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Our public sector client is looking for QAT Engineers to join their team. We are looking for 8 Engineers that are able to work on a hybrid basis and work in one of the following locations: Manchester, Blackpool, Leeds, Newcastle. The role is inside IR35. Please note that due to the nature of the role SC clearance is required. * Strong HTML, CSS, JS Node experience. * Champion QAT across several teams, providing technical leadership and guidance. * Drive collaboration across engineers of different roles both within your team and the wider teams to solve problems and enable consistent solutions and strategies. * Build automation test solutions that help to assure the quality of our products, contribute towards their design, and look for way to improve the value automation adds. * Ensure that usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are embedded in the development of services. * Drive teams to take a risk based, context driven approach to agile testing assessing and understanding the risks to drive decisions. * Lead the adoptions of Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines to run a full range of tests against our products and assure our builds. * Lead the traceability of testing, risks, defects, and report progress to appropriate stakeholders across several teams. * Be willing to challenge assumptions and current processes to help us improve. Reusing and evolving our strategies and tooling. * Drive the identification of tooling and solutions to aid constant improvements, ensuring we build the right product in the right way. * Proactively share knowledge, solutions and support our internal communities along with mentoring, coaching, and supporting your peers. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Centre Engineer - Location Grays or Stevenage Must have an Active SC Clearance This is an onsite, hands-on Data Centre Engineer position requiring local capability due to the physical infrastructure, security requirements and specialist nature of the work. Data Centre Engineer Responsibilities Install, remove and decommission rack-mounted server, storage and infrastructure equipment. Trace, disconnect and manage Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity. Support the safe decommissioning of enterprise server and storage infrastructure. Handle HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media in line with security procedures. Follow secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements. Maintain accurate hardware asset, inventory and CMDB records. Work from rack elevations, asset lists, implementation plans and technical documentation. Complete activities through formal change-control and change-management processes. Identify unexpected dependencies or discrepancies and escalate before proceeding without authorisation. Maintain accurate documentation throughout installation and decommissioning activities. Data Centre Engineer Skills and Experience Proven hands-on experience working within live data centre environments. Previous server, storage or infrastructure decommissioning experience. Strong practical knowledge of enterprise server and storage hardware. Experience installing and removing rack-mounted equipment. Experience tracing Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity. Understanding of enterprise storage infrastructure and associated cabling. Experience securely handling HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media. Knowledge of secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements. Experience maintaining hardware asset and inventory records. Experience using CMDB or IT asset-management systems. Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to equipment identification. Ability to work independently while following defined technical and security procedures. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Centre Engineer - Location Grays or Stevenage Must have an Active SC Clearance This is an onsite, hands-on Data Centre Engineer position requiring local capability due to the physical infrastructure, security requirements and specialist nature of the work. Data Centre Engineer Responsibilities Install, remove and decommission rack-mounted server, storage and infrastructure equipment. Trace, disconnect and manage Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity. Support the safe decommissioning of enterprise server and storage infrastructure. Handle HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media in line with security procedures. Follow secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements. Maintain accurate hardware asset, inventory and CMDB records. Work from rack elevations, asset lists, implementation plans and technical documentation. Complete activities through formal change-control and change-management processes. Identify unexpected dependencies or discrepancies and escalate before proceeding without authorisation. Maintain accurate documentation throughout installation and decommissioning activities. Data Centre Engineer Skills and Experience Proven hands-on experience working within live data centre environments. Previous server, storage or infrastructure decommissioning experience. Strong practical knowledge of enterprise server and storage hardware. Experience installing and removing rack-mounted equipment. Experience tracing Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAN and power connectivity. Understanding of enterprise storage infrastructure and associated cabling. Experience securely handling HDDs, SSDs and other data-bearing media. Knowledge of secure data sanitisation, media destruction and chain-of-custody requirements. Experience maintaining hardware asset and inventory records. Experience using CMDB or IT asset-management systems. Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to equipment identification. Ability to work independently while following defined technical and security procedures. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

