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Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead Our Client a bank, in Central London are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure professional who is ideally looking for their next challenge in a dynamic and regulated financial services environment. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Officer to lead the management, security, and continuous improvement of our enterprise IT infrastructure. The Senior IT Infrastructure Officer will be playing a key role in ensuring the availability, resilience, and performance of critical systems while supporting technologies across servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and business-critical financial applications. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Must have 7 years' experience in enterprise infrastructure, ideally within banking or financial services, and be passionate about delivering secure, reliable IT services.. The role will be Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm and reporting into the Head of IT & Data. Due to the nature of the role, the individual is expected to work in our offices, 5 days per week, during their probationary period This role is totally hands-on. Role Description The Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead is a full-time hybrid role based in London, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and core systems. The person in this role will lead and mentor technical staff, manage system performance and availability, and coordinate responses to incidents and service requests. Typical tasks include monitoring network and system health, implementing security measures, resolving complex technical issues, planning upgrades, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business needs. The role also involves vendor management, documentation of infrastructure and procedures, and contributing to IT strategy and roadmap decisions. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong skills in Network Administration and Information Technology for managing and optimizing infrastructure and systems. Candidates should possess solid Technical Support and Troubleshooting skills to diagnose, resolve, and prevent complex IT issues. Candidates should possess expertise in Network Security to implement, monitor, and improve security controls and practices. Extensive experience in leading IT infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, and migration activities. Proven ability to manage and mentor IT teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with server and cloud technologies, virtualization, backup and recovery, and IT monitoring tools. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA, MCSE, or similar) are beneficial. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Infrastructure & Systems Management · Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. · Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). · Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. · Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. · Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). · Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable). · Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. · Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. · In depth understanding of Cyber security · Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. · Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing & Branch Support · Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. · Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. · Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. · Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. · Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. · Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support · Support and administer business-critical applications, including: · Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP · Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (e.g., Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking • Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. • Administer FortiGate firewall environments. • Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management · Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. · Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk). · Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. · Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. · Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. · Support physical access control systems (e.g., Paxton) Operating Systems · Windows 11 · Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) · Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization · VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) · Veeam Backup & Replication · Veeam ONE, VRO · Microsoft Office 365 · ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus · SAAS solutions · SQL Server Security · Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) · Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) · SentinelOne – EDR/ XDR · Endpoint DLP solutions · Firewall administration · Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) · SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking · Cisco Switches and Routers · FortiGate Firewalls · LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage · Dell PowerEdge Servers · Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Education Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The role is based in Central London and initially will be be 5 days per week in the office. This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary for the role will be circa £70K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Technical Java and C# .net Software Developer We are currently recruiting a Java with C# .net Senior Software Developer – who can be the lead in the team. You must have at least 5 to 7 years proven track record of developing software with Java and C# .net framework coupled with SQL Server. Ability to own and drive forward Omni channel technical solutions and technical architecture from an IT perspective (with direction from Head of IM, Consumer & Brands) o Ownership of FM Digital Technical architecture including the ongoing review of overall FM Omni technical design, structure and future-fit. Project lead on any future re-platforming for FM.com. o To be the technology lead managing the 'day to day' from a technical perspective o Ensure all technical solutions are best-in-class, future-proofed and align to the wider DBIM vision / strategy (e.g. liaise with wider IM on Security, release processes etc) § For example for the FM global single customer view project, the role would provide all technical advice on architecture, user stories, technical specs and DB IM sign-offs Technical lead for all 3rd party solution providers: a) Salesforce b) Booking Bug c) Shopify. Ensure that all OmniChannel products are working together/integrated as needed to allow single consumer tracking and global database. o Technical lead for China Retail Salesforce integration / WeChatify / Social CRM o Data Management Platform (DMP) technical lead o B2B FMJ / FMD Management CRM (India) technical lead to work with DBIM to ensure that project is delivered + technical specification. o Salesforce Service and Marketing Cloud technical lead to take technical ownership for the delivery of new projects / enhancements o Technical leader to create technical architecture documentation, listing the technical stack of the FM.com suite of applications (front and back end). o Technical Leader to highlight components at security, warranty, support, IM policy risk. o Technical Leader to prepare a plan for short and