Cloud FinOps Administrator
Responsible for providing technical expertise in managing and optimising cloud resources, focusing on cloud waste reduction and enabling internal teams. This role involves implementing cloud cost-saving measures, collaborating with the FinOps Specialist, documenting processes, supporting training, and ensuring a smooth handover to the internal FinOps team. The Cloud FinOps Administrator is a newly created position within Capita and will be responsible for providing technical expertise in managing and optimising cloud resources, focusing on cloud waste reduction and enabling internal teams. This role involves implementing cloud cost-saving measures, collaborating with the FinOps Specialist, documenting processes, supporting training, and ensuring a smooth handover to the internal FinOps team. What you'll be doing: •Technical Implementation and Optimisation: Identify and document cloud workload usage patterns and resource allocations, and collaborate with subscription owners to implement optimisation levers such as right-sizing VMs. Use cloud portals and CLI tools to quickly optimise resource consumption, focusing on quick wins that are achievable within the engagement timeframe.•Work closely with the FinOps Specialist to implement their recommendations, ensuring that optimisation strategies are executed efficiently and effectively across all cloud resources.•Cloud Waste Reduction: Offer guidance and technical support on reducing cloud waste by identifying inefficiencies and applying best practices across Azure and AWS platforms.•Execution of FinOps Recommendations: Take ownership of executing the cost optimisation strategies and recommendations provided by the FinOps Specialist, focusing on tangible results in reducing cloud waste and optimising resource usage. Support and Training: Provide guidance on cloud waste reduction to subscription owners and support training and upskilling sessions for internal teams, ensuring they are equipped to manage cloud resources efficiently.•Develop and Document Processes: Create comprehensive documentation of processes, policies, and optimisation strategies, including identifying further opportunities for using cloud-native services and third-party tools.•Support Handover Process: Collaborate with the Project Manager and the FinOps Specialist to prepare and execute the handover plan to the newly hired internal FinOps team, ensuring all processes and policies are effectively communicated. Conduct upskilling sessions to ensure a smooth transition.•Leverage FinOps Tools: Utilise various FinOps tools to monitor and optimise cloud resource usage, ensuring alignment with cost-saving objectives. What we're looking for: •Extensive Experience: Extensive experience with cloud administration on Azure and AWS, ideally holding certifications such as Azure Administrator or AWS SysOps.•Technical Proficiency: Strong technical skills in cloud resource management and optimisation, with expertise in using tools like Azure Portal and CLI.•Proficiency with FinOps Tools: Experience using FinOps tools, to manage and optimise cloud costs.•Documentation Skills: Ability to effectively document technical processes, changes, and optimisation strategies, ensuring clear communication and future reference.•Leadership and Coordination: Ability to lead technical initiatives, coordinating with subscription owners, the FinOps team, and other stakeholders to implement cost-saving measures.•Outstanding Communication: Strong communication skills to guide and support internal teams through training and upskilling sessions.•Results-Driven: Focused on delivering results quickly and efficiently, with an emphasis on identifying and implementing cost-out measures during the engagement.•Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to identify optimisation opportunities and implement them effectively, ensuring long-term cloud cost efficiency.•Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage with stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring alignment with cloud cost-saving goals and effective handover to the internal FinOps team.•Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated with the latest cloud administration and FinOps practices, ensuring ongoing optimisation of cloud resources. What's in it for you? •A competitive basic salary•23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave•The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice•Company matched pension, life assurance, a cy
Cloud FinOps Specialist
Responsible for managing and optimising cloud financial operations, focusing on cost reduction, cloud waste management, and efficient cloud resource utilisation across platforms such as Azure and AWS. This role involves leading company-wide initiatives, conducting training, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless handover to the internal Capita FinOps team. The Cloud Finops specialist is a newly created role within Capita. The role will be responsible for managing and optimising cloud financial operations, focusing on cost reduction, cloud waste management, and efficient cloud resource utilisation across platforms such as Azure and AWS. This role involves leading company-wide initiatives, conducting training, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring a seamless handover to the internal Capita FinOps team. What you'll be doing: •Lead Cloud Waste Management and Cost Optimisation: Drive initiatives focused on reducing cloud waste and costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices across group technology and divisions.