IT Infrastructure Engineer 2 and 3 Line with Japanese Our Client an global company are looking to recruit an IT Support Engineer with 2 and 3 Line experience. You must be able speak in both English and Japanese. IT infrastructure system support and maintenance. Liaison with end user using Japanese and English, working closely with related parties to ensure a coordinated approach to IT infrastructure support and projects. Key Responsibilities: IT Infrastructure Engineer IT Infrastructure related project Communicate and coordinate with the person in charge of the project in HQ (in Japanese) Communicate and coordinate with the user in each office (in English) Provide support for to end users during system deployment/migration(User manual, user training) Global User Support Act as 2/3 line support for IT infrastructure related enquiries and incidents. Escalate the incidents to the appropriate vendors. Incident management with the ticketing system (etc. ServiceNow). Skills / Knowledge: Technical Proven working experience in IT Service management operations Basic network knowledge (e.g. TCP/IP, proxy, firewall, switching, routing and WiFi) Basic operation system knowledge (e.g. Windows10, Windows server, Azure) Basic Microsoft Office 365 knowledge Second line level technical support and problem-solving skill Communication Candidate needs to have strong interpersonal communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Adoptability to work in a fast-changing environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in English & Japanese language skills (Reading/Writing/Speaking). User facing support skills Self-motivated and an innovative mindset Experience: 3+ years IT experience in a corporate environment. Second line technical support System Maintenance Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Virtual desktop, Microsoft365 Cisco/Fortinet Project management experience preferred. The position is based in the City of London. The salary will be £40K - £50K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Commissioning Engineer - Integrated Security Systems (HVDC Converter Stations)LocationMultiple UK Sites (HVDC Converter Stations & National Grid Infrastructure Projects) RateCompetitive Day Rate (DOE) DurationContract OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the testing, commissioning, and handover of Integrated Security Systems (ISS) across critical National Grid infrastructure projects, including HVDC converter stations. This role will focus heavily on commissioning complex electronic security systems within live operational environments, working alongside principal contractors, technology providers, and National Grid stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Key ResponsibilitiesCommission and test Integrated Security Systems within critical infrastructure environments. Complete Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and system handovers. Configure, test, fault-find, and validate security platforms. Support commissioning activities across CCTV, access control, intercom, perimeter detection, and associated network infrastructure. Identify and resolve integration, software, and hardware issues. Produce commissioning documentation, test records, and handover packs. Work collaboratively with project managers, installation teams, and client representatives. Ensure compliance with National Grid procedures, safety standards, and project specifications. Support warranty investigations and defect resolution where required. Essential ExperienceProven experience commissioning Integrated Security Systems within critical infrastructure environments. Previous work on National Grid, utility, energy, transmission, HVDC, substation, gas compressor, or similarly regulated sites. Strong commissioning and testing background within electronic security systems. Experience conducting Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Ability to diagnose and rectify system faults during commissioning and post-handover phases. Experience working in live operational environments with strict permit and safety procedures. Technical Experience RequiredCandidates should demonstrate experience with some or all of the following systems: Genetec Security Center Gallagher Access Control CCTV Platforms IP CCTV Systems Axis Cameras Commend Intercoms Access Control Systems ANPR Systems Fibre Networks Structured Cabling Electronic Security Integration Network Configuration & Diagnostics Security System Software Configuration Preferred ExperiencePrevious involvement with National Grid ISS programmes. Experience on HV substations