NO SPONSORSHIP Manager, Compliance Monitoring - Regulatory SALARY: $140k - $150k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days remote You will manage 4 people and oversee the compliance regulatory and internal control self-testing program. Management of the self-testing quality assurance annual attestations and compliance automated testing program. 3 years financial services internal controls identifying process improvements CPA CIA CISA preferred This role will report to the Executive Director, Assurance and Monitoring, and will provide execution and oversight for the programs that oversee compliance with the regulatory and internal control environment. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitating and overseeing the management self-testing program, management self-testing quality assurance, annual attestations, and compliance automated testing program. Oversee the facilitation of the management self-testing program, including drafting of test plans, launching campaigns, reviewing of results, and reporting on program. Oversee and advance the management self-testing quality assurance program. Facilitate, review and report on the company's attestation program. Oversee the Compliance automated testing activities and enhance the testing program in order to provide assurance and insight into the compliance-related activities of the organization. Design and perform tests of controls for design and operational effectiveness, as needed. Perform secondary review of compliance review checklist related to findings remediation efforts. Report on output of programs to stakeholders, senior management, and the board. In coordination with other members of the department, develop tools and reports for Assurance and Monitoring. Work with internal stakeholders (ORMC, Internal Audit, others) to determine ways to leverage work and maximize efficiency across the organization. Qualifications: Strong background and knowledge in process management, including familiarity with issue management or audit best practices. Understanding of the role and importance of internal controls within the organization. Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply judgment to provide efficient and effective solutions, and to analyze all collected data to garner useful results. Technical Skills: Spreadsheet expertise (ie Excel). Documentation expertise (ie Word) Presentation experience (ie PowerPoint, Word, and Publisher) eGRC experience (specifically RSA Archer), preferred SOC experience and/or knowledge of COSO preferred. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. 7-10 years related experience, preferably 3 years within financial services. Familiarity with internal controls role within an organization. Experience in identifying process improvements. Experience in project planning and reporting results. Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously. Certificates or Licenses: CPA, CIA, CISA or other related certification, preferred.
13/11/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Manager, Compliance Monitoring - Regulatory SALARY: $140k - $150k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days remote You will manage 4 people and oversee the compliance regulatory and internal control self-testing program. Management of the self-testing quality assurance annual attestations and compliance automated testing program. 3 years financial services internal controls identifying process improvements CPA CIA CISA preferred This role will report to the Executive Director, Assurance and Monitoring, and will provide execution and oversight for the programs that oversee compliance with the regulatory and internal control environment. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitating and overseeing the management self-testing program, management self-testing quality assurance, annual attestations, and compliance automated testing program. Oversee the facilitation of the management self-testing program, including drafting of test plans, launching campaigns, reviewing of results, and reporting on program. Oversee and advance the management self-testing quality assurance program. Facilitate, review and report on the company's attestation program. Oversee the Compliance automated testing activities and enhance the testing program in order to provide assurance and insight into the compliance-related activities of the organization. Design and perform tests of controls for design and operational effectiveness, as needed. Perform secondary review of compliance review checklist related to findings remediation efforts. Report on output of programs to stakeholders, senior management, and the board. In coordination with other members of the department, develop tools and reports for Assurance and Monitoring. Work with internal stakeholders (ORMC, Internal Audit, others) to determine ways to leverage work and maximize efficiency across the organization. Qualifications: Strong background and knowledge in process management, including familiarity with issue management or audit best practices. Understanding of the role and importance of internal controls within the organization. Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply judgment to provide efficient and effective solutions, and to analyze all collected data to garner useful results. Technical Skills: Spreadsheet expertise (ie Excel). Documentation expertise (ie Word) Presentation experience (ie PowerPoint, Word, and Publisher) eGRC experience (specifically RSA Archer), preferred SOC experience and/or knowledge of COSO preferred. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. 7-10 years related experience, preferably 3 years within financial services. Familiarity with internal controls role within an organization. Experience in identifying process improvements. Experience in project planning and reporting results. Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously. Certificates or Licenses: CPA, CIA, CISA or other related certification, preferred.
Compliance Manager Salary: $140k-$150k + bonus Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 7+ related experience with 3+ years in the financial services industry Familiarity with internal controls within an organization. Experience in identifying process improvements. Experience in project planning and reporting results. Spreadsheet and documentation expertise Presentation experience (ie PowerPoint, Word, and Publisher) Preferred eGRC experience (specifically RSA Archer) SOC experience and/or knowledge of COSO CPA, CIA, CISA or other related certification Responsibilities Oversee the facilitation of the management self-testing program, including drafting of test plans, launching campaigns, reviewing of results, and reporting on program. Oversee and advance the management self-testing quality assurance program. Facilitate, review and report on the company's attestation program. Oversee the Compliance automated testing activities and enhance the testing program to provide assurance and insight into the compliance-related activities of the organization. Design and perform tests of controls for design and operational effectiveness, as needed. Perform secondary review of compliance review checklist related to findings remediation efforts. Report on output of programs to stakeholders, senior management, and the board. Perform administrative supervisory activities including performance reviews, corrective action documentation, and other tasks as needed.
13/11/2024
Full time
Compliance Manager Salary: $140k-$150k + bonus Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 7+ related experience with 3+ years in the financial services industry Familiarity with internal controls within an organization. Experience in identifying process improvements. Experience in project planning and reporting results. Spreadsheet and documentation expertise Presentation experience (ie PowerPoint, Word, and Publisher) Preferred eGRC experience (specifically RSA Archer) SOC experience and/or knowledge of COSO CPA, CIA, CISA or other related certification Responsibilities Oversee the facilitation of the management self-testing program, including drafting of test plans, launching campaigns, reviewing of results, and reporting on program. Oversee and advance the management self-testing quality assurance program. Facilitate, review and report on the company's attestation program. Oversee the Compliance automated testing activities and enhance the testing program to provide assurance and insight into the compliance-related activities of the organization. Design and perform tests of controls for design and operational effectiveness, as needed. Perform secondary review of compliance review checklist related to findings remediation efforts. Report on output of programs to stakeholders, senior management, and the board. Perform administrative supervisory activities including performance reviews, corrective action documentation, and other tasks as needed.
Contract - CMDB Manager Rate: Open Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Duration: through 12/31/2025 *Local candidates only* *Multiple openings* Qualifications Experience with ServiceNow Understanding capabilities, business applications, services, products, software packages, and their functionality in the ITIL model Comprehension of and the ability to communicate and implement the ITIL CMDB model Comprehension and experience with application and implementation of the following: ServiceNow CSDM model, ServiceNow Discovery, ServiceNow Service Mapping of internal and external products, Service Portfolio Management, and Application Portfolio Management Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders to ensure an effective CMDB that adheres to governance standards Broad general knowledge of IT infrastructure topology including typical product, application, server, and networking configurations Experience with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Project, Word, Excel), Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) Responsibilities The Configuration Management Database (CMDB) contractor will support the strategy, planning, design, implementation, management and performance of Configuration Management solutions that will effectively and efficiently support the strategic objectives and operational needs. Work with Technical stakeholders to define configuration items and classes, their attributes, and data collection that are important to support the 2025 Ovation launch which consists of custom products and persistent COTS. Work with the Discovery Administrators to create and implement service maps. Ensure timely population into the correct ServiceNow tables to support ITSM modules and business objectives.
13/11/2024
Contractor
Contract - CMDB Manager Rate: Open Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Duration: through 12/31/2025 *Local candidates only* *Multiple openings* Qualifications Experience with ServiceNow Understanding capabilities, business applications, services, products, software packages, and their functionality in the ITIL model Comprehension of and the ability to communicate and implement the ITIL CMDB model Comprehension and experience with application and implementation of the following: ServiceNow CSDM model, ServiceNow Discovery, ServiceNow Service Mapping of internal and external products, Service Portfolio Management, and Application Portfolio Management Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders to ensure an effective CMDB that adheres to governance standards Broad general knowledge of IT infrastructure topology including typical product, application, server, and networking configurations Experience with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Project, Word, Excel), Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) Responsibilities The Configuration Management Database (CMDB) contractor will support the strategy, planning, design, implementation, management and performance of Configuration Management solutions that will effectively and efficiently support the strategic objectives and operational needs. Work with Technical stakeholders to define configuration items and classes, their attributes, and data collection that are important to support the 2025 Ovation launch which consists of custom products and persistent COTS. Work with the Discovery Administrators to create and implement service maps. Ensure timely population into the correct ServiceNow tables to support ITSM modules and business objectives.
