Infrastructure Technical Specialist - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - FTC - Immediate Start! Key Focus: Intune, Autopilot, Imminent Windows 11 Rollout Project to Lead & Manage Projects around MDM & Intelligent Workplace Solutions! To £53,000 (pro-rata) + 20% Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits & Discounts + Hybrid Working (Benefits include, 20% Bonus, Pension, Paid Holiday to start, High Street Shopping Discounts and Free Shares! Additionally, a free Employee Helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you). Infrastructure/Technical: Windows Server OS Platforms 2012, 2016, 2019 and going to 2022, Windows Client OS Platforms and Apple iOS platform, High-Level proficiency with PowerShell coupled with the ability to Automate and Optimise processes, Mobile Device Management (Intune, Cisco Meraki), Autopilot (or Intune) Device Pre-Provisioning, Active Directory DNS Configuration & Management as well as Group Policy Management. Enterprise AV Management (Defender), Microsoft System Centre expertise along with MS Endpoint, Microsoft Azure administration, Office 365 Management, SharePoint & Teams Administration, Legacy experience with Exchange & Exchange Online Administration, Virtualisation - Hyper-V ideally or VMware. Networking: Good understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi), Exposure to MPLS & SD-WAN networks, Cisco Umbrella. The client is one of the UK's leading Leisure and Retail organisations who regularly generate £2BN turnover per annum from over 1,600 outlets across the UK. They are seeking to onboard an experienced Infrastructure Technical Specialist responsible for managing and supporting their Microsoft environment and Infrastructure platform as well as other key services including PowerShell and Automated access for a 4000 plus user base. This is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract and Hybrid role reporting the Technical Services Manager in their Birmingham City Centre HQ. Working in an IT Support Team of 8 Engineers that includes a team consisting of Cloud, Infrastructure and Network Specialists. As part the Infrastructure Team you will take a lead in driving Technical Support/Automation, owning and managing the Infrastructure platforms, keeping them optimised and efficient. Your Key Technical Experience will involve Microsoft/Windows Genealogy including Infrastructure Skills: Windows Server OS Platforms 2012, 2016, 2019 and going to 2022 Windows Client OS Platforms and Apple iOS platform High-Level proficiency with PowerShell coupled with the ability to Automate and Optimise processes Mobile Device Management (Intune, Cisco Meraki) Autopilot (or Intune) Device Pre-Provisioning Active Directory DNS Configuration & Management as well as Group Policy Management Enterprise AV Management (Defender) Microsoft System Centre expertise along with MS Endpoint Microsoft Azure administration Office 365 Management SharePoint & Teams Administration Legacy experience with Exchange & Exchange Online Administration Virtualisation - Hyper-V ideally or VMware Highly Desirable for this Infrastructure Technical Specialist role include: Certification in Microsoft Infrastructure (AZ-), Modern Work (MS-) or equivalent IT qualification Apple MacOS Server Good understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi) Exposure to MPLS & SD-WAN networks Cisco Umbrella Cisco SecureConnect VPN Retail and EPOS exposure This is an excellent role, with a great Team in an employee focused organisation! CALL EXPERIS IT TODAY ON FOR MORE INFORMATION
27/09/2024
Infrastructure Technical Specialist - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - FTC - Immediate Start! Key Focus: Intune, Autopilot, Imminent Windows 11 Rollout Project to Lead & Manage Projects around MDM & Intelligent Workplace Solutions! To £53,000 (pro-rata) + 20% Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits & Discounts + Hybrid Working (Benefits include, 20% Bonus, Pension, Paid Holiday to start, High Street Shopping Discounts and Free Shares! Additionally, a free Employee Helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you). Infrastructure/Technical: Windows Server OS Platforms 2012, 2016, 2019 and going to 2022, Windows Client OS Platforms and Apple iOS platform, High-Level proficiency with PowerShell coupled with the ability to Automate and Optimise processes, Mobile Device Management (Intune, Cisco Meraki), Autopilot (or Intune) Device Pre-Provisioning, Active Directory DNS Configuration & Management as well as Group Policy Management. Enterprise AV Management (Defender), Microsoft System Centre expertise along with MS Endpoint, Microsoft Azure administration, Office 365 Management, SharePoint & Teams Administration, Legacy experience with Exchange & Exchange Online Administration, Virtualisation - Hyper-V ideally or VMware. Networking: Good understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi), Exposure to MPLS & SD-WAN networks, Cisco Umbrella. The client is one of the UK's leading Leisure and Retail organisations who regularly generate £2BN turnover per annum from over 1,600 outlets across the UK. They are seeking to onboard an experienced Infrastructure Technical Specialist responsible for managing and supporting their Microsoft environment and Infrastructure platform as well as other key services including PowerShell and Automated access for a 4000 plus user base. This is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract and Hybrid role reporting the Technical Services Manager in their Birmingham City Centre HQ. Working in an IT Support Team of 8 Engineers that includes a team consisting of Cloud, Infrastructure and Network Specialists. As part the Infrastructure Team you will take a lead in driving Technical Support/Automation, owning and managing the Infrastructure platforms, keeping them optimised and efficient. Your Key Technical Experience will involve Microsoft/Windows Genealogy including Infrastructure Skills: Windows Server OS Platforms 2012, 2016, 2019 and going to 2022 Windows Client OS Platforms and Apple iOS platform High-Level proficiency with PowerShell coupled with the ability to Automate and Optimise processes Mobile Device Management (Intune, Cisco Meraki) Autopilot (or Intune) Device Pre-Provisioning Active Directory DNS Configuration & Management as well as Group Policy Management Enterprise AV Management (Defender) Microsoft System Centre expertise along with MS Endpoint Microsoft Azure administration Office 365 Management SharePoint & Teams Administration Legacy experience with Exchange & Exchange Online Administration Virtualisation - Hyper-V ideally or VMware Highly Desirable for this Infrastructure Technical Specialist role include: Certification in Microsoft Infrastructure (AZ-), Modern Work (MS-) or equivalent IT qualification Apple MacOS Server Good understanding of networking fundamentals (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi) Exposure to MPLS & SD-WAN networks Cisco Umbrella Cisco SecureConnect VPN Retail and EPOS exposure This is an excellent role, with a great Team in an employee focused organisation! CALL EXPERIS IT TODAY ON FOR MORE INFORMATION
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a ICT Support Engineer (German Speaking). This role is permanent position based in Thurgau Canton & comes with good home office allowance. Your Role: Provide efficient & effective ICT Support, predominantly to internal customers. Partake in user support, problem identification & diagnosis, troubleshooting & resolution, ticket management & communication with the end user. Capture & analyze reported issues to identify root cause & develop solutions. Perform troubleshooting procedures to efficiently resolve IT issues & ensure business processes & value streams run smoothly. Manage help desk tickets using agile methodologies, including rapid response to requests, prioritization based on urgency & continuous optimization of processes. Actively communicate with users to update the status of their reported issues & explain solutions. Contribute to the ongoing development of the area/team by sharing knowledge & contributing new ideas. Assume specific tasks & responsibilities to improve ICT services & products. Your Skills & Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in as an ICT Support Engineer specialist. Strong expertise in Analyzing & Troubleshooting Hardware issues & Application Software. Experienced in handling modern technologies such as M365, Windows/Linux Operating Systems, Directory Services, Mobile Devices, IAM & SaaS. Some knowledge of Network Technology & Security. Experienced in Agile Methodologies. Any experience in Client/Systems Engineering is considered advantageous. Your Profile: Completed Training or Studies in Computer Science or similar. Enthusiastic to continuously learn, further develop & share knowledge. Open, communicative, organized, structured & forward-thinking. Fluent in English (spoken & written) & proficient German language skills to at least B2 level are mandatory requirements.
27/09/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a ICT Support Engineer (German Speaking). This role is permanent position based in Thurgau Canton & comes with good home office allowance. Your Role: Provide efficient & effective ICT Support, predominantly to internal customers. Partake in user support, problem identification & diagnosis, troubleshooting & resolution, ticket management & communication with the end user. Capture & analyze reported issues to identify root cause & develop solutions. Perform troubleshooting procedures to efficiently resolve IT issues & ensure business processes & value streams run smoothly. Manage help desk tickets using agile methodologies, including rapid response to requests, prioritization based on urgency & continuous optimization of processes. Actively communicate with users to update the status of their reported issues & explain solutions. Contribute to the ongoing development of the area/team by sharing knowledge & contributing new ideas. Assume specific tasks & responsibilities to improve ICT services & products. Your Skills & Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in as an ICT Support Engineer specialist. Strong expertise in Analyzing & Troubleshooting Hardware issues & Application Software. Experienced in handling modern technologies such as M365, Windows/Linux Operating Systems, Directory Services, Mobile Devices, IAM & SaaS. Some knowledge of Network Technology & Security. Experienced in Agile Methodologies. Any experience in Client/Systems Engineering is considered advantageous. Your Profile: Completed Training or Studies in Computer Science or similar. Enthusiastic to continuously learn, further develop & share knowledge. Open, communicative, organized, structured & forward-thinking. Fluent in English (spoken & written) & proficient German language skills to at least B2 level are mandatory requirements.