long term to alleviate / eradicate highlighted risks of the technical stacks. o Alignment of FM Omnichannel technical projects / scope to ensure business, cost and technology efficiencies in conjunction with China and US technical leads · Lead development efforts and deliverables on complex solutions within an Agile framework · Provide strong oversight and ownership of coding efforts, and technical solutions · Contribute to the development of system components as needed · Accountable for solving for all technical aspects and delivery · Serve as an escalation point for technical impediments · Accountable for the articulation of the solutions, to various levels · Delegate structured assignments and monitor the progress · Develop and ensure development standards and practices are adhered to by the development team, i.e. DevOps, coding, code management, and documentation · Provide solutions based on strong technical acumen and technical currency in a variety of technologies · Exposure to Mobile and Cloud application platforms · Ensure the technical activities are aligned with approved architectural designs. · Create technical and strategy documents to articulate the solutions and guide implementations as needed to meet requirements. · Develop strong technical application and product knowledge across the Omni channel portfolio. · Challenge our technology partners and vendors to derive maximum value. · Evaluate vendor solutions and work with vendors as necessary · Provide guidance to onshore, offshore, and near shore development service providers as necessary · Provide strong retail business acumen, and customer focus. · Provide governance for troubleshooting complex system issues as necessary · Develop or contribute to business cases, roadmaps and proposals which may include presentations to senior management. · Collaboration with Business, Technical, and Security Architects, to manage risk identification and risk mitigation tactics associated with the designs. Role-specific knowledge: · 5+ years of senior technical lead. · 5+ years of strong hands-on experience as a developer working on JAVA or .NET Framework standards and technologies - C#.NET, ASP.NET, AngularJS, SQLServer, Web Services, Cloud Platforms, AJAX, JQUERY, XML/JSON, HTML, CSS · Retail / digital technology experience is essential · Experience in SalesForce Service and Marketing Clouds · Safety Knowledge: · Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety This is a 6 month contract assignment based in the London. Rate is negotiable and will be in the range £450 to £500 per day. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

2nd Line System Administrator Must have an Active DV Clearance - Deliver effective technical support while maintaining high standards of security, documentation and customer service. 2nd Line System Administrator Responsibilities - Provide 2nd Line technical support across secure infrastructure environments. - Monitor system health, availability and performance using Event Management tools. - Investigate, triage and resolve incidents within agreed SLAs. - Escalate complex technical issues through established Service Management processes. - Manage incident tickets and catalogue requests, maintaining accurate records and documentation. - Support VMware vCenter and associated virtual infrastructure. - Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting cloud infrastructure environments. - Identify recurring incidents and contribute to service improvement activities. - Create and maintain Knowledge Base articles and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). - Support shift-left initiatives to improve service desk efficiency. - Work collaboratively with 2nd and 3rd Line engineering teams to resolve technical issues. - Maintain compliance with security procedures and operational standards. 2nd Line System Administrator Skills and Experience - Proven experience in a 2nd Line System Administrator or Infrastructure Support role. - Strong incident management, technical triage and troubleshooting experience. - Experience using Event Management and monitoring tools, including SCOM or SolarWinds. - Hands-on experience supporting VMware vCenter environments. - Experience working with cloud infrastructure environments. - Strong understanding of IT Service Management processes and SLA-driven support. - Experience managing incidents and service catalogue requests. - Ability to investigate system alerts, identify root causes and escalate technical issues appropriately. - Strong technical documentation skills, including Knowledge Base articles and SOPs. - Excellent customer service, communication and organisational skills. - Proactive approach to problem-solving and continual service improvement. - Ability to work independently within a small, collaborative engineering team. - Experience supporting secure Government or Defence infrastructure would be advantageous. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Planner (Contract)Selby | Outside IR35 | Circa £400/day | Minimum 6-Month Contract Our client is seeking an experienced Planner to support the delivery of a highways project in the Selby area. This is an immediate requirement following two permanent appointments falling through at short notice, creating the need for an experienced contractor who can quickly integrate into the project team and provide programme support from day one. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain and update project programmes. Monitor progress against key milestones and project deliverables. Identify programme risks and opportunities. Produce reporting and progress updates for the project team. Liaise with operational and commercial stakeholders to ensure programme accuracy. Support project planning throughout the delivery lifecycle. Required ExperienceProven experience as a Planner within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 (essential). Ability to produce and manage detailed project programmes. Experience analysing critical path, progress and programme risks. Strong stakeholder communication skills. Contract DetailsOutside IR35 Circa £400 per day Minimum 6-month contract Immediate start available Based on a highways project in the Selby area A Primavera P6 licence is not essential, as the client can provide a laptop with an active software licence if required. This opportunity would suit a practical, delivery-focused Planner who can hit the ground running and provide immediate support to a busy project team. 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

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a high-performing team supporting multiple data product and platform groups. This role is focused on improving the reliability, scalability, observability, deployment, and operational support of critical data-driven platforms and services operating within complex production environments. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, platform, and operational support teams to strengthen monitoring and alerting capabilities, improve logging and traceability, troubleshoot incidents, support deployments, and automate operational processes wherever possible. The environment includes Kubernetes, Helm, the ELK stack, and a broad range of modern Site Reliability Engineering and cloud platform practices. This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced operational environments, enjoys solving complex production issues, and is passionate about automation, platform reliability, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong collaboration with both client stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure operational excellence, platform resilience, and service availability across critical systems.