LOCATION: Southampton Vacancy Type: Permanent Budget: £100k + Negotiable DOE Hybrid working (3 days in the office/on site and 2 days working from home) pattern. Hours Per Week: 37.5 ROLE OBJECTIVE: The Chief Technology Architect will play a pivotal role in driving our company's digital transformation by leveraging significant technology investments to enhance customer interactions and streamline operational processes. This role holds primary responsibility for defining our existing operational landscape and delivering a forward-looking blueprint, along with tailored solutions to meet our business objectives and align with our overarching strategy. The Chief Technology Architect will oversee the design and alignment of technology architecture with company-wide standards, methodologies, and goals. This includes making critical technology decisions, ensuring quality design implementation, and mentoring teams of business analysts, process owners, and solution architects. The Architect will also provide resolutions to complex challenges and guide the technical direction of the organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Digital Transformation Leadership: Spearhead key technology initiatives, such as the implementation of ERP systems for core functions like finance, distribution, and manufacturing, alongside CRM solutions for enhancing sales, service, and field operations. Additionally, oversee data warehousing, analytics, and IoT-driven telematics to support customer needs. Strategic Alignment with Business Goals: Work closely with senior leadership to ensure that IT architecture supports the company's strategic objectives. Ensure that technology investments align with business priorities and deliver competitive advantages. Blueprint for Architecture: Develop and maintain a detailed technology blueprint that outlines both current ("as-is") and future ("to-be") architectural states. This blueprint will guide the development and execution of key technical solutions across the organization. Technology Decision-Making and Oversight: Act as the main authority on technology architecture, ensuring that choices align with enterprise standards and emerging trends. Ensure quality and consistency in design and project execution across the company. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Engage with business analysts, process managers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to ensure that technology solutions meet business requirements and foster innovation. Governance and Policy Framework: Establish architectural governance frameworks and policies that ensure technology deployments are compliant with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership and Mentorship: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing architecture team, fostering an environment of professional growth and continuous improvement among business analysts, process owners, and solution architects. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Architectural Expertise: Strong background in process design, strategic planning, and leading teams and stakeholders through complex technical challenges. Proven Experience in Large-Scale Transformations: Extensive experience leading large-scale change initiatives, especially in multi-layered environments. Track record of success with technology-driven projects and significant business process transformations. Technical Acumen: Hands-on experience designing and implementing ERP and CRM solutions, with particular knowledge of Microsoft or Salesforce CRM, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft. Global Experience: Understanding of global processes and the ability to manage regional differences, especially within European markets. Leadership & Development: Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead technical teams, fostering collaboration across geographically diverse locations. Strategic Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on achieving business results through innovative technology solutions. Communication & Influence: Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization. Certifications: Certifications in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, and methodologies like Agile or Waterfall, are a plus. Process Optimization: Experience with process re-engineering, particularly in commercial settings, and knowledge of LEAN methodologies is highly beneficial. Flexibility & Mobility: Willingness to travel to various business locations as necessary.
13/11/2024
Full time
LOCATION: Southampton Vacancy Type: Permanent Budget: £100k + Negotiable DOE Hybrid working (3 days in the office/on site and 2 days working from home) pattern. Hours Per Week: 37.5 ROLE OBJECTIVE: The Chief Technology Architect will play a pivotal role in driving our company's digital transformation by leveraging significant technology investments to enhance customer interactions and streamline operational processes. This role holds primary responsibility for defining our existing operational landscape and delivering a forward-looking blueprint, along with tailored solutions to meet our business objectives and align with our overarching strategy. The Chief Technology Architect will oversee the design and alignment of technology architecture with company-wide standards, methodologies, and goals. This includes making critical technology decisions, ensuring quality design implementation, and mentoring teams of business analysts, process owners, and solution architects. The Architect will also provide resolutions to complex challenges and guide the technical direction of the organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Digital Transformation Leadership: Spearhead key technology initiatives, such as the implementation of ERP systems for core functions like finance, distribution, and manufacturing, alongside CRM solutions for enhancing sales, service, and field operations. Additionally, oversee data warehousing, analytics, and IoT-driven telematics to support customer needs. Strategic Alignment with Business Goals: Work closely with senior leadership to ensure that IT architecture supports the company's strategic objectives. Ensure that technology investments align with business priorities and deliver competitive advantages. Blueprint for Architecture: Develop and maintain a detailed technology blueprint that outlines both current ("as-is") and future ("to-be") architectural states. This blueprint will guide the development and execution of key technical solutions across the organization. Technology Decision-Making and Oversight: Act as the main authority on technology architecture, ensuring that choices align with enterprise standards and emerging trends. Ensure quality and consistency in design and project execution across the company. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Engage with business analysts, process managers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to ensure that technology solutions meet business requirements and foster innovation. Governance and Policy Framework: Establish architectural governance frameworks and policies that ensure technology deployments are compliant with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership and Mentorship: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing architecture team, fostering an environment of professional growth and continuous improvement among business analysts, process owners, and solution architects. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Architectural Expertise: Strong background in process design, strategic planning, and leading teams and stakeholders through complex technical challenges. Proven Experience in Large-Scale Transformations: Extensive experience leading large-scale change initiatives, especially in multi-layered environments. Track record of success with technology-driven projects and significant business process transformations. Technical Acumen: Hands-on experience designing and implementing ERP and CRM solutions, with particular knowledge of Microsoft or Salesforce CRM, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft. Global Experience: Understanding of global processes and the ability to manage regional differences, especially within European markets. Leadership & Development: Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead technical teams, fostering collaboration across geographically diverse locations. Strategic Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on achieving business results through innovative technology solutions. Communication & Influence: Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization. Certifications: Certifications in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, and methodologies like Agile or Waterfall, are a plus. Process Optimization: Experience with process re-engineering, particularly in commercial settings, and knowledge of LEAN methodologies is highly beneficial. Flexibility & Mobility: Willingness to travel to various business locations as necessary.
Title: Physical Security Assurance Lead Location: London Onsite Must Hold Active SC Duration: 6 months We are IT Recruitment Specialists partnered with a prestigious Global Consultancy who required a Physical Security Assurance Lead for one of their Clients based in London. IR35: This role is Inside of IR35 Job description: The key purpose of the Regional Security Assurance Lead is to provide ongoing security assurance across a portfolio of sites in respect of the buildings themselves and also our supply chain who are tasked with delivering day to day security services. You will be responsible for bringing together all stakeholders and to be the conduit to a cohesive approach to security and incident management. Key Responsibilities: Support the GPA Head of Security and/or the Operational Security Manager in GPA security policy design, process development, implementation and management across the client department group Provision of on-site advice regarding physical security matters including incident management investigations Carry out physical security assessments/inspections and security health checks across the GPA estate and provide practical advice to client departments and stakeholders regarding vulnerabilities, near misses, risks and issues Identify effective corrective actions to remediate or mitigate physical security weaknesses Liaise directly with stakeholders, client departments and facilities management partners/suppliers to review security related documentation (this includes risk registers), to help them understand compliance obligations and delivery expectations, in line with HMG physical security policies/standards Design and deliver a program of supplier compliance audits and table top exercises. Build and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders Attend internal customer and supplier security meetings and forums as required The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: ? Experience in conducting security/compliance assessments/audits ? Experience of working in a multi-client service organisation ? The ability to interpret and understand business needs of clients in order to build positive relationships ? Working collaboratively in a small team environment and in a positive manner to build trust and rapport across the GPA ? The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to gain support for initiatives and to enable solution implementation ? To work autonomously, prioritising tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines (both internal and external) and communicating progress wherever necessary ? Competent in the management of clients, stakeholders and contractors ? Conversant with IT systems and the ability to analyse management information to inform decision making ? Practical experience in negotiation skills that have achieved positive outcomes ? Commitment to continuous improvement Essential qualifications: Any security related qualifications and/or membership of relevant professional bodies. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
13/11/2024
Contractor
Title: Physical Security Assurance Lead Location: London Onsite Must Hold Active SC Duration: 6 months We are IT Recruitment Specialists partnered with a prestigious Global Consultancy who required a Physical Security Assurance Lead for one of their Clients based in London. IR35: This role is Inside of IR35 Job description: The key purpose of the Regional Security Assurance Lead is to provide ongoing security assurance across a portfolio of sites in respect of the buildings themselves and also our supply chain who are tasked with delivering day to day security services. You will be responsible for bringing together all stakeholders and to be the conduit to a cohesive approach to security and incident management. Key Responsibilities: Support the GPA Head of Security and/or the Operational Security Manager in GPA security policy design, process development, implementation and management across the client department group Provision of on-site advice regarding physical security matters including incident management investigations Carry out physical security assessments/inspections and security health checks across the GPA estate and provide practical advice to client departments and stakeholders regarding vulnerabilities, near misses, risks and issues Identify effective corrective actions to remediate or mitigate physical security weaknesses Liaise directly with stakeholders, client departments and facilities management partners/suppliers to review security related documentation (this includes risk registers), to help them understand compliance obligations and delivery expectations, in line with HMG physical security policies/standards Design and deliver a program of supplier compliance audits and table top exercises. Build and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders Attend internal customer and supplier security meetings and forums as required The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate: ? Experience in conducting security/compliance assessments/audits ? Experience of working in a multi-client service organisation ? The ability to interpret and understand business needs of clients in order to build positive relationships ? Working collaboratively in a small team environment and in a positive manner to build trust and rapport across the GPA ? The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to gain support for initiatives and to enable solution implementation ? To work autonomously, prioritising tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines (both internal and external) and communicating progress wherever necessary ? Competent in the management of clients, stakeholders and contractors ? Conversant with IT systems and the ability to analyse management information to inform decision making ? Practical experience in negotiation skills that have achieved positive outcomes ? Commitment to continuous improvement Essential qualifications: Any security related qualifications and/or membership of relevant professional bodies. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Systems Administrator (Estates - CAFM) Job description A world leading university based in the heart of London are seeking to recruit a Systems Administrator who has experience with Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software and other common estates and room bookings systems (eg BMS, EMS, space management, accommodation systems). It's an exciting time to join the university as the Digital & Technology division is benefiting from a rapidly-rising awareness of, and focus on, the value of digital-led experiences, which corresponds with the level of investment in digital over the last few years. Working as part of Digital and Technology, you will be play an important role working within a Estates Digital Services team as part of a product group that manages all aspects of system and service life cycles from initial discovery to retirement. You will provide your technical skills and experience to help run the digital services which underpin crucial business services. Day-to-day you will support, manage and maintain a suite of applications (Estates applications - CAFM in particular) that meet business requirements and operate at agreed service levels. You will proactively identify and investigate patterns and trends and work with suppliers and other University technical teams to resolve problems; you will determine appropriate resolutions, implement solutions and take preventative measures. Key day to day duties and responsibilities - Lead on the investigation and resolution of incidents; monitoring and analysing tickets to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service across the suite of applications. Maintain good communication with users throughout and provide comprehensible resolution notes where needed. Ensure that all ticket, case and planning systems are updated regularly to reflect the current state of the service and to enable accurate reporting to senior management. Diagnose service delivery problems for designated services and initiate actions to understand and resolve root causes and maintain or improve levels of service. Lead on and ensure the correct implementation of standards (eg patching policy and upgrades) and procedures (eg ITIL Change/Incident/Request/Problem); identify issues and initiate remedial action. Deal with all levels of change requests; identifying and assessing risks; providing recommendations for mitigating these risks; and ensuring that agreed change management processes are followed and conduct post business service release reviews. Analyse current processes, identify opportunities for improvements and lead on delivering service improvements; engaging with colleagues and stakeholders. Take ownership of issues; proactively take action to understand and resolve root causes to maintain or improve levels of service. Responsible for understanding and documenting how the suite of applications are used within the university; working with key stakeholders to investigate and agree on changes to improve services; support training of new users. Input into and support testing of functional and non-functional requirements; provide authoritative advice and identify and implement improvements to testing functions; maintain comprehensive (full and regression) test sets for prioritised scenarios. Champion user needs; input into user stories supporting the prioritisation of requirements with a focus on on-going operations. Work with the Senior Technical Operations Manager and input into the Head of Product and group management team on roadmaps ensuring that operational maintenance and improvements are highlighted and prioritised. Contribute expertise and dedication to continuous learning about the organisation, the business services we support and the applications that we manage. Alongside excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively within a team across different professional groups and having strong, proactiveproblem solving and planning capabilities, you will also have the following experience - Proven experience of delivering application support, configuration and administration to agreed service levels within a complex multi-layered organisation; providing suggestions for and delivering improvements and efficiencies Hands on experience of estates systems eg CAFM, BMS, EMS, Space Management, Room Booking software Strong evidence of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues/problems within an operational environment High degree of adaptability; with demonstrable evidence of being able to manage the daily challenges of delivering in an ever-changing technical landscape. Proven experience of working as system administrator on Windows or Linux operating systems; including working with IIS or Apache & Tomcat technologies Strong evidence of working with applications across a variety of architectures/platforms, including on-premise and cloud hosted/SaaS. Knowledge and experience of working with different databases and cloud storage services Demonstrable experience of working within an IT service management framework; specifically incident, request, problem and change management Experience of building and maintaining strong working relationships across and outside the organisation Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and standards in the industry and impact on operations If you have experience working in a Higher Education environment then this is advantageous but not essential. If interested in this opportunity, please apply today.
13/11/2024
Full time
Systems Administrator (Estates - CAFM) Job description A world leading university based in the heart of London are seeking to recruit a Systems Administrator who has experience with Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software and other common estates and room bookings systems (eg BMS, EMS, space management, accommodation systems). It's an exciting time to join the university as the Digital & Technology division is benefiting from a rapidly-rising awareness of, and focus on, the value of digital-led experiences, which corresponds with the level of investment in digital over the last few years. Working as part of Digital and Technology, you will be play an important role working within a Estates Digital Services team as part of a product group that manages all aspects of system and service life cycles from initial discovery to retirement. You will provide your technical skills and experience to help run the digital services which underpin crucial business services. Day-to-day you will support, manage and maintain a suite of applications (Estates applications - CAFM in particular) that meet business requirements and operate at agreed service levels. You will proactively identify and investigate patterns and trends and work with suppliers and other University technical teams to resolve problems; you will determine appropriate resolutions, implement solutions and take preventative measures. Key day to day duties and responsibilities - Lead on the investigation and resolution of incidents; monitoring and analysing tickets to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service across the suite of applications. Maintain good communication with users throughout and provide comprehensible resolution notes where needed. Ensure that all ticket, case and planning systems are updated regularly to reflect the current state of the service and to enable accurate reporting to senior management. Diagnose service delivery problems for designated services and initiate actions to understand and resolve root causes and maintain or improve levels of service. Lead on and ensure the correct implementation of standards (eg patching policy and upgrades) and procedures (eg ITIL Change/Incident/Request/Problem); identify issues and initiate remedial action. Deal with all levels of change requests; identifying and assessing risks; providing recommendations for mitigating these risks; and ensuring that agreed change management processes are followed and conduct post business service release reviews. Analyse current processes, identify opportunities for improvements and lead on delivering service improvements; engaging with colleagues and stakeholders. Take ownership of issues; proactively take action to understand and resolve root causes to maintain or improve levels of service. Responsible for understanding and documenting how the suite of applications are used within the university; working with key stakeholders to investigate and agree on changes to improve services; support training of new users. Input into and support testing of functional and non-functional requirements; provide authoritative advice and identify and implement improvements to testing functions; maintain comprehensive (full and regression) test sets for prioritised scenarios. Champion user needs; input into user stories supporting the prioritisation of requirements with a focus on on-going operations. Work with the Senior Technical Operations Manager and input into the Head of Product and group management team on roadmaps ensuring that operational maintenance and improvements are highlighted and prioritised. Contribute expertise and dedication to continuous learning about the organisation, the business services we support and the applications that we manage. Alongside excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively within a team across different professional groups and having strong, proactiveproblem solving and planning capabilities, you will also have the following experience - Proven experience of delivering application support, configuration and administration to agreed service levels within a complex multi-layered organisation; providing suggestions for and delivering improvements and efficiencies Hands on experience of estates systems eg CAFM, BMS, EMS, Space Management, Room Booking software Strong evidence of troubleshooting and resolving technical issues/problems within an operational environment High degree of adaptability; with demonstrable evidence of being able to manage the daily challenges of delivering in an ever-changing technical landscape. Proven experience of working as system administrator on Windows or Linux operating systems; including working with IIS or Apache & Tomcat technologies Strong evidence of working with applications across a variety of architectures/platforms, including on-premise and cloud hosted/SaaS. Knowledge and experience of working with different databases and cloud storage services Demonstrable experience of working within an IT service management framework; specifically incident, request, problem and change management Experience of building and maintaining strong working relationships across and outside the organisation Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and standards in the industry and impact on operations If you have experience working in a Higher Education environment then this is advantageous but not essential. If interested in this opportunity, please apply today.
Position: Dell (VxRail/ESXi) Admin + Windows Admin Location: Rugby, UK - Onsite Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: This role within the Global Windows Platform & Services team is responsible for planning, designing, automating, orchestrating, and implementing the entire stack of VMware solutions in our data centers. You will need to have expert knowledge of installing and managing the Dell Vxrail infrastructure, VMware technologies, and related technologies such as SAN storage, backup solution and third-party supporting applications. Responsibilities/Qualification 5+ year experience in similar role, in-depth VMware ESXi/vCenter and Horizon experience. Installation and Support of Dell Vxrail and ESXi on new hardware including Dell EMC Storage Centre Roles and responsibilities. Perform planning activities for the VxRail solution to be implemented. Lead the implementation and Support of VxRail, Powerstore, and PowerEdge solutions for our clients. Gather and document business requirements, assess technical capabilities and analyze findings to translate into the engineering of technology solutions. Create logical, physical design and architecture for all VMware-based server and virtual desktop solutions (ESXi/vCenter, Horizon, NSX-T, AppVolumes, Dynamic Environment Manager). Take ownership of Active Directory and Windows Server infrastructure, service operations and support. Lead on all phases of Active Directory and Windows Server estate life cycle management. Lead on troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, MFA and Group Policy issues. Strong technical experience in administering MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) technologies across server and client components. Actively manage and monitor Active Directory and Server estate related ServiceNow tickets, and remediations from monitoring and alerting systems. Experience in creating/updating the Server/Client Golden image. Experience in Microsoft 365 services and Endpoint Manager Strong PowerShell, SCCM and SCOM skills. Experience support Veeam Back up solution. Follow policies and procedures for change, problem, and incident management. Proactively participate in L2/L3 problem escalations and resolve server support issues. Participate in the on-call rotation and planned maintenance activities after hours when needed. Includes operational maintenance of infrastructure such as vSAN, App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager etc. Strong working knowledge of vCenter, ESXi, CLI commands, ESXi updates/troubleshooting, Windows 10 golden image creation with the usage of clones and templates. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service and professional client facing skills. Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to meet project deadlines. Understanding of networking concepts, LAN/WAN, DNS/DHCP, routing, switching and Firewalls within the scope of the VMware technology stack. Experience as an Implementation and support, with a strong focus on VxRail, Powerstore, and PowerEdge. Desirable VMware Certifications (VCP-DCV, VCP-DTM) are a strong plus. Expert experience in Windows Server 2008/2012/2016, Microsoft SQL & Windows clustering technologies, Active Directory, Group Policy and DFS file systems. More Dell products experience is preferred.
