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Cyber security analyst ** Must Have Active DV Clearance ** Location : Full time on site in Bracknell Duration : 6 Months + Your role will involve oversight of shift's Security Operators providing security monitoring services, performing initial investigation of potential threats by use of Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tooling, and monitoring the SIEM tooling for faults. Working as part of an on-site 24x7 shift team, you will contribute to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our customer's services by performing routine security incident management to identify, prioritise, and escalate potential threats. Your transferable skills and experience: *Experience in cyber security. *Technical leadership. *Good communication. *Technical skills in an enterprise IT area (e.g. networking, servers). 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.

IT Technician Bridgend £28,000 - £31,000 + Development + Progression + Holidays + Pension 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Immediate Start Are you an IT Technician or IT Support professional looking to join a growing Managed Service Provider where you will provide essential on-site support within a secondary school environment? Brilliant opportunity on offer to develop your technical experience while supporting a wide range of computer hardware, software, network systems and digital learning platforms within a busy educational environment. This growing Managed Service Provider delivers technical support to schools and educational organisations. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a proactive Secondary School IT Technician to provide on-site support at a school in the Bridgend area. In this role, you will provide first-line technical support, diagnose hardware, software and network issues, manage helpdesk tickets and configure IT equipment. You will also support Windows, Mac and Chrome operating systems alongside Office 365, Google Workspace and mobile-device-management platforms. This is an ideal opportunity for an IT enthusiast with strong problem-solving and customer-service skills looking to develop their career within a growing technology business that can offer further opportunities. THE ROLE: * Providing first-line support for hardware, software and network-related issues * Managing helpdesk tickets and completing tasks within agreed SLA timeframes * Building, configuring and installing PCs, laptops and software applications * Supporting Windows, Mac and Chrome operating systems, Office 365 and Google Workspace * Troubleshooting printers, scanners, photocopiers, audiovisual equipment and Wi-Fi networks * Supporting mobile devices through Microsoft Intune, Google Workspace for Education and the Hwb Digital Learning Platform THE PERSON: * IT qualification at Level 2 or five GCSEs at grades A-C, or equivalent * Experience providing IT support or a strong interest in developing within the IT sector * Familiarity with hardware, software and basic network troubleshooting * Highly organised with strong problem-solving and workload-management skills * Comfortable working independently while being supported by the wider Cardiff-based team * Customer-focused with a professional and approachable manner 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.

Role: Google Workspace SME Rate: £ PRICE IN inside IR35 Location: Knutsford Cheshire FT onsite Duration: 6 months + We are looking for an experienced Google Workspace Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, development and delivery of a large-scale Google Workspace implementation for a major enterprise client. This role carries particular emphasis on business continuity: the successful candidate will have hands-on experience designing and building solutions that enable the invocation of crisis management and business continuity processes from a Microsoft 365 environment into Google Workspace, ensuring organisations can maintain communication, collaboration and operational continuity when their primary Microsoft toolset is unavailable. This is a hands-on architecture and delivery role, combining strategic solution design with deep technical SME input, working alongside delivery, security and business continuity teams to embed Google Workspace as a resilient secondary/crisis platform within a predominantly Microsoft-based enterprise estate. Key Responsibilities * Lead the architecture, design and technical delivery of Google Workspace solutions across a large-scale enterprise environment (10,000+ users), including Gmail, Drive, Meet, Chat, Calendar, Admin Console and related services. * Design and build the technical solution enabling business continuity / crisis management invocation - i.e. failover, activation and operational cutover processes that move critical communication and collaboration capability from Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint) to Google Workspace during an incident. * Define the end-to-end crisis activation workflow: triggers, identity and access provisioning, data/user onboarding, communication cascade, and rollback/deactivation procedures. * Act as the primary SME for Google Workspace within the programme, providing technical guidance, best practice and governance to delivery teams, architects and business stakeholders. * Design secure, scalable Google Workspace architectures covering identity and access management (including federation/SSO with Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory), data security, DLP, device management and compliance. * Develop integration patterns between Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 / Azure AD to support hybrid operation and crisis interoperability. * Produce architecture artefacts: solution designs, high-level and low-level design documents, runbooks, crisis invocation playbooks and operational procedures. * Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning, working with BC/DR, security and risk teams to align the Google Workspace crisis solution with wider organisational resilience strategy. * Lead or support proof-of-concept (PoC) and pilot phases, demonstrating crisis invocation capability to business and technical stakeholders. * Provide technical leadership through implementation, migration, testing (including crisis simulation/failover testing) and hypercare phases. * Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers and consultants within the delivery team. * Engage directly with client stakeholders, presenting solution designs, trade-offs and recommendations at both technical and business level. Essential Experience & Skills * 10+ years of delivery experience in Google Workspace implementation, architecture or engineering, ideally within large, complex, regulated organisations (e.g. financial services or similar large-scale enterprises). * Current Google Workspace certification(s) - e.g. Google Workspace Administrator certification and/or other relevant Google Cloud/Workspace credentials. * Proven, demonstrable experience designing and delivering a business continuity / crisis management solution enabling invocation from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace, including practical knowledge of the technical, security and operational challenges involved. * Strong hands-on expertise across core Google Workspace services: Admin Console, Gmail, Drive/Shared Drives, Meet, Chat, Calendar, Groups, Vault, and endpoint/device management. * Solid understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Azure AD/Entra ID) sufficient to design credible interoperability and failover solutions between the two platforms. * Experience with identity and access management, federation and SSO across hybrid Microsoft/Google environments. * Track record of delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions for large organisations, including large user-base migrations and rollouts. * Strong understanding of business continuity planning, disaster recovery principles and crisis management frameworks. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication and documentation skills, with the ability to translate technical design into business-understandable terms. * Experience operating within formal delivery frameworks (Agile/Waterfall), producing SOWs, design authority documentation and governance artefacts as required. Desirable Experience * Experience within financial services or other highly regulated, security-conscious industries. * Familiarity with SOC/Hypercare operating models and post-go-live operational support. * Experience with scripting/automation (e.g. Google Apps Script, GAM, Google Workspace APIs) to support crisis invocation automation. * Prior consulting or systems integrator experience delivering into large client engagements. * Relevant security or architecture certifications (e.g. TOGAF, CISSP, Google Professional Cloud Architect). Please share 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.