or HVDC converter station projects. Background working with principal contractors and security integrators. Knowledge of cyber-secure security environments. Experience resolving commissioning defects and supporting warranty periods. Qualifications & CertificationsValid National Grid Person / Competent Person authorisation (desirable). SCO91 (desirable). SMSTS or SSSTS. ECS / CSCS. Relevant manufacturer training (Genetec, Gallagher, Synectics, Commend etc.). IPAF and PASMA advantageous. Fibre optic testing and splicing certifications advantageous. Personal AttributesStrong fault-finding and problem-solving capability. Excellent communication skills. Comfortable working independently across multiple sites. Client-facing and professional. Strong focus on quality, safety, and project delivery. Ideal Candidate ProfileWe are particularly interested in Commissioning Engineers who have previously commissioned Genetec-based security solutions on National Grid, utility, transmission, energy, oil & gas, or other critical national infrastructure projects. Candidates with experience delivering security systems through FAT, SAT, integration testing, and handover stages will be highly desirable. This aligns closely with experience gained on National Grid ISS security programmes involving systems such as Genetec, Gallagher, Axis, Commend, Synectics, and other integrated security technologies. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, 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

Backup Engineer Location: Work from home / Telford Duration: 6 months initially This senior-level role sits within a Backup team responsible for the provision of Managed Service & Project activities. The team provides support to the Backup solutions on the Live, Development & Test environments as well as performing all Change & Project work. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Backup technologies including Veritas NetBackup. In addition there will be a considerable amount of migration / transformation Project work, some of which may be out of hours. * At least 5-10 years' experience of supporting (2nd to 3rd Line) backups of servers and virtual payloads. * Good knowledge of backup and restore technologies. * Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication. * Have a proven problem solving ability. * Proactive approach to personal workload management. * Awareness of the ITIL Service Management framework and specifically incident and change management. * Use and support of Veritas NetBackup software and storage appliances. * Use and support of backups in a VMWare environment. * General knowledge of supporting backups on various server operating systems - Windows, Linux (RHEL & SLES), AIX and Solaris LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Telecoms Engineer Gloucester £38,000 - £44,000 + Pension + Holidays Are you an experienced Telecoms Engineer with either Cisco or Cellular skills? Excellent opportunity for a Telecommunications Support Engineer to join an established and growing technology integrator in the Specialist Telecommunications space. This company are a global network solutions provider who work alongside high end clients such as Fujitsu, Network Rail, BT and UK Power. In this role you will work on Optical Networks and associated hardware as well as testing equipment such as optical power meters, light sources, BERT's, cellular scanners and multi-meters. You will carry out Cellular RTE, Routing & Switching protocols and network synchronisation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Telecoms Engineer who is commutable to Gloucester. You will need to have a strong understanding in Cellular Networks, Optical Networks and associated hardware. You will need to be familiar with Cellular RTE, Routing & Switching protocols and network synchronisation as well as displaying very good fault finding skills, managing tickets and working with remote network management platforms. Cisco experience will also be required. This is a great opportunity to join a company that will provide you with all the potential to not just enjoy your working life but also develop your career in the direction you want to. The Role: Work on Optical Networks and associated hardware. Utilise testing equipment including optical power meters, light sources, BERT's, cellular scanners, and multi-meters. Perform Cellular RTE (Radio Transmission Engineering), Routing & Switching protocols. Manage network synchronisation tasks. Execute testing and maintenance activities related to optical networks and associated equipment. Ensure proper functionality and performance of optical network infrastructure through testing and troubleshooting. The Person: Experienced Telecoms Engineer located within commuting distance to Gloucester. Strong understanding of cellular networks and Optical Networks with associated hardware. Familiarity with Cellular RTE, Routing & Switching protocols, and network synchronization. Proficient in fault finding techniques and managing tickets. Ability to work with remote network management platforms effectively. Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and resolving network issues. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members. Cisco/Cellular experience required 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.

