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Job Title: ICT Engineer Location: Great Notley, Essex Salary: £24,500 per annum Job Type: Permanent / Full Time. Please note - candidates are required to be based onsite, we don't offer remote working due to business needs. About us: We are a family-owned IT Asset disposal organisation based in Great Notley, Essex who believe in strong team spirit and are seeking an IT Engineer to join our expanding team. About the role: The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and have an understanding of IT equipment and its functions. You will be responsible for engineering equipment coming into our facility from our clients and the erasure of all data using approved software and have a focus on data security, networking and compliance. About you: Requirements: Strong knowledge of IT equipment, including networking Record test data and note nonconformities Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, although full training will be given Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Attention to detail Accuracy Use of database experience Must live within 30 minute drive of our facility in Great Notley, Braintree Essential: 5 x GCSE's including Maths, English and an IT qualification What we offer: Free onsite parking Christmas shutdown in addition to annual entitlements Staff events Free staff refreshments Funded training opportunities Uniform supplied Additional Information: We are a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; IT, IT Helpdesk, IT Support Engineer, IT Customer Support, Helpdesk, IT Support, IT Support Technician, Infrastructure Engineer, 2nd Line Infrastructure Engineer, 3rd Line 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, Technical Support Technician, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support, IT Technician, Information Technology, IT, 1st Line, 2nd Line, Technical Support Engineer, Technical Customer Support, Tech Support, Tech Support Services, Customer Support, IT, Customer Services, Remote Support, Engineer may also be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities Platform Engineering & Delivery: Own the architecture and delivery of shared platform components (APIs, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, shared services) and production environments that enable high-quality digital services. Ensure platforms are highly available, fault-tolerant, and performant , supporting 24/7 operations and rapid recovery in the event of failure. As the range of products and platforms grows, the need for robust, high-performance, and cost-effective shared solutions for support, live monitoring, incident management, and continuous improvement of services will become increasingly critical. Drive adoption of modern engineering practices , including containerisation, microservices, and automated observability. Cyber Security: Define and implement the cyber security strategy for GDS platforms, embedding zero-trust principles and advanced threat detection. Ensure compliance with NCSC guidance, ISO standards, and relevant government security frameworks. Lead on secure-by-design architecture , encryption standards, and identity management. Critical Infrastructure Resilience: Establish and mature robust live service operations , including real-time monitoring, automated alerting, and incident response protocols. Build resilience into every layer of the stack, from network to application, ensuring continuity of service under extreme load or attack scenarios. Oversee disaster recovery planning and execution for nation-scale systems. Technical Governance and Roadmap: Own the technical roadmap for platform and infrastructure services, ensuring alignment with government priorities and emerging technologies. Set and enforce engineering standards for scalability, interoperability, and cost-efficiency. Team Leadership: Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, and cyber specialists. Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability , with a strong focus on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Stakeholder Engagement: Work with senior leaders across government and industry to ensure platforms meet user needs and support transformation goals. Represent GDS in cross-government forums on cyber security, resilience, and digital infrastructure.

IT Director We offer leading-edge capability, technology and innovation to enable companies to take products into clinical trials and provide clinical, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Our aim is to make the UK the most compelling and logical choice for UK and international partners to develop and commercialise these advanced therapies. Leadership of the IT group to service external and internal customers. Our Client is seeking to recruit an IT Director with exceptional credentials and expertise in setting up the planning and strategy framework for the company going forward. You will have at least 10 years expertise at a senior level. Key Accountabilities: • Working with the CFO and Operational leaders set the strategy and objectives • Select the right people, develop, and coach the team • Support internal customers through effective business partnering • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at the company locations including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware) • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers • Deliver continuous improvement of services for internal and external stakeholders and Collaborators • Ensure IT Services and are delivered efficiently and effectively • Manage delivery of services within the agreed budget Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years’ experience leading IT at a senior management level • Track record of delivering results quickly • Experience in delivering IT services to customers • Work in a GMP or highly regulated environment Preferred Experience: • Experience of agile product development • Experience of Lean Six Sigma • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers • Experience with data science project delivery Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: • Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Company to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. • High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills. • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail. • Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities. • Project ownership and pride in its delivery. • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks. • Ambitious, collaborative, driven. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs. • Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. • High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking. • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges. • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development. • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise, and best practice. • Willingness to travel. • Proven coaching/mentoring ability. • Strong presentation skills. • Sincere and secure - accepts own mistakes - prioritises team over personal goals. • Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results. • Astute and persuasive - leads and inspires colleagues. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies. The Client is ideally seeking someone from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background and who understands how to work with the government and government funding. This position will manage 15 people within the IT team. Qualifications: Degree level qualification MBA preferred IT qualifications preferred but not essential Location and Travel: • Contracted location Stevenage • Ability to travel to Company locations The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. The rate will be competitive - circa £1000 per day. This will be a 12 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.

