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Senior IT Infrastructure Officer 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 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. 3. 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). 4. 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 initally 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.

Business Data Analyst Must have an Active DV Clearance Business Data Analyst Responsibilities - Manage monthly Service Charge and Project Delivery invoicing. - Extract, validate and reconcile billing data from ITSM platforms and operational systems. - Maintain billing models, calculation methodologies and supporting audit evidence. - Investigate billing discrepancies, financial variances and invoice adjustments. - Produce service performance reports, dashboards and management information. - Analyse incidents, problems, changes, assets, configuration items and SLA performance. - Develop reporting solutions using Excel, ITSM platforms and data visualisation tools. - Maintain KPI definitions, reporting calculations and data quality controls. - Work with finance teams, Service Tower Leads and technical stakeholders to resolve queries. - Support financial audits, service reviews and contractual governance. - Improve billing, reconciliation and reporting processes through automation and standardisation. Business Data Analyst Skills and Experience - Proven experience in financial accounting, invoicing or billing. - Experience managing complex fixed and variable billing models. - Strong ITSM data analysis and operational reporting experience. - Practical experience with ServiceNow, BMC Remedy or equivalent ITSM platforms. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, lookups, pivot tables and reconciliation. - Experience extracting, validating and reconciling data from multiple systems. - Strong understanding of financial controls, contractual charging rules and audit requirements. - Experience producing KPI reports, dashboards and service performance analysis. - Excellent analytical, organisational and stakeholder communication skills. - Ability to manage deadlines, investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate documentation. - SQL, Power BI, Power Query or automation experience would be advantageous. - AAT, CIMA, ACCA or ITIL 4 qualifications would be desirable. - Experience with SAP, Oracle Financials or managed-service contracts 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 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.