Biometric Developer - Remote Working Must have an active SC Clearance - Work across backend development, systems integration, automated testing and live-service support within a secure Government environment. Biometric Developer Responsibilities - Design, develop and maintain backend services using Java 21 and Maven. - Build AWS Lambda functions supporting biometric identity and matching workflows. - Develop secure APIs using AWS API Gateway. - Develop REST and SOAP web service integrations. - Process biometric requests and asynchronous transactions using AWS SQS. - Integrate applications with Oracle DB and AWS DynamoDB. - Implement authentication and authorisation using OAuth, Red Hat SSO and AWS IAM. - Create AWS SAM templates for repeatable serverless deployments. - Configure logging, monitoring and alerts through AWS CloudWatch. - Develop automated tests using JUnit 5, Mockito, Cucumber, Serenity and WireMock. - Develop supporting automation using Python and Linux shell scripting. - Investigate defects, failed transactions, integration errors and live-service incidents. - Maintain secure handling, access controls and auditability for sensitive biometric and identity data. Biometric Developer Skills and Experience - Strong commercial Java 21 development experience is essential. - Strong AWS Lambda and serverless development experience is essential. - Experience building and managing Java applications using Maven is essential. Desirables - Experience developing secure backend applications and APIs. - AWS API Gateway, SQS, IAM, SAM and CloudWatch experience. - REST and SOAP web services experience. - Oracle DB and AWS DynamoDB experience. - OAuth and Red Hat SSO knowledge. - Strong automated testing experience using Java testing frameworks. - Strong understanding of clean coding and secure software engineering. - Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary delivery teams. - Biometric, identity management or identity verification experience would be advantageous. - Government, immigration, policing, border security or national security experience would be beneficial. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Database Engineer with SQL Server SSIS, SSRS and SSAS Our Client is a bank based in Central London who are looking to recruit a Database Engineer with the ability to work with SSIS. You must have solid expertise of at least 5 years experience of working with MS SQL Server and SSIS – SSIS is very important for this position. Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design. SQL query language with SSIS SSRS and SSAS Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) Must have solid experience of working with SSIS and building data warehouses and some knowledge of reporting using SSRS. The Client is a Bank based in the Central London. This is a 12 month FTC position with a salary of circa £55K - £70K. You will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Secure innovation is part of CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. Our systems are engineered for performance, security, reliability, and scalability; built with modern CI and CD tooling and techniques. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Solutions Architect to work with our software development and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven record of delivering high quality software products on time and within budget, with a specific focus on delivering solutions across cloud platforms.

Storage & Server Architect As an Storage & Server Architect you would be a key part of the Infrastructure unit and have overall responsibility to design, maintain and provide 2& 3 line support for all Storage & Systems hardware, Operating & Virtualisation Software, Open source and application integration. You would work towards providing a 24/7 support system. Ensure maximum availability of core systems and that performance monitoring is in place and appropriate system capacity planning is undertaken. You would also ensure that required DR and BCP provisions exist and are tested regularly. Maintenance of Infrastructure Provide storage & server hardware, virtualisation,services management, enable technical innovation that can create business value to assist with the company's requirements and expectations. Lead large technology initiatives to build and maintain key elements of the company's infrastructure and associated product portfolio, including but not limited to 24x7 data centre infrastructure management and evolution, remote access services and enterprise-scale database environments. Carry out annual technology and user audits. Manage the provision and maintenance of 3 party infrastructure to agreed SLA's including hosting, personal computing support and networking at all major NGC locations. Manage all NGC owned servers, switches, firewalls and routers. Maintain appropriate licenses and subscriptions for computer hardware and software. IT Governance Manage system security, performance monitoring and alerting, ensure appropriate backups are in place and retained for all systems. Ensure a disaster recovery arrangement is maintained, as required in collaboration with the compliance team and operations are in place to ensure compliance during business continuity events. Work with Compliance Director in the development, adoption and enforcement of Information Security policies, procedures and standards. Work with the Network and Security Architect to ensure appropriate security, patching, maintain secure Internet connectivity & private network connection to/from our partners, customers and other Data & Financial Clearing House Work with Database and Development team for all compute, server and storage providing requirement & 24/7 availability. Complete annual reviews and internal audit of required ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301 standards. Competency Profile Extensive knowledge of data centre operations, , network engineering, datacentre applications, client/server computing and production operations support. Specific technologies of note include Microsoft Server & Linux Operating System. Experience with mid tier storage hardware & appliance is essential, more specifical experience with IBM Storage V37xx & V50xx series will be beneficial. Infrastructure applications, Networking, VMware, Firewall, Security and/or Enterprise-level SANs. Experience with Cloud Services & Provisioning (Experience of Oracle Cloud would be preferential) Ability