Security Engineer required for global organisation with HQ in Redhill; Surrey.
Main Purpose of Job
· Developing the information security plans and policies for the company and Customers working with Security Management and Compliance functions to embed security
management plans into operational practice
· Implementing protections and solutions to ensure and enforce the information security plans and policies
· Monitoring and collating information from monitoring tools as well as third parties to provide an accurate view of the current security position of the organisation and customers
including security events, ongoing risks and treatment plan
· Investigation and resolution of security incidents events logged by staff members, monitoring tools and security partners.
· Educating and advising team members on the handling security threats e.g. suspicious emails, security alerts, CVE, etc.
· To have responsibility for the through life security of both internal and customer networks/systems as required by the company testing for vulnerabilities and recommending
improvements.
· To participate and support all internal IT & Engineering teams including providing advice and expertise on the design and management of internal, customer and global networks from a cybersecurity perspective.
Creating documentation around policies, procedures and events.
Technical expertise:
Security
· Be the centre of excellence for network and device security
· Lead by example and develop and maintain personal and group technical expertise in company bespoke products and security ensuring integrity and security of networks;
Good working knowledge & experience of
o Cisco Firewalls, Routers& Switches,
o Compliance standards (ISO27001 and ITIL)
o Security tools sets (SIEM, IDS/IPS)
o Pen Testing tools
o Vulnerability Management
· Design, build, test, commission and troubleshoot security solutions (IDS/IPS, SIEM) on internal and customer networks
Experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, standards and guidelines · Write and maintain configuration/reconfiguration documentation, schematics, support guides and other documentation as required. · Share knowledge, train, support and develop individuals internally on security management · Work across the IT, Enterprise and Hub Engineering teams in support of own and customer networks. To support the IT Manager and IT team in ensuring the highest levels of network and device security. Point of contact: · To be the key expert in CyberSecurity Design/Management for the company and customers as required · Final point of contact for security issues including trouble shooting and resolving to sometimes tight timescales. · Be involved within the company Incident Management scheme. · To liaise with other departments as required to ensure full support of networks and knowledge.
· Providing appropriate technical advice regarding complex cybersecurity problems.
· Following up and driving issues through to satisfactory completion.
· Identifying training needs to ensure consistency of service
· Appropriate planning of maintenance and outage
Experience/Skills/Qualifications:
· A minimum of 5 years multi network exposure including hands on experience of designing and managing secure networks including the following systems:
o Cisco Firewalls, Routers, Switches
o Juniper platforms
o SIEM tools
o IDS/IPS
o Penetration testing (PEN Testing)
o Computer Forensic tools
o ISO27001 & GDPR knowledge
· Ability to communicate network security issues to peers and management
· Ability to absorb and quickly gain and retain knowledge of bespoke products & satellite services
· Must be able to demonstrate technical competency in all they do with a right first time, every time attitude.
· Excellent customer support skills and ability to interact with customers both on the phone and in meetings
· Must hold, or have the ability to easily achieve SC Security Clearance.
· A well organised, pro-active and can-do attitude.
· Effective communicator with an eye for detail and accurate planning skills
Desirable:
· Telecommunications background
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SecOps Engineer – Central London (hybrid working)
Up to £75,000 PA
Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced SecOps Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications.
This role is ideal for a proactive security professional with strong technical expertise across application, network and infrastructure security. You will play a key part in implementing security controls, mitigating risk and contributing to the continuous improvement of the company’s overall security posture.
Responsibilities:
Monitor security tools including SIEM (QRadar) and respond to threat detection alerts
Triage, analyse and prioritise security (via ServiceNow)
Investigate root causes of security issues and design effective remediation solutions
Oversee Patch Management
Conduct vulnerability scans with Qualys, analyse results and prioritise remediation
Document SecOps processes and create knowledge base articles in line with best practices
Automate security tasks and toolchains using scripting (PowerShell, Batch, etc.)
Collaborate with external SOC teams
Prepare post-incident reports and root cause analyses
Manage end-user device (EUD) security via MS Intune, Sophos and NinjaOne
Schedule and assess vulnerability scans on critical infrastructure
Maintain patching compliance for OS, Microsoft Office and third-party applications
Support infrastructure teams to deploy systems, enhance security policies and manage security-driven changes
Produce weekly security operations reports
Manage Cisco Umbrella web filtering and SSL inspection policies
Requirements:
Previous hands-on experience in SecOps or Incident Response
Recognised Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or Microsoft security certifications
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS security and hardening
Working PowerShell scripting ability for automation tasks
Solid understanding of cloud-native security across M365, Azure and AWS
Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure
Any experience with the following will be highly favoured:
Strong experience with Qualys
Exposure to Varonis
Network security knowledge or relevant certifications (TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, segmentation)
Experience working with ServiceNow
Initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 once passed probation.
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We are supporting a leading technology organisation in the search for a Cyber Security Analyst to join its Security Operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced cybersecurity environment, helping to protect critical infrastructure and enterprise systems through proactive monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis. Working as part of a 24/7 operational security function, you will play a key role in identifying, investigating, and responding to security threats across both cloud-based and on-premise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents across enterprise networks and systems.
- Manage security cases and tickets through to resolution.
- Analyse logs and data from SIEM platforms, security monitoring tools, network infrastructure, and endpoint technologies.
- Investigate and triage security alerts to identify malicious activity and determine attack methods and techniques.