Years of relevant experience 5+ years Education Level Bachelor's Degree Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) DevOps Developer We are currently seeking a DevOPS Developer engineer to take on the responsibility of the Systems Administration role/department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years commercial experience of managing large and diverse systems with a specialism and focus towards LAMP based systems . This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced DevOPS to join our expanding team, managing our servers. You must have performance tuning experience with Linux (preferably Centos 6.X), Apache 2.X, MySQL 5.X and PHP 5.X. Overview : We currently develop and host a bespoke high performance e-commerce platform on behalf of our established clients. Server setups vary from single dedicated servers to a load-balanced web nodes with database active-passive cluster. The infrastructure is managed hosting with 2 providers and over 30 servers. What You Will Be Doing : The successful candidate will reactively and proactively manage and monitor the infrastructure and ensure any issues are investigated in a timely manner either first hand or delegated to the hosting provider depending on the priority/severity of the issue. Based in Central London and reporting to the Tech Director, the DevOPS will work close with the development team to ensure a dynamic, robust, and scalable infrastructure to support our platform, ‘ Aurora ’. On a daily basis you will be responsible for the smooth running of Aurora Commerce production and development servers What You Need for this Position: Required Technologies with performance tuning experience: Linux – preferably Centos 6.X Apache 2.X MySQL 5.X PHP5.X Required Skills: *Solid Linux systems engineering/administration experience *At least 5 years experience working in a high traffic, production web based environment *Experience with 24/7 Linux based web operations environment *A good understanding of: HTTP and HTTPS DNS TCP/IP Networking principles Firewalls rules and configuration Experience of virtualisation technologies and virtualisation management (KVM, VMware, AWS) *Strong verbal and written communications skills. These include proficiency in documentation, and creating policies, procedures, and standards Advantageous but Not Essential (nice to have): Varnish Memcached Redis Sphinx VSFTP SVN Redhat Clustering GFS NFS Salary will be in the range £40K - £55K Please send your CV in Word format, along with your salary and availability details.

Security Analyst Our Client is recognised brand in London. They are looking to recruit a Security Analyst with at least 5 to 7 years proven track record as a Security Analyst. Main Accountabilities Technical leadership for all the Clients security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services Maintain the overall security of Company 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 Must have: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent experience 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 Client is based in Paddington London. The salary for this role is in the range £65K - £75K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

***SC CLEARED*** Defender Administrator 2 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid, with onsite in Warrington or Gloucester Rate: £400 - £450 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Defender Administrator to join the team. Key Responsibilities: To Migrate Symantec/McAfee Legacy Antivirus Solution to Microsoft Windows Defender (ATP) on Windows and Linux servers. Responsible- * To validate the current AV exclusion policy in estate. * Implement MDE policies * AAD devices group creation to implement exclusion and policy deployment. * Creating migration approach that is best suited for complex nuclear sensitive environment. * Network connectivity testing between source and destination. * Defender Installation File creation and distribution. * Leading discussion with the Image management team for MDE image that would be used for Auto scaling environment. Key Skills & Experience: * Hands on Experience onboarding MS and Linux server to Microsoft Defender * Must have managed complex migration * Must have AV exclusion management skills * Have knowledge and experience with Microsoft technologies such as but not limited to: Microsoft Defender for server, Microsoft Defender for O365, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Cloud App Security * Good knowledge around server Detection and Response (EDR), Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM), Attack Surface Reduction (ASR), and Auto Investigation and Remediation (AIR) * Experience with Symantec server Protection (SEPM) * Experience in McAfee/ Windows Defender Antivirus Policy, Group and Task Configuration * In depth knowledge of Windows operating systems including Client (7/8/10) and Server OS (2008/2012/2016) and Linux - RHEL * Documenting the deployment approach * Documenting and creating MDE policy * Investigative and analytical problem-solving skills across Windows Infrastructure * Developing, coordinating, and maintaining organizational security procedures, processes, and practices and supporting security documentation activities. * Remove legacy Antivirus solution from Servers * Hands on Experience in deploying ATP Package through GPO, SCCM or through Intune * Good Understanding of Threat analysis, Threat Hunting, and remediating security issues on End Points * Hands on Experience on Creation of Policy, file Exclusions, Monitoring Dashboard, Reporting. etc * End to end Support Coverage for Microsoft Defender * Ensure High level of Security controls are deployed on end points as per the best practices This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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.