13/11/2024
Full time
Position: Dell (VxRail/ESXi) Admin + Windows Admin Location: Rugby, UK - Onsite Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: This role within the Global Windows Platform & Services team is responsible for planning, designing, automating, orchestrating, and implementing the entire stack of VMware solutions in our data centers. You will need to have expert knowledge of installing and managing the Dell Vxrail infrastructure, VMware technologies, and related technologies such as SAN storage, backup solution and third-party supporting applications. Responsibilities/Qualification 5+ year experience in similar role, in-depth VMware ESXi/vCenter and Horizon experience. Installation and Support of Dell Vxrail and ESXi on new hardware including Dell EMC Storage Centre Roles and responsibilities. Perform planning activities for the VxRail solution to be implemented. Lead the implementation and Support of VxRail, Powerstore, and PowerEdge solutions for our clients. Gather and document business requirements, assess technical capabilities and analyze findings to translate into the engineering of technology solutions. Create logical, physical design and architecture for all VMware-based server and virtual desktop solutions (ESXi/vCenter, Horizon, NSX-T, AppVolumes, Dynamic Environment Manager). Take ownership of Active Directory and Windows Server infrastructure, service operations and support. Lead on all phases of Active Directory and Windows Server estate life cycle management. Lead on troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, MFA and Group Policy issues. Strong technical experience in administering MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) technologies across server and client components. Actively manage and monitor Active Directory and Server estate related ServiceNow tickets, and remediations from monitoring and alerting systems. Experience in creating/updating the Server/Client Golden image. Experience in Microsoft 365 services and Endpoint Manager Strong PowerShell, SCCM and SCOM skills. Experience support Veeam Back up solution. Follow policies and procedures for change, problem, and incident management. Proactively participate in L2/L3 problem escalations and resolve server support issues. Participate in the on-call rotation and planned maintenance activities after hours when needed. Includes operational maintenance of infrastructure such as vSAN, App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager etc. Strong working knowledge of vCenter, ESXi, CLI commands, ESXi updates/troubleshooting, Windows 10 golden image creation with the usage of clones and templates. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service and professional client facing skills. Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to meet project deadlines. Understanding of networking concepts, LAN/WAN, DNS/DHCP, routing, switching and Firewalls within the scope of the VMware technology stack. Experience as an Implementation and support, with a strong focus on VxRail, Powerstore, and PowerEdge. Desirable VMware Certifications (VCP-DCV, VCP-DTM) are a strong plus. Expert experience in Windows Server 2008/2012/2016, Microsoft SQL & Windows clustering technologies, Active Directory, Group Policy and DFS file systems. More Dell products experience is preferred.
Senior Manager, Wealth and Asset Management Consulting Platforms - State Street Alpha, Charles River, Blackrock Aladdin, eFront, ALTO, Finbourne, FNZ, SEI, or Avaloq London base with hybrid working model Up to £115,000 + Bonus, Benefits. World-leading FS consultancy seeking to enhance its WAM Consulting practice with the hire of a Senior Manager for the Tech Transformation team. You will be helping to grow the business and ensure teams deliver high quality advice to clients and will be involved in a wide range of challenging client engagements across the WAM value chain. As a Senior Manager you will be expected to lead programmes and manage more junior members of the team as part of project delivery. You will also be required to support Directors and Partners with business development activity such as helping with proposition development, proposals, RFP responses and pipeline management. Specific responsibilities: Design & Implement technology solutions for the full suite of products and functions across both wealth and asset management. Transform front to back operations of the world's leading Investment managers. Use data and analytics, emerging technologies Select and implement market leading vendor solution platforms Lead technology change programmes, including application architecture review Target Operating Model design and implementation Regulatory driven change (including client and regulatory compliance) You will have: Professional experience in Wealth and Asset Management Consulting Experience of delivering large multi-disciplinary technology enabled programmes within the Wealth and Asset Management Sector, working with platforms such as State Street Alpha, Charles River, Blackrock Aladdin, eFront, ALTO, Finbourne, FNZ, SEI, or Avaloq Good understanding of the full WAM value chain as well as traditional asset classes Good understanding of the operational and technological challenges associated with WAM businesses Ability to lead large scale technology transformation programmes Proven expertise in Project Management and delivery of projects on time, within scope and of high quality Ability to develop excellent relationships both internally and with clients at a senior level.
13/11/2024
Full time
Senior Manager, Wealth and Asset Management Consulting Platforms - State Street Alpha, Charles River, Blackrock Aladdin, eFront, ALTO, Finbourne, FNZ, SEI, or Avaloq London base with hybrid working model Up to £115,000 + Bonus, Benefits. World-leading FS consultancy seeking to enhance its WAM Consulting practice with the hire of a Senior Manager for the Tech Transformation team. You will be helping to grow the business and ensure teams deliver high quality advice to clients and will be involved in a wide range of challenging client engagements across the WAM value chain. As a Senior Manager you will be expected to lead programmes and manage more junior members of the team as part of project delivery. You will also be required to support Directors and Partners with business development activity such as helping with proposition development, proposals, RFP responses and pipeline management. Specific responsibilities: Design & Implement technology solutions for the full suite of products and functions across both wealth and asset management. Transform front to back operations of the world's leading Investment managers. Use data and analytics, emerging technologies Select and implement market leading vendor solution platforms Lead technology change programmes, including application architecture review Target Operating Model design and implementation Regulatory driven change (including client and regulatory compliance) You will have: Professional experience in Wealth and Asset Management Consulting Experience of delivering large multi-disciplinary technology enabled programmes within the Wealth and Asset Management Sector, working with platforms such as State Street Alpha, Charles River, Blackrock Aladdin, eFront, ALTO, Finbourne, FNZ, SEI, or Avaloq Good understanding of the full WAM value chain as well as traditional asset classes Good understanding of the operational and technological challenges associated with WAM businesses Ability to lead large scale technology transformation programmes Proven expertise in Project Management and delivery of projects on time, within scope and of high quality Ability to develop excellent relationships both internally and with clients at a senior level.
Role: Procurament Manager ICT Location: Aarau Permanent role Work with up to 50% home office , independent work with flexible hours We are looking for one of our client based in Aarau a Procurement Manager ICT, you will oversee the telecommunications product groups, working closely with internal stakeholders to meet strategic and operational goals. Your responsibilities include: Telecommunications Category Management : You'll manage category oversight and strategy for telecommunications. Procurement Strategy Development : Collaborate with category experts to shape procurement strategies tailored to telecommunications needs. ICT Procurement Planning and Implementation : Plan, coordinate, and execute procurement activities for ICT in line with Swissgrid's policies and Swiss public procurement law (BöB/VöB). Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with project managers and specialized departments to verify internal needs and ensure timely procurement for projects and operational requirements. ICT Tender Standardization : Contribute to the standardization and improvement of ICT tender processes. Claims Management Implementation : Lead claims management efforts in coordination with Legal and other stakeholders. Sustainable Procurement Development : Champion sustainability in ICT procurement. Team and Departmental Development : Play an active role in evolving the Procurement & Claim Management team, including leading development initiatives. Your profile: Technical or Further Education : A foundation in electrical engineering, IT, computer science, or equivalent qualification, ideally supplemented by business or purchasing education. Procurement Experience : Several years in complex IT and telecommunications procurement, with expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts. Claims and Contract Negotiation : Proven experience in claims management and contract negotiation at a senior level (eg, maintenance extensions). Strategy Development and Legal Knowledge : Experience with procurement strategies and familiarity with public procurement law (BöB/VöB) is an advantage. Sustainability and Supplier Management : Knowledge of sustainable practices in ICT and experience in supplier management are beneficial. SAP Proficiency : Familiarity with SAP purchasing modules (SAP S4 and Ariba) is advantageous. Language Skills : Proficiency in German, good command of English, and French knowledge is a plus. If you are interested please apply with your CV Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
12/11/2024
Full time
Role: Procurament Manager ICT Location: Aarau Permanent role Work with up to 50% home office , independent work with flexible hours We are looking for one of our client based in Aarau a Procurement Manager ICT, you will oversee the telecommunications product groups, working closely with internal stakeholders to meet strategic and operational goals. Your responsibilities include: Telecommunications Category Management : You'll manage category oversight and strategy for telecommunications. Procurement Strategy Development : Collaborate with category experts to shape procurement strategies tailored to telecommunications needs. ICT Procurement Planning and Implementation : Plan, coordinate, and execute procurement activities for ICT in line with Swissgrid's policies and Swiss public procurement law (BöB/VöB). Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with project managers and specialized departments to verify internal needs and ensure timely procurement for projects and operational requirements. ICT Tender Standardization : Contribute to the standardization and improvement of ICT tender processes. Claims Management Implementation : Lead claims management efforts in coordination with Legal and other stakeholders. Sustainable Procurement Development : Champion sustainability in ICT procurement. Team and Departmental Development : Play an active role in evolving the Procurement & Claim Management team, including leading development initiatives. Your profile: Technical or Further Education : A foundation in electrical engineering, IT, computer science, or equivalent qualification, ideally supplemented by business or purchasing education. Procurement Experience : Several years in complex IT and telecommunications procurement, with expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts. Claims and Contract Negotiation : Proven experience in claims management and contract negotiation at a senior level (eg, maintenance extensions). Strategy Development and Legal Knowledge : Experience with procurement strategies and familiarity with public procurement law (BöB/VöB) is an advantage. Sustainability and Supplier Management : Knowledge of sustainable practices in ICT and experience in supplier management are beneficial. SAP Proficiency : Familiarity with SAP purchasing modules (SAP S4 and Ariba) is advantageous. Language Skills : Proficiency in German, good command of English, and French knowledge is a plus. If you are interested please apply with your CV Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job Title: IT Security Manager Location: Bristol - Hybrid Working 3 days per week onsite Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits Are you an experienced IT Security Manager looking for your next challenge? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. My client, a specialist retail business with an excellent reputation, is currently investing within their IT Security team. As part of this investment, they are looking to hire an IT Security Manager to head up their IT Security function. Working closely with the Head of IT you will have responsibility for all things IT Security within the business. You will be responsible for scoping, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining IT security systems, you will be able to ensure compliance standards, strategy and reporting is carried out across all parts of the group. You will be supporting the IT team and the business by being a trusted advisor in all aspects of IT security and IT compliance. Responsible for delivery of pragmatic, high quality, secure, cost-effective security solutions. Key responsibilities Ensure IT Security meets the standards required by the business. Ensure IT Security systems are secure and fit for purpose. In Conjunction with the Head of Technology, set objectives, establish priorities and develop plans. Prepare and present proposals and benefits cases as working documents for senior management review on a monthly ongoing basis within an annual planning horizon. Implement approved proposals, managing functional input, where appropriate. Scope, implement, monitor and maintain IT Security systems. Support the wider IT team, and the business, by being a trusted advisor for all IT security and IT compliance matters. Perform due diligence and sign-off for all IT Security and Compliance related matters. IT Security patching strategy, reporting and compliance. Ensure IT Security and compliance systems are developed and maintained to the highest possible level. Adherence to, and liaison with Group Internal and External Audit requirements and standards. Maintain external IT Security certifications as required by the business. Define the IT Security strategy. Implement and maintain information security policies and procedures. Complete regular vulnerability scanning and required remedial actions. Ownership of the phishing strategy, campaigns, communications and remedial actions. Create and maintain appropriate documentation and standards. Maintain third-party vendor, hardware and software relationships related to IT Security. Ensure quality standards are adhered to by self and fellow members of the team. Skills and Experience required Proven background within a similar stand-alone IT Security Management or Lead role. Excellent IT security knowledge. (CISM, NIST, etc) Working knowledge of GDPR and PCI-DSS. Hands-on approach. Excellent team leadership skills (communication, prioritisation, delegation, planning, etc.) Quality of work - Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail, thoroughness and a methodical approach to work. Works at a pace that matches the requirements of the business and recognises the importance of timely completion of tasks. Communication & interpersonal skills - Ability to listen and understand information. Presents information in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical people. Knows appropriate way of communicating with customers, peers and line managers. Demonstrates respect for all individuals in all forms of communication. Treat people fairly and courteously regardless of background or culture Initiative - Monitors and manages own time to ensure daily, and long-term objectives are met. Develops and improves procedures in agreement with line manager. Accepts additional challenges and responsibilities willingly and assists others. Self-reliance. Captures cross departmental analysis and detailed feedback from the Management team for review. Planning & organisation - Adapts to changes and uses resources effectively. Able to prioritise and execute competing activities and prioritise and delegate effectively. Budgetary competence. Demonstrable knowledge of the operational ITIL Service Management framework. Experience developing solutions based on best of breed products. Key vendor and/or relevant industry standard qualifications eg CISSP, CISM, Comptia Security (desirable) For more information or to apply please send a copy of your CV to (see below)
12/11/2024
Full time
Job Title: IT Security Manager Location: Bristol - Hybrid Working 3 days per week onsite Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits Are you an experienced IT Security Manager looking for your next challenge? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. My client, a specialist retail business with an excellent reputation, is currently investing within their IT Security team. As part of this investment, they are looking to hire an IT Security Manager to head up their IT Security function. Working closely with the Head of IT you will have responsibility for all things IT Security within the business. You will be responsible for scoping, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining IT security systems, you will be able to ensure compliance standards, strategy and reporting is carried out across all parts of the group. You will be supporting the IT team and the business by being a trusted advisor in all aspects of IT security and IT compliance. Responsible for delivery of pragmatic, high quality, secure, cost-effective security solutions. Key responsibilities Ensure IT Security meets the standards required by the business. Ensure IT Security systems are secure and fit for purpose. In Conjunction with the Head of Technology, set objectives, establish priorities and develop plans. Prepare and present proposals and benefits cases as working documents for senior management review on a monthly ongoing basis within an annual planning horizon. Implement approved proposals, managing functional input, where appropriate. Scope, implement, monitor and maintain IT Security systems. Support the wider IT team, and the business, by being a trusted advisor for all IT security and IT compliance matters. Perform due diligence and sign-off for all IT Security and Compliance related matters. IT Security patching strategy, reporting and compliance. Ensure IT Security and compliance systems are developed and maintained to the highest possible level. Adherence to, and liaison with Group Internal and External Audit requirements and standards. Maintain external IT Security certifications as required by the business. Define the IT Security strategy. Implement and maintain information security policies and procedures. Complete regular vulnerability scanning and required remedial actions. Ownership of the phishing strategy, campaigns, communications and remedial actions. Create and maintain appropriate documentation and standards. Maintain third-party vendor, hardware and software relationships related to IT Security. Ensure quality standards are adhered to by self and fellow members of the team. Skills and Experience required Proven background within a similar stand-alone IT Security Management or Lead role. Excellent IT security knowledge. (CISM, NIST, etc) Working knowledge of GDPR and PCI-DSS. Hands-on approach. Excellent team leadership skills (communication, prioritisation, delegation, planning, etc.) Quality of work - Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail, thoroughness and a methodical approach to work. Works at a pace that matches the requirements of the business and recognises the importance of timely completion of tasks. Communication & interpersonal skills - Ability to listen and understand information. Presents information in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical people. Knows appropriate way of communicating with customers, peers and line managers. Demonstrates respect for all individuals in all forms of communication. Treat people fairly and courteously regardless of background or culture Initiative - Monitors and manages own time to ensure daily, and long-term objectives are met. Develops and improves procedures in agreement with line manager. Accepts additional challenges and responsibilities willingly and assists others. Self-reliance. Captures cross departmental analysis and detailed feedback from the Management team for review. Planning & organisation - Adapts to changes and uses resources effectively. Able to prioritise and execute competing activities and prioritise and delegate effectively. Budgetary competence. Demonstrable knowledge of the operational ITIL Service Management framework. Experience developing solutions based on best of breed products. Key vendor and/or relevant industry standard qualifications eg CISSP, CISM, Comptia Security (desirable) For more information or to apply please send a copy of your CV to (see below)
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
12/11/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
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Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
11/11/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
We are seeking an experienced Marketing Manager with vast experience in Food & Beverage Menu Design Management. You will be part of a Product & Proposition team, responsible for managing, evolving & optimising existing F&B propositions, and developing new customer products. Key Responsibilities: Support and deliver the annual F&B revenue and margin objectives Monitor, evolve and optimise the existing F&B proposition across over 200 Bar Cafes and 600 vend locations Identify, develop, and execute F&B activity aligned to strategic objectives that are ground in customer insight, are commercially and operationally viable to drive commercial performance Work closely with the Senior F&B Product Manager and cross functional teams to understand, identify, engage, and execute activity that delivers positive F&B performance and customer experience Responsible for post-activity performance, analysis, and recommendations Key Skills & Experience Required: A high level of practical F&B product/proposition marketing skills with demonstrated strength in F&B menu development (including pricing strategy and margins) & execution, promotional activity, and post-project analysis The ability to interpret and present customer, commercial and market data into valuable insight into clear recommendations that drives business performance and supports our strategic plan The ability to effectively lead, engage and influence across internal functions and operations The ability to collaboratively work with and influence multiple suppliers and strategic partners The ability to work across a broad range of activity with high levels of responsibility. Must be able to manage multiple projects and work strands effortlessly, working to critical deadlines The ability to innovate, be proactive and act as a highly motivated self-starter in a rapid results driven environment, willing to get involved and focussed on delivery Have excellent, proven project management skills, with a well organised and proactive approach, a can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail focussed on delivery To arrange an initial interview, please apply today
11/11/2024
Full time
We are seeking an experienced Marketing Manager with vast experience in Food & Beverage Menu Design Management. You will be part of a Product & Proposition team, responsible for managing, evolving & optimising existing F&B propositions, and developing new customer products. Key Responsibilities: Support and deliver the annual F&B revenue and margin objectives Monitor, evolve and optimise the existing F&B proposition across over 200 Bar Cafes and 600 vend locations Identify, develop, and execute F&B activity aligned to strategic objectives that are ground in customer insight, are commercially and operationally viable to drive commercial performance Work closely with the Senior F&B Product Manager and cross functional teams to understand, identify, engage, and execute activity that delivers positive F&B performance and customer experience Responsible for post-activity performance, analysis, and recommendations Key Skills & Experience Required: A high level of practical F&B product/proposition marketing skills with demonstrated strength in F&B menu development (including pricing strategy and margins) & execution, promotional activity, and post-project analysis The ability to interpret and present customer, commercial and market data into valuable insight into clear recommendations that drives business performance and supports our strategic plan The ability to effectively lead, engage and influence across internal functions and operations The ability to collaboratively work with and influence multiple suppliers and strategic partners The ability to work across a broad range of activity with high levels of responsibility. Must be able to manage multiple projects and work strands effortlessly, working to critical deadlines The ability to innovate, be proactive and act as a highly motivated self-starter in a rapid results driven environment, willing to get involved and focussed on delivery Have excellent, proven project management skills, with a well organised and proactive approach, a can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail focussed on delivery To arrange an initial interview, please apply today
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in the West of Scotland, is currently looking to recruit an iTrent Payroll Systems Administrator for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of c.£200/day (Inside IR35). This role will be remote based. Responsibilities: - Support the Finance Manager and Payroll Team Leader to develop relevant services and service plans by working in partnership with colleagues and by taking personal responsibility where appropriate for planning how these are delivered effectively and efficiently to service users. In particular: Assist with the implementation and operation of the iTrent Payroll System, planning and developing appropriately to ensure the delivery of a high-quality Payroll and Pension service to the organisation. Assist with planning the implementation of new working practices and systems to ensure appropriate set up of configuration parameters and user access rights, that effective usage procedures are developed, and that training and testing requirements can be met at appropriate stages, while allowing operational requirements to continue to be met as well. iii. Assist with planning to ensure the smooth implementation of any changes to the iTrent Payroll System. - Support the Finance Manager and Payroll Team Leader to deliver high quality services and best value to service users by ensuring that all agreed plans are implemented efficiently and effectively. In particular: Assist with development and delivery of procedures for use in relation to the effective operation of the iTrent Payroll System including the following responsibilities: Configure and maintain usage of relevant modules, setting up and maintaining configuration parameters and user access rights. iii. Using systems analysis and programming techniques to support the maintenance and enhancement of the payroll system. Coordinate and Liaise with relevant staff to test new releases of software and manage availability of the test system to meet requirements for training and testing. Assist with set up of integration requirements and testing for integration with other systems as required. Ensure all interfaces to other systems operate with integrity on a day-to-day basis, reconciling as required between the systems. vii. Resolve faults if possible and refer any that cannot be resolved to the suppliers and/or the organisation's IT Service Desk as appropriate. vii. Develop