- Follow established incident response and escalation procedures to contain and mitigate security risks.
- Ensure all incidents are accurately documented, including indicators of compromise, evidence, and investigation findings.
- Identify and address false positives, providing feedback to improve detection capabilities.
- Support the development and optimisation of security monitoring rules and processes.
- Analyse data sets to identify security gaps and recommend improvements.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- 3+ years' experience in cyber security, security operations, threat analysis, or security monitoring.
- Experience investigating security incidents and working within a Security Operations Centre environment.
- Understanding of incident response processes, security event triage, and escalation procedures.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols, authentication mechanisms, and common attack techniques.
- Good understanding of information security principles, technologies, and best practices.
- Experience securing and supporting Windows and Linux environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
- Industry certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent cyber security qualifications.
- Experience working with SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies.
- Knowledge of Oracle and virtualised environments.
What\'s on Offer
- Opportunity to work within a highly skilled cyber security team.
- Exposure to complex security environments and emerging threats.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive working culture.
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst looking to further develop their incident response, threat analysis, and security operations expertise within a technically challenging environment.
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Maintain network security by ensuring latest Windows patches are applied and anti-virus updates are installed.
Maintenance of firewall policies for both security and to create a safe browsing environment for users.
Escalate support tickets to external third line support when necessary and work with them to find a solution.
Maintain the school network build image (to deploy to desktops and laptops) on a regular basis to ensure it is up to date. This includes importing necessary driver packages, adding required software, removing obsolete software, and editing the task sequences.
The latest Windows operating systems also need to be imported and tested with the network build.
Install and configure network switches when required (including both physical mounting and configuring the networking/VLANs on each switch).
Regularly check systems to detect, diagnose and resolve basic faults. Interpret diagnostic information, prioritise resolutions and report more complicated faults to the Senior ICT Services Manager.
Set up ICT equipment such as PCs, printers, laptops, data projectors, interactive whiteboards, sound systems and other specialist ICT equipment, ensuring that systems are ready for use and operating correctly.
Follow a proactive schedule of ICT maintenance across the College.
Provide technical support for College events (e.g. assembly, open evening, parents’ evening) where required.
Oversee Stage AV equipment and student technical assistance.
Support staff and students with technical aspects of ICT. Provide information, advice and assistance for teachers, students and support staff on the use of ICT equipment, software (including Cloud-based applications) and associated procedures.
Assist staff in solving any problems with the College’s ICT Systems and to liaise with the Senior ICT Services Manager and external agencies/companies as necessary.
Maintain a comprehensive database of all ICT support requests.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of ICT hardware.
Responsible for ensuring that support incidents, problems, and requests for change are recorded according to the team’s SLA:
o Maintain (and configure when necessary) systems such as:
o External web systems (room booker, kerboodle, etc.).
o Wireless network.
o Anti virus software.
o Printers and photocopiers.
o Office 365 systems (Teams, Groups, shared mailboxes etc) and associated software.Training:During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the L4 Network Engineer standard.
The training covers the following core occupational duties:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/network-engineer-v1-2Training Outcome:A permanent job working in IT within Education.Employer Description:St Anselm's College is a Catholic Grammar school for boys in Birkenhead in Wirral, steeped in history and tradition, underpinned by a distinct Catholic nature and Edmund Rice ethosWorking Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Security Solutions ArchitectMust be eligible for SC Clearance. Remote based opportunity. Paying between £90,000-100,000, depending on experience. We are working with a leading UK provider of managed IT, cloud, connectivity and cyber security services to recruit an experienced Security Solutions Architect. This is a senior technical role offering the opportunity to influence the design and development of security solutions and managed services across a large and established technology environment.The RoleAs a Security Solutions Architect, you will act as a technical authority for security architecture, translating customer, business and regulatory requirements into secure, scalable and commercially viable solutions.You’ll work across cyber security, cloud, networking, infrastructure and identity, collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, Security, Delivery and Operations teams.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to remain technically close to security while having the seniority to shape architecture, challenge designs and influence technical direction. You’ll also play an important part in developing reusable security solutions, technical standards and future security roadmaps.Key responsibilities:
Designing and assuring security solutions across cloud, networks, infrastructure, identity and managed security services.
Producing high-level designs, reference architectures, security patterns and technical roadmaps.
Acting as a technical design authority and providing architectural guidance.
Leading security architecture and technical design reviews.
Identifying security risks, control gaps and architectural dependencies.
Supporting the development of new and existing managed security products and services.
Ensuring solutions are secure, resilient, scalable and operationally supportable.
Working with Engineering and Operations teams to successfully transition solutions into service.
Supporting customer workshops, technical reviews, bids and pre-sales activities.
Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and other technical colleagues.
Experience required:We are looking for an experienced security professional with a background in Security Architecture, Security Engineering or senior Security Consultancy.Experience across several of the following would be particularly relevant:
Security architecture within an MSP, MSSP, telecommunications, cloud, systems integrator or complex enterprise environment.
Cloud security across Azure and/or AWS.
Identity security, Zero Trust and Privileged Access Management.
Network, endpoint and infrastructure security.
SOC, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR or XDR technologies.
Vulnerability management and security monitoring.
Threat modelling, risk assessment and security governance.
DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code or security automation.
Designing secure, resilient and auditable services.