Embedded Software Test Engineer Towcester - On-site £Competitive + Holiday + Pension + Eligible for BPSS Clearance This is an excellent opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer with experience in Testing to join a global leader with more than 30 years of experience in aerospace & defence. This company is a global leader in technical solutions for rugged computer systems with a reputation for innovation and quality. They are committed to providing customers with the best possible products and services and are looking for a talented individual to join the team. In this varied role you will be a key member of the Test Systems Design team, developing and maintaining high-quality automated test solutions. Your work will span the entire product lifecycle from initial development and validation to supporting the Production Department on the manufacturing floor. You will be responsible for creating the software, firmware, and scripts that ensure products meet the highest standards of reliability. The ideal candidate will bring a comprehensive background, combining strong C programming skills with an understanding of hardware/driver-level software. You will be experience in both Linux and DOS environments, alongside a proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash to automate complex tasks. Beyond software, you should have an understanding of JTAG technologies, boundary scan development, and network communication protocols over Ethernet, ensuring you can navigate the complexities of PCB validation and modern computer architectures. Lastly, any TestStand experience would be beneficial but is not required, and training will be provided if needed. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Test Engineer to work on new product development and gain exposure to all aspects of design, testing, and validation. If you are looking for a role that offers both technical challenge and professional growth within a supportive environment, this is the position for you. The Role: Develop automated test sequences, software, and firmware. Validate products from development through to manufacturing. Support production teams with solution deployment and maintenance. Document tasks and communicate status to key stakeholders. The Person: Expertise in C programming and hardware-level driver software. Knowledge of Linux, DOS, and Python/Bash scripting languages. Familiarity with JTAG, boundary scan and Ethernet protocols. Able to commute to Towcester 5 days a week Reference Number: BBBH 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.

Job Title: Entry Level IT Support Engineer - IT in Primary Schools Location: Watford (Hertfordshire) Salary: £24K - £29K dependent on experience, knowledge and skills Job type: Full Time / Permanent Please note - Reliable access to a vehicle is essential to be eligible for consideration in this field-based support role. You will be required to travel to sites primarily in the South West Herts area. About Con Ed Ltd: Con Ed is an award winning, successful, small Watford-based business. For the last 20 years, we have been supplying IT Support and Managed Services to primary schools in the area. Our team provides trusted IT management and technical support to over 50 schools, and we are expanding through reputation and word of mouth. Job Description: As a Junior IT Support Engineer, you would be carrying out all aspects of IT support for local primary schools. This would be onsite, as well as remotely and via phone/email. The role involves monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks, installing and configuring hardware, diagnosing hardware and software faults and solving technical and applications problems. Another vital part of the job is to develop and maintain a close relationship to our customers. This is a full-time position, visiting 2 to 3 schools daily during term time. Some work can be carried out from home. During school holidays, we work on large projects and installations. We are open to applications from candidates seeking term-time working. Salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis. The person we are looking for: Has a genuine interest and enthusiasm for technology Enjoys helping other people and is prepared to go 'the extra mile' Has excellent communication and listening skills Has strong time-management skills and the ability to set priorities Is inquisitive and keen to learn Can take direction and work both independently and with team members Has good diagnostic skills, a methodical approach and attention to detail Experience in IT Support is a definite plus Location: Onsite at schools in and around Watford (Hertfordshire) Some support tasks can be carried out from home The ideal candidate will live within 15 miles of Watford 'Must Have' Practical Requirements: Own car Full clean driving licence Eligible to work in the UK We must be able obtain DBS check for all successful applicants You must be able to provide a clear Disqualification Declaration DIY skills a definite plus Technical Requirements: We are looking for someone to be able to make an immediate contribution, ideally with some experience in IT Support, however, initial training will be provided. Basic Requirements: Windows 10/11 professional Windows Server 2019/2022/2025 Active Directory and Group Policy General office applications (E.g., MS Office) PC Hardware knowledge (replacing hard drives, power supplies etc.) Printing Networks (wired and wireless) Software installation Interactive whiteboards/projectors Installation, configuration, and maintenance of the above Desirable Skills: Scripted installations Visual basic programming PowerShell Google G-Suite Apple IOS and app management MS Office 365 The Rewards: Enjoying the feeling of 'making a difference' Learning new skills and keeping abreast of the latest technology Appreciate a challenge and working for a growing business Being a key member of a dedicated team with exceptionally helpful colleagues Varied and friendly work environment Where it is in line with our business needs, we encourage and support members of our team to develop in other areas of their personal interest Salary dependent on experience, knowledge, and skills Salary reviewed annually in line with performance and business conditions. Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme 25 days holidays (plus 8 bank holidays) p.a. (Full-time) How to apply: This position requires excellent communication skills; therefore, we will only review CVs from candidates that send a short cover letter and their CV. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from anyone not currently living in the UK. If this role sounds like you and you have access to your own vehicle, please apply now! Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: IT Assistant, IT Support, 1st Line Technical Support Advisor, 1st Line Technical Support Analyst, IT Technician, IT Service Desk Technician, 1st Line Helpdesk Engineer, IT Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, 1st Line Support Technician, Technical Support, IT Service Desk Technician, 1st Line Helpdesk Engineer may also be considered.