IT Cloud & Systems Administrator - Birmingham City Centre - Hybrid Working Microsoft Cloud, Active Directory, Azure AD, 0365, PowerShell, Cloud Automation, Entra, Entra Connect, Identity Access Management, Connect MgGraph and PowerShell, IaaS, PaaS, MS Exchange, File Servers. To £45,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits & Discounts + Hybrid Working (Benefits include, 20% Bonus, Pension, 26 Days Paid Holiday to start, High Street Shopping Discounts and Free Shares! Additionally, a free Employee Helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you). The client is one of the UK's leading Leisure and Retail organisations who regularly generate £2BN turnover per annum from over 1,600 outlets across the UK. They are seeking to onboard an experienced IT Cloud & Systems Administrator responsible for managing the administration Active Directory, Entra ID, Identity Management solutions, and other key services and access controls for a 4000 plus users based across PowerShell platforms. This is a hybrid role reporting the Technical Services Manager in their Birmingham City Centre HQ. Working in an IT Support Team of 8 Engineers that includes a team consisting of Infrastructure and Network Specialists. As part the Infrastructure Team you will take a lead in driving cloud automation, owning and managing the cloud platforms, keeping them optimised and efficient. You will also work closely with the Infrastructure Cloud Engineer to support Cloud IaaS and PaaS, Access and capability policies and Cloud Governance. Your Key Microsoft Cloud Experience will need to include: Proven Active Directory & Azure admin maintenance experience Ability to complete AD and Azure hardening in conjunction with IT Security. Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Entra Connect and DFS/File Server Infrastructure experience Strong PowerShell Scripting abilities and a desire to automate. Experience of Active Directory, Connect MgGraph and PowerShell modules. Experience of administering On-premises and Cloud based Identity Management solutions and complete monthly tasks and reports for upper management. Experience setting up Azure Enterprise Apps & Service Principals for SSO and Provisioning. Social Sign On implementation & maintenance is highly desired but not required. (Meta/Google/Apple Integrations) Remote Access Services for internal and external users (SSL & IPSEC VPN's) Wi-Fi Infrastructure and Guest Wi-Fi services Your Key Deliverables will include: To be the System Administrator for Active Directory, Identity Management solutions, file Servers, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure B2C tenants and other key services Own and administer Microsoft Active Directory, the Identity Management solution, and Cloud Directory services including Microsoft Entra ID and all synchronisation processes Maintain Active Directory and Entra ID through daily, weekly and periodic housekeeping ensuring Active Directory becomes an accurate reflection of the IT estate Act as the Cloud & Identity Management SME ensuring best practice is followed and aligned to industry standards. Maintain the cloud environments ensuring optimised delivery methods are implemented. Design and implement automated processes where possible to streamline productivity. This is an excellent role, with a great Team in an employee focused organisation! CALL EXPERIS IT TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION
27/09/2024
Full time
IT Cloud & Systems Administrator - Birmingham City Centre - Hybrid Working Microsoft Cloud, Active Directory, Azure AD, 0365, PowerShell, Cloud Automation, Entra, Entra Connect, Identity Access Management, Connect MgGraph and PowerShell, IaaS, PaaS, MS Exchange, File Servers. To £45,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits & Discounts + Hybrid Working (Benefits include, 20% Bonus, Pension, 26 Days Paid Holiday to start, High Street Shopping Discounts and Free Shares! Additionally, a free Employee Helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you). The client is one of the UK's leading Leisure and Retail organisations who regularly generate £2BN turnover per annum from over 1,600 outlets across the UK. They are seeking to onboard an experienced IT Cloud & Systems Administrator responsible for managing the administration Active Directory, Entra ID, Identity Management solutions, and other key services and access controls for a 4000 plus users based across PowerShell platforms. This is a hybrid role reporting the Technical Services Manager in their Birmingham City Centre HQ. Working in an IT Support Team of 8 Engineers that includes a team consisting of Infrastructure and Network Specialists. As part the Infrastructure Team you will take a lead in driving cloud automation, owning and managing the cloud platforms, keeping them optimised and efficient. You will also work closely with the Infrastructure Cloud Engineer to support Cloud IaaS and PaaS, Access and capability policies and Cloud Governance. Your Key Microsoft Cloud Experience will need to include: Proven Active Directory & Azure admin maintenance experience Ability to complete AD and Azure hardening in conjunction with IT Security. Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Azure, Entra Connect and DFS/File Server Infrastructure experience Strong PowerShell Scripting abilities and a desire to automate. Experience of Active Directory, Connect MgGraph and PowerShell modules. Experience of administering On-premises and Cloud based Identity Management solutions and complete monthly tasks and reports for upper management. Experience setting up Azure Enterprise Apps & Service Principals for SSO and Provisioning. Social Sign On implementation & maintenance is highly desired but not required. (Meta/Google/Apple Integrations) Remote Access Services for internal and external users (SSL & IPSEC VPN's) Wi-Fi Infrastructure and Guest Wi-Fi services Your Key Deliverables will include: To be the System Administrator for Active Directory, Identity Management solutions, file Servers, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure B2C tenants and other key services Own and administer Microsoft Active Directory, the Identity Management solution, and Cloud Directory services including Microsoft Entra ID and all synchronisation processes Maintain Active Directory and Entra ID through daily, weekly and periodic housekeeping ensuring Active Directory becomes an accurate reflection of the IT estate Act as the Cloud & Identity Management SME ensuring best practice is followed and aligned to industry standards. Maintain the cloud environments ensuring optimised delivery methods are implemented. Design and implement automated processes where possible to streamline productivity. This is an excellent role, with a great Team in an employee focused organisation! CALL EXPERIS IT TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION
Penetration Tester (infrastructure) Job Summary A large security services organisation is looking for Penetration Testers who want to progress professionally to the next level. You would be joining a team committed to protecting communities, businesses, and some of the critical infrastructures of the UK. You will be tasked with carrying out a variety of security assessments mostly remote but with the occasional travel to client sites. Tasked with conducting structured programs of security testing, consultancy and research, you will also be required to deliver detailed reports that highlight engagement outcomes, risk assessments, and remediation priorities. Required experiences: This role requires a person who can demonstrate the following capabilities: Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM) or Crest Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) Demonstrate infrastructure testing experience Knowledge of Cybersecurity practices, threat and vulnerability management and incident response methodologies. Windows Operating systems and Active Director experience Be able to exploit common vulnerabilities across a windows operating environment including on prem and cloud architectures. BS/BA degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years UK residency. Full driving licence. Must hold a minimum of security clearance. Preferred experiences: Relevant security qualifications, for example OSCP, Crest CRT, OSEP, CCT INF Knowledge of at least one of the following programming languages: PowerShell, Python, Ruby, Perl, C, C++, C#, Go, or Java. Agile experience and knowledge of the common frameworks is highly desired. Knowledge of Windows/Linux/Unix/Mac operating systems OS and software vulnerability and exploitation techniques. Knowledge of Check Penetration Testing methodology and hold either (CSTM or CRT) or have the ability to attain this within initial 6 months of undertaking this role. Working knowledge of commercial and open-source offensive security tools for reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post exploitation (eg Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap). Networking fundamentals including (all OSI layers, protocols and network services). Knowledge of common Active Directory attacks and the ability to articulate in written and verbal form; steps to reproduce and take corrective actions. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
27/09/2024
Full time
Penetration Tester (infrastructure) Job Summary A large security services organisation is looking for Penetration Testers who want to progress professionally to the next level. You would be joining a team committed to protecting communities, businesses, and some of the critical infrastructures of the UK. You will be tasked with carrying out a variety of security assessments mostly remote but with the occasional travel to client sites. Tasked with conducting structured programs of security testing, consultancy and research, you will also be required to deliver detailed reports that highlight engagement outcomes, risk assessments, and remediation priorities. Required experiences: This role requires a person who can demonstrate the following capabilities: Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM) or Crest Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) Demonstrate infrastructure testing experience Knowledge of Cybersecurity practices, threat and vulnerability management and incident response methodologies. Windows Operating systems and Active Director experience Be able to exploit common vulnerabilities across a windows operating environment including on prem and cloud architectures. BS/BA degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years UK residency. Full driving licence. Must hold a minimum of security clearance. Preferred experiences: Relevant security qualifications, for example OSCP, Crest CRT, OSEP, CCT INF Knowledge of at least one of the following programming languages: PowerShell, Python, Ruby, Perl, C, C++, C#, Go, or Java. Agile experience and knowledge of the common frameworks is highly desired. Knowledge of Windows/Linux/Unix/Mac operating systems OS and software vulnerability and exploitation techniques. Knowledge of Check Penetration Testing methodology and hold either (CSTM or CRT) or have the ability to attain this within initial 6 months of undertaking this role. Working knowledge of commercial and open-source offensive security tools for reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post exploitation (eg Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap). Networking fundamentals including (all OSI layers, protocols and network services). Knowledge of common Active Directory attacks and the ability to articulate in written and verbal form; steps to reproduce and take corrective actions. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Wintel Engineer - SC Cleared Whitehall Resources currently require an experienced Wintel Engineer to work with a key client based in Barrow In Furness *Please note this is 5 days onsite weekly and INSIDE IR35* Role Description: Your role Change Implementation . The Wintel Team will implement changes to configuration items in accordance with the agreed change records. . Details of the change will be recorded in the change management system. Incident Resolution . The Wintel Team will investigate, diagnose and restore the affected service as notified by tickets raised through incident handling of Priority P1 and P2 and escalated P3/P4 in accordance with service levels. . Details of the incident and resolution will be recorded in the incident management system. Incidents include those related to: . Diagnosis of hardware issues . OS software . Performance . Capacity . Locally attached storage. Proactive Problem Resolution . According to the problem management process, The Wintel Team will generate a report and send it to Level 3 to invoke Problem Management process to prevent (re)-occurrence of incidents by eliminating their root cause. . Details of problem management activities will be recorded within the problem management system. Access Control Management The resolving team will provide support related to: . Managing MS Distributed File System (DFS) . Managing Privileged User Accounts & Service Accounts - local . Migrating Permissions . User Administration . Wintel - AD Account unlocks/Password resets . Granting Access - Server . Wintel - File and Folder permissions . Resetting Profiles - local & roaming. AD Management The resolving team will provide support related to: . Administrative groups management (Root and Child domain) . Establishing AD integration points . Move computer objects to different Organizational Units as required . OU management (Add/Remove) . Add/Delete/Change/Disable computer objects as required . Delegate control of OUs . GPO Administration . Granting Access to Privileged Accounts . Managing Privileged Delegated Groups and Service Accounts . AD Replication troubleshooting . Server login issues . Time Sync . User login issues. DHCP Management The resolving team will provide support related to: . Wintel - DHCP IP reservation . Add/Delete/Change DNS zones . Wintel - DNS record Creation/Deletion. Configuration Administration . As part of emergency or Critical change execution for those items in scope of the service, the service provider will supply the necessary configuration information to the Asset/Configuration management team. . Updates to the configuration tool will be performed where access and process are provided and made available. Emergency and Critical OS Patch Management . Patches will focus on the operating system software, eg Bugs, serious security vulnerability. . Patch levels will be applied to existing version and release levels of the OS software according to patch policy. Security . Apply operating system hardening and associated security controls in accordance with best practice and industry accepted practices based on regulatory requirements and client's business requirements. O/S Maintenance & Break Fix Support The resolving team will provide support related to: . Adding/deleting DHCP policies . Modifications to DNS Servers . Acceptance Signoffs . MIM Participation . Layered Software - IIS, SQL, other Apps ad-hoc support related to OS . Monitoring and remediation of print server health . Outage investigations . Server Data Recovery. Print Queue Management . The resolving team will provide limited management of centralized printing services for Servers within a network. . Print services will contain driver management (driver installation, updates) management of the spool and queue management. User Administration . User management applies to user administrative accounts. . A rights and delegation model will be implemented to ensure user authentication and authorization is done in the desired manner. Hardware Firmware and Driver Updates . The server components, firmware and drivers will be updated based on the vendor recommendations. . Applicable only for Physical OS support . It is assumed Virtual Host support team does these tasks for Virtual Host Servers. Vendor Management . The resolving team will manage, co-ordinate and liaise with 3rd party vendors to provide support on hardware and operating system components Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Management . The resolving team will provide administration of locally attached storage file system and volume management. Operating System Backup and Recovery . Operating System (OS) Backup and Recovery activities will ensure that the operating system can be recovered in the event of a technical problem. . OS Backup and Recovery will include scheduling and verification of routine server back-ups and restoring the operating system functionality from backup media in the case of a system recovery, according to the defined organization policy. Reports . Patches - the resolving team will deliver a periodic patch compliancy report for the installed base of Servers. . Virus protection - the resolving team will deliver a periodic (monthly) virus protection compliancy report for the installed base of Servers. . Monthly reports - the resolving team will provide input to the monthly service report on Highs/Lows, Service Improvement Programmes and the SLA Breach mitigation report (ad hoc reporting is not included) . Capacity and Performance - Capacity and Performance reporting will be included assuming all the required reporting tools are in place which doesn't consume 1% to 2% effort. Documentation . The resolving team will create and maintain operational documentation/work instructions/procedures/templates required for support activities. Delivery Management . The resolving team will be responsible for ownership and management of the delivery of the Wintel Service eg attending major incident calls with account teams when required, ensuring delivery responsibilities are met. High Availability/Cluster Administration The resolving team will carry out: . Cluster administration activities monitoring and day to day cluster maintenance. . Simple cluster configuration changes. . Fail-over tests as defined in the associated schedule. Your profile Ideally you will bring the below previous experience or certification . Understanding CI/CD Principles . Experience of developing infrastructure as Code solutions . Experience of Linux based platforms . Experience of Hardware support . Experience of Puppet, Chef or Ansible . Experience of OEM . Experience of working to Agile principles . Knowledge or Experience of the following technologies . Database . Containerisation . Virtualisation . Cloud Platforms . Security Tooling . Network {SNMP} . Network {TCIP} . VMware, vSphere, vCenter, . Windows Scripting, PowerShell . Windows Server 2008/2012/2016 . Active Directory . Network troubleshooting/configuration . MCSE certification or similar would be desirable All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
27/09/2024
Contractor
Wintel Engineer - SC Cleared Whitehall Resources currently require an experienced Wintel Engineer to work with a key client based in Barrow In Furness *Please note this is 5 days onsite weekly and INSIDE IR35* Role Description: Your role Change Implementation . The Wintel Team will implement changes to configuration items in accordance with the agreed change records. . Details of the change will be recorded in the change management system. Incident Resolution . The Wintel Team will investigate, diagnose and restore the affected service as notified by tickets raised through incident handling of Priority P1 and P2 and escalated P3/P4 in accordance with service levels. . Details of the incident and resolution will be recorded in the incident management system. Incidents include those related to: . Diagnosis of hardware issues . OS software . Performance . Capacity . Locally attached storage. Proactive Problem Resolution . According to the problem management process, The Wintel Team will generate a report and send it to Level 3 to invoke Problem Management process to prevent (re)-occurrence of incidents by eliminating their root cause. . Details of problem management activities will be recorded within the problem management system. Access Control Management The resolving team will provide support related to: . Managing MS Distributed File System (DFS) . Managing Privileged User Accounts & Service Accounts - local . Migrating Permissions . User Administration . Wintel - AD Account unlocks/Password resets . Granting Access - Server . Wintel - File and Folder permissions . Resetting Profiles - local & roaming. AD Management The resolving team will provide support related to: . Administrative groups management (Root and Child domain) . Establishing AD integration points . Move computer objects to different Organizational Units as required . OU management (Add/Remove) . Add/Delete/Change/Disable computer objects as required . Delegate control of OUs . GPO Administration . Granting Access to Privileged Accounts . Managing Privileged Delegated Groups and Service Accounts . AD Replication troubleshooting . Server login issues . Time Sync . User login issues. DHCP Management The resolving team will provide support related to: . Wintel - DHCP IP reservation . Add/Delete/Change DNS zones . Wintel - DNS record Creation/Deletion. Configuration Administration . As part of emergency or Critical change execution for those items in scope of the service, the service provider will supply the necessary configuration information to the Asset/Configuration management team. . Updates to the configuration tool will be performed where access and process are provided and made available. Emergency and Critical OS Patch Management . Patches will focus on the operating system software, eg Bugs, serious security vulnerability. . Patch levels will be applied to existing version and release levels of the OS software according to patch policy. Security . Apply operating system hardening and associated security controls in accordance with best practice and industry accepted practices based on regulatory requirements and client's business requirements. O/S Maintenance & Break Fix Support The resolving team will provide support related to: . Adding/deleting DHCP policies . Modifications to DNS Servers . Acceptance Signoffs . MIM Participation . Layered Software - IIS, SQL, other Apps ad-hoc support related to OS . Monitoring and remediation of print server health . Outage investigations . Server Data Recovery. Print Queue Management . The resolving team will provide limited management of centralized printing services for Servers within a network. . Print services will contain driver management (driver installation, updates) management of the spool and queue management. User Administration . User management applies to user administrative accounts. . A rights and delegation model will be implemented to ensure user authentication and authorization is done in the desired manner. Hardware Firmware and Driver Updates . The server components, firmware and drivers will be updated based on the vendor recommendations. . Applicable only for Physical OS support . It is assumed Virtual Host support team does these tasks for Virtual Host Servers. Vendor Management . The resolving team will manage, co-ordinate and liaise with 3rd party vendors to provide support on hardware and operating system components Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Management . The resolving team will provide administration of locally attached storage file system and volume management. Operating System Backup and Recovery . Operating System (OS) Backup and Recovery activities will ensure that the operating system can be recovered in the event of a technical problem. . OS Backup and Recovery will include scheduling and verification of routine server back-ups and restoring the operating system functionality from backup media in the case of a system recovery, according to the defined organization policy. Reports . Patches - the resolving team will deliver a periodic patch compliancy report for the installed base of Servers. . Virus protection - the resolving team will deliver a periodic (monthly) virus protection compliancy report for the installed base of