Security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, Cyber Essentials Plus and NCSC guidance.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, Microsoft Security, AWS Security or TOGAF are desirable, although strong practical experience will be considered equally.Must be eligible for SC Clearance. Remote based opportunity. Paying between £90,000-100,000, depending on experience. ....Read more...
Senior IT Security Architect – Financial Services – Lugano / Hybrid
(Key skills: IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Security Frameworks, Cloud Security, Network & System Security, Identity & Access Management, Secure Design, Threat Modelling, Security Standards (ISO 27001, NIST), Risk Management, Architecture Governance, Stakeholder Advisory)
Are you an experienced security architect with a passion for designing robust, scalable and compliant security solutions in complex environments? Do you want to work at the forefront of protecting critical financial services platforms and customer data? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to influence security strategy and shape secure architectures at scale.
Our client, a highly reputable financial services organisation, is seeking a Senior IT Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level security architectures across business-critical systems. You will play a strategic role in shaping how secure digital services are delivered across the organisation, advising on security standards, controls and optimisations that protect both customers and internal operations.
As Senior IT Security Architect, you will partner with cross-functional teams including cloud engineering, software development, infrastructure, risk and compliance. You will define secure architecture patterns for both on-premise and cloud services, review designs and implementations, and ensure alignment with regulatory and internal security requirements. You’ll be instrumental in developing threat models, conducting security risk assessments and embedding secure design principles into project lifecycles.
In this role, you will develop security reference architectures, recommend security controls, and guide technical teams on secure implementation practices. You will be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing insight on emerging threats, vulnerability mitigations and compliance obligations. You’ll help maintain and enhance the organisation’s security frameworks and contribute to continuous improvement of security governance and monitoring capabilities.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in security architecture — particularly within financial services, banking or other regulated sectors — and a strong understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP and CIS Controls. You’ll be comfortable working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), identity and access management solutions, encryption technologies and enterprise networking/security stacks. Your ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be key to your success.
This is a rare opportunity to own security architecture for an organisation where digital innovation, data protection and security best practices are integral to the business strategy. You’ll join a collaborative team that values experience, initiative and leadership — and you’ll have significant influence over the future of secure technology delivery.
Location: Lugano, Switzerland / Hybrid working
Salary: CHF 100,000 – CHF 120,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland.
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Learning many aspects of providing support to customers, including helping users who have technical issues or need help with supporting applications
Dealing with alerts and automated system monitoring
Ensure that all systems and services are proactively maintained, monitored and supported to ensure that we are meeting set SLA's
Monitor the Service Desk email inbox to respond to support calls logged via email
Answer telephone and complete support issues from initial contact to resolution. Log all calls in the relevant Call Logging system
Provide 1st and 2nd line support on calls assigned by a service desk team member or other Support Engineer
Escalate incidents when required to 3rd parties, external resources, or others
Investigate, diagnose and troubleshoot a wide variety of problems with network and computer hardware, device drivers, operating systems and application server software
Write up support calls and maintain documents and records to a professional standard; for example, Request for Change (RFC's),
Customer Build Logs and Tech Docs
Attend the site and carry out any on-site support work as required
Provide excellent customer service by understanding the business drivers, taking proactive action and providing clear communication
Training:QA’s Cloud Network Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
Follow a cloud-first curriculum, covering on-premise and cloud-enabled networking
Learn about core networking principles, including network addressing, cloud, virtualisation and security
Understand the principles, hardware, protocols and services that form part of on-premise, cloud and hybrid network architectures
Train with QA – the largest and leading provider for both Microsoft and AWS training
Learn technical content that aligns to, and is relevant to, employers and the market
Learn about DevOps methodologies and the fundamentals of databases and data migration
Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud.Training Outcome:Guaranteed job opportunity once completing the apprenticeship and qualifying. Many apprentices move into roles such as:
IT Support Engineer
Cloud Engineer
Infrastructure Engineer
Cyber Security Analyst
Technical Consultant
Employer Description:As a small company, we provide closer access to experienced engineers and leaders. Apprentices can benefit from a wider variety of responsibilities and more visibility within the business. The company focuses on Microsoft technologies and often supports staff in gaining Microsoft certifications.
Our culture is built around learning, collaboration and opportunity. We want apprentices to feel supported from day one, develop valuable technical and professional skills, and build a long-term career in a fast-growing technology business.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9am- 5:30pmSkills: Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Patience and empathy,Friendly and approachable....Read more...
Senior Solutions Architect – Networks
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Solutions Architect – Enterprise Networking to join a rapidly growing technology and organisation.
This is a senior, customer-facing role combining technical architecture, pre-sales and solution design, acting as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise customers.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead customer discovery, workshops and technical engagements
• Shape innovative, commercially viable networking solutions
• Support Sales and Account Management with new and existing opportunities
• Develop high-level designs, solution proposals and technical documentation
• Support RFPs, RFIs, tenders, presentations, demos and PoCs
• Work closely with vendors, partners and delivery teams
Looking for experience across:
• Enterprise WAN, LAN & Data Centre Networking
• Routing, Switching, Firewalls & Wireless
• SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust & Cyber Security
• Cloud Networking / Hybrid Cloud
• Network Automation, Assurance & Telemetry
• Modern campus and data centre architectures
Experience with technologies such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper Mist, Zscaler, AWS, Azure, Cisco ISE/Nexus or similar would be highly beneficial.