specifications for payroll systems functionality for development by other suppliers as appropriate. viii. Participate in meetings with other users of the payroll system. Participate in internal and external working groups as appropriate. - Assist the Finance Manager and Payroll Team Leader with the development of the payroll system systems by acting as project assistant for change projects involving payroll systems, developing and implementing communications plans to support change projects, develop and implement testing programmes to support systems development projects and delivering and developing training and guidance materials to support change projects in relation to systems development - Co-ordinate training delivery from consultants and develop skills to subsequently train directly and to train staff to act as trainers on the iTrent Payroll System, training both in procedures and in system usage. - Act as a first point of contact for all internal users and develop systems to communicate with users in an effective manner. Assist users with the development of reports. - Work with the Finance Manager, Payroll Team Leader and colleagues in other services to develop reporting and regular management information in a user-friendly format supporting the development and maintenance of catalogues for reporting - Assist the Finance Manager and Payroll Team Leader to manage relevant budgets by ensuring that any expenditure is appropriate, within allocated budget limits at all times and that accurate financial records are maintained. - Support the Finance Manager and Payroll Team Leader to develop, implement and maintain appropriate performance management reporting systems as a means of managing and monitoring the team's performance, to ensure standards are maintained, improvements developed and issues addressed in a timely manner. In particular: Assist with tracking of business process benefits. Ensure targets are recorded and reported in relation to key performance indicators for internal and external reporting. - Undertake other duties appropriate to this job and grade, and as required by the line manager and ensure appropriate outcomes are achieved. Essential Skills: - SCQF level 6 (3 Highers or equivalent) ideally in maths or computing - Experience working with complex systems and databases - Experience using Microsoft Office packages at an advanced level - Numerate- competent at interpreting and manipulating formulae with mathematical and logical operators - Be able to demonstrate the following organisational competencies at level 2: Customer Focused Working with others iii. Delivering Results Innovative thinking Managing change Team leadership - Must be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to upholding the strictest levels of confidentiality in relation to the role. Desirable Skills: - HNC or equivalent. - Systems Administration experience - Working knowledge of iTrent Payroll System If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
11/11/2024
Contractor
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in the West of Scotland, is currently looking to recruit an iTrent Payroll Systems Administrator for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of c.£200/day (Inside IR35). This role will be remote based. Responsibilities: - Support the Finance Manager and Payroll Team Leader to develop relevant services and service plans by working in partnership with colleagues and by taking personal responsibility where appropriate for planning how these are delivered effectively and efficiently to service users. In particular: Assist with the implementation and operation of the iTrent Payroll System, planning and developing appropriately to ensure the delivery of a high-quality Payroll and Pension service to the organisation. Assist with planning the implementation of new working practices and systems to ensure appropriate set up of configuration parameters and user access rights, that effective usage procedures are developed, and that training and testing requirements can be met at appropriate stages, while allowing operational requirements to continue to be met as well. iii. Assist with planning to ensure the smooth implementation of any changes to the iTrent Payroll System. - Support the Finance Manager and Payroll Team Leader to deliver high quality services and best value to service users by ensuring that all agreed plans are implemented efficiently and effectively. In particular: Assist with development and delivery of procedures for use in relation to the effective operation of the iTrent Payroll System including the following responsibilities: Configure and maintain usage of relevant modules, setting up and maintaining configuration parameters and user access rights. iii. Using systems analysis and programming techniques to support the maintenance and enhancement of the payroll system. Coordinate and Liaise with relevant staff to test new releases of software and manage availability of the test system to meet requirements for training and testing. Assist with set up of integration requirements and testing for integration with other systems as required. Ensure all interfaces to other systems operate with integrity on a day-to-day basis, reconciling as required between the systems. vii. Resolve faults if possible and refer any that cannot be resolved to the suppliers and/or the organisation's IT Service Desk as appropriate. vii. Develop specifications for payroll systems functionality for development by other suppliers as appropriate. viii. Participate in meetings with other users of the payroll system. Participate in internal and external working groups as appropriate. - Assist the Finance Manager and Payroll Team Leader with the development of the payroll system systems by acting as project assistant for change projects involving payroll systems, developing and implementing communications plans to support change projects, develop and implement testing programmes to support systems development projects and delivering and developing training and guidance materials to support change projects in relation to systems development - Co-ordinate training delivery from consultants and develop skills to subsequently train directly and to train staff to act as trainers on the iTrent Payroll System, training both in procedures and in system usage. - Act as a first point of contact for all internal users and develop systems to communicate with users in an effective manner. Assist users with the development of reports. - Work with the Finance Manager, Payroll Team Leader and colleagues in other services to develop reporting and regular management information in a user-friendly format supporting the development and maintenance of catalogues for reporting - Assist the Finance Manager and Payroll Team Leader to manage relevant budgets by ensuring that any expenditure is appropriate, within allocated budget limits at all times and that accurate financial records are maintained. - Support the Finance Manager and Payroll Team Leader to develop, implement and maintain appropriate performance management reporting systems as a means of managing and monitoring the team's performance, to ensure standards are maintained, improvements developed and issues addressed in a timely manner. In particular: Assist with tracking of business process benefits. Ensure targets are recorded and reported in relation to key performance indicators for internal and external reporting. - Undertake other duties appropriate to this job and grade, and as required by the line manager and ensure appropriate outcomes are achieved. Essential Skills: - SCQF level 6 (3 Highers or equivalent) ideally in maths or computing - Experience working with complex systems and databases - Experience using Microsoft Office packages at an advanced level - Numerate- competent at interpreting and manipulating formulae with mathematical and logical operators - Be able to demonstrate the following organisational competencies at level 2: Customer Focused Working with others iii. Delivering Results Innovative thinking Managing change Team leadership - Must be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to upholding the strictest levels of confidentiality in relation to the role. Desirable Skills: - HNC or equivalent. - Systems Administration experience - Working knowledge of iTrent Payroll System If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
ARM (Advanced Resource Managers)
Southampton, Hampshire
Support Services Engineer - Onsite (Southampton) Salary: £40,000 Position Overview: As an Onsite Support Services Engineer, you will be able to provide technical support to end-users. This role has been specifically created to service one of our longstanding clients in the Southampton area. It is an excellent opportunity to showcase your technical expertise. Your remit will include incidents, problems, requests or help with particular projects, subject to client need. This role would suit someone who is comfortable working standalone in an onsite capacity, and as a subject matter expert providing a whole range of IT support. Responsibilities: Some of the responsibilities you can expect to be involved with include: Consulting with clients on their technical needs Responding to queries and complaints, finding the best resolution and maintaining customer contact Taking ownership of tickets allocated by client or operational teams, effectively managing them through to resolution or escalation Having the responsibility of ensuring successful sign-off, delivery, and handover to support services post project completion Assessing and reporting potential risks Reporting on customer feedback Ensuring all documentation is created, updated, and completed, including the maintaining of asset information and configurations Qualifications & Experience: The right candidate for this role will have the following technical experience: Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Cloud (Azure, AWS or Google cloud) SCCM Office 365 Mobile Device Management Intune Windows Servers (full range) Server Virtualisation (HyperV/VMWare) Local Area Networking Symantec Products Cisco LAN/WAN (Routers, Switches, ASAs) Routing/switching equipment including, but not limited to, Cisco, Dell, HP Switches, Routers and Firewalls Citrix ( XenApp/XenDesktop) Formal IT qualification, ideally MCSE/MCITP or multiple MCPs massively advantageous SharePoint 2010/2013 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
11/11/2024
Full time
Support Services Engineer - Onsite (Southampton) Salary: £40,000 Position Overview: As an Onsite Support Services Engineer, you will be able to provide technical support to end-users. This role has been specifically created to service one of our longstanding clients in the Southampton area. It is an excellent opportunity to showcase your technical expertise. Your remit will include incidents, problems, requests or help with particular projects, subject to client need. This role would suit someone who is comfortable working standalone in an onsite capacity, and as a subject matter expert providing a whole range of IT support. Responsibilities: Some of the responsibilities you can expect to be involved with include: Consulting with clients on their technical needs Responding to queries and complaints, finding the best resolution and maintaining customer contact Taking ownership of tickets allocated by client or operational teams, effectively managing them through to resolution or escalation Having the responsibility of ensuring successful sign-off, delivery, and handover to support services post project completion Assessing and reporting potential risks Reporting on customer feedback Ensuring all documentation is created, updated, and completed, including the maintaining of asset information and configurations Qualifications & Experience: The right candidate for this role will have the following technical experience: Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Cloud (Azure, AWS or Google cloud) SCCM Office 365 Mobile Device Management Intune Windows Servers (full range) Server Virtualisation (HyperV/VMWare) Local Area Networking Symantec Products Cisco LAN/WAN (Routers, Switches, ASAs) Routing/switching equipment including, but not limited to, Cisco, Dell, HP Switches, Routers and Firewalls Citrix ( XenApp/XenDesktop) Formal IT qualification, ideally MCSE/MCITP or multiple MCPs massively advantageous SharePoint 2010/2013 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Boss Professional Services
Hammersmith And Fulham, London
Full Stack Developer: Our client is a technology driven cloud native service provider. They are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to fundamentally contribute to the launch of a broader portfolio of products, in collaboration with a number of major global clients and partners. Core Skills/Experience required for the Full Stack Developer Good knowledge of building a web application using Node.js, JavaScript, and ideally Typescript, React, React Native Experience in ORMs (like Sequelize), RESTful APIs, MQTT, gRPC, GraphQL. Comfortable working with 3rd-party APIs like Google APIs, FCM, Twilio SMS Familiarity with databases (eg MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Experience in AWS Services ie, EC2, ECS, VPC, S3, RDS, VPN, Gateways, Load Balancers, SQS, IAM, Secret Manager; message queues like RabbitMQ. Familiarity and operational knowledge of Linux and Docker. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and AWS developer tools like Code commit, build, deploy and pipeline. Excellent communication and teamwork skills An analytical mind, attention to details and security Enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative international environment. Over 5 years of proven development track record preferred. The Full Stack Developer main roles and responsibilities include: Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions. Design Server Side architecture. Develop necessary APIs for the Front End of applications through appealing visual design. Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications. Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software. Create security and data protection settings. Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design. Write technical documentation. Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software.