•Collaborate with Stakeholders: Engage with cloud subscription owners, finance teams, engineering teams, and executive leadership to implement changes, ensure compliance, and align cloud spending with business goals.•Conduct Workshops and FAQ Sessions: Upskill internal stakeholders on cloud financial management and cost-saving measures through workshops and FAQ sessions.•Analyse Cloud Utilisation: Provide detailed analysis of cloud resource utilisation, summarising findings on usage patterns and wastage, and implementing tactical and strategic levers for cost-saving opportunities.•Develop and Document Processes: Create comprehensive documentation of processes, policies, and cloud cost governance strategies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.•Reporting: Maintain dashboards or reports for tracking cloud costs and providing visibility to stakeholders, in tools such as PowerBI.•Support Handover Process: Collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare and execute the handover plan to the newly hired internal Capita FinOps team, including conducting upskilling sessions.•Negotiate and Think Strategically: Negotiate cloud service contracts and pricing with vendors and think strategically about cloud cost management's impact on business objectives.•Monitor Performance Metrics: Define and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cloud cost efficiency, budget adherence, and continuous improvement. What we're looking for: •Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience in cloud financial management, particularly in cost optimisation and reduction.•Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and their cost management features, alongside proficiency in FinOps tools such as Azure Cost Advisor and AWS Cost Explorer.•Leadership and Coordination: Ability to lead and coordinate efforts across various teams and divisions within the organisation.•Outstanding Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to conduct workshops, present findings, and engage effectively with all levels of the business.•Cost Governance and Compliance: Experience in establishing and enforcing cloud cost governance policies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.•Results-Driven: Pragmatic and results-oriented, with a focus on quickly and iteratively realising cost savings.•Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, think strategically, and implement them effectively.•Stakeholder Management: Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment between cloud spending and business objectives.•Continuous Learning and Mentorship: Commitment to staying updated with the latest FinOps practices, with a willingness to mentor others in cloud financial management.•Working at Scale: Must have experience of operating in a global organisation and at scale. What's in it for you? •A competitive basic salary•23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave•The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice•Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more•Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and social
Service Desk Technical Analyst
Service Desk Technical Analyst Position Description Be part of something exciting! CGI drives the most ambitious IT careers. We are an established and growing company that can offer you the opportunity to work on projects in a supportive and collaborative environment, that will impact the world. Our Service Desk Technical Analyst support a wide range of organisation's such Council Workers supporting major cities, Government agencies and large UK commercial businesses. What you'll be doing day-to-day: You will provide technical support for incoming queries related to system, software, hardware and networks. You will be problem solving for our clients over the phone, which involves quite a bit of talking and then following up with them to make sure an issue has been resolved properly and in good time. You must have good written communication skills as you will need to log calls accurately via bespoke applications. To be successful within this role you will be able to think beyond just problem resolution, by actively identifying opportunities for improvement. You will be able to take control and understand your own goals in order to perform to the highest standard for your clients. You will have the ability to problem solve and trouble shoot within a busy environment. You must have sound written and spoken communication skills and be able to work under your own initiative as well as part of a team. You will have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and Applications. Previous experience working on a Service Desk or a similar environment working to SLA's is advantageous but not essential Starting Salary/Benefits • £23,500 - £24,750 per annum, including 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Generous share scheme (3% + 3% matching), flexible retirement plan, private health and dental insurance, cycle to work scheme, buy and sell holidays, plus many more. • Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home. Your future duties and responsibilities Required qualifications to be successful in this role Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Consultant Position Description Trusted to think critically If you're ahead of the game on cyber security, systems and operations risk, we can secure your career ambitions. Our Cyber Security Consultants are trusted to work closely on a wide range of exciting projects with real-world purpose, impacting clients from all sectors, as part of one of the largest cyber consultancies in the UK. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities You'll join a collaborative team of more than 280 members delivering 360° security services to clients across every domain that CGI operates in - from government, defence, healthcare and utilities, to banking and financial services. You'll bring a creative and critical mindset to projects and client operations, managing complex security challenges with a business-focused approach - protecting what is most valuable to our clients. You'll be assessing risk across business, technology and operations, considering threat intelligence and helping to build the full security view that underpins systems resilience and client confidence. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Exceptional planning and communication skills are key for this role, and you'll have a knowledge of security standards and processes such as ISO 27001 standards, (NCSC) CAF, Cyber Essentials, NIST and Cyber Essentials/Plus. We'll also look for your experience in: • Developing cyber policy and procedures • Data protection and privacy • Security change management • Understanding business continuity resilience and incidence response • Networks, core infrastructure and systems Desirable qualifications include: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCP Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Senior Backend Developer - Manchester
Senior Backend Developer Manchester - 5 Days in Office £75,000 per annum Our client is currently looking for a Senior backend developer to help set up a wider team, this role will offer great career growth opportunities and the opportunity for you to develop your own expertise while helping form the cross functional engineering team. Our client offers a range of services benefiting throgh their EAP , supporting a range of clients specifically in the public sector. If you are a Backend Developer, looking to move into a role where you not only have the opportunity to quickly grow within a business but also value Tech For Good, this role would be perfect for you. As this role will create the foundations of the engineering team, it requires 5 days a week in their Manchester office. This will allow you to develop the team and create a growing and positive culture. The key skills are mastery of C# (.NET 6+ preferred), expert in SQL Server extensive experience in test Driven Development (NUnit preferred), advanced version control using Git, Highly proficient in creating and maintaining RESTful & GraphQL APIs, follows SOLID & OOP principles. Responsibilities: 1 Writing Unit Tests to support quality of code 2 Understanding the value of TDD/BDD/E2E and when to implement 3 To be pro-active in suggesting improvements to the system, or new tools or ways of working 4 Work closely with the PO/BA, developers and stakeholders to recommend and agree technological solutions to meet business requirements 5 Support and mentor other developers within the department and the group, actively helping them progress encouraging best practises This role will work closely with the Salesforce team and give you the chance to upskill yourself within this platform due to the collaboration of the wider teams.
EY Manager
Job Title: Manager - Life Consulting, ActuarialLocation: Bristol - Hybrid working patternsSalary: Competitive Salary package and benefitsAbout Us: Fantastic opportunity with a globally recognised brand. This company gives you the autonomy and control of your own diary. Working on a variety of different projects both UK wide and Internationally.Working for this business will allow you to broaden your horizons across a range of actuarial disciplines, to develop your skills and become an expert. Working with businesses across the UK market will broaden your network and understanding of a the top businesses across the UK which will give you a competitive advantage.You will be involved in leading project teams and managing client engagements across key areas such as IFRS 17 impact assessment and implementations, finance transformations, mergers and acquisitions and provide actuarial expertise to support Audit colleagues.Key Responsibilities: * Provide actuarial expertise to support finance transformation initiatives. * Assist companies undertaking mergers and acquisitions * Support companies with their Capital modelling and new entrant BPA providers * Provide technical input to a number of projects and drafting reports and presentations. * Develop comprehensive Pricing and Valuation models from scratch * Lead foundational work for major model transformations and AI-driven projects.Ideal Candidates Will Have: * Nearly or Newly Qualified Actuary * Experience within a Life Actuarial function or life consultancy * Technical and communication skills (both written and oral) with the ability to deal with senior stakeholders and clients * Strong coaching skills to develop the capabilities of junior team members * Project and people management abilitiesWhat We Offer: * Competitive salary and benefits packages. * International travel or relocation opportunities * A collaborative and inclusive work environments. * Opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects with leading industry professionals. * Progression * Hybrid working options.