Professional/vendor certifications such as CCNP/CCIE are desirable but not essential.
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Payroll ManagerLocation: Eschborn (Frankfurt), Germany Salary: €66,000 – €72,000 + bonus Languages: Fluent German and English required Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in the office)An exciting opportunity to join a global hospitality leader as Payroll Manager within its German Shared Services team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll services across multiple entities while leading a small team and driving continuous process improvements.Working closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers, you'll play a key role in ensuring an efficient, compliant, and high-performing payroll functionKey Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end payroll operations across multiple entitiesManage, coach, and develop a team of three payroll professionalsEnsure compliance with German payroll, tax, and social security regulationsOversee payroll systems, reporting, audits, and quality controlsPartner with HR, Finance, auditors, and external payroll providersDrive payroll process improvements, standardisation, and automationSupport payroll system testing, documentation, and user training
Requirements
2–3+ years' experience in German payrollStrong knowledge of German payroll legislation, tax, and social security requirementsPrevious leadership experience is advantageous but not essential for the right candidateExperience working within a shared services or multi-entity environment is beneficialStrong analytical skills with excellent attention to detailExperience with payroll systems; SAP Payroll knowledge is a plusFluent German and English are essential
What's on Offer
€66,000–€72,000 base salary + bonusHybrid working with three office days per weekExcellent career development opportunities within a global hospitality businessSupportive leadership and a collaborative international teamEmployee accommodation rates when travelling within the hotel network
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Junior Data Centre Technician - Critical Data Centre - Farringdon, London - Temp to perm Are you a Junior Data Centre Technician looking for a new challenge?Do you have Data Centre Experience?Are you looking for an Immediate start?Exciting opportunity to work in house for a critical data centre situated in London. CBW are currently recruiting for a Junior Data Centre Technician to be based within A data centre located in Farringdon for a temporary to permanent contract. We are looking for a candidate with relevant experience who is also open to more training and development. Key duties & ResponsibilitiesBuild strong customer relationships by managing communications, projects, and service requests, providing timely updates and a consistently high level of service.Diagnose and resolve a wide range of technical issues involving network connectivity, server hardware, operating systems, software applications, and data centre infrastructure.Take ownership of complex technical issues and act as an escalation point, working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver effective and timely resolutions.Support internal IT operations, including hardware deployments, Microsoft 365 administration, user support, and general helpdesk activities.Install and manage customer and network provider cross-connects and cabling infrastructure, ensuring work is completed accurately and in line with data centre standards.Maintain clear and accurate records of incidents, troubleshooting activities, resolutions, and operational procedures within ticketing systems and knowledge bases.Carry out routine data centre activities, including equipment installations, upgrades, cabling, rack management, and hardware replacements.Conduct infrastructure audits and maintain accurate inventory records covering equipment, racks, cabling, and power distribution units (PDUs).Identify recurring support trends and recommend improvements to processes, efficiency, and the overall customer experience.Ensure all activities comply with company security policies, operational procedures, and relevant industry best practices.Keep up to date with emerging technologies and developments across data centre operations and technical support.Work collaboratively as part of the wider team, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive, customer-focused working environment. Hours of work / contract detailsDays and Nights shift pattern7:00am - 19:00pm / 19:00pm - 7:00am4 on 4 offTemp to permanent positionHourly rates offered from £18-20p/h depending on experience and qualificationsSalary up to £30k + depending on experience and qualifications Requirements ( desirable )CompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Microsoft certifications (MCSA or equivalent)Other relevant infrastructure or networking certifications Please send your CV to Cammie-Jo Ford at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information. ....Read more...
Data Centre Technical Manager - Client Direct - Central London - up to 80k + bonus and excellent benefits Are you from a data centre or critical engineering background? Would you like to work client side for a leading Data Centre company? If so, please read on.... One of the market leaders in the data centre world is currently looking to recruit a Data Centre Technical Services Manager to work at a high profile data centre based in Central London. The role will be working closely with the Head of Operations on site and will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all engineering activities within the data centre, to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and reliability of critical infrastructure systems. The main duties of the role are as follows:Lead and supervise a team of engineers and technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure they perform their duties effectively.Plan, schedule, and prioritize maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to minimize downtime and maintain uptime SLAs.Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including facilities management, IT operations, and security to address issues and optimize data centre operations.Manage vendor relationships and contracts for equipment procurement, maintenance services, and technical support.Maintain technical documentation within the data centre including SOP's/EOP's/MOP's, Electrical safety rules and risk assessments.Participate in capacity planning and expansion projects to support the growth of the data centre infrastructure.Act as a company HVAP.Be available as the 1st point of escalation for any incidents or issues.Applicants for the role must be able to meet the following criteria:Qualifications in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.Experience in data centre operations or a similar critical infrastructure environment.Proven track record of leading and managing technical teams.Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, including power, cooling, security, and network systems.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.Leadership and team management skills.Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Effective communication and collaboration skills.Project management and organizational skills.Strong analytical and strategic thinking.....Read more...