to lead cross functional project teams in implementing projects of a complex nature. The Client has offices in Central London – although this position will mainly remote. The salary for this role will be circa £65K - £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ Salary: £50,000-£58,000 per annum depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Here at Acorn we are looking for a passionate Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join us in Hands-on multi-disciplined technical support role within the IT infrastructure support and 3rd line escalation team. Within this team you will be supporting the Infrastructure Support Manager in driving delivery of robust, performant, resilient and recoverable infrastructure and systems, a mixture of on-premises and Azure. You will be supporting the technical development of the internal infrastructure team, maintaining infrastructure best practice and standards as well as ensuring all platforms are secure and meet all legislative compliance requirements. What you will be doing: You will be in a hands-on technical lead role within the infrastructure team, supporting the promotion of technical excellence and quality across the team and leading knowledge transfer. Use your expertise of classic infrastructure disciplines, technologies & best practices to drive the deployment and management of the on-premises infrastructure, ensuring all infrastructure assets and interfaces have appropriate monitors, alerts, backups and recovery plans in place. Although this role does not directly manage the Azure platform, it is expected that this role will manage aspects with the platform, requiring knowledge and close collaboration with the cloud platform team Use your experience to help the delivery of best-of-breed 3rd line support function, ensuring tickets and issues raised are managed efficiently and to expected quality, within SLA. Be continually aware of enhancements available within current deployed infrastructure solutions as well as any shifts in technology & enhancements benefitting the business. Work cross functionally with our Project, Development, Cloud Platform, and SecOps teams for new deployments, providing continual management and maintenance. Supporting the development of disaster recovery plans and maintaining operational resilience within the infrastructure remit. Lead technical evaluation of products within the infrastructure domain, participating in the deployment & implementation of the infrastructure technologies. Contribute to the technical design of best of breed infrastructure solutions, exploiting industry best practice. Work with the SecOps engineers to remediate any vulnerabilities identified within remit. About You: Critical Competencies: Minimum 4 years' Infrastructure experience, with minimum of 1yrs in a similar senior capacity or performing senior duties within a team of engineers with a support background. Excellent Active Directory and associated services skills Experience with broad variety of classic infrastructure disciplines & technologies; Network, Windows Server, Storage, Virtualisation, Security and Mail and associated services and functions Experience of team supervision, or mentoring would be an advantage. High level of knowledge with Office 365 suite of applications, security, and tools Excellent Microsoft Exchange skills, ideally in Hybrid solution Previous experience in designing and leading implementation of infrastructure solutions. Experience using infrastructure auto-deployment and scripting techniques; PowerShell, Ansible Experience of the development of design and documenting technical solutions Proactive and logical approach to fault identification, troubleshooting and problem solving. Working knowledge of ITIL What we are looking for: Network technologies; All LAN/WAN components, routing and protocols Windows Server and storage architecture solutions MS Exchange and messaging techniques and troubleshooting, ideally in hybrid setup An understanding of cloud computing platforms, principals, and services PowerShell or similar Scripting solutions Zero-trust solutions, VPN, SSO setup, PIM and MFA solutions Perimeter and Endpoint Security solutions, SWEG, Web Access, Anti-Malware config Microsoft Windows Server OS, updating, upgrading, Linux experience an advantage Backup & Recovery design and testing Mitigating infrastructure and operating system security vulnerabilities MS Office 365 platform support; SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Intune management Working within a ticket management system with SLA and KPI adherence Any certification or working experience supporting or implementing several of the infrastructure technologies listed below would be an advantage. Linux Server configuration and support MS SQL server and support Deploying and supporting cloud infrastructure, any platform an advantage Web application development techniques and tools, XML, .Net framework, and development lifecycle, to provide adequate support to the developer teams Jira helpdesk and confluence Terraform IaC deployments Remote Desktop RDS/AVD/VDI environments Supporting and securing Macbook devices IP Telephony design, implementation and/or support Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; IT Manager, Senior IT Engineer, Network Manager, Senior Infrastructure Manager, IT System Manager, Senior System Engineer, may also be considered for this role.

Data Engineer with SQL Server SSIS and C# Dot Net asp.net Our Client is a bank based in Central London who are looking to recruit a Data Engineer with the ability to work with C# Dot net and SQL Server with SSIS. You must have solid expertise of at least 5 years experience of working with and developing software with C# Dot Net and MS SQL Server and SSIS – SSIS is very important for this position. Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Data Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design. SQL Server query language with SSIS. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) Experience of developing software with C# Dot Net and asp.net is a must. Must have solid experience of working with SSIS and building data warehouses. The Client is a Bank based in the Central London. Must have a degree qualification. This is a 12 month FTC position with a salary of circa £55K - £70K. This is a hybrid position - you will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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