Servers. . Monthly reports - the resolving team will provide input to the monthly service report on Highs/Lows, Service Improvement Programmes and the SLA Breach mitigation report (ad hoc reporting is not included) . Capacity and Performance - Capacity and Performance reporting will be included assuming all the required reporting tools are in place which doesn't consume 1% to 2% effort. Documentation . The resolving team will create and maintain operational documentation/work instructions/procedures/templates required for support activities. Delivery Management . The resolving team will be responsible for ownership and management of the delivery of the Wintel Service eg attending major incident calls with account teams when required, ensuring delivery responsibilities are met. High Availability/Cluster Administration The resolving team will carry out: . Cluster administration activities monitoring and day to day cluster maintenance. . Simple cluster configuration changes. . Fail-over tests as defined in the associated schedule. Your profile Ideally you will bring the below previous experience or certification . Understanding CI/CD Principles . Experience of developing infrastructure as Code solutions . Experience of Linux based platforms . Experience of Hardware support . Experience of Puppet, Chef or Ansible . Experience of OEM . Experience of working to Agile principles . Knowledge or Experience of the following technologies . Database . Containerisation . Virtualisation . Cloud Platforms . Security Tooling . Network {SNMP} . Network {TCIP} . VMware, vSphere, vCenter, . Windows Scripting, PowerShell . Windows Server 2008/2012/2016 . Active Directory . Network troubleshooting/configuration . MCSE certification or similar would be desirable All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
3rd Line Support Engineer - Milton Keynes - Consultancy - Up to £45,000 - Hybrid Working Overview: Our client, a leading Microsoft consultancy partner, is seeking an experienced 3rd Line Support Engineer to provide advanced technical support and management of complex infrastructure solutions for key clients. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, with three days from home and two days on-site in Milton Keynes. Role & Responsibilities: Provide advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for server, network, and desktop infrastructure. End-to-end ownership of customer tickets, ensuring a permanent solution is implemented, escalating to a Senior Engineer if required. Manage and work to both internal and customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs), escalating any risks or concerns. Collaborate with other teams to maintain infrastructure standards and functionality. Create and maintain detailed customer-specific infrastructure documentation. Action hardware and software installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Contribute to continual improvement efforts, including maintaining industry and technical knowledge aligned with business needs. Maintain and manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core server infrastructure. Provide technical leadership and guidance for Level 2 support teams, assisting in escalations. Undertake all other reasonable tasks as assigned by management. Skills & Experience Required: Server Infrastructure: Experience with HP & Dell hardware, Microsoft Server OS (up to 2019), VMWare, and Active Directory administration (DHCP, DNS, AD Sync, Group Policy, etc.). Cloud Services: Strong knowledge of Azure AD and Microsoft 365 services. Backup Technologies: Experience with VEEAM, Azure Backup, Backup Exec, or similar backup solutions. Networking: Proficient with Firewall, Router, and VPN technologies (installation, configuration, and troubleshooting). Office 365 & Exchange Administration: In-depth experience with Office 365, Exchange, and related Microsoft Office products. Third-Party Applications: Troubleshooting of line-of-business applications (eg, Sage). Backup & Disaster Recovery: Experience in implementing and maintaining backup and recovery solutions. Overview/Benefits: Up to £45,000 Basic Salary Hybrid Working (2-3 days from home) Bonus Scheme Excellent Benefits Package, including health insurance and pension scheme 3rd Line Support Engineer - Milton Keynes - Consultancy - Up to £45,000 - Hybrid Working
27/09/2024
Full time
3rd Line Support Engineer - Milton Keynes - Consultancy - Up to £45,000 - Hybrid Working Overview: Our client, a leading Microsoft consultancy partner, is seeking an experienced 3rd Line Support Engineer to provide advanced technical support and management of complex infrastructure solutions for key clients. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, with three days from home and two days on-site in Milton Keynes. Role & Responsibilities: Provide advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for server, network, and desktop infrastructure. End-to-end ownership of customer tickets, ensuring a permanent solution is implemented, escalating to a Senior Engineer if required. Manage and work to both internal and customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs), escalating any risks or concerns. Collaborate with other teams to maintain infrastructure standards and functionality. Create and maintain detailed customer-specific infrastructure documentation. Action hardware and software installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Contribute to continual improvement efforts, including maintaining industry and technical knowledge aligned with business needs. Maintain and manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core server infrastructure. Provide technical leadership and guidance for Level 2 support teams, assisting in escalations. Undertake all other reasonable tasks as assigned by management. Skills & Experience Required: Server Infrastructure: Experience with HP & Dell hardware, Microsoft Server OS (up to 2019), VMWare, and Active Directory administration (DHCP, DNS, AD Sync, Group Policy, etc.). Cloud Services: Strong knowledge of Azure AD and Microsoft 365 services. Backup Technologies: Experience with VEEAM, Azure Backup, Backup Exec, or similar backup solutions. Networking: Proficient with Firewall, Router, and VPN technologies (installation, configuration, and troubleshooting). Office 365 & Exchange Administration: In-depth experience with Office 365, Exchange, and related Microsoft Office products. Third-Party Applications: Troubleshooting of line-of-business applications (eg, Sage). Backup & Disaster Recovery: Experience in implementing and maintaining backup and recovery solutions. Overview/Benefits: Up to £45,000 Basic Salary Hybrid Working (2-3 days from home) Bonus Scheme Excellent Benefits Package, including health insurance and pension scheme 3rd Line Support Engineer - Milton Keynes - Consultancy - Up to £45,000 - Hybrid Working
We are Global IT Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across UK, Europe and Australia. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Wintel Senior/Engineer(Need Active SC Clearance) Location: Barrow in Furness (Onsite) Duration: 6 months Role Description: Change Implementation The Wintel Team will implement changes to configuration items in accordance with the agreed change records. Details of the change will be recorded in the change management system. Incident Resolution The Wintel Team will investigate, diagnose and restore the affected service as notified by tickets raised through incident handling of Priority P1 and P2 and escalated P3/P4 in accordance with service levels. Details of the incident and resolution will be recorded in the incident management system. Incidents include those related to: Diagnosis of hardware issues OS software Performance Capacity Locally attached storage. Proactive Problem Resolution According to the problem management process, The Wintel Team will generate a report and send it to Level 3 to invoke Problem Management process to prevent (re)-occurrence of incidents by eliminating their root cause. Details of problem management activities will be recorded within the problem management system. Access Control Management The resolving team will provide support related to: Managing MS Distributed File System (DFS) Managing Privileged User Accounts & Service Accounts - local Migrating Permissions User Administration Wintel - AD Account unlocks/Password resets Granting Access - Server Wintel - File and Folder permissions Resetting Profiles - local & roaming. AD Management The resolving team will provide support related to: Administrative groups management (Root and Child domain) Establishing AD integration points Move computer objects to different Organizational Units as required OU management (Add/Remove) Add/Delete/Change/Disable computer objects as required Delegate control of OUs GPO Administration Granting Access to Privileged Accounts Managing Privileged Delegated Groups and Service Accounts AD Replication troubleshooting Server login issues Time Sync User login issues. DHCP Management The resolving team will provide support related to: Wintel - DHCP IP reservation Add/Delete/Change DNS zones Wintel - DNS record Creation/Deletion. Configuration Administration As part of emergency or Critical change execution for those items in scope of the service, the service provider will supply the necessary configuration information to the Asset/Configuration management team. Updates to the configuration tool will be performed where access and process are provided and made available. Emergency and Critical OS Patch Management Patches will focus on the operating system software, eg Bugs, serious security vulnerability. Patch levels will be applied to existing version and release levels of the OS software according to client patch policy. Security Client will apply operating system hardening and associated security controls in accordance with client best practice and industry accepted practices based on regulatory requirements and client's business requirements. O/S Maintenance & Break Fix Support The resolving team will provide support related to: Adding/deleting DHCP policies Modifications to DNS Servers Acceptance Signoffs MIM Participation Layered Software - IIS, SQL, other Apps ad-hoc support related to OS Monitoring and remediation of print server health Outage investigations Server Data Recovery. Print Queue Management The resolving team will provide limited management of centralized printing services for Servers within a network. Print services will contain driver management (driver installation, updates) management of the spool and queue management. User Administration User management applies to user administrative accounts. A rights and delegation model will be implemented to ensure user authentication and authorization is done in the desired manner. Hardware Firmware and Driver Updates The server components, firmware and drivers will be updated based on the vendor recommendations. Applicable only for Physical OS support It is assumed Virtual Host support team does these tasks for Virtual Host Servers. Vendor Management The resolving team will manage, co-ordinate and liaise with 3rd party vendors to provide support on hardware and operating system components Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Management The resolving team will provide administration of locally attached storage file system and volume management. Operating System Backup and Recovery Operating System (OS) Backup and Recovery activities will ensure that the operating system can be recovered in the event of a technical problem. OS Backup and Recovery will include scheduling and verification of routine server back-ups and restoring the operating system functionality from backup media in the case of a system recovery, according to the defined organization policy. Reports Patches - the resolving team will deliver a periodic patch compliancy report for the installed base of Servers. Virus protection - the resolving team will deliver a periodic (monthly) virus protection compliancy report for the installed base of Servers. Monthly reports - the resolving team will provide input to the monthly service report on Highs/Lows, Service Improvement Programmes and the SLA Breach mitigation report (ad hoc reporting is not included) Capacity and Performance - Capacity and Performance reporting will be included assuming all the required reporting tools are in place which doesn't consume 1% to 2% effort. Documentation The resolving team will create and maintain operational documentation/work instructions/procedures/templates required by client for support activities. Delivery Management The resolving team will be responsible for ownership and management of the delivery of the Wintel Service eg attending major incident calls with account teams when required, ensuring delivery responsibilities are met. High Availability/Cluster Administration The resolving team will carry out: Cluster administration activities monitoring and day to day cluster maintenance. Simple cluster configuration changes. Fail-over tests as defined in the associated schedule. Your profile Ideally you will bring the below previous experience or certification Understanding CI/CD Principles Experience of developing infrastructure as Code solutions Experience of Linux based platforms Experience of Hardware support Experience of Puppet, Chef or Ansible Experience of OEM Experience of working to Agile principles Knowledge or Experience of the following technologies Database Containerisation Virtualisation Cloud Platforms Security Tooling Network {SNMP} Network {TCIP} VMware, vSphere, vCenter, Windows Scripting, PowerShell Windows Server 2008/2012/2016 Active Directory Network troubleshooting/configuration MCSE certification or similar would be desirable