Head of IT
Head of IT Mid Sussex £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experienceWe are recruiting exclusively for our education client based in Mid Sussex, who are recruiting for the position of Head of IT.This position is a key role that demands both strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise to drive digital transformation, ensure robust IT infrastructure, and implement key projects.This role combines strategic oversight with technical expertise, offering guidance and leadership to IT personnel across the organisation. You will oversee all aspects of IT in collaboration with local school staff, contributing to the strategic and operational direction of the organisation, which currently serves multiple educational sites. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the organization's IT strategy, enhancing ICT infrastructure, streamlining processes, and supporting the improvement of teaching and learning.Key priorities include migrating schools to a single Office 365 tenant, centralising aspects of IT procurement and developing a Hub model to support the organisations regional growth. You will leverage the expertise of secondary school IT teams while fostering strong networks and relationships to ensure successful IT operations.Additionally, you will advise and support the Board, Executive Officers, Headteachers, and Business Managers, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, including Health & Safety and Safeguarding.By recognising and utilising the strengths of existing staff, the Head of IT will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisations digital future and ensuring operational excellence.Essential Skills and Knowledge:· Relevant post-qualification experience in IT at a senior level· Proven leadership and business acumen, including strategic oversight and team management.· Extensive experience leading IT strategy and implementation in schools or a relevant business environment.· Advanced expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, server and network management, virtualisation, and SD-WAN technologies.· Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, disaster recovery, compliance frameworks, and IT infrastructures.· Proficiency in scripting and automation tools, particularly PowerShell.· Strategic planning, business process management, and the ability to develop and implement IT policies.· Ability to explain complex IT concepts in simple terms to non-IT colleagues and provide advice and guidance tailored to educational needs.· Basic knowledge of employment law and GDPR.· Proven track record in managing complex IT projects and delivering high-level technical support.· Calm and solution-focused under pressure, with a commitment to addressing unforeseen IT issues outside standard hours.· Dedication to promoting positive values, attitudes, and behaviour within the workplace.Although a background of working in an educational environment would be advantageous, my client is happy to look at candidates from other sectors who have technical expertise and the strategic leadership experience.The role attracts a generous benefits package and the opportunity for further career development within the organisation.An enhanced DBS will be required on successful appointment。 #LI-PB1
DevOps Engineer with AWS
Job Description DevOps Engineer with AWS To successfully build and deliver our next-generation cloud-hosted and cloud-native technology platforms. You will work within product teams responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You will support the teams to ensure that solutions and products being developed consider all functional and non-functional requirements including support, maintenance, capacity, security and with a focus on performance. In addition, you will use your skills and experience to help implement DevOps practices across all of IT and drive the modernisation of our platform going forwards. Key accountabilities Build and maintain production and non-production environments to ensure high availability and cost optimization • Build and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines to achieve fast, effect software delivery • Improve performance and scalability of existing systems to meet functional and non-functional requirements • Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure related issues to minimize incidents and achieve resolution SLAs • Develop and document best practices for application build and deployment (CI/CD) • Contribute to ensuring that applications perform to user expectations and are continuously improved and maintained • Work with the Lead Software Engineers, Architecture team and the Solution Delivery teams to contribute to the on-time delivery of solutions and applications • Obtain guidance and approval as required to advance activities and resolve issues • Communicate regularly regarding the status of current software delivery activities, actively participating in all relevant Scrum ceremonies • Maintain an up to date working knowledge of industry best practice in the areas of software engineering and development, supporting and mentoring Solution Delivery teams where necessary BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience • AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. • Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision • Be confident with Infrastructure as Code and code release strategies. • Have experience with application and infrastructure monitoring. • Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. • Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) • You'll be familiar with a cloud-native approach • You have a curiosity for new technologies and a thirst for automation, standardisation, continuous integration and continuous delivery • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels • The ability to support people through change • A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a 'can do' attitude. You will speak fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills • Proficient with Git and Git workflows • Exceptional understanding of AWS, containerisation technology, infrastructure and strong technical design skills. • Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices. • Automating cloud native technologies, deploying applications, and provisioning infrastructure. • Infrastructure as Code, using CloudFormation, Terraform, or other tools. • Azure DevOps Pipelines • JIRA & Confluence • Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewall. Develop platforms with scalability, security and performance in mind, leveraging the cloud. • 5+ years of experience as a technical specialist. • 2+ years of hands-on experience of programming in languages such as .Net, Java, C++, Python, Ruby, Go, Swift or similar object-oriented language. • Experience with AWS - including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and CloudFormation • Experience of SQL and Windows severs would be beneficial • Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. • Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment • An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. • Experienced in working in an agile environment (Scrum / Kanban). • You'll be someone who is happy to work independently or collaboratively on multiple tasks. Overall you are a highly motivated DevOps engineer who is passionate about writing excellent code, have strong communication skills and keen to continuously learn and share knowledge with other The Client is happy to consider 2 days a week in the office or at a push 2 days a month. Salary circa £60K - £80K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.