Senior DevOps & Systems Engineer- 1 or 2 days a week expected at Head Office in Blackburn - Salary: £60k-£65kSummary of Position The Senior DevOps & Systems Engineer will be responsible for the administration, reliability, security and continuous improvement of the TW Group infrastructure estate across both Linux and Microsoft environments. This is a hands-on senior role for an experienced infrastructure engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of technical problems, investigating unfamiliar systems and delivering practical solutions with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will work closely with the Software Development Team, IT Operations and selected third-party technology partners to support business-critical infrastructure, development environments, databases, container platforms and deployment pipelines. The role will be expected to take ownership of day-to-day infrastructure operations while also improving automation, monitoring, resilience, documentation and disaster recovery capability across the wider IT estate.Key Responsibilities - Administration, maintenance and improvement of Linux and Microsoft server environments. - Provisioning and configuration of new virtual machines, servers, services and supporting infrastructure. - Deployment and configuration of applications and infrastructure components. - Monitoring the health, performance, availability and security of production and internal systems. - Investigating and resolving infrastructure incidents, performance issues and system failures. - Designing and implementing appropriate monitoring, alerting and logging for new and existing systems. - Managing and improving configuration automation using Ansible. - Supporting and administering containerised environments using Docker, CRI-O and Kubernetes. - Managing Kubernetes clusters, workloads, services and associated infrastructure. - Administration and operational support of MySQL, Galera Cluster and Microsoft SQL Server environments. - 1 Building, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines. - Supporting software deployment and release processes in collaboration with the Development Team. - Maintaining system patching, upgrades, security configuration and vulnerability remediation. - Managing backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes. - Improving infrastructure resilience and reducing key-person dependencies through documentation and cross-training. - Reviewing existing infrastructure and recommending improvements where systems can be made more reliable, secure, maintainable or efficient. - Supporting infrastructure-related security incidents and remediation activities. - Maintaining clear technical documentation covering systems, infrastructure, recovery procedures and operational processes. - Working with third-party infrastructure and technology partners where specialist support is required. - Supporting the broader IT function where infrastructure, systems or operational responsibilities overlap.Experience - 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Systems Administration, Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering or a similar role. - Significant hands-on experience operating production-grade infrastructure. - Strong Linux administration experience. - Practical experience across both Linux and Microsoft server estates. - Proven experience managing infrastructure supporting business-critical applications. - Experience taking ownership of complex technical problems with limited supervision. - Proven ability to investigate unfamiliar systems and determine appropriate solutions. - Experience improving infrastructure reliability, automation, security or operational efficiency. - Previous experience operating in a senior or highly autonomous engineering roleSkills and Experience - Core Linux & Systems Administration- Strong professional experience administering Linux server environments in production. - Strong understanding of Linux system administration, including: users and permissions system services package management networking storage and filesystems scheduled tasks logging performance management troubleshooting. - Experience provisioning and configuring servers and virtual machines from initial deployment through to production readiness. - Strong understanding of production infrastructure reliability, availability and operational support. - Experience with system patching, upgrades and lifecycle management. - Experience diagnosing complex infrastructure issues independently.Monitoring, Reliability & Security - Strong experience with system, application and security monitoring. - Experience designing and implementing monitoring and alerting for new infrastructure and applications. - Ability to identify meaningful service health indicators and create appropriate alerts. - Strong understanding of: infrastructure security access control patch management vulnerability remediation system hardening logging auditing certificate management - Experience responding to production incidents and security-related infrastructure issues. - Strong understanding of backup, recovery and disaster recovery principles. - Experience documenting and testing disaster recovery procedures.Automation & Configuration Management- Strong working knowledge of Ansible. Experience using automation to manage: server configuration 3. - Application deployment package installation security configuration environment setup recurring operational tasks - Ability to design reusable, maintainable and well-documented automation. - Strong understanding of infrastructure automation and configuration management principles. - Experience with Infrastructure as Code concepts.Containers & Kubernetes- Strong experience with Docker and containerised workloads. - Experience with CRI-O, containerd or comparable container runtimes. - Practical experience administering Kubernetes clusters in production or business-critical environments. - Strong understanding of: deployments pods services ingress persistent storage secrets configuration resource allocation cluster networking availability monitoring troubleshooting - Ability to independently deploy, troubleshoot and maintain applications within Kubernetes. - Experience supporting highly available containerised environmentsDatabase Administration MySQL / Galera- Strong experience administering MySQL environments. - Experience managing Galera Cluster or comparable highly available MySQL architectures. - Good understanding of: replication backup and restore performance - monitoring database troubleshooting permissions and access upgrades clustering high availability failover disaster recovery - Ability to investigate and resolve database performance and availability issuesMicrosoft SQL Server- Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server / MSSQL environments. - Good understanding of: database backup and recovery - permissions maintenance - monitoring performance - troubleshooting availability resilienceMicrosoft Systems Administration- Strong experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments. - Experience installing, configuring and maintaining Windows-based servers and applications. - Experience with system monitoring, patching, security and operational support. - Strong understanding of Windows Server permissions, services and network configuration.- Ability to troubleshoot Windows infrastructure and application issues independently. - Experience supporting business-critical Microsoft workloads.CI/CD & Development Operations - Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines. - Experience designing, maintaining and troubleshooting automated deployment pipelines. - Understanding of build, test and production deployment processes. - Strong working knowledge of Git and modern source control workflows. - Experience supporting software developers with infrastructure and deployment requirements. - Ability to improve deployment reliability through automation and standardisation. - Experience supporting multiple development, staging and production environmentsInfrastructure & Networking- Strong understanding of: TCP/IP DNS HTTP / HTTPS firewalls VPNs load balancing reverse proxies TLS / SSL certificates - Experience administering web servers such as Nginx and Apache. - Understanding of highly available, multi-server environments. - Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure issues across operating system, networking, database and application layers. - Experience working alongside external infrastructure or managed service providersWorking Style & Soft Skills - Strong problem-solving and diagnostic capability. - Comfortable being given an outcome or problem rather than a predefined technical solution. - Able to independently investigate, evaluate options and implement appropriate solutions. - Strong ownership mentality and willingness to take responsibility for systems through their full lifecycle. - Proactive approach to identifying operational risks before they become incidents. - Calm and methodical approach to production incidents and high-pressure situations. - Strong attention to detail. Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to explain infrastructure risks and recommendations in practical business terms.Nice-to-Have- Previous experience supporting SAP environments. - Experience working with infrastructure hosting or supporting SAP application and database workloads. - Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tooling. - Experience with cloud infrastructure. Experience with centralised logging and observability platforms. - Experience with vulnerability management and security tooling. - Experience administering Redis or similar caching technologies. - Experience with highly available ecommerce or customer-facing infrastructure. - Experience supporting infrastructure across multiple physical locations or datacentres. - Experience working in organisations subject to formal audit, governance or listed-company control requirements. - Familiarity with broader Microsoft infrastructure and enterprise systemsIs this role for you?? Click apply!....Read more...