11/11/2024
Full time
Full Stack Developer: Our client is a technology driven cloud native service provider. They are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to fundamentally contribute to the launch of a broader portfolio of products, in collaboration with a number of major global clients and partners. Core Skills/Experience required for the Full Stack Developer Good knowledge of building a web application using Node.js, JavaScript, and ideally Typescript, React, React Native Experience in ORMs (like Sequelize), RESTful APIs, MQTT, gRPC, GraphQL. Comfortable working with 3rd-party APIs like Google APIs, FCM, Twilio SMS Familiarity with databases (eg MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Experience in AWS Services ie, EC2, ECS, VPC, S3, RDS, VPN, Gateways, Load Balancers, SQS, IAM, Secret Manager; message queues like RabbitMQ. Familiarity and operational knowledge of Linux and Docker. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and AWS developer tools like Code commit, build, deploy and pipeline. Excellent communication and teamwork skills An analytical mind, attention to details and security Enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative international environment. Over 5 years of proven development track record preferred. The Full Stack Developer main roles and responsibilities include: Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions. Design Server Side architecture. Develop necessary APIs for the Front End of applications through appealing visual design. Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications. Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software. Create security and data protection settings. Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design. Write technical documentation. Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*This is a 6 month contract to hire CTH role, not a straight contract, only candidates that want to convert a permanent employee will be considered* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a ITIL Service Management Associate with strong ServiceNow experience. Candidate will be responsible for the review and streamline the existing Service Request catalog. Candidate will develop and implement ServiceNow Employee Center utilizing the streamlined catalog. Responsibilities: Manage the IT Service Management Knowledge and Service Request processes with focus on effectiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness to customer issues/requests or operational issues while ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and controls Provide training materials for Service Request Content Owners (SRO) and Service Request Requesters (SRR) on the Service Request process to ensure ongoing process compliance and adherence to controls Coordinate and facilitate discussions and working sessions between SROs and Incident managers ensuring appropriate level of requirements gathering are understood, documented, and reviewed Consult with SROs to improve the Service Request Catalog/Service Portal/Employee Center Consult with SROs on applicable procedures, job aids, process flows, and controls that support Service Request and Knowledge Management processes Develop, monitor, and report the agreed Key Performance Indicators corresponding to compliance with senior management Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management Continually work towards making improvements to the processes and corresponding ITSM modules Coordinate with other ITIL Process Owners Qualifications: Experience with ServiceNow (required) Experience with ServiceNow Employee Center Unified Portal (required) Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders to ensure an effective platform that adheres to governance standards. Experience with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Project, Word, Excel) Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) Familiarity various data interpretation techniques. Experience with Agile Methodologies and Concepts Familiarity with ITIL modules eg Incident, Problem, Change, Config, Release, Service Portal, Knowledgebase Ability to follow regulatory documentation procedures and requirements.
08/11/2024
*This is a 6 month contract to hire CTH role, not a straight contract, only candidates that want to convert a permanent employee will be considered* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a ITIL Service Management Associate with strong ServiceNow experience. Candidate will be responsible for the review and streamline the existing Service Request catalog. Candidate will develop and implement ServiceNow Employee Center utilizing the streamlined catalog. Responsibilities: Manage the IT Service Management Knowledge and Service Request processes with focus on effectiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness to customer issues/requests or operational issues while ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and controls Provide training materials for Service Request Content Owners (SRO) and Service Request Requesters (SRR) on the Service Request process to ensure ongoing process compliance and adherence to controls Coordinate and facilitate discussions and working sessions between SROs and Incident managers ensuring appropriate level of requirements gathering are understood, documented, and reviewed Consult with SROs to improve the Service Request Catalog/Service Portal/Employee Center Consult with SROs on applicable procedures, job aids, process flows, and controls that support Service Request and Knowledge Management processes Develop, monitor, and report the agreed Key Performance Indicators corresponding to compliance with senior management Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management Continually work towards making improvements to the processes and corresponding ITSM modules Coordinate with other ITIL Process Owners Qualifications: Experience with ServiceNow (required) Experience with ServiceNow Employee Center Unified Portal (required) Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders to ensure an effective platform that adheres to governance standards. Experience with Microsoft Office desktop tools (Project, Word, Excel) Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) Familiarity various data interpretation techniques. Experience with Agile Methodologies and Concepts Familiarity with ITIL modules eg Incident, Problem, Change, Config, Release, Service Portal, Knowledgebase Ability to follow regulatory documentation procedures and requirements.