27/09/2024
Contractor
We are Global IT Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across UK, Europe and Australia. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Wintel Senior/Engineer(Need Active SC Clearance) Location: Barrow in Furness (Onsite) Duration: 6 months Role Description: Change Implementation The Wintel Team will implement changes to configuration items in accordance with the agreed change records. Details of the change will be recorded in the change management system. Incident Resolution The Wintel Team will investigate, diagnose and restore the affected service as notified by tickets raised through incident handling of Priority P1 and P2 and escalated P3/P4 in accordance with service levels. Details of the incident and resolution will be recorded in the incident management system. Incidents include those related to: Diagnosis of hardware issues OS software Performance Capacity Locally attached storage. Proactive Problem Resolution According to the problem management process, The Wintel Team will generate a report and send it to Level 3 to invoke Problem Management process to prevent (re)-occurrence of incidents by eliminating their root cause. Details of problem management activities will be recorded within the problem management system. Access Control Management The resolving team will provide support related to: Managing MS Distributed File System (DFS) Managing Privileged User Accounts & Service Accounts - local Migrating Permissions User Administration Wintel - AD Account unlocks/Password resets Granting Access - Server Wintel - File and Folder permissions Resetting Profiles - local & roaming. AD Management The resolving team will provide support related to: Administrative groups management (Root and Child domain) Establishing AD integration points Move computer objects to different Organizational Units as required OU management (Add/Remove) Add/Delete/Change/Disable computer objects as required Delegate control of OUs GPO Administration Granting Access to Privileged Accounts Managing Privileged Delegated Groups and Service Accounts AD Replication troubleshooting Server login issues Time Sync User login issues. DHCP Management The resolving team will provide support related to: Wintel - DHCP IP reservation Add/Delete/Change DNS zones Wintel - DNS record Creation/Deletion. Configuration Administration As part of emergency or Critical change execution for those items in scope of the service, the service provider will supply the necessary configuration information to the Asset/Configuration management team. Updates to the configuration tool will be performed where access and process are provided and made available. Emergency and Critical OS Patch Management Patches will focus on the operating system software, eg Bugs, serious security vulnerability. Patch levels will be applied to existing version and release levels of the OS software according to client patch policy. Security Client will apply operating system hardening and associated security controls in accordance with client best practice and industry accepted practices based on regulatory requirements and client's business requirements. O/S Maintenance & Break Fix Support The resolving team will provide support related to: Adding/deleting DHCP policies Modifications to DNS Servers Acceptance Signoffs MIM Participation Layered Software - IIS, SQL, other Apps ad-hoc support related to OS Monitoring and remediation of print server health Outage investigations Server Data Recovery. Print Queue Management The resolving team will provide limited management of centralized printing services for Servers within a network. Print services will contain driver management (driver installation, updates) management of the spool and queue management. User Administration User management applies to user administrative accounts. A rights and delegation model will be implemented to ensure user authentication and authorization is done in the desired manner. Hardware Firmware and Driver Updates The server components, firmware and drivers will be updated based on the vendor recommendations. Applicable only for Physical OS support It is assumed Virtual Host support team does these tasks for Virtual Host Servers. Vendor Management The resolving team will manage, co-ordinate and liaise with 3rd party vendors to provide support on hardware and operating system components Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Management The resolving team will provide administration of locally attached storage file system and volume management. Operating System Backup and Recovery Operating System (OS) Backup and Recovery activities will ensure that the operating system can be recovered in the event of a technical problem. OS Backup and Recovery will include scheduling and verification of routine server back-ups and restoring the operating system functionality from backup media in the case of a system recovery, according to the defined organization policy. Reports Patches - the resolving team will deliver a periodic patch compliancy report for the installed base of Servers. Virus protection - the resolving team will deliver a periodic (monthly) virus protection compliancy report for the installed base of Servers. Monthly reports - the resolving team will provide input to the monthly service report on Highs/Lows, Service Improvement Programmes and the SLA Breach mitigation report (ad hoc reporting is not included) Capacity and Performance - Capacity and Performance reporting will be included assuming all the required reporting tools are in place which doesn't consume 1% to 2% effort. Documentation The resolving team will create and maintain operational documentation/work instructions/procedures/templates required by client for support activities. Delivery Management The resolving team will be responsible for ownership and management of the delivery of the Wintel Service eg attending major incident calls with account teams when required, ensuring delivery responsibilities are met. High Availability/Cluster Administration The resolving team will carry out: Cluster administration activities monitoring and day to day cluster maintenance. Simple cluster configuration changes. Fail-over tests as defined in the associated schedule. Your profile Ideally you will bring the below previous experience or certification Understanding CI/CD Principles Experience of developing infrastructure as Code solutions Experience of Linux based platforms Experience of Hardware support Experience of Puppet, Chef or Ansible Experience of OEM Experience of working to Agile principles Knowledge or Experience of the following technologies Database Containerisation Virtualisation Cloud Platforms Security Tooling Network {SNMP} Network {TCIP} VMware, vSphere, vCenter, Windows Scripting, PowerShell Windows Server 2008/2012/2016 Active Directory Network troubleshooting/configuration MCSE certification or similar would be desirable
Node.Js - Full Stack Developer - Lead/Senior Permanent Location: Ideally Berkshire with x1 day per week in the office but other locations around the UK will be considered. Sponsorship Available Salary: £65,000 - £77,000 + benefits Angular & Node.Js Full Stack Developer is sought by my Plc client who are growing a new continuous improvement, development and support team. This Agile team are responsible for maintaining and enhancing in-house developed applications across the organisation. The Lead Angular and Node.js Developer plays a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of applications and infrastructure to facilitate speedy software development and deployment, whilst supporting the current team. With a unique combination of development, technical support and IT operations, they ensure that the critical applications and products are consistently improved and updated to align with business requirements. They also help to identify and resolve complex incidents and problems while devising technical solutions that cater to the needs of the business. Day to day: - Design, develop and maintain web applications (Node.js & Angular) as part of an agile team in a DevOps environment, with a focus of whole application systems and services (Front End and Back End). - Diagnose and resolve problems with application systems in the production environment, collaborating with team members in the fixing of faults as appropriate. This includes troubleshooting and resolving issues related to infrastructure, applications, and data. - Code according to industry standards and specifications. This includes writing secure, clean, maintainable, and efficient code that meets the organisation's coding standards and best practices. - Participating in all stages of the software development life cycle, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. - Ccommunicate with team members, including the Delivery Manager and Product Owner in addition to collaborating with other team members and stakeholders to ensure that requirements are understood and that everyone is working toward the same goals. Skills & Experience Required: - Considerable experience in software engineering using Node.js and Azure components. Other technologies such as Anjular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, and Selenium would be advantageous. - Excellent technical computing, analysis, design and development skills to a proven professional level including understanding the impact to business. - Understanding of software release processes: from receipt of incidents, analysis and then through the testing and release processes. - Extensive experience of developing within an Azure cloud environment. This will require you to have experience of some of the following: Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure Blobs, AppInsights, Azure Keyvault, API Management, Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions, AppGateway, CosmosDB. - Fully conversant with Agile and DevOps development methodology and concepts, including CI/CD coding, security testing best practice and standards . This must include a good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and development repositories such as Git. If you feel that this role is of interest, please get in contact by sending your CV with your contact number, and we will be in touch to discuss the role and our client in detail.
