Software Development and Applications

Skills: Project Manager, PM, Project Management, Prince 2, Project plans, Project Management Lifecycle, End to End Delivery, ITIL

Our Portsmouth based client requires a Project Manager to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation at a key point in their growth as they look to develop and strengthen themselves in the UK market in 2019.

You will have a proven Project Management background with demonstrable experience in delivering on long term end to end projects within a large environment.

Responsibilities:

• Create and execute project work plans
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
• Reviews deliverables, both internal and vendor, prepared by team before passing to client
• Ensures vendors are accountable and delivering against their project commitments
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on project
• Manage changes to the project scope, which impact schedule, budget or resources through strict change control
• Manage interdependencies (internal & external)
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Work in close collaboration with work stream lead
• Project Accounting
• Ensure project funding processes are completed
• Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis
• Manages project budget and changes

Essential Job Qualities

• End to End PM lifecycle experience
• Managing relationships and deliverables in a multi-vendor service migration project
• Experience in delivering projects within time and budget
• You will have worked for a similar large-scale organization in a highly matrix managed environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Methodical in approach
• PMI, Prince 2 and/or ITIL certification (desirable)
• Experience in delivering projects within time and budget
• Experience of having worked for a similar large-scale organization in a highly matrix managed environment

This role will be commencing in January 2019, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Administrator/Customer Service – With IT/Technology interest (Contracting role)

Location: Canary Wharf (Canada Square)

Pay:  £100 per Day (Contractors rate - Limited or via Umbrella)

Days: Monday – Friday Full time

Contract Duration: 3 months initially (with likely extension if suitable)

IT Administrator, IT Administration, Technical Stock Take, Stock check, Technical Administrator, Administrator, Receptionist, IT sector

Are you an experienced Administrator with customer facing experience, and have an interest in getting into the IT Sector?

A truly excellent opportunity has arisen based in Canary Wharf, for a fantastic IT sector foot-in-the-door opportunity to work for a recognised company as an Administrator/Receptionist.

This opportunity can really open a valuable door for someone keen to get into the IT sector:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Hardworking, reliable, with a willingness to learn
• Proven administration experience – Knowledge of all Microsoft packages
• A genuine interest or passion for technology and I/T
• Enthusiastic and personable customer facing skills
• An organised individual who is pro-active and can use initiative
• Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities:

• The Administration and Customer service of leavers, Consumables, and preparation for Meetings being held
• Stock Checks, Quality checks
• VisIT Bar management: Face to face customer service for walk-in users

If this is the ideal opportunity for you, please do not hesitate to apply today. Please note that this is a Contract role requiring an Umbrella or Limited set up @ £100 per day.

Network Security Engineer-£50,000

My client an award-winning multinational telecommunications company. Due to expansion they are currently recruiting for a Network Security Engineer who will be responsible for Gathering Technical Detail and Configuration Build of security products & Activation & testing security products across their global Network.

About the role

The successful candidate  will manage the implementation of the customer security service, this consists of implementing and testing of the security builds to meet customer expectations and deliver order revenue in line with business commitments. Ensuring SLA’s are adhered to and customer expectations are fulfilled.

You should have extensive knowledge of Fortinet products such as Fortigate & Fortimanager including troubleshooting experience

Key skills

• Technical experience of network routing (Preferably CCNP level or equivalent) within a large Telecommunications Service Provider.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a large Telecommunications Service Provider or equivalent
• Experience of gathering technical information via interfacing with Internal & external customers.
• Experience of activating managed services with customer interaction.
• Experience at working within a high-volume quick delivery provisioning organisation
• Experience on at least 3 of the following systems is desirable:

• Fortigate
• Fortimanager
• Alcatel
• Juniper
• Cisco
• Radware
• Arbor
• Versa

Skills: Cloud, Cloud Security, AWS, Azure, SAP, Cloud, Security, PCI, Security Engineer, Vulnerabilities 

Our worldwide leading client requires a Cloud Security Engineer for an initial 6 month contract beginning from Janaury 2019. 

The Cloud Security Engineer’s role is to ensure the security cloud hosted applications are securely configured to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information processed.

The Cloud Security Engineer will assess the security configurations of the AWS, Azure, SAP and other relevant cloud environments against industry benchmarks, test for known vulnerabilities and support the business complete PCI Data Security Standard Self Assessment Questionnaires.

Skills & Experience

• Hands on experience with AWS
• Good understanding of how to build API’s and RESTful web services
• Good unit testing skills
• Log aggregation tools and techniques, analysis and reporting
• Vulnerability management and analysis, including patching and remediation strategies

Please submit your CV for immediate review.

Skills: Network Engineer, Cisco, Checkpoint, Firewall, Network Engineering, Cisco Switching, SC, Security Cleared, Security Clearance

Our Managed Services Client requires a Security Cleared Network Engineer for an initial 3 month contract to be based out of their Swindon office. 