QA Specialist - Project Support – 12 month Fixed Term Contract Our Client is looking to recruit a QA Specialist with at least 5 to 10 years expertise within a clinical environment. The Client is based in Stevenage Hertfordshire. The salary for this position is in the range £45K - £50K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

UX Design Consultant Our Client is looking to recruit a UX designer Consultant with 3 to 4 years UX Design experience. This is a consultancy role, advising a global player in Education on direction and execution of a number of products/projects, as part of the evolving digital strategy. It is essential that you are self-managed and organized, and able to effectively prioritize and advise multiple stakeholders. SKILLS ● Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Excellent presentation skills. ● Workshop facilitation. ● UX and ethnographic research. ● Ability to fluidly and confidently work in ambiguous situations. ● Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. ● Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. ● Full command of the UX process is a must. An understanding of the Service Design purpose and process is a bonus. ● Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. ● Attention to detail. ● Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. ● Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, etc. ● An understanding of technology. EXPERIENCE ● Senior designer with over 4 years of work experience with blue chip clients as a UX designer, Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. ● Design processes, agile development and lean UX. ● Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. ● Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. ● Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. ● Working to strict deadlines. ● Proven design track record and design agency experience. ● Design degree or equivalent. The duration of this assignment will be up to 2 months. The location is Holborn London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Front Arena Developer Our Client is looking to recruit several Sungard's Front Arena Developers/Consultants You will have at least 3 to 5 years solid back ground of working with Sungard's or FIS Global's Front Arena product. The role is to develop and support Front Arena applications through extending and integrating the core Front Architecture. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop highly visible applications within Front Arena. Design and develop integrations with other trading and back office applications. Support Trading Manager and the applications that utilize its output e.g. overnight risk/scenarios and Mark-to-Market. Provide occasional support for other Front Arena developed applications. Actively contribute in gaining application and business knowledge for the development team. The following skills and experience are considered essential for this role: Deep understanding of Front Arena and its programming languages: ADFL, ACM. AEL, ASQL and Python. Knowledge of Front Arena Architecture and components: ADS, ATS and Service Bus. Must be able to liaise and clearly communicate with colleagues. Experience of interacting with end users in the financial industry. Ability to work independently and solve business problems through own initiative. Ability to work in a fast changing environment Desirable skills/experience: Experience of the Front Arena 4 track. Experience of custom model integration. Experience of other Trading Systems. MS SQL Knowledge of Financial Derivatives This is a 6 month contract based in London. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

NetSuite Developers with SalesForce Our Client is looking to recruit a Netsuite Developer with Salesforce experience. You must have at least 5 to 7 years expertise of working with Netsuite as a Developer coupled with experience of Salesforce. Key Responsibilities: Understand the Clients business and processes to provide inputs for improved use of technology, including Salesforce. Propose system design/enhancements based on business needs and NetSuite expertise Review current implementation and propose improvements to enable us to optimise value from NetSuite's native functionality. Implement agreed changes Work on NetSuite configurations and custom development to deliver optimal solutions to support and continued growth while advising the business on risks around customisations or alterations to the platform Undertake analysis of user and business requirements, with particular regard to their impact on existing NetSuite system and environments, and produce an appropriate system design. Complete technical analysis, design, configuration, scripting, and implementation of NetSuite customizations and functionality, Manage configuration changes to fields, workflows, roles/permissions, page layouts, custom objects, custom record types, reports and dashboards Develop, test and deploy customized fields, forms, scripts, workflows, custom records, and user roles to meet business requirements Support existing custom scripts and solutions Conduct the overall analysis, testing, and deployment for ongoing NetSuite upgrades Manage incidents for NetSuite application and coordinate with external vendors and key internal teams Coordinate with NetSuite support on issues that cannot be resolved internally Develop, launch, and manage in-depth KPIs, dashboards, and reports for NetSuite functions at both management and individual level. Support end user requests for new saved searches, reports, KPIs and dashboards Manage and maintain proper system access/rights and role definitions and user access Create and maintain documentation for NetSuite customisations, workflows, processes and troubleshooting steps Develop rollout standards in line with agreed architectural principles to ensure the delivery of resilient solutions Identify application integration opportunities that can streamline business processes and improve productivity Propose and implement potential NetSuite integrations with internal and external systems working alongside the Senior Enterprise Architect Manage and support 