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 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 PostgreSQL Database Administrator - Remote Working Must have an Active SC Clearance and be able to obtain NPPV3 Clearance Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator Responsibilities - Design and optimise PostgreSQL database schemas, indexing strategies and SQL queries. - Administer and maintain managed PostgreSQL databases hosted on AWS. - Implement database security controls, encryption, access management and auditing. - Develop and maintain automated database backups and disaster recovery procedures. - Monitor database performance and investigate technical issues and bottlenecks. - Plan and implement database patching, upgrades and maintenance. - Ensure database availability, integrity and operational resilience. - Maintain compliance with Home Office security policies and standards. Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator Skills and Experience - Extensive PostgreSQL database administration experience. - Strong database schema design, indexing and query optimisation skills. - Proven experience administering managed PostgreSQL databases on AWS. - Experience implementing database access controls, encryption and auditing. - Strong knowledge of automated backups, database recovery and disaster recovery planning. - Experience monitoring PostgreSQL performance and resolving database issues. - Proven database patch management and upgrade experience. - Understanding of database security, compliance and data protection requirements. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. - Ability to maintain secure, reliable and high-performing database environments. 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 Analytics Senior Manager – Kings Cross London The Data Analytics team provides information that is accurate, consistent, timely and reliable, and ensure the information is easily available to users for direct consumption or integration with other systems. The DA team trains CSI managers and staff to use the data as an analytical tool for the purpose of understanding and option exploration. Champion enterprise-wide culture of fact-based decisions, data quality and accountability. Serve as the administrative chair facilitating a business data analytics governance council which shall review and approve information policies, data analytics priorities and resource allocations. Review and recommend approval for information related policies, procedures and standards. Directs, organizes, and leads DA workstream projects. Works on highly complex, cross-functional, and enterprise solutions. Establishes processes, roles and quality criteria for workstream planning process including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of DA solutions. Reviews and approves work plans, timelines, deliverables and resource commitments. Reviews and approves data architecture, data models and specifications. Establishes and publishes performance metrics and plans for DA service demand and service levels. Prepares and manages annual capital and operating budgets for DA assets, personnel and services. Recruits, hires, develops and motivates the DA team members. Reviews and approves functional requirements and business cases for DA improvements. Advises executives on how DA (processes, practices and technologies) play a critical role in improving business management and optimization. Aligns DA technologies with CSI strategic initiatives. Approves selection of tools, frameworks and mechanisms for data analytics. Responsible for strategic, tactical, operational, financial, human, and technical resource managerial responsibilities associated with the following DA and DA-related functional areas: Data governance Data preparation (sourcing, acquisition, integration) Data warehousing Reporting, analytics, data exploration Information delivery (portals, mobile) DA competency center or center of excellence (DA COE) A university degree in computer science, economics, operations, management, or a related field is required A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and management capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Industry/domain skills: Extensive expertise in finance, HR, sales, marketing, product lifecycle management, manufacturing and post-sales service. Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. Experience in and understanding of a wide variety of analytical processes (governance, measurement, etc.). Experience with agile software development. A solid understanding of key trends including machine learning and artificial intelligence. General business skills: Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude expressed with clear, concise written, verbal and presentation skills. Experience managing global, complex projects and teams. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to establish and articulate a vision, set goals, develop and execute strategies, and track and measure results. Ability to build and motivate a team to achieve well communicated expectations. Strong leadership and consensus building abilities across global cultures and all levels of management. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £70K - £85K. Location is Kings Cross London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Data Analytics Senior Manager – Kings Cross London The Data Analytics team provides information that is accurate, consistent, timely and reliable, and ensure the information is easily available to users for direct consumption or integration with other systems. The Data Analytics team trains CSI managers and staff to use the data as an analytical tool for the purpose of understanding and option exploration. Champion enterprise-wide culture of fact-based decisions, data quality and accountability. Serve as the administrative chair facilitating a business data analytics governance council which shall review and approve information policies, data analytics priorities and resource allocations. Review and recommend approval for information related policies, procedures and standards. Directs, organizes, and leads Data Ananlytics workstream projects. Works on highly complex, cross-functional, and enterprise solutions. Establishes processes, roles and quality criteria for workstream planning process including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of DA solutions. Reviews and approves work plans, timelines, deliverables and resource commitments. Reviews and approves data architecture, data models and specifications. Establishes and publishes performance metrics and plans for DA service demand and service levels. Prepares and manages annual capital and operating budgets for DA assets, personnel and services. Recruits, hires, develops and motivates the DA team members. Reviews and approves functional requirements and business cases for DA improvements. Advises executives on how DA (processes, practices and technologies) play a critical role in improving business management and optimization. Aligns DA technologies with CSI strategic initiatives. Approves selection of tools, frameworks and mechanisms for data analytics. Responsible for strategic, tactical, operational, financial, human, and technical resource managerial responsibilities associated with the following DA and DA-related functional areas: Data governance Data preparation (sourcing, acquisition, integration) Data warehousing Reporting, analytics, data exploration Information delivery (portals, mobile) DA competency center or center of excellence (DA COE) A university degree in computer science, economics, operations, management, or a related field is required A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related area, during which both professional and management capabilities have been clearly demonstrated. Industry/domain skills: Extensive expertise in finance, HR, sales, marketing, product lifecycle management, manufacturing and post-sales service. Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred. Experience in and understanding of a wide variety of analytical processes (governance, measurement, etc.). Experience with agile software development. A solid understanding of key trends including machine learning and artificial intelligence. General business skills: Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude expressed with clear, concise written, verbal and presentation skills. Experience managing global, complex projects and teams. Ability to complete projects and achieve results in an ambiguous work environment. Ability to take initiative and be innovative. Ability to establish and articulate a vision, set goals, develop and execute strategies, and track and measure results. Ability to build and motivate a team to achieve well communicated expectations. Strong leadership and consensus building abilities across global cultures and all levels of management. The salary for this role is expected to be in the range £70K - £85K. Location is Kings Cross London. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Software Engineer with Python and Java Our Client is looking to recruit brilliant Software Engineer with upwards of 5 to 10 years solid proven track record of developing complex applications with Python coupled with Machine Learning and ideally Go. We're looking to recruit initially 2 excellent Software Engineers to work with an existing team of 4 software developers on a very large strategic consulting engagement within the Life Sciences industry. So if you any experience with the Life Sciences domain – then the Client would be very interested to see your profile. Must be 100% trustworthy with real integrity – this is a highly sensitive project. Key skills: Python, Machine Learning, Java The Client would like to see solid expertise of working with and developing complex applications with Java. Excellence is vital. Ideally have security clearance. The Client has offices in Central London and the project is based in Oxford and are happy with remote working for the foreseeable future. They are absolutely committed to family-friendly operations with diversity & work-life balance. Daily rate for this assignment will be dependent on your expertise – but will be in the range £500 to £2000 per day. Duration for this assignment will be 3 to 6 months initially with possibility of the role becoming permanent at some point in the future. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science although an MSc with excellent skills may work. Please note we really are looking for the best software developers – the cream of the crop – or crème de la crème. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