2 Level Application Support Engineer We are looking for a experienced technical engineer to join our growing Equities business. The platform you will be looking after is used by multiple trading desks servicing a diverse set of clients and instruments. As part of the wider platform team you will be working closely Developers along with technical, analysis and testing colleagues. Investigation and resolution of the work items at hand will require competent technical skills and a keen intellect. The business is a growth area, with current investments taking place in all of the technology, business and middle office areas. Primary Responsibilities: Monitor application components. Global support and includes weekend availability to troubleshoot production related issues and perform checkouts. Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. Knowledge of configuration Management systems such as Ansible. Strong Knowledge of CI tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. Ability to work both independently and in groups in an energetic, diverse environment. Debugging the system and fixing the production related issues. Handles complex operational tasks and recommends process and technology changes. Build monitor tools for production environments. Expedient deployment of new systems. Capacity planning and support for increasing volumes and business growth. Knowledge of networking and storage concepts. Escalate / follow-up on permanent fix for development related issues. Provide solutions for application automation. Manage communication of system and application outages to the end users whenever required. Resolve complex application and technical problems. Build, test and install software in Dev, QA, Prod/DR environment. Support complex efforts involving Analysis, Design, Development and testing of various application components Desired Experience/ Skills: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics Previous career roles in Support Analyst coupled with experience within the Financial industry at least 3+ yrs. Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. Basic knowledge of infrastructure concepts. Nice to understand Devops tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. Hands-on experience in support of a real-time trading environment. Knowledge of support applications that use high-performance messaging/middleware. Strong analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. Strong Knowledge of FIX protocol. Java, C#, C++ development skills set, nice plus. Personal Attributes Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly. Able to function effectively as a member of a team. Proactive with respect to personal and technical development. The position is based in the City London. The duration of this contract is 12 months. The rate for this assignment is circa £400 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you daily rate in GBP and availability.

1 Line Support Surrey £25,000 - £28,500 + Holiday + Pension + Training + Progression This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to build a long-term career in IT support within a market-leading company. You'll join a supportive and growing IT team where you'll receive hands-on training to develop your skills. The company is a recognised leader within the refrigeration industry and continues to grow rapidly. They are known for high-quality engineering solutions and a positive working culture that values learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement, as well as investing in the development of their staff. In this role, you will support the IT department with a broad range of 1st line technical support duties, assisting end users with desktop computers, mobile devices, applications, and core IT systems. You'll gain exposure to networks, servers, and associated infrastructure, while learning best practice around data security and cyber security. This is an office-based role where you'll work closely with colleagues across the business, gradually taking on more responsibility as your experience grows. Due to continued growth, the company is looking to expand its IT team and is seeking someone keen to build a long-term career within a stable, market leading organisation. The Role: Providing 1st line IT support to internal users Fault finding and resolving basic hardware and software issues Assisting with the setup and support of desktops, mobile devices, and applications Supporting IT systems while following data security and cyber security best practices The Person: An interest in IT and technology, with some basic experience or exposure Experience working with email and Microsoft packages Willingness to learn, take feedback, and develop technical skills Reference Number: BBBH268268 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.

What You'll Do Work in a cross-functional Agile team to design, develop, and deploy solutions. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver secure, reliable systems. Automate workflows and improve deployment processes. Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments. Contribute to continuous improvement and share knowledge with the team. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices in DevOps and security. What We're Looking For Experience in DevOps or DevSecOps environments. Strong skills in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible). Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI). Solid understanding of Linux systems and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python). Familiarity with security principles , SIEM/SOC tools, or incident response. Knowledge of networking fundamentals and APIs. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Nice to Have Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to monitoring tools (Grafana, Datadog). Cloud certifications or security accreditations. Understanding of Agile methodologies. Interest in automation, security testing, or threat detection. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales