product System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop software-based Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software-based products Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Background in software development and integration Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines to shape design solutions Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. MIMESIS Product team: You will join our Simulation and Training sector at Broad Oak Works Portsmouth, part of BAE Systems Maritime and Land Defence Solutions, working on our MIMESIS product. MIMESIS provides a battlespace simulation of the maritime world; from terrain and seabed, to weather and underwater acoustics, accurately modelling the movement and behaviour of ships, submarines and other platforms, and digitally replicating their unique capabilities (sonars, radars, weapons). As a System Technical Lead within the MIMESIS team, you will have technical responsibility for the design and development of new modules/content for the product, reviewing and approving lower level documentation. You will also provide technical guidance to the engineering team, working closely with System Design Authority, to develop and support MIMESIS for our customers. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of approximately 30 systems and software engineers, working to shape the next generation of maritime simulation through the adoption of new user interface capabilities such as AR/XR and leveraging the capabilities of emerging technologies such as AI. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 1st December 2025
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Lead Major Incident Manager - FCDO - SEO

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£48k-56k
Hanslope, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Lead our approach to major incidents, create a more effective service You’ll lead a consistent Technology & Operations (T&O) response to major incidents, making rapid resolution and minimal disruption to customer services your priorities, as well as compliance with ISO and ITIL standards. You’ll drive incident communications and activity coordination during business continuity and security incidents, ensuring alignment with customer and internal practices. As our service delivery model is 24/7, you’ll make handovers seamless with a unified response across teams – so that our service is consistent and excellent, no matter the hour. Plus, through conducting post-incident reviews, you’ll track follow-up actions and embed lessons learned. Driving improvements to the service will be key. To this end, you’ll support the Problem Manager in identifying and managing root causes of recurring incidents. This will entail trend analysis and collaboration with technical teams. Analysis and reporting will be core to what you do. You’ll gather and define reporting requirements, design dashboards, and produce detailed, compliant reports with actionable insights for stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to be empowered to assemble and lead cross-functional teams, make key decisions, maintain performance, uphold customer satisfaction and drive improvements. We’d also like you to coach team members to enhance capability, build resilience and strengthen the service. Bring your IT expertise to protecting the UK’s digital infrastructure To be well suited to this role, you’ll be a practitioner in the following: incident management, availability and capacity management, community collaboration, continual service improvement, ownership and initiative, service focus and user focus. Plus, you have a working knowledge of change management, continuity management and technical understanding. You have an awareness of asset and configuration management and service management framework knowledge. To find out more about the skills required, head to You have a demonstrable experience in IT service management with expertise in Major Incident Management and Problem Management, with a successful record of meeting targets and delivering results. This has given you technical knowledge across infrastructure, cloud services, networking and applications. Coupled with extensive knowledge of Service Management Tooling and service reporting. You’ve driven Continual Service Improvement and risk plans. Plus, you’re excellent with MS Office 365. An excellent problem solver with a sharp analytical eye, you’re a skilled decision maker. You can influence others too. This is down to your exemplary customer-facing abilities, complemented by superb written and verbal communication skills. You are educated to Level 3 (A level/AS level/T Level) or Level 4 (HNC). Preferably, your qualifications are in Computer Science, Computer Systems, Networking / Digital Data Communication or Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subjects or relevant job experience. You have ITIL Foundation level Certification. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Check (SC). You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit Closing date: 04/01/2026 It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match
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Threat and Exposure Management SME

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6 months
SW1A 2AH, London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Our client is looking for a Threat and Exposure Management SME to join their team on a six month initial contract, working two/three days a week onsite in London. This role would be working via an umbrella company. Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Strong technical background and focus with the ability to script in one or more programming language (e.g.: Python, etc) * Strong hands-on experience with CloudStrike Falcon platform * Strong threat hunting experience and ability to analyse malware, networking, Firewall and Web Knowledge, OWASP top 10 knowledge, Knowledge of DevSecOps Threats * Understand vulnerability lifecycle and knowledge and demonstrable experience of Information security technologies and methodologies, Experience of Cloud systems and their Architecture (Azure, AWS) * Awareness of various operating system flavours including but not limited to Windows, Linux, Unix, Database technologies (SQL, Oracle, DB2, Mongo) and associated threats * Awareness of security controls in widely used technologies e.g., MS Office 365 and experience of Incident Management and Response tools - e.g., Remedy, ServiceNow * Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial to success in this role * Proficiency in preparation of reports, dashboards, and documentation * Good problem-solving analytical skills, Good interpersonal skills LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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Lead Threat Detection Analyst

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£59k
City of Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Title: Lead Threat Detection Analyst Location: Preston. (On-Site). Salary: Circa £59,000 depending on experience and skills What you'll be doing: Delivery of core triage function as part of 24/7 protective monitoring services across a range of networks/services Overseeing and contributing to the analysis and escalation of security threats and incidents identified Coordinate with Cyber Operations teams to respond to identified security threats and mitigate prior to impact Lead the development of people, process and technology improvements to aid the service Provide subject matter advice on security analysis and development of detection content Deputise for the Threat Detection Manager when required Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continual operational improvement Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience of working within Security Operations or equivalent roles Demonstrable leadership in Operational Management Experience in the application of relevant industry standard frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND/ENGAGE etc.) in an operational environment A good level of knowledge and proficiency in the use of SIEM platforms, tools and analytical techniques. Innovative approach to analysing and solving problems Desirable: Industry recognised qualification (OSDA, GIAC etc.) or equivalent proven industry experience Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Cyber Operations team: Cyber Operations is responsible for protecting BAE Systems from Cyber Attack by various threat actors. Not only do we protect BAE Systems and its employees, indirectly we protect those who protect us - who serve in our military and rely on the products and services we create. Across Threat Intelligence, Detection, Incident Response and now Active Defence we work to evolve cyber operations as a world class capability. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 3rd December 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SH1 #LI-Onsite
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Senior Business Change Professional

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£47k
City of Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Title: Senior Business Change Professional Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £47,000 dependent on experience What you'll be doing: Support the development and delivery of business change collateral such as business change plans, change impact assessment, communications plan, stakeholder assessment and training plans for the project as part of an IT transformation programme of work Being responsible for business change delivery within a small to medium sized project and change actions, work package, or be supporting in delivering part of a moderate change programme or business transformation, reporting the business benefit realisation Working with key stakeholders to agree the core project benefits and benefits management plan, including agreed KPIs to measure benefits have been met Setting up and facilitating a cohesive change network and change champion programme as part of a wider change adoption plan From the adoption of new technologies through to supporting the implementation of new systems or ways of working, this individual will ensure that business change management is consistently embedded, delivered and assured through appropriate and justified standard approaches across the project Your skills and experiences: Essential: Business Change experience and knowledge of Change Management theory and methodologies, processes, policies and procedures The ability to effectively carry out Business Change Management tasks of small to medium complexity and provide guidance in those areas A proven track record of managing change within enterprise-wide IT projects Effective influencing and stakeholder management experience APMG or other suitable Business Change Qualification such as PROSCI at Practitioner level or equivalent experience Desirable: Degree educated Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Business Change team: You will be joining an experienced change management office of Business Change and Business Analyst professionals, delivering end to end change management support and capability across enterprise technology projects. This is an opportunity to work within a key enterprise-wide technology transformation project. You will work with multiple stakeholders globally and you will help drive and implement new ways of working across a large complex business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid

Frequently asked questions about working as a Systems and Networks Project Manager

What is the role of a Systems and Networks Project Manager

The systems and networks project manager is an expert in technical solutions. His role is to manage one or several IT projects. He designs and implements the information system architecture, taking into account the clients' needs and constraints, as well as technological developments.

How much does a Systems and Networks Project Manager charge

The average daily rate for a systems and networks project manager is £580 for a senior profile (with more than 5 years of experience). However, this rate may vary depending on the duration and complexity of the project. The average salary for a systems and networks project manager is £38K per year.

What is the definition of a Systems and Networks Project Manager

A systems and networks project manager is a networks and telecommunications professional. He is responsible for ensuring the maintenance and proper functioning of the computer system, he participates in its improvement through software and hardware adapted to its proper functioning. He is generally given other names, such as operating systems engineer, or system manager. His role is to take care of different IT solutions, but also to apply increased monitoring of networks and to fully control information security. If he wishes, the systems and networks project manager can also provide assistance to users, or teams. Currently, the demand for this engineer is booming. The fact that there is an opening of systems to the outside makes his work even more interesting. He can even be contacted for the management of heterogeneous systems. The systems and networks project manager is also required to ensure technology watch to stay constantly up to date with new developments in the IT field.

What type of mission can a Systems and Networks Project Manager handle

The systems and networks project manager's responsibilities are numerous and vary depending on the projects. However, they largely depend on the structure of the company in which the engineer works. Their primary function is to analyze and gather the company's equipment and software needs. Then, they deploy the necessary strategies to optimize the company's IT system. They regularly monitor the specifications and insert all technical details and the company's calls for tenders. At the same time, the systems and networks project manager must also advise the IT Department regarding the use of system resources. Software parameter settings and configuration of suitable hardware solutions are also entrusted to the engineer. During the implementation of new systems, the systems and networks project manager is also required to update documents on the changes made and perform compatibility tests. Among their other tasks, we can mention diagnosing software failures and malfunctions, repairing them, maintaining the operating system, and various corrections related to system evolution.

What are the main skills of a Systems and Networks Project Manager

The systems and networks project manager is expected to have solid knowledge of IT, particularly in programming language and platforms. The ability to manage and work with a multidisciplinary team is also essential. The engineer must also be able to translate clients' needs and expectations into IT solutions. Their other skills include listening ability, analytical skills, negotiation skills, diplomacy, and of course, mastery of technical English.

What is the ideal profile for a Systems and Networks Project Manager

Specifically, people who can access this profession are those who hold degrees from engineering schools. Those who have a DESS in computer science also have chances of being recruited. As a project manager in information systems, one can access the profession of systems and networks project manager. But in this case, two possibilities are offered to you: • Either you opt for continuing education • Or you go through the Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE). Certain personal qualities are also necessary to be a good systems and networks project manager. One can, for example, mention dynamism, rigor, managerial ability, interpersonal skills, sense of responsibility, people skills, organization, methodology, and the ability to work in a team
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