Maintenance Manager - Laboratory Facility Maintenance Manager with an engineering background required for a fantastic multifunctional laboratory research environment. We are seeking someone with strong experience within a laboratory setting with specialised knowledge of the equipment within it and a strong leader of people. This role will see you overseeing their whole biotechnology environment, from the infrastructure and equipment to the facilities and offices. We are therefore looking for an experienced Engineer from either an electrical, mechanical or instrumentation background who can understand technical drawings as part of equipment calibration and validation. As Maintenance Manager you'll lead the team and the strategy to ensure seamless operational efficiency and GMP guidelines are adhered to. Maintenance Manager role requirements: Lead the maintenance across a multifunctional research facility including laboratory environments, energy systems and critical infrastructure Team leadership of a multi-skilled maintenance team with a focus on high standards Strategic leadership of compliance and regulatory standards Calibration and validation of machinery Prior experience as an Engineer is essential, either electrical, mechanical or instrumentation Extensive general experience as a facilities manager or maintenance manager in a similar setting is essential You will need to be on site 5-days per week with the additional possibility of urgent out-of-ours work. Therefore you must be based within Oxford or be looking to relocate to Oxford. This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Manager or Facilities Manager to join a thriving organisation which are also working on a totally new greenfield laboratory facility build project. Kindly note that you will need to be based full time in Oxford for this position. In return, they offer a salary up to £90k and a range of benefit including bonus scheme, expenses allowances and medical and healthcare packages. They will also consider a candidate who is looking to relocate from another part of the UK to Oxford. To apply for this role please send your CV to Rob Goffin at IT Recruitment Solutions now! Maintenance Manager, Facilities Manager, Laboratory, Biotech, Engineer, Oxford, Permanent, on-Site. UK applicants only £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits
08/11/2024
Full time
Maintenance Manager - Laboratory Facility Maintenance Manager with an engineering background required for a fantastic multifunctional laboratory research environment. We are seeking someone with strong experience within a laboratory setting with specialised knowledge of the equipment within it and a strong leader of people. This role will see you overseeing their whole biotechnology environment, from the infrastructure and equipment to the facilities and offices. We are therefore looking for an experienced Engineer from either an electrical, mechanical or instrumentation background who can understand technical drawings as part of equipment calibration and validation. As Maintenance Manager you'll lead the team and the strategy to ensure seamless operational efficiency and GMP guidelines are adhered to. Maintenance Manager role requirements: Lead the maintenance across a multifunctional research facility including laboratory environments, energy systems and critical infrastructure Team leadership of a multi-skilled maintenance team with a focus on high standards Strategic leadership of compliance and regulatory standards Calibration and validation of machinery Prior experience as an Engineer is essential, either electrical, mechanical or instrumentation Extensive general experience as a facilities manager or maintenance manager in a similar setting is essential You will need to be on site 5-days per week with the additional possibility of urgent out-of-ours work. Therefore you must be based within Oxford or be looking to relocate to Oxford. This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Manager or Facilities Manager to join a thriving organisation which are also working on a totally new greenfield laboratory facility build project. Kindly note that you will need to be based full time in Oxford for this position. In return, they offer a salary up to £90k and a range of benefit including bonus scheme, expenses allowances and medical and healthcare packages. They will also consider a candidate who is looking to relocate from another part of the UK to Oxford. To apply for this role please send your CV to Rob Goffin at IT Recruitment Solutions now! Maintenance Manager, Facilities Manager, Laboratory, Biotech, Engineer, Oxford, Permanent, on-Site. UK applicants only £80,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Our award winning services client in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Technical Service Desk Manager with strong, hands on Azure technical skills, to drive shift performance, maintain operational standards, and ensure top-tier client service in a Cloud-based environment. This is a superb opportunity to lead and innovate in Cloud operations, working in our client's thriving Managed Service Centre. The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing the technical operations of the Managed Service Centre, with a particular focus on Cloud Services and Data Protection. The role will be working 2-3 days in our client's Birmingham office and rest can be remote fom home. You must have proof of current or previous experience leading small teams and hands-on experience in Cloud operations (Azure, AWS); implementation of Backup & Recovery technologies, data protection strategies (Veeam backups, Spectrum Protect). Responsibilities: Shift Leadership: Support shift leaders to uphold consistent standards. Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate training and updates on processes and technologies. Policy Development: Refine procedures for cloud operations, backups, and disaster recovery. ServiceNow Management: Oversee incident queues to meet SLA timelines. Client Escalations: Resolve escalated issues in cloud and data protection. Data Protection: Ensure secure, compliant backup and recovery. Incident Resolution: Manage incidents in cloud environments like Azure. Team Development: Identify knowledge gaps and upskill team members. To be successful in this role you will have the following: Proven experience leading small teams. A strong background in Cloud management (Azure), Cloud security best practices and monitoring tools (eg, SolarWinds, LogicMonitor) Azure Cloud technical experience Wintel (on-prem) technical skills Experience with ServiceNow and data security Incident and Escalation Management focussing on Cloud environments (eg, Azure, Wintel, other back up technologies) Technical Expertise: Strong operational knowledge and hands-on experience in cloud operations (Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud), data protection strategies (including Spectrum Protect and Veeam backups), and monitoring tools (SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, etc.) Backup and Recovery Expertise: Proficiency in configuring and maintaining secure, encrypted backup solutions, including the ability to troubleshoot backup failures and ensure data integrity during restores Incident, Problem & Change Management: Solid experience with ITIL frameworks and the ability to manage incidents, problems, and changes effectively from an operational perspective If your background aligns to the role and you would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link and you will receive an update on your application in due course. Candidates must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK - please consider this when applying. Jumar takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
08/11/2024
Full time
Our award winning services client in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Technical Service Desk Manager with strong, hands on Azure technical skills, to drive shift performance, maintain operational standards, and ensure top-tier client service in a Cloud-based environment. This is a superb opportunity to lead and innovate in Cloud operations, working in our client's thriving Managed Service Centre. The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing the technical operations of the Managed Service Centre, with a particular focus on Cloud Services and Data Protection. The role will be working 2-3 days in our client's Birmingham office and rest can be remote fom home. You must have proof of current or previous experience leading small teams and hands-on experience in Cloud operations (Azure, AWS); implementation of Backup & Recovery technologies, data protection strategies (Veeam backups, Spectrum Protect). Responsibilities: Shift Leadership: Support shift leaders to uphold consistent standards. Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate training and updates on processes and technologies. Policy Development: Refine procedures for cloud operations, backups, and disaster recovery. ServiceNow Management: Oversee incident queues to meet SLA timelines. Client Escalations: Resolve escalated issues in cloud and data protection. Data Protection: Ensure secure, compliant backup and recovery. Incident Resolution: Manage incidents in cloud environments like Azure. Team Development: Identify knowledge gaps and upskill team members. To be successful in this role you will have the following: Proven experience leading small teams. A strong background in Cloud management (Azure), Cloud security best practices and monitoring tools (eg, SolarWinds, LogicMonitor) Azure Cloud technical experience Wintel (on-prem) technical skills Experience with ServiceNow and data security Incident and Escalation Management focussing on Cloud environments (eg, Azure, Wintel, other back up technologies) Technical Expertise: Strong operational knowledge and hands-on experience in cloud operations (Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud), data protection strategies (including Spectrum Protect and Veeam backups), and monitoring tools (SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, etc.) Backup and Recovery Expertise: Proficiency in configuring and maintaining secure, encrypted backup solutions, including the ability to troubleshoot backup failures and ensure data integrity during restores Incident, Problem & Change Management: Solid experience with ITIL frameworks and the ability to manage incidents, problems, and changes effectively from an operational perspective If your background aligns to the role and you would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link and you will receive an update on your application in due course. Candidates must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK - please consider this when applying. Jumar takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a GRC Compliance Monitoring Manager, preferably with RSA Archer experience. Candidate will provide execution and oversight for the programs that oversee compliance with regulatory and internal control environment. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitating and overseeing the management self-testing program, management self-testing quality assurance, annual attestations, and compliance automated testing program. Responsibilities: Oversee the facilitation of the management self-testing program, including drafting of test plans, launching campaigns, reviewing of results, and reporting on program. Oversee and advance the management self-testing quality assurance program. Facilitate, review and report on the company's attestation program. Oversee the Compliance automated testing activities and enhance the testing program in order to provide assurance and insight into the compliance-related activities of the organization. Design and perform tests of controls for design and operational effectiveness, as needed. Perform secondary review of compliance review checklist related to findings remediation efforts. Report on output of programs to stakeholders, senior management, and the board. In coordination with other members of the department, develop tools and reports for Assurance and Monitoring. Work with internal stakeholders (ORMC, Internal Audit, others) to determine ways to leverage work and maximize efficiency across the organization. Escalate issues to the Executive Director, Assurance and Monitoring, and the Chief Compliance Officer, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise a team of Associate Principals and Senior Associates. Prioritize and distribute assignments, projects, and initiatives to ensure delivery of work product to accomplish objectives and goals. Promote staff's personal and professional development. Perform administrative supervisory activities including performance reviews, corrective action documentation, and other tasks as needed. Qualifications: Strong background and knowledge in process management, including familiarity with issue management or audit best practices. Understanding of the role and importance of internal controls within the organization. Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply judgment to provide efficient and effective solutions, and to analyze all collected data to garner useful results. Ability to prepare informative and concise reports depicting the current situation and historical trends. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact with various departments to successfully collect needed information. Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, environment constraints, and project deadlines. Ability to manage multiple efforts concurrently. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. 7-10 years related experience, preferably 3 years within financial services. Familiarity with internal controls role within an organization. Experience in identifying process improvements. Experience in project planning and reporting results. Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously. CPA, CIA, CISA or other related certification, preferred Spreadsheet expertise (ie Excel). Documentation expertise (ie Word) Presentation experience (ie PowerPoint, Word, and Publisher) eGRC experience (specifically RSA Archer), preferred SOC experience and/or knowledge of COSO preferred.
08/11/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a GRC Compliance Monitoring Manager, preferably with RSA Archer experience. Candidate will provide execution and oversight for the programs that oversee compliance with regulatory and internal control environment. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitating and overseeing the management self-testing program, management self-testing quality assurance, annual attestations, and compliance automated testing program. Responsibilities: Oversee the facilitation of the management self-testing program, including drafting of test plans, launching campaigns, reviewing of results, and reporting on program. Oversee and advance the management self-testing quality assurance program. Facilitate, review and report on the company's attestation program. Oversee the Compliance automated testing activities and enhance the testing program in order to provide assurance and insight into the compliance-related activities of the organization. Design and perform tests of controls for design and operational effectiveness, as needed. Perform secondary review of compliance review checklist related to findings remediation efforts. Report on output of programs to stakeholders, senior management, and the board. In coordination with other members of the department, develop tools and reports for Assurance and Monitoring. Work with internal stakeholders (ORMC, Internal Audit, others) to determine ways to leverage work and maximize efficiency across the organization. Escalate issues to the Executive Director, Assurance and Monitoring, and the Chief Compliance Officer, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise a team of Associate Principals and Senior Associates. Prioritize and distribute assignments, projects, and initiatives to ensure delivery of work product to accomplish objectives and goals. Promote staff's personal and professional development. Perform administrative supervisory activities including performance reviews, corrective action documentation, and other tasks as needed. Qualifications: Strong background and knowledge in process management, including familiarity with issue management or audit best practices. Understanding of the role and importance of internal controls within the organization. Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply judgment to provide efficient and effective solutions, and to analyze all collected data to garner useful results. Ability to prepare informative and concise reports depicting the current situation and historical trends. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact with various departments to successfully collect needed information. Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, environment constraints, and project deadlines. Ability to manage multiple efforts concurrently. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. 7-10 years related experience, preferably 3 years within financial services. Familiarity with internal controls role within an organization. Experience in identifying process improvements. Experience in project planning and reporting results. Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously. CPA, CIA, CISA or other related certification, preferred Spreadsheet expertise (ie Excel). Documentation expertise (ie Word) Presentation experience (ie PowerPoint, Word, and Publisher) eGRC experience (specifically RSA Archer), preferred SOC experience and/or knowledge of COSO preferred.