At CGI, you'll help organisations improve how they work by supporting projects that simplify processes, solve business problems, and deliver real value. This is a great opportunity for someone to continue to develop their consulting career who wants to build strong foundations in process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and business change. You'll work as part of a supportive team, learning from experienced consultants while taking ownership of defined tasks and workstreams. You'll contribute to meaningful transformation projects and gain exposure to senior stakeholders, structured methodologies, and data-driven decision making. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner, not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and proudly hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll provide training, mentoring, and hands-on experience to help you grow your consulting career. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain it. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of being on client site multiple days across the UK.

BI BA – Business Analyst with Business Intelligence Our Client is a leader in the pharmaceutical world globally. They are looking to recruit a BI Business Analyst with at least 5 to 10 years proven expertise. This role will be working very closely with the finance division and therefore requires you to have very good understanding of the processes within the finance division particularly in manufacturing. You will be responsible for producing financial reports as a BI Business Analyst. Power BI dashboards, SSRS reports, datasets for Excel and Access and SQL Server This is a 6 months assignment. The Client is based in Southampton – and although you can work remotely for the foreseeable future, there will be a need to attend meetings at the office on a regular basis. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Oracle Data Migration Lead - Remote Working with occasional travel - Coordinate multiple delivery teams, business SMEs and stakeholders to ensure successful migration outcomes. Oracle Data Migration Lead Responsibilities - Lead and manage the end-to-end data migration workstream. - Develop and maintain migration plans, schedules, milestones and delivery activities. - Manage RAID logs, dependencies, governance and workstream reporting. - Coordinate data migration activities across internal teams, customers and third-party suppliers. - Provide guidance on data migration processes, approaches and technical considerations. - Support the investigation and resolution of data extraction and loading issues. - Identify migration risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring timely escalation and resolution. - Monitor workstream progress and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders. - Work closely with business SMEs to understand data requirements and resolve migration challenges. - Act as the primary customer escalation contact for data migration matters. - Maintain clear communication between technical teams, business stakeholders and project leadership. - Ensure migration activities align with agreed project plans and governance requirements. Oracle Data Migration Lead Skills and Experience - Proven experience leading or managing data migration workstreams. - Strong knowledge of data migration processes, including data extraction and loading. - Knowledge of Oracle eBusiness Suite (eBS) or Oracle Fusion. - Experience coordinating migration activities across multiple teams and stakeholders. - Strong project planning, governance and delivery management skills. - Experience managing RAID logs, dependencies, risks and issues. - Ability to investigate and coordinate the resolution of data migration challenges. - Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing communication skills. - Experience acting as a primary escalation point for technical or delivery issues. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities. - Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate workstream reporting. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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.

Senior IT Engineer with OKTA Our Client seeks a Senior IT Engineer to support the employee population, analyze current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide IT related training. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of network maintenance and experience managing staff. Knowledge of the Art industry is a plus. From day one, the Senior IT Engineer will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of the IT operations, and an ongoing impact on it's overall growth. Purpose of the Role: – Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services – Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware – Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative – Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration – Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software – Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities: – Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure – Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes – Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs – Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software – Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT – Supervise daily operations of network and server infrastructure – Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals – Evaluate risk, develop network recovery and backup processes – Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware – Test, troubleshoot and adjust information systems to operate effectively – Implement security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems – Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions – Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed – Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups – Manage information technology and computer systems – Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time – Preserve assets, information security and control structures – Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience – Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems – Expertise in data center management and data governance – Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications and requirements: – Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience – 5–7 years experience in IT management – Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies – Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems – Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills – Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize – Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices – Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta SSO, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring – Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. – Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions – Proven leadership skills – Strong creative and analytical thinking – Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP) The position is based in Central London. The salary is competitive and will be circa £45K - £60K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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