27/09/2024
Full time
Node.Js - Full Stack Developer - Lead/Senior Permanent Location: Ideally Berkshire with x1 day per week in the office but other locations around the UK will be considered. Sponsorship Available Salary: £65,000 - £77,000 + benefits Angular & Node.Js Full Stack Developer is sought by my Plc client who are growing a new continuous improvement, development and support team. This Agile team are responsible for maintaining and enhancing in-house developed applications across the organisation. The Lead Angular and Node.js Developer plays a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of applications and infrastructure to facilitate speedy software development and deployment, whilst supporting the current team. With a unique combination of development, technical support and IT operations, they ensure that the critical applications and products are consistently improved and updated to align with business requirements. They also help to identify and resolve complex incidents and problems while devising technical solutions that cater to the needs of the business. Day to day: - Design, develop and maintain web applications (Node.js & Angular) as part of an agile team in a DevOps environment, with a focus of whole application systems and services (Front End and Back End). - Diagnose and resolve problems with application systems in the production environment, collaborating with team members in the fixing of faults as appropriate. This includes troubleshooting and resolving issues related to infrastructure, applications, and data. - Code according to industry standards and specifications. This includes writing secure, clean, maintainable, and efficient code that meets the organisation's coding standards and best practices. - Participating in all stages of the software development life cycle, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. - Ccommunicate with team members, including the Delivery Manager and Product Owner in addition to collaborating with other team members and stakeholders to ensure that requirements are understood and that everyone is working toward the same goals. Skills & Experience Required: - Considerable experience in software engineering using Node.js and Azure components. Other technologies such as Anjular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, and Selenium would be advantageous. - Excellent technical computing, analysis, design and development skills to a proven professional level including understanding the impact to business. - Understanding of software release processes: from receipt of incidents, analysis and then through the testing and release processes. - Extensive experience of developing within an Azure cloud environment. This will require you to have experience of some of the following: Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure Blobs, AppInsights, Azure Keyvault, API Management, Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions, AppGateway, CosmosDB. - Fully conversant with Agile and DevOps development methodology and concepts, including CI/CD coding, security testing best practice and standards . This must include a good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and development repositories such as Git. If you feel that this role is of interest, please get in contact by sending your CV with your contact number, and we will be in touch to discuss the role and our client in detail.
12-month contract £685 per day outside IR35 Aldermaston (Reading area) *To be eligible you must be a British citizen and hold active DV clearance. Please do not apply if you are not DV-cleared* Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator, who possesses a deep and broad knowledge of Microsoft computer platforms, Virtualised Server Infrastructure and configuration and will be able to communicate well in both verbal and written form. Essential Experience: Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows 7/8.1/10 and Server 2012/16/19 Installation and Administration. In-depth experience of virtualisation technologies including VMware. Working knowledge on a breadth of technologies including Active Directory, PowerShell and proficient knowledge of tools such as SCCM and MDT. Demonstrate clear understanding of Network Switch knowledge with VLAN and ACR expertise. Degree in IS/IT or ONC/HNC in an IS/IT related subject or relevant experience Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management and problem management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets and service levels are met and results delivered. Be responsible for diagnosing and following through to resolution any problems, escalating to team members or other teams and vendors when required. Provide a resilient cost effective highly available infrastructure to the business on top of which hosted services can be deployed, managed and maintained. This is an urgent requirement and my client will move quickly for the right candidate. Please apply for immediate consideration.
26/09/2024
Contractor
12-month contract £685 per day outside IR35 Aldermaston (Reading area) *To be eligible you must be a British citizen and hold active DV clearance. Please do not apply if you are not DV-cleared* Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Administrator, who possesses a deep and broad knowledge of Microsoft computer platforms, Virtualised Server Infrastructure and configuration and will be able to communicate well in both verbal and written form. Essential Experience: Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows 7/8.1/10 and Server 2012/16/19 Installation and Administration. In-depth experience of virtualisation technologies including VMware. Working knowledge on a breadth of technologies including Active Directory, PowerShell and proficient knowledge of tools such as SCCM and MDT. Demonstrate clear understanding of Network Switch knowledge with VLAN and ACR expertise. Degree in IS/IT or ONC/HNC in an IS/IT related subject or relevant experience Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management and problem management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets and service levels are met and results delivered. Be responsible for diagnosing and following through to resolution any problems, escalating to team members or other teams and vendors when required. Provide a resilient cost effective highly available infrastructure to the business on top of which hosted services can be deployed, managed and maintained. This is an urgent requirement and my client will move quickly for the right candidate. Please apply for immediate consideration.
Group Director of Procurement Location: Southampton, with National and International Travel (circa 20%) Package: £competitive base salary + 30% bonus + car + benefits Are you a seasoned procurement leader/Head of Procurement with a track record of building procurement functions from the ground up? My client, a £250m turnover, multi-site business operating across the UK, Europe, and the US, is seeking a Group Director of Procurement to lead the transformation of their procurement operations. We are looking for a candidate with deep experience in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management, ideally within the construction or engineering industries, who can bring a hands-on, strategic approach to this key leadership role. This role is pivotal in implementing a centre-led procurement function for my client and their four core businesses, driving efficiencies, cost savings, and innovation. With 2 direct reports and a Matrix procurement structure across the companies, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive procurement strategy that supports all regions, functions, and business entities. Key Responsibilities for the position of Head of Procurement/Group Director of Procurement Lead the creation of a centralised procurement function, establishing a clear strategy to unify and optimise procurement operations across all business units. Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring alignment with business needs across direct and indirect categories. Develop sourcing strategies that secure high-quality materials and services at competitive prices, leveraging supplier consolidation and rationalisation opportunities. Drive efficiencies by establishing standardised procurement frameworks, including supplier selection, RFQs, contracts, and governance structures. Lead efforts to optimise cost savings through strategic sourcing, people development, process improvements, and technology integration. Build and mentor a high-performing procurement team, ensuring strong collaboration across the Matrix structure of the organisation. Collaborate with senior stakeholders across all business units to ensure procurement objectives are aligned with wider company goals. Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement and supply chain regulations, fostering sustainable practices in line with my client's ESG policies. Develop and manage the procurement budget, ensuring cost control and financial efficiency. Who We're Looking For in the Head of Procurement/Group Director of Procurement Extensive career experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, and sourcing, with a focus on building and leading group-wide procurement functions. Proven experience working in organisations with a turnover of £250m or more, ideally across multi-site operations in the UK, Europe, and the US. A hands-on leader with experience implementing and managing Matrix procurement structures across diverse business units. Expertise in the construction or engineering industries is highly desirable. Strategic and operational leader, with a demonstrated ability to create procurement processes and frameworks from scratch. Strong commercial acumen with exceptional negotiation skills, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative, cross-functional approach to working with internal and external stakeholders. Why Join My Client? My client is a leader in providing innovative solutions for water and wastewater management, operating globally across four core businesses. As the Group Director of Procurement, you will be instrumental in shaping and leading their procurement transformation, driving efficiencies and delivering value across the business. This is a unique opportunity to build a procurement function from the ground up and make a lasting impact in a growing, dynamic organisation.
26/09/2024
Full time
Group Director of Procurement Location: Southampton, with National and International Travel (circa 20%) Package: £competitive base salary + 30% bonus + car + benefits Are you a seasoned procurement leader/Head of Procurement with a track record of building procurement functions from the ground up? My client, a £250m turnover, multi-site business operating across the UK, Europe, and the US, is seeking a Group Director of Procurement to lead the transformation of their procurement operations. We are looking for a candidate with deep experience in procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management, ideally within the construction or engineering industries, who can bring a hands-on, strategic approach to this key leadership role. This role is pivotal in implementing a centre-led procurement function for my client and their four core businesses, driving efficiencies, cost savings, and innovation. With 2 direct reports and a Matrix procurement structure across the companies, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive procurement strategy that supports all regions, functions, and business entities. Key Responsibilities for the position of Head of Procurement/Group Director of Procurement Lead the creation of a centralised procurement function, establishing a clear strategy to unify and optimise procurement operations across all business units. Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring alignment with business needs across direct and indirect categories. Develop sourcing strategies that secure high-quality materials and services at competitive prices, leveraging supplier consolidation and rationalisation opportunities. Drive efficiencies by establishing standardised procurement frameworks, including supplier selection, RFQs, contracts, and governance structures. Lead efforts to optimise cost savings through strategic sourcing, people development, process improvements, and technology integration. Build and mentor a high-performing procurement team, ensuring strong collaboration across the Matrix structure of the organisation. Collaborate with senior stakeholders across all business units to ensure procurement objectives are aligned with wider company goals. Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement and supply chain regulations, fostering sustainable practices in line with my client's ESG policies. Develop and manage the procurement budget, ensuring cost control and financial efficiency. Who We're Looking For in the Head of Procurement/Group Director of Procurement Extensive career experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, and sourcing, with a focus on building and leading group-wide procurement functions. Proven experience working in organisations with a turnover of £250m or more, ideally across multi-site operations in the UK, Europe, and the US. A hands-on leader with experience implementing and managing Matrix procurement structures across diverse business units. Expertise in the construction or engineering industries is highly desirable. Strategic and operational leader, with a demonstrated ability to create procurement processes and frameworks from scratch. Strong commercial acumen with exceptional negotiation skills, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative, cross-functional approach to working with internal and external stakeholders. Why Join My Client? My client is a leader in providing innovative solutions for water and wastewater management, operating globally across four core businesses. As the Group Director of Procurement, you will be instrumental in shaping and leading their procurement transformation, driving efficiencies and delivering value across the business. This is a unique opportunity to build a procurement function from the ground up and make a lasting impact in a growing, dynamic organisation.