Cyber Security Manager
Job Description Cyber Security Manager Our Client to be secured and protected from increased cyber threats and compliant to industry standards. This role covers information protection, including data loss protection and data classification, and threat protection, including security information and event management (SIEM), user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA), point products like anti-virus (AV) and intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS) and penetration testing. The Service Delivery team consists of approximately 20 staff who support and operate the Company's services and there is an opportunity in that team for a Cyber Security Manager to oversee and govern all security services. Reporting Lines This role reports to Head of Service Delivery Main Accountabilities • Technical leadership for all security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services • Maintain the overall security of Company's network, systems, and data • Monitor security access and manage IDS/IPS configurations • Establishing and implementing security 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures • Responsible for Security scanning and the efficient remediation of vulnerabilities • Responsible for analysing all security incidents to determine root cause • Determine, recommend, and implement upgrade security measures and controls • Delivery security responses for customer and client compliance requirements • Developing and managing security plans with vendors • Audit activities of administrators and conduct Security awareness training Requirements • Demonstrable skills and capability in Security leadership and 3rd party management experience • CISSP certification preferred. Compliance knowledge required in ISO27001, PCI and GDPR. Possibly a certified ethical hacker • Knowledge of Security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS and MDM solutions • Understanding of common frameworks, such as ITIL or LEAN is preferred • Good exposure of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, access control methodologies • Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up to date with current security technologies and industry technology trends The job/Client is located at our head office in Paddington, London with hybrid working The Client holds a Licence to Sponsor (grade A) and will always consider sponsoring employees if needed We welcome applications from Ukrainian Refugees The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary.
Digital Technology Lead
Job Description Digital Technology Lead C# .Net To provide the Technical leadership for our Agile Development Team working across .Net C# Core, Web UI and Sitecore CMS technologies on our new multi-market Digital CMS Platform. The Tech Lead role will be split 40 / 60 between Hands On and Hands Off development activities working with a development team comprising of internal resources plus external system suppliers. You will be accountable for the technical delivery of changes across the Platform and will work with the IPF Architects, System Analysts and Development team to provide technical leadership, technical designs and implementation of best practices across the team to ensure quality and timely deliveries. Provide detailed technical designs for development team. • Develop and maintain baseline technical design documentation for the Digital CMS Platform. • Preparation and delivery of technical proposals and presentations • Technical feasibility studies for newly-created product ideas/software projects and propose implementation solutions • Work with IPF Architects and partners to contribute to the overall Enterprise Solution design • Ensuring that software development is delivered on schedule, in-line with designs, to quality and within the overall plan. • Provide Code Reviews for the key core functionality to ensure adherence to designs. • Complete coding development as required ensuring it is fit for purpose, effective, scalable and future proofed. The role is expected to be split 40 / 60 Hands On and Hands Off. • Implement Azure DevOps CI/CD Build and Release pipelines across the Digital CMS platform. • Development and maintenance of a technical backlog, software release map and technology roadmap for the Digital CMS Platform. • Follow best-in-class agile methodology (2week sprints), throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver consistent market leading engineering solutions • Attend project/tech updates and stand-ups providing accurate updates where appropriate and highlight any project risks/bottlenecks/successes • Provide delivery estimates as part of Agile delivery process for implementation of functionality. • Determine project requirements and developing work schedules for the team. • Ensure assignment of tasks to the Team to align with skills, growth and personal preferences. • Improve the software development process using the latest technologies • Implement best practices and coding standards across the delivery team. • Provides technical expertise to peers in other functions • Mentor and improve development team members • Liaise with other delivery teams, stakeholders, users and senior leaders • Works independently with guidance only in complex situations • Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and developments. Software development cycles and approaches Use of online collaboration tools JIRA and Confluence Highly proficient in core Microsoft technologies: .Net Core. C#, T-SQL, MVC, Web API Knowledge and work experience of a CMS web platform (Sitecore desirable) Experience in CI / CD build and delivery pipelines (Azure DevOps desirable) Financial services IT solutions IT industry and ways of working within multi-disciplinary teams The Client is global operation with an office in Leeds. The salary for this role is circa £60K - £70K + Excellent Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your notice period and availability.
Senior IT Engineer with OKTA