Looking for a hands-on role with evening hours? This Warehouse Operative position offers shifts at a busy logistics depot in Quedgeley, Gloucester, supporting increased demand during the Christmas period from November to January. The role runs from 16:00 to 22:00, with a starting hourly rate from £12.21.Company overviewThis well-established logistics organisation is recognised for its commitment to efficiency and reliability, providing customers with best-in-class delivery services. Operating from a modern depot in Quedgeley, Gloucester, the company prioritises precision, teamwork, and safety to ensure every parcel reaches its destination securely and on time.Job overviewAs a Warehouse Operative, you’ll play a key part in the smooth running of the evening operations. Your role will involve handling parcels, ensuring they are processed accurately and safely through the network in preparation for onward delivery. This position is perfect for reliable, hardworking individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced and supportive environment.Here's what you'll be doing:Handling parcels both manually and using equipment as directed by the Shift ManagerLoading and unloading vehicles efficiently and safelyCarrying out thorough checks to ensure parcels are correctly sorted and undamagedReporting any faults or damages to the Shift ManagerMaintaining cleanliness and order within the warehouse environmentFollowing all health, safety, and security procedures to ensure safe operationsSupporting colleagues and demonstrating values of teamwork, respect, and accountabilityHere are the skills you'll need:Ability to work evening shifts from 16:00 to 22:00, including weekends when requiredStrong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standardsA positive, dependable, and flexible attitude to workPhysical capability to handle parcels safely throughout the shiftImmediate availability preferredWork permissions:You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Here are the benefits of this job:Starting hourly rate from £12.21Supportive and team-oriented working environmentEvening shift pattern offering work-life balanceOpportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced logistics settingPotential for ongoing work beyond the Christmas periodWhy consider a career in warehousing and logistics?A career as a Warehouse Operative provides stability, variety, and the chance to develop practical skills within one of the UK’s most essential sectors. As e-commerce continues to grow, warehouse professionals play a vital role in ensuring goods are delivered efficiently and accurately. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in logistics while contributing to the smooth operation of a trusted delivery network.....Read more...
Looking for a hands-on role with night shift opportunities? This Warehouse Operative position offers night shifts at a busy logistics depot in Quedgeley, Gloucester, supporting the increased demand during the Christmas period from November to January. Starting hourly rate from £12.21Company Overview:This well-established logistics organisation is recognised for its commitment to efficiency and reliability, providing customers with best-in-class delivery services. Operating from their depot in Quedgeley, Gloucester, they prioritise precision and safety in every parcel’s journey.Job Overview:As a Warehouse Operative working nights, you’ll be essential to ensuring parcels are efficiently unloaded, processed through advanced sortation equipment, and sent on their way for next-day delivery across the network. This role is ideal for hardworking, dependable, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.Here's What You’ll Be Doing:Handling parcels, both manually and with equipment, as directed by the Shift ManagerUsing available equipment to complete thorough security checksEnsuring all equipment is in full working order and reporting any faults if necessaryMonitoring goods for any potential damage and notifying a Shift Manager of issuesPreventing damage to vehicles and machinery, alerting the Shift Manager of any identified issuesUpholding health and safety policies to maintain a safe work environment at all timesImplementing security policies to ensure secure handling of goodsUndertaking other duties as reasonably requested by Management or the Shift ManagerConsistently demonstrating core values of passion, respect, honesty, flexibility, hard work, and accountabilityHere Are the Skills You’ll Need:Ability to work five nights a week (23:30 to 08:30) or four nights a week (23:30 to 09:30), including weekends as the depot operates 365 days a yearStrong attention to detail and commitment to safetyFlexibility, dependability, and a proactive approach to workAbility to start immediately is preferredWork Permissions:You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Here Are the Benefits of This Job:Starting hourly rate from £12.21A supportive and team-oriented work environmentOpportunity to work with industry-leading equipmentFlexible shift patterns, ideal for night workersValuable hands-on experience in a high-demand logistics sectorWhy Consider a Career in Warehousing and Logistics?A career as a Warehouse Operative offers stability, practical experience, and the chance to be part of a sector essential to the UK economy. As e-commerce continues to grow, skilled warehouse operatives are key to ensuring smooth and timely deliveries. This role provides a solid foundation for further career growth within logistics, with opportunities to progress as demand for experienced operatives rises.....Read more...