PMO Planner - **Must have an Active DV Clearance** Duration : 6 Months+ Location : Basingstoke PMO Planner Responsibilities - Develop, maintain, and assure integrated project and programme schedules. - Establish and manage baseline plans, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths. - Maintain alignment between master programme plans and individual project schedules. - Monitor schedule performance, identifying variances, slippage, risks, and dependencies. - Produce planning metrics, dashboards, and reporting for governance forums and customer reviews. - Support schedule assurance activities, health checks, and internal reviews. - Promote planning best practice and ensure compliance with governance and contractual requirements. - Support recovery planning and continuous improvement of planning processes, templates, and tools. - Provide planning expertise and constructive challenge to Project and Programme Managers. PMO Planner Skills and Experience - Proven experience within a PMO planning or scheduling role supporting complex programmes. - Strong understanding of programme and project lifecycle planning. - Experience maintaining integrated schedules across multiple projects or workstreams. - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools. - Advanced Microsoft Excel with strong PowerPoint and Word skills. - Experience using SharePoint and programme document repositories. - Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Highly organised, proactive, collaborative, and delivery focused. 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.

Data Governance & Reporting Analyst Location: Thorpe Park Leeds, Hybrid Working, Flexible Working options available. (We are unable to offer sponsorship therefore you must have the right to work in the UK) As a Data Governance and Reporting Analyst, you'll play a key role within the Data Governance team, helping to ensure colleagues across Lowell can make confident, data-driven decisions based on accurate, trusted information. You'll be responsible for monitoring key data sources, identifying and resolving data issues, and supporting the production of centrally governed reporting. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll document and maintain data lineage for key metrics and definitions, ensuring calculations, source systems, and critical data points are clearly defined and accessible through appropriate governance tooling. You'll also monitor data quality to ensure data is complete, accurate, and performing as expected. In addition, you'll support the wider Data and Reporting Governance function by contributing to data issue management processes, designing automated governance controls to identify data quality concerns and unexpected data patterns, and proactively recommending improvements to governance practices, policies, and reporting standards that enhance the value and effectiveness of the Data and Reporting Governance team. What we are looking for: Proven experience in data analysis, data quality assessment, and issue resolution within a business outcome-driven environment.​ Strong knowledge of data quality, data governance, and data discovery tooling, with experience using tools to assess, monitor, and improve data quality. Proficiency in SQL for data mining, analysis, and trend identification across large and complex datasets. Experience using Python, Power Query, and Power BI to support data analysis, reporting, and insight generation. Ability to prioritise and deliver critical objectives, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability for outcomes. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and align data management activities to wider business goals. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement - don't worry, still apply. Your unique perspective could be just what we're looking for. What you'll get: A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that's extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover. Hybrid working for the best of both worlds-collaboration and focus. Free onsite parking, saving you time and money. Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more-giving you more time for what matters most. Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what. A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing - with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best. Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks-like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you. So, who are we? We're on a mission to make credit work better for all. We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways. According to The Sunday Times, we're one of the best places to work in the UK, (we're proud to be on their 'Best Places to Work' list for the third-year running). Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It's our people that make us great. We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge. Join us and from day one you'll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you'll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times. Ready to join us? At Lowell, we're committed to helping you grow-both personally and professionally. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you're passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we'd love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we're proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed. Apply today and take the next step in your data career. If you need help with your application or have any questions about the adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Lowell Talent Team, who'll be more than happy to support you. #HYBRID

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 technical complex 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 (eg, 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 (eg, 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 (eg, 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 (eg, 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 (eg, 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 (eg, 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 5 days per week in the office. This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary for the role will be around £70K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Infrastructure Support Engineer ** Must have Active DV Clearance** Location: Based in Central London Start date asap Six month initial contract Your role We are looking for a Infra support engineer to provide Service Desk Support, joining our Service Team of 1st and 2nd Line engineers. Your role will involve assisting high profile user community, with daily contact with customers and stake holders, via incident logging applications. Core Windows Server Technology including in depth knowledge of at least 3 of the following: - Windows updates via WSUS - Understanding of GPO and Active Directory - DNS - Active Directory - User Account Management - DFS - Analysis of Windows Log Files - Veritas NetBackup, backup scheduling and media management - WIN Server 2012/2019 - WIN11 VDI's - Horizon Brokers - Veeam - HCI Solution - IDAM - Oracle\SQL - WIN7 Workstations. - Exchange 2013 on Windows 2008 Server - VMWare and Knowledge of Server infrastructure, VMware Technologies - Open VMS 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.