Job Title: Senior ServiceNow Consultant Start Date: ASAP Language: German Speaking (C1) About the Role: We are seeking a Senior ServiceNow Technical Consultant to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementations. This role will focus on delivering IT Service Management solutions across Switzerland. The Senior Technical Consultant plays a key role in all our projects, guiding customers through successful ServiceNow implementations. Responsibilities include configuration, customization, and coaching to tailor solutions to clients' specific business requirements. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is eager to join a well-established, yet rapidly growing, organization. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop the technical architecture of the ServiceNow platform in partnership with business analysts and functional consultants. Serve as a trusted Technical Advisor and expert for clients. Implement advanced functionalities on the ServiceNow platform using both Front End and Back End tools. Develop complex integrations between ServiceNow and external systems (eg, SSO, SAP, other ITSM applications) using technologies such as SOAP, REST, JDBC, LDAP, etc. Produce detailed technical documentation. Mentor and coach junior and mid-level ServiceNow Technical Consultants. Required Skills & Experience: University degree in IT engineering. At least 5 years' experience as an IT developer, with 3 years focused on ServiceNow. Minimum 3 years of experience consulting with external customers. Strong understanding of relational databases and associated technologies. Expertise in event-driven and object-oriented programming. Proficiency in web technologies including JavaScript, XML, AngularJS, Jelly, AJAX. Experience with PowerShell, Unix Shell Scripting, and Active Directory/LDAP/SSO technologies. Familiarity with Legacy systems and integration via SOAP and REST web services. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of networking, modern protocols, and email systems (eg, SMTP, POP3). ITIL certification or experience is a plus Personal Attributes: Strong commitment to delivering high-quality services. Proven experience supporting technical end-users in a service-oriented role. Customer-focused with a passion for achieving client satisfaction. Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. Curious and proactive in learning new technologies. Capable of leading projects with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Willingness to travel as needed. Fluency in both German and English (C1 level), with additional European languages being an advantage.
26/09/2024
Full time
Job Title: Senior ServiceNow Consultant Start Date: ASAP Language: German Speaking (C1) About the Role: We are seeking a Senior ServiceNow Technical Consultant to bridge the gap between business needs and technical implementations. This role will focus on delivering IT Service Management solutions across Switzerland. The Senior Technical Consultant plays a key role in all our projects, guiding customers through successful ServiceNow implementations. Responsibilities include configuration, customization, and coaching to tailor solutions to clients' specific business requirements. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual who is eager to join a well-established, yet rapidly growing, organization. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop the technical architecture of the ServiceNow platform in partnership with business analysts and functional consultants. Serve as a trusted Technical Advisor and expert for clients. Implement advanced functionalities on the ServiceNow platform using both Front End and Back End tools. Develop complex integrations between ServiceNow and external systems (eg, SSO, SAP, other ITSM applications) using technologies such as SOAP, REST, JDBC, LDAP, etc. Produce detailed technical documentation. Mentor and coach junior and mid-level ServiceNow Technical Consultants. Required Skills & Experience: University degree in IT engineering. At least 5 years' experience as an IT developer, with 3 years focused on ServiceNow. Minimum 3 years of experience consulting with external customers. Strong understanding of relational databases and associated technologies. Expertise in event-driven and object-oriented programming. Proficiency in web technologies including JavaScript, XML, AngularJS, Jelly, AJAX. Experience with PowerShell, Unix Shell Scripting, and Active Directory/LDAP/SSO technologies. Familiarity with Legacy systems and integration via SOAP and REST web services. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of networking, modern protocols, and email systems (eg, SMTP, POP3). ITIL certification or experience is a plus Personal Attributes: Strong commitment to delivering high-quality services. Proven experience supporting technical end-users in a service-oriented role. Customer-focused with a passion for achieving client satisfaction. Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. Curious and proactive in learning new technologies. Capable of leading projects with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Willingness to travel as needed. Fluency in both German and English (C1 level), with additional European languages being an advantage.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Bristol, Somerset
The Role One of Bristol's largest Cloud Service Providers is currently looking to add to their growing cloud engineering team. They are on the lookout for a Senior Azure Systems Engineer to join a specialist team that design, build and deploy a range of IT systems including Cloud deployments, Azure PaaS, IaaS and SasS. You'll be helping support an existing client base and develop/drive forward new requirements - currently they are deploying a wide variety of Azure of Office 365 services. The Package The salary for this role is up to £55k with benefits including: Continual development program Flexible/home working Free Microsoft training Key skills and experience: Experience designing/implementing Azure systems Azure and Office 365 Microsoft Servers and operating systems including Exchange and Domain Services Active Directory, DNS Exposure to virtualisation technologies To apply If you feel this role would be a good fit for you, please respond to this advert or email (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
25/09/2024
Full time
The Role One of Bristol's largest Cloud Service Providers is currently looking to add to their growing cloud engineering team. They are on the lookout for a Senior Azure Systems Engineer to join a specialist team that design, build and deploy a range of IT systems including Cloud deployments, Azure PaaS, IaaS and SasS. You'll be helping support an existing client base and develop/drive forward new requirements - currently they are deploying a wide variety of Azure of Office 365 services. The Package The salary for this role is up to £55k with benefits including: Continual development program Flexible/home working Free Microsoft training Key skills and experience: Experience designing/implementing Azure systems Azure and Office 365 Microsoft Servers and operating systems including Exchange and Domain Services Active Directory, DNS Exposure to virtualisation technologies To apply If you feel this role would be a good fit for you, please respond to this advert or email (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
A Senior Systems Engineer (Microsoft) is required for our client based in Leeds for an initial 3-year fixed term contract. This is a hybrid positions, around 1 - 2 days on site (subject to change with project demands), therefore please only apply if you can commit to this. The successful candidate will be experienced with Microsoft 365 Dynamics, Azure skills, PowerApps etc. Install, configure and maintain server hardware and operating services including Azure and other cloud virtualised infrastructure and on-premise implementations Configure, centrally manage and secure the organisation's server and endpoint services using Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Intune & Microsoft 365 Configure and manage Microsoft SQL Server & Oracle databases Ensure Microsoft 365 services are configured to allow secure collaboration internally and externally Expertly configure network infrastructure, Firewalls, Switches and Azure environment Apply security, compliance and governance skills to improve the infrastructure To be available for emergency out of hours work. Where required, take ownership on problem incidents, investigate and provide a solution Own the design creation of new or amended solutions, working closely with software developers to take a project from concept through to implementation readiness and transition to Live Services Senior subject matter expert for a broad range of new technologies, continually updating skills and knowledge to reflect modern new and emerging corporate computing solutions Experience Experience of designing and delivering live systems that use Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure and Power BI, in a complex organisation. Comprehensive experience of working with Microsoft Azure, networks, storage, security, backups, system troubleshooting and their life cycle management. Microsoft Certified Professional qualification or equivalent experience of managing all currently supported Microsoft server operating systems and databases that serve hundreds of users Practical experience of successfully performing with a broad range of technologies. Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role. Demonstrable experience of managing and championing change successfully. Benefits include but not limited to; Local government pension scheme Flexible working hours Metro travel card
24/09/2024