A well established, market leading engineering business is currently seeking an IT Support Technician to support business needs.With over 50 years of industry experience, this business designs and manufactures high-performance engineering solutions for some of the world’s most demanding markets.This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, forward thinking and growing manufacturing business offering long term career prospects and supportive working environment.Key Responsibilities of the IT Support Technician.
Deliver day-to-day IT support to users across the business.
Resolve hardware, software, and system issues in a timely manner.
Support and administer Microsoft 365 and user accounts.
Assist with the maintenance of IT infrastructure, servers, and virtual environments.
Monitor systems, security tools, and ensure devices remain up to date.
Support business applications, reporting tools, and network connectivity.
Working hours of the IT Support Technician.
Monday- Thursday: 08:00-16:45
Friday: 08:00-13:30
For the IT Support Technician role, I would be keen to speak to individuals who possess.
Previous experience in an IT Support, Service Desk, or IT Technician role.
Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Windows environments.
Good understanding of Active Directory and basic networking concepts.
Strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive and customer-focused approach.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
In Return, the IT Support Technician will receive.
Basic Salary: £30,000-£34,000 (Dependent upon experience)
Early finish on a Friday
33 days annual leave
Access to health care cash plan.
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Job Title: Transport Clerk / Transport AdministratorLocation: HinckleyPay Rate: £13.00 per hourShifts: Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 17:00Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for a reliable, experienced Transport Clerk to join our client team and play a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving. Ideally, you will have previous experience working in the transport industry, but this is not essential as full training will be provided. What You'll Do:Working with other departments such as Hub and Network Operations, Transport and Security ensuring that updates on arrivals or any issues are communicated as quickly as possible in order to keep the operation running smoothlyCompleting licence checks for agency drivers and ensuring the client remains compliant in line with O Licence RegulationsDespatching transport drivers, agency drivers, and subcontracted routes.Ensuring on-time departures and managing exception reporting.Performing general administrative tasks, such as answering telephone queries, printing route paperwork and maps.Providing additional administrative support to the LGV Coordinators, Transport Shift Managers and Transport Operations Managers.General administration duties to support the departmentWhat You Need:You will preferably have experience in a fast paced operation ideally in a transport settingYou will have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levelsDemonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlinesExcellent computer skills with the ability to use Google chrome applicationsDemonstrate the company's 'DNA' (core values) – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and AccountabilityYou must be a UK resident to be considered for this opportunity. We are unable to assist with VISA applications and cannot assist with relocation.Why Work With Us?Weekly pay with competitive ratesOngoing workSupportive team who value our driversOpportunities for ongoing training and upskilling24/7 on-call support if you need usIncreased hours if desiredApply Today – Drive Your Career Forward With Us!....Read more...
Senior System Engineer (Microsoft / Citrix) – IT Services – Bern / Hybrid
(Tech stack: System Engineer, Microsoft On-Premises, Windows Server, Active Directory, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Citrix ADC, PowerShell, Configuration Management, IAM, PAM, ITIL, Infrastructure Architecture, System Engineer)
Are you an experienced System Engineer who wants to do more than simply operate systems? This is an opportunity to take real technical ownership across a complex Microsoft and Citrix environment, influence architecture and standards, and drive automation and modernisation across the platform.
Our client is an established Swiss technology organisation with a strong focus on high-quality IT services and customer satisfaction. As part of the Smart Workplace team, you will take responsibility for the operation and continued development of their Microsoft On-Premises platform and Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops environment, working closely with Network, Security and other technical teams.
You will lead technical projects from conception through migration, modernisation and go-live, while also taking ownership of complex 2nd and 3rd level incidents. Alongside day-to-day operations, you will define and document standards, improve operational processes and drive sustainable solutions across the infrastructure.
A key part of the role will be increasing automation and standardisation using PowerShell and Configuration Management, while contributing to IAM/PAM initiatives and ITIL-based Incident, Problem and Change processes. You will also have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions and share your knowledge with an experienced team of Senior Engineers.
The ideal candidate will bring several years of experience in Microsoft On-Premises environments, strong knowledge of Windows Server, Domain infrastructure and Active Directory, alongside solid experience with Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops and ADC. An IT qualification such as EFZ or equivalent is expected, with HF/FH further education advantageous, while excellent German is essential.
In return, you will have genuine technical responsibility, significant freedom to shape architecture and standards, flexible annual working hours, hybrid working, individual professional development and a highly experienced technical team. The organisation also offers modern workplace facilities including an on-site gym, relaxation room and internal cafeteria.
Location: Bern, Switzerland / Hybrid Working Salary Range: CHF 100,000 – CHF 115,000 Languages: C1 German (Speaking and Written) is required for this role.
Applicants must be based in Switzerland and have the right to work in Switzerland, even though hybrid working is available.
To apply for this position please send your CV to Karan Gajjar at Noir.