Job Description Senior IT Engineer with OKTA Our Client seeks a Senior IT Engineer to support the employee population, analyze current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide IT related training. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of network maintenance and experience managing staff. Knowledge of the Art industry is a plus. From day one, the Senior IT Engineer will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of the IT operations, and an ongoing impact on it's overall growth. Purpose of the Role: - Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services - Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware - Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative - Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration - Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software - Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities: - Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure - Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes - Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs - Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software - Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT - Supervise daily operations of network and server infrastructure - Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals - Evaluate risk, develop network recovery and backup processes - Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware - Test, troubleshoot and adjust information systems to operate effectively - Implement security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems - Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions - Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed - Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups - Manage information technology and computer systems - Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time - Preserve assets, information security and control structures - Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience - Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems - Expertise in data center management and data governance - Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications and requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience - 5-7 years experience in IT management - Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies - Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems - Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills - Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize - Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices - Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta SSO, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring - Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. - Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions - Proven leadership skills - Strong creative and analytical thinking - Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP) The position is based in Central London. The salary is competitive and will be circa £45K - £60K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.
2nd Level Application Support Engineer
Job Description 2 nd Level Application Support Engineer We are looking for a experienced technical engineer to join our growing Equities business. The platform you will be looking after is used by multiple trading desks servicing a diverse set of clients and instruments. As part of the wider platform team you will be working closely Developers along with technical, analysis and testing colleagues. Investigation and resolution of the work items at hand will require competent technical skills and a keen intellect. The business is a growth area, with current investments taking place in all of the technology, business and middle office areas. Primary Responsibilities: • Monitor application components. • Global support and includes weekend availability to troubleshoot production related issues and perform checkouts. • Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. • Knowledge of configuration Management systems such as Ansible. • Strong Knowledge of CI tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. • Ability to work both independently and in groups in an energetic, diverse environment. • Debugging the system and fixing the production related issues. • Handles complex operational tasks and recommends process and technology changes. • Build monitor tools for production environments. • Expedient deployment of new systems. Capacity planning and support for increasing volumes and business growth. • Knowledge of networking and storage concepts. • Escalate / follow-up on permanent fix for development related issues. • Provide solutions for application automation. • Manage communication of system and application outages to the end users whenever required. • Resolve complex application and technical problems. • Build, test and install software in Dev, QA, Prod/DR environment. • Support complex efforts involving Analysis, Design, Development and testing of various application components Desired Experience/ Skills: • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics • Previous career roles in Support Analyst coupled with experience within the Financial industry at least 3+ yrs. • Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. • Basic knowledge of infrastructure concepts. • Nice to understand Devops tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. • Hands-on experience in support of a real-time trading environment. • Knowledge of support applications that use high-performance messaging/middleware. • Strong analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. • Strong Knowledge of FIX protocol. • Java, C#, C++ development skills set, nice plus. Personal Attributes • Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly. • Able to function effectively as a member of a team. • Proactive with respect to personal and technical development. The position is based in the City London. The duration of this contract is 12 months. The rate for this assignment is circa £400 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you daily rate in GBP and availability.