A Senior Systems Engineer (Microsoft) is required for our client based in Leeds for an initial 3-year fixed term contract. This is a hybrid positions, around 1 - 2 days on site (subject to change with project demands), therefore please only apply if you can commit to this. The successful candidate will be experienced with Microsoft 365 Dynamics, Azure skills, PowerApps etc. Install, configure and maintain server hardware and operating services including Azure and other cloud virtualised infrastructure and on-premise implementations Configure, centrally manage and secure the organisation's server and endpoint services using Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Intune & Microsoft 365 Configure and manage Microsoft SQL Server & Oracle databases Ensure Microsoft 365 services are configured to allow secure collaboration internally and externally Expertly configure network infrastructure, Firewalls, Switches and Azure environment Apply security, compliance and governance skills to improve the infrastructure To be available for emergency out of hours work. Where required, take ownership on problem incidents, investigate and provide a solution Own the design creation of new or amended solutions, working closely with software developers to take a project from concept through to implementation readiness and transition to Live Services Senior subject matter expert for a broad range of new technologies, continually updating skills and knowledge to reflect modern new and emerging corporate computing solutions Experience Experience of designing and delivering live systems that use Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure and Power BI, in a complex organisation. Comprehensive experience of working with Microsoft Azure, networks, storage, security, backups, system troubleshooting and their life cycle management. Microsoft Certified Professional qualification or equivalent experience of managing all currently supported Microsoft server operating systems and databases that serve hundreds of users Practical experience of successfully performing with a broad range of technologies. Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role. Demonstrable experience of managing and championing change successfully. Benefits include but not limited to; Local government pension scheme Flexible working hours Metro travel card
IDAM Developer (SC Cleared) Permanent Corsham (Hybrid) £80,000 - £88,000 (DOE) + Benefits An Identity and Access Management Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong IDAM/IAM expertise. you'll be working on a hybrid basis with 2 days a week on-site. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business on a large-scale IT modernisation programmes for Government clients. Start ASAP in October 2024. Benefits include - Annual Bonus (to 5%) + Pension + 22 days holiday (plus BHs) + Healthcare + More: Key experience + tasks would include: IDAM/IDM Specialist Developer with either similar products experience IDAM/IDM ie NetIQ or Novell Access Manager , ForgeRock, RSA, Azure AD, Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, IDaaS, IAM, IDAM, Digital Identity. Strong Identity & Access Management domain experience, including authentication protocols, OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect + account life cycles. Experience of delivering/leading successful IDAM/IAM projects ideally within Public, Health, Financial Services and Defence industry sectors. Design of IDAM solution components, such as identity integration, provisioning, workflow IDAM in the context of security policies and controls. Sharing knowledge, be part of a growing team and work alongside renowned IAM authorities. Working as client-side advisor or of taking lead responsibility on major IDAM/IAM initiatives involving the latest IDAM/IAM technologies and standards. Knowledge/Desirable: Working knowledge of Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solutions and Cloud Identity integration by mapping/transforming from source systems via database or flat file connectors Directory configuration and tools (eg Active Directory, eDirectory, LDAP) Delivering large-scale Identity & Access Management ideally for Central Government/GOV.UK projects. Java application stacks, REST APIs, Linux Virtual Server environments, Cloud (AWS/Azure), IP Networking, DNS certificates, port configuration + Firewalls. Technical Environment: IDM, IAM, Java, micro-services, APIs, open-source, DevSecOps teams, Agile, Scrum, BDD, TDD, Kanban.
24/09/2024
Full time
IDAM Developer (SC Cleared) Permanent Corsham (Hybrid) £80,000 - £88,000 (DOE) + Benefits An Identity and Access Management Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong IDAM/IAM expertise. you'll be working on a hybrid basis with 2 days a week on-site. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business on a large-scale IT modernisation programmes for Government clients. Start ASAP in October 2024. Benefits include - Annual Bonus (to 5%) + Pension + 22 days holiday (plus BHs) + Healthcare + More: Key experience + tasks would include: IDAM/IDM Specialist Developer with either similar products experience IDAM/IDM ie NetIQ or Novell Access Manager , ForgeRock, RSA, Azure AD, Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, IDaaS, IAM, IDAM, Digital Identity. Strong Identity & Access Management domain experience, including authentication protocols, OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect + account life cycles. Experience of delivering/leading successful IDAM/IAM projects ideally within Public, Health, Financial Services and Defence industry sectors. Design of IDAM solution components, such as identity integration, provisioning, workflow IDAM in the context of security policies and controls. Sharing knowledge, be part of a growing team and work alongside renowned IAM authorities. Working as client-side advisor or of taking lead responsibility on major IDAM/IAM initiatives involving the latest IDAM/IAM technologies and standards. Knowledge/Desirable: Working knowledge of Identity as a Service (IDaaS) solutions and Cloud Identity integration by mapping/transforming from source systems via database or flat file connectors Directory configuration and tools (eg Active Directory, eDirectory, LDAP) Delivering large-scale Identity & Access Management ideally for Central Government/GOV.UK projects. Java application stacks, REST APIs, Linux Virtual Server environments, Cloud (AWS/Azure), IP Networking, DNS certificates, port configuration + Firewalls. Technical Environment: IDM, IAM, Java, micro-services, APIs, open-source, DevSecOps teams, Agile, Scrum, BDD, TDD, Kanban.
Technical Pre Sales Consultant Salary of £48,000 per annum plus benefits Based in Birmingham - brand new city centre office Permanent, Full time role ABOUT THE CLIENT: My client is a market-leading technology services provider, providing managed services and IT solutions to their numerous clients across small/medium sized businesses and all areas of both the public and private sector. They strive to deliver excellent customer service and as they continue to grow, they are now looking for a Technical Pre Sales Consultant to join their team and contribute to their success. THE BENEFITS: 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Remote working opportunities Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Option to buy and sell annual leave Training and development opportunities Employee awards THE TECHNICAL PRE SALES CONSULTANT ROLE: Providing assistance and guidance during the pre-sales process by identifying customers requirements prior to designing an IT solution. Attending meetings with clients and prospects to showcase the company's technical ability. You will also deliver technical presentations both internally and externally. Producing documentation, designs and proposals. Working with various teams internally to feedback on issues with current products and provide input around new products. Creating scopes of works for our project delivery team and working with them to successfully deliver a project. Providing accurate and timely management information and activity reports and forecasts. Providing technical specialist support in some or all of the following: Microsoft Server/365/Azure, HPe Server/Storage, Aruba Switching, Dell Server/Storage, SonicWALL Firewall/Switching, Ruckus Wi-Fi/Switching and other leading specialist vendors. TECHNICAL PRE SALES CONSULTANT - ESSENTIAL SKILLS : MS 365 and Azure (predominantly security, Endpoint Manager, Servers, Business Prem/E3 stack) Virtualisation (VMWare vSphere, Hyper-V) Storage - SAN's (HP MSA/Nimble, Dell MD) Windows Server, Active Directory Exchange/SQL Server Switching (including dynamic routing and dynamic VLANS) Firewalling and perimeter security (Next gen Firewalls) Wi-Fi (enterprise grade) Good understanding of communication networks (Lease Line, Radio, FTTP, etc) Other expected skills include: Remote Desktop Services/AVD SSLVPN's Basic SQL configuration and infrastructure optimisation Good understanding of MSP support and managed services offerings TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via (see below) For further information please call me . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS: MS365, Azure, Virtualisation, Storage, Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, Switching, Firewalling, Wi-Fi
24/09/2024
Full time
Technical Pre Sales Consultant Salary of £48,000 per annum plus benefits Based in Birmingham - brand new city centre office Permanent, Full time role ABOUT THE CLIENT: My client is a market-leading technology services provider, providing managed services and IT solutions to their numerous clients across small/medium sized businesses and all areas of both the public and private sector. They strive to deliver excellent customer service and as they continue to grow, they are now looking for a Technical Pre Sales Consultant to join their team and contribute to their success. THE BENEFITS: 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Remote working opportunities Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Option to buy and sell annual leave Training and development opportunities Employee awards THE TECHNICAL PRE SALES CONSULTANT ROLE: Providing assistance and guidance during the pre-sales process by identifying customers requirements prior to designing an IT solution. Attending meetings with clients and prospects to showcase the company's technical ability. You will also deliver technical presentations both internally and externally. Producing documentation, designs and proposals. Working with various teams internally to feedback on issues with current products and provide input around new products. Creating scopes of works for our project delivery team and working with them to successfully deliver a project. Providing accurate and timely management information and activity reports and forecasts. Providing technical specialist support in some or all of the following: Microsoft Server/365/Azure, HPe Server/Storage, Aruba Switching, Dell Server/Storage, SonicWALL Firewall/Switching, Ruckus Wi-Fi/Switching and other leading specialist vendors. TECHNICAL PRE SALES CONSULTANT - ESSENTIAL SKILLS : MS 365 and Azure (predominantly security, Endpoint Manager, Servers, Business Prem/E3 stack) Virtualisation (VMWare vSphere, Hyper-V) Storage - SAN's (HP MSA/Nimble, Dell MD) Windows Server, Active Directory Exchange/SQL Server Switching (including dynamic routing and dynamic VLANS) Firewalling and perimeter security (Next gen Firewalls) Wi-Fi (enterprise grade) Good understanding of communication networks (Lease Line, Radio, FTTP, etc) Other expected skills include: Remote Desktop Services/AVD SSLVPN's Basic SQL configuration and infrastructure optimisation Good understanding of MSP support and managed services offerings TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via (see below) For further information please call me . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS: MS365, Azure, Virtualisation, Storage, Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, Switching, Firewalling, Wi-Fi