3rd party integrations with NetSuite Qualifications, Experience and skills Act as a subject matter expert on the NetSuite Ecosystem. Provide mentoring and code review to current Netsuite developers to ensure highest standards are met. Qualifications, Experience and skills Minimum 5 years hands-on NetSuite experience General knowledge of back office business processes for Finance and Supply Chain Strong technical knowledge covering NetSuite as a technology platform including proficiency in NetSuite's SuiteScript and SuiteTalk APIs, and have experience with other cloud-based technologies. Experience with client-side technologies like JavaScript, HTML and web services (XML, SOAP, WSDL) Experience with SalesForce is a plus Expert at professional programming practices including source code control, versioning and documentation. University degree in computer science, engineering or related fields Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across functional departments and management hierarchies. A consistent track record of working effectively on virtual teams is required Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience designing and architecting solutions Willingness to learn and ability to flourish in a high growth, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment Self-starter with the ability to run projects from origin through execution The role can be based in London or Leeds and for the time being will be working remotely. The duration for this assignment is 6 months. The rate will be circa £350 to £550 per day. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Senior Microsoft Dynamics D365 CRM Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer with at least 5 years proven track record of developing within the MS Dynamics CRM suite. Lead the ongoing development for the Global MS Dynamics CRM platform. Develop solutions to varied complexity levels for requirements from the global business Maintain a high-quality platform by with solutions developed in line with coding standard Design and implement MS Dynamics CRM solutions to be fully compliant with Client's business processes and requirements Design, code, test CRM application modules that meet Architecture Blueprint specification Use your deep and extensive knowledge of JScript, PowerApps, C#, .NET Core, and SQL Server, to further enhance the current solution to meet ongoing business requirements Participate in execution and documentation of tests ensuring that an application or architecture meets agreed Quality standards Ensure the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations Evangelise the Dynamics core features and functionalities to support business decision making process Seek opportunities to continuously improve the Dynamics solution for the schools across all regions You will have 5+ years development in JS, C#. NET, SQL, PowerApps (1-2 yrs) 5+ years with all Dynamics areas (CRM, Marketing, Customer Service, Portal) Experience of process alignment to out of box functionality Configuration/customisation, Testing and debugging Development tools (Visual Studio) Excellent interpersonal skills English as primary language Experience in global delivery environment and working within a remote-teams. Experience of education sector and of DevOps with documenting solution design (High/low level) Must have MS Dynamics CRM Certifications along with a Degree in Information Systems or equivalent. The salary for this role will be circa £50K - £75K. The position will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Fullstack Software Developer with C# Asp.net Our Client is an established is a recognised leader with a widely used commercial software in the financial markets. They are now looking for additional personnel to join the software development team with extensive proven expertise in developing software with C# with .net core – you must have at least 5 to 7 years experience. Personal Responsibilities: The Client is looking for a creative, detail-orientated Web Software Developer to join our Web Development team. Within the Web Development team, you will have the opportunity to enjoy working with a range of web technology across the full stack. The Company's client base is growing and as part of this growth we are looking to improve and enhance our web-oriented product offerings. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and creative web developers who can be instrumental in delivering an ambitious digital roadmap. Previous Experience/Education: Web Developers at this Company don't always need industry-specific work experience, but they must be able to demonstrate their web software coding capability in organisations of a similar size and complexity. Ideally, looking for Web Developers with 5 plus years work experience. Additionally, candidates should be experienced in debugging and profiling applications associated with developing, testing and deploying web applications. It is preferable for Web Developers to hold a degree in Computer Science or a related field. Successful Web Developers should have sound knowledge and experience in different programming applications. C#, Asp.net/Core, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MVC and JSON are required core skills. Function: Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong ability to work independently and as part of a team building websites from the ground up in C#, MVC, Asp.net and Asp.net core. The successful candidate should have a good command of C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON & Bootstrap. Exposure to any UI binding framework such as Vue.js, AngularJS, React, and Knockout would be beneficial. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable using IIS. Full understanding of the MVC pattern, REST APIs and asp.net controllers are a must. Web developers should be aware of security vulnerabilities, such as those identified in OWASP, and their code should mitigate these threats. Required: Web Developers need experience in the design, creation and maintenance of websites across multiple platforms. The most important duties and responsibilities of the Web Developer include: Writing efficient code using best practice for software development Creating websites using different languages such as HTML and CSS Working with Programmers and Web Designers to create a website that matches the visual design intent Communicating with business colleagues to gather and refine requirements and specifications for content development within agreed-upon timelines Researching a variety of software programs Creating and maintaining the documentation for software used Improving and enhancing websites after they have been created Skills Required: A successful Web Developer candidate will have various prerequisite skills/qualifications needed for duties such as a Degree in Computer Science or related field). Some skills include, but are not limited to, the following: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain close working relationships with business stakeholders and other technologists A pro-active approach with a keen attention to detail Proactive with a keen desire to take ownership of projects Functional knowledge and coding experience Basic knowledge of search engine optimisation (SEO) The ability to multitask within the budgets and time constraints set by the company Strong communication and problem-solving skills An understanding of development approaches and methods Knowledge of mobile applications, computer operating systems and web browsers Strong analytical skills The salary for this position with be in the range £55K - £75K plus benefits. The Client has offices in the City of London and close to Basildon in Essex. Currently this role will be based 2 days at the office in Essex and 3 days remote working. Please send your CV to us In Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead Our Client a bank, in Central London are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure professional who is ideally looking for their next challenge in a dynamic and regulated financial services environment. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Officer to lead the management, security, and continuous improvement of our enterprise IT infrastructure. The Senior IT Infrastructure Officer will be playing a key role in ensuring the availability, resilience, and performance of critical systems while supporting technologies across servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and business-critical financial applications. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Must have 7 years' experience in enterprise infrastructure, ideally within banking or financial services, and be passionate about delivering secure, reliable IT services.. The role will be Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm and reporting into the Head of IT & Data. Due to the nature of the role, the individual is expected to work in our offices, 5 days per week, during their probationary period This role is totally hands-on. Role Description The Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead is a full-time hybrid role based in London, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and core systems. The person in this role will lead and mentor technical staff, manage system performance and availability, and coordinate responses to incidents and service requests. Typical tasks include monitoring network and system health, implementing security measures, resolving complex technical issues, planning upgrades, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business needs. The role also involves vendor management, documentation of infrastructure and procedures, and contributing to IT strategy and roadmap decisions. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong skills in Network Administration and Information Technology for managing and optimizing infrastructure and systems. Candidates should possess solid Technical Support and Troubleshooting skills to diagnose, resolve, and prevent complex IT issues. Candidates should possess expertise in Network Security to implement, monitor, and improve security controls and practices. Extensive experience in leading IT infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, and migration activities. Proven ability to manage and mentor IT teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with server and cloud technologies, virtualization, backup and recovery, and IT monitoring tools. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA, MCSE, or similar) are beneficial. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Infrastructure & Systems Management · Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. · Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). · Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. · Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. · Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). · Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable). · Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. · Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. · In depth understanding of Cyber security · Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. · Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing & Branch Support · Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. · Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. · Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. · Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. · Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. · Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support · Support and administer business-critical applications, including: · Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP · Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (e.g., Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking • Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. • Administer FortiGate firewall environments. • Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management · Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. · Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk). · Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. · Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. · Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. · Support