Database Engineer
Job Description Database Engineer Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. Integrate with all the Bank's sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and to utilise house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. Analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. Ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Conduct Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Business Continuity Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. C# Software development. Knowledge and Skills C# Programming to high level of proficiency. Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Dimensional modelling Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) The Client is a Bank based in the City of London. This is a 2 year FTC position with a salary of circa £65K - £70K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.
Database Engineer with SQL Server
Job Description Database Engineer with SQL Server Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) The Client is a Bank based in the City of London. This is a 2 year FTC position with a salary of circa £65K - £70K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.
Technical Project Manager- Bank- City of London
Job Description Technical Project Manager - Bank - City of London As the Technical Project Manager, you play an integral role in a high performing team to deliver technical projects on time, to budget and that achieve both the project objectives and increase internal customer satisfaction. This is a hybrid role where you apply your technical expertise in either software development or IT infrastructure projects. At times, you might need to chip in on business requirement scoping and technical delivery to get the project across the line. You leverage your project management expertise and adept communication skills to lead the end-to-end project lifecycle and by doing so, you directly shape the success of IT projects, and therefore our business. Key Responsibilities: • Maintaining high performance levels for service-related processes, and implementing improvement activities wherever necessary • Taking ownership of critical risks and issues, coordinating resolution with all appropriate constituents, and establishing effective communication between stakeholders • Developing a deep understanding of projects to gain insights into the scope of service delivery • Manage metrics reporting and analysis of business demand against capacity constraints • Manage the development and delivery of IT products utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies • Focus on the constant improvement of quality, speed and ensuring the team learns and gets better each sprint. • Collaborate with Architecture, Engineering, and security teams to comply with established policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements • Provide communication and escalation to IT and business area management on critical issues • Foster and maintain good working relationships with business area representatives to remain in sync on direction and future delivery requests Key Requirements: • Comfortable capturing and challenging briefs to ensure we are delivering the most worthwhile solutions • Experience of leading, energising and mentoring project members • Experience in IT project delivery including managing all project phases from analysis, design, build, testing, implementation and hand over to BAU teams. • Ability to work to tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure • A high level of organisation and demonstrated skills to manage a team's capacity • Comfortable multitasking and prioritising several tasks at once • Hard-working with an outgoing and positive nature • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Technical skillsets within IT Infrastructure and Development will be mandatory Technologies: • Microsoft based environment including - MS SQL, Exchange, Active Directory, IIS, Symantec, Citrix • Network - Cisco, Palo Alto, ForcePoint, Symantec Email Security • Programming Language - T-SQL, VB.net, C#, PowerShell, ASP The Client is a bank based in the City of London. The salary for this position will be circa £60K - £70K. This is a 12 month FTC position. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.
IT Senior Systems Support Engineer
Job Description IT Senior Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds - Service Desk Software experience Experience of Pal Alto firewalls Firemon - Network Security Devices and Policy Management Experience of Avaya PABX systems • Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting • Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope • To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. • End User Computing support for all staff. • Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times • Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements • Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions • Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support • To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness • To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills • Proficient in common operating systems • Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above • Redhat Linux based Operating System • Software proficiency • VMWare v6.7 and above • Veeam Backup and Replication • Symantec Endpoint Protection • Symantec Endpoint Encryption • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus • Microsoft Office 365 • Networking (IT) • Cisco Switches and Routers • Palo Alto Firewalls • LAN/WAN Routing • Hardware • Dell PowerEdge Servers • Dell PowerVault SAN Storage • Project management • Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
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