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Role Title: Head of Business Systems & ITLocation: Norwich (Hybrid after agreed period)Reporting To: Managing Director / CEOWorking Hours: Monday to Friday flexible to be agreedSalary: £45,000 - £55,000 – Depending on experienceBenefits:
Access to a host of company incentives and social eventsA relaxed and fun working environment28 days annual leave inc. Bank HolidaysPersonal and professional development opportunitiesBike to Work scheme
Outlook Publishing is an award-winning digital media company delivering B2B content across global markets, backed by an evolving product portfolio and commercial client network. Technology sits at the center of how we operate, collaborate, and scale – particularly across Salesforce, Slack, automation, and AI.We are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Head of Business Systems & IT to take ownership of our core business systems and wider technology environment. Salesforce is the engine of our business and will be the primary focus of the role. We are looking for someone who can not only maintain what we have built, but proactively develop it, identify opportunities for improvement and help us unlock the full potential of our investment in Salesforce, Slack and AI.Key Responsibilities1. Salesforce, Slack & AI
Own and develop our Salesforce environment, including Flow, custom objects, reporting, data, users, permissions and integrations.Understand our commercial and operational processes and translate business requirements into practical, scalable Salesforce solutions.Administer Slack Enterprise and continue developing the integration between Salesforce and Slack.Lead the ongoing development of Agentforce for Sales, Slackbot and practical AI use across the business.Work closely with teams across the business to identify opportunities to improve processes through Salesforce.
2. Business Systems & Technology
Manage and review our connected Salesforce ecosystem, including Natterbox, SalesScreen, SalesSign, Own, Validity and Commercient.Manage and review our wider sales enablement and digital tool stack (LinkedIn, Lusha, ZoomInfo, generative AI etc), monitoring usage and costs and identifying opportunities for improvement.Administer Microsoft 365 and oversee user access, licences and system onboarding/offboarding.
3. IT, Hardware & Security
Oversee laptops, office technology, networking, Wi-Fi and other workplace hardware.Maintain appropriate security, access and MFA across our systems.Manage external IT, hardware, telecoms and technology suppliers where required.Provide practical IT support where appropriate, working with external partners for specialist issues.
What we're looking forEssential
Salesforce Certified Administrator with at least two years of practical Salesforce administration experience.Strong Salesforce Flow, reporting, data management and integration experience.Good understanding of Microsoft 365 and workplace technology.Strong interest in AI and its practical application within business.Commercially minded, with the ability to understand business problems and turn them into practical technology solutions.Comfortable being hands-on and working directly with users across the business.
Desirable
Experience with Agentforce or other Salesforce AI products.Experience administering Slack Enterprise and Salesforce/Slack integrations.Experience in a sales-led B2B environment.
The type of person we're looking forWe're not looking for someone to simply keep the lights on. We want someone genuinely curious about technology, interested in how the business operates, and motivated to continually improve the systems behind it.You don't need to arrive knowing everything about Agentforce, AI or Outlook. What matters is that you're willing to learn, experiment, and explore how technology can make a genuine difference to the business.You'll be comfortable talking to a salesperson about how Salesforce could make their job easier, improving a Flow, exploring what AI could automate, or getting involved with a practical IT issue when needed.Ultimately, we want someone who understands both the technology and the business it exists to support.....Read more...
Technicien Support Utilisateurs / Technical Analyst (H/F)Localisation : Paris (75)Type de contrat : CDI – Temps pleinRémunération : up to €40,000 per annum.À propos du poste :Dans le cadre de l'ouverture d'un lieu culturel et événementiel d'exception à Paris, nous recherchons un(e) Technicien(ne) Support Utilisateurs / Technical Analyst pour rejoindre l'équipe IT de cette nouvelle destination immersive majeure.Rattaché(e) directement au Directeur Informatique, vous serez le point de contact privilégié des équipes internes pour assurer le support, la gestion du parc informatique et le bon fonctionnement des outils de travail au quotidien.Vos missions principales :
Support & Dépannage (Niveau 1 & 2) : Traiter, diagnostiquer et résoudre les incidents matériels et logiciels signalés par les collaborateurs (tickets, téléphone, présentiel).Gestion du Parc Informatique : Installer, configurer, déployer et maintenir le parc de postes de travail (PC fixes/portables, terminaux mobiles, périphériques).Administration & Déploiement : Administrer les postes via Microsoft Intune, gérer les déploiements logiciels (MDM) et réaliser les audits de licences.Accompagnement Utilisateurs : Assurer la prise en main des outils informatiques, former les utilisateurs aux bonnes pratiques et rédiger la documentation ITSM.Support Réseau & Audiovisuel : Assurer le support de premier niveau sur les équipements réseau (LAN/WAN), télécoms et infrastructures audio/vidéo du site.Suivi & Inventaire : Suivre les inventaires d'équipements, la performance du matériel et faire le lien avec les fournisseurs informatiques tiers.
Profil recherché :
Formation & Expérience : Diplôme Bac+2/Bac+3 en informatique (BTS, DUT/BUT SIO, Licence ou équivalent) avec un minimum de 2 ans d'expérience sur un rôle similaire de support IT/Helpdesk.Compétences Techniques Requises :
Solide maîtrise de l'environnement Windows, du déploiement de postes et de l'administration via Microsoft Intune / MDM.Bonnes notions de base en réseaux (LAN/WAN) et en équipements Audio/Vidéo.Connaissance des processus de gestion d'incidents (ITSM / outils de ticketing comme Zendesk).
Atouts appréciés : Certifications Microsoft ou CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+, etc.).Qualités personnelles : Sens aigu du service client, excellente communication orale et écrite, rigueur, réactivité et orientation résultats.
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