physical access control systems (e.g., Paxton) Operating Systems · Windows 11 · Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) · Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization · VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) · Veeam Backup & Replication · Veeam ONE, VRO · Microsoft Office 365 · ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus · SAAS solutions · SQL Server Security · Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) · Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) · SentinelOne – EDR/ XDR · Endpoint DLP solutions · Firewall administration · Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) · SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking · Cisco Switches and Routers · FortiGate Firewalls · LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage · Dell PowerEdge Servers · Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Education Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The role is based in Central London and initially will be be 5 days per week in the office. This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary for the role will be circa £70K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Project Engineer (Software) Warrington | Site based, with 1 day working from home per week after probation £65,000 to £80,000 depending on experience + Great Benefits Package Excellent opportunity for a PRINCE2-qualified Project Engineer with a software background to take ownership of customer projects from initial planning through to implementation, go-live and handover. This well-established engineering and technology business develops software and integrated systems for manufacturing customers. They are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to bring strong project management fundamentals, clear governance and a consistent delivery cadence to their customer projects. In this role, you will coordinate software, technical and installation teams, acting as the main customer contact throughout delivery. You will establish project plans and regular reviews, manage risks and dependencies, control changes and maintain visibility of costs, resources and milestones. You will also contribute to pre-order reviews, ensuring delivery requirements and risks are understood before commitments are made. The ideal candidate will have a software background and experience managing customer projects through the full delivery lifecycle. PRINCE2 certification is essential, alongside strong planning, governance and stakeholder management skills. You will be comfortable challenging unclear requirements, holding teams accountable for actions and keeping projects moving without direct line management authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a visible role within an established technology business, delivering projects that make a practical difference to customers' operations. The Role: Manage customer projects from order handover through development, installation, commissioning and close-out. Establish project plans, milestones, resource requirements and a regular cadence of reviews and updates. Lead project governance, maintaining clear records of risks, decisions, actions and dependencies. Control scope changes and track their impact on costs, resources and delivery commitments. Coordinate internal teams, customers and third parties, including site readiness, training and acceptance. Manage transition into support and capture lessons learned. Site based, with customer travel as required and 1 day working from home per week after probation. The Person: Experienced Project Engineer or Project Manager with a software background. PRINCE2 qualified, with strong project management fundamentals. Experience delivering customer projects from planning through implementation and handover. Confident managing governance, risk, change control and project costs. Strong communicator who can coordinate multiple teams and challenge unrealistic commitments. Experience in automation, systems integration or manufacturing environments would be beneficial. Able to commute to Daresbury and travel to customer sites when 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.

Project Manager - Daily Rate £466.20 - Inside IR35 - London 3 days onsite 2 day from Home - 6 months - BPSS required Responsible for ensuring the robust delivery of one or more of the data outcomes- across all workstream and business areas. Translate high-level objectives into clear delivery priorities and actionable plans. Ensure all activity remains aligned to the intended business outcomes and success measures. Identify delivery gaps and drive interventions to keep outcomes on track. Bring together multiple workstreams, functions and stakeholders into a single coherent delivery approach. Ensure teams understand how their deliverables contribute to the wider programme objectives. Build trusted relationships across senior stakeholders, delivery teams and partner functions. Manage delivery plan, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions and changes related to that outcome. Manage GNGs/ countdown to launch activity for outcome specific milestones and releases. Facilitate and lead productive discussions, workshops and governance meetings, encourage collaboration and shared ownership of outcomes across the wider team. Complete reporting to clarify the overall status, and drive timely action, decisions and escalations. Ensure the enforcement of standards, processes and procedures in line with the unified project management methodology. Champion, continuously develop and share with team knowledge of emerging trends and changes in Project/Programme Management & PMO. Skills Project/Programme Management Risk, Issue and Dependency Management Stakeholder Management Relationship Mgmt (including 3rd parties) Governance & Assurance Presentation and communication Data & Progress Reporting including Jira Inclusive leadership and decision making Benefit definition and realisation Please send your latest CV 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.

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.