Key Responsibilies:

• Ensure that all customer Network devices and solutions are implemented according to the agreed quality SLAs and KPIs.
• Ensure build is completed right first time, meets requirements defined during the solution design phase.
• Define and embed consistent build and operational processes to support on-going support activities, driving improvements.
• Delivery of 3rd line technical support during core hours and via on-call rota (24x7) for managed and cloud Network devices across multiple client

Experience & Skills: 

• Extensive exposure to network security and application network technologies.
• Extensive operations experience (minimum of 5 years’ experience)
• Experience of deploying, integrating and supporting enterprise scale, complex managed hosting or cloud solutions focussed on quality, speed and customer experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and influence their decision making.
• Demonstrable track record in identifying, driving and implementing continuous improvements
• Demonstrate substantial practical skill in specific technical areas to achieve the role accountabilities at a high level of proficiency with following technologies Cisco ASA – Single/Multi Contexts, Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco Switching & Routing – Catalyst/Nexus, Dynamic Routing protocols – BGP/OSPF, F5 LTM – Load Balancing, Bluecoat proxies, Arcsight ESM/Collector/Logger, Cisco ISE – TACACS plus others.

Please note due to the nature of the project and time constraints only candidates with current and valid SC Clearance will be considered. 

This is an immediate requirement please submit your CV for immediate consideration.  

Technical Architect
Location: Southampton

Duration: 3-6 months

Rate: TBC

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to be part of an existing team for a globally recognised brand to support the technical design of a bespoke CRM build.

Key Skills:

• Microservices Design Patterns
• Cloud Native Principles
• API Design Principles
• Awareness of DB Technologies and their nuances
• Open Source technologies
• Agile Working
• Awareness of message brokers and how they’re used. (Apache Kafka would be advantageous).
• Experience working closely with Development teams

Please apply today if interested and available. Please ensure all details are read carefully and that you meet the criteria.

Skills: Fibre, Fibre Planning, PM, Project Manager, Prince 2, Fibre, FTTH, FTTP

Our managed services client requires a Fibre Project Manager for an initial 3 month contract to be based out of their Leeds office. Please note this role will start in January so this is a perfect opportunity for consultants who are finishing up a project before the end of the year. 

Skills & Experience 

• We are looking for a Project Manager with;
• Good understanding of fibre-based telecommunications including FTTH / FTTP
• Strong Project/Delivery Management background
• Background in Civils, including an understanding of noticing, trenching and reinstatement works

Pleae submit your CV for an initial conversation. 

Skills: Project Management, Project Manager, SC, Security Cleared, Contracts, Data Centre, Cloud, Hosting,

We have an exciting opportunity for a Security Cleared Technical Project Manager to join our Global Telecoms client to support them with the onboarding and negotiating of new contracts.

The role is crucial in supporting the key strategic growth areas within Cloud & Hosting and requires an experienced Project Manager to manage key revenue customers within it’s product practice. Working with Customer Programme Manager, the Technical Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that Complex Customer Solutions are delivered to Customers’ expectation.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Strong project management experiences in technology (Data centre IT and Network)
• Strong communication skills and proven experiences for challenging negotiation - the ability to address and influence others at all levels. 
• Exceptional verbal and written customer communication skills to nurture and retain strong working relationships.
• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management experience
• Working experience of using agile principles and methodology to support the project delivery activities i.e. using electronic Kanban Boards such as Jira.

Due to the nature of this project Security Clearance will be required and our client will transfer this over for the duration of the project.

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration, telephone interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing the 26th of November. 

IT Operations Executive

£25,000 - £35,000

London

Permenant

We are growing, and are an efficient and highly professional IT recruitment business of over 20 years. We comprise 35 colleagues over two offices.

We have invested heavily in our own IT systems. To maximise our future performance and levels of service we wish to make even greater use of these, so now seek a knowledgable and highly driven IT enthusiast to join us.

Key areas of focus will be:

• Maximising the effectiveness and functionality of our CRM system (Adapt)

• Taking full responsibility for its efficient use by our users

• Training new and existing users to use it efficiently and to the business’ minimum standards

• Achieving appropriate integration of our various systems, phone, email, job boards, internal company display screens, website and various social media platforms

• Organising various timely reports and MI

• Communicating with our suppliers and partners including our outsourced IT support partner and telephone service provider

In addition to possessing the above skills, we seek a colleague who is also, outgoing, proactive, communicative, punctual and highly enthusiastic about all things technology.

If this sounds like a good fit please apply with an up to date copy of your CV for immediate consideration.

Our client is a leader in technology delivering cutting edge technology UK Wide.

Due to expansion are seeking a Senior Vmware Engineer to join their Engineering team at their Camberley, Surrey site.

This is a permanent opportunity which would suit a Vmware Engineer to sit in the Cloud team who has a passion and a background in Cloud Technology. Within this position you will build and enhance the engineering and technical relationship with both internal and external customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical lead within their nominated customer account for both internal and external requirements.
• Act as an internal technical escalation point
• Mentor/coach internal resources
• Train internal engineering staff and customers on products and solutions
• Maintain awareness of all customers’ incidents and report where necessary on nominated accounts
• Add value by highlighting trends, security threats or technical bulletins, which may impact customers
• Be responsible and accountable for all documentation and technical information relating to customer networks
• Adhere to internal and external processes regarding task allocation, completion, reporting and change. This includes updating all parties and associated documentation.
• Assist with Proof of Concept scenarios, Type Approval activities and pre/post-change lab testing in both customers facing and lab spaces
• To help in the creation of TA, POC, RFC, WI and SoW documentation

Experience required:

• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Leadership qualities
• Presentation skills
• Technical skills
• Problem solving skills

Qualifications:

Essential

• VCP - VMWare Certified Professional 6 – Data Centre Virtualization
• VCP - VMWare Certified Professional 6.1 – Network Virtualization

Desireable

• MSCE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent experience
• MSCE: Productivity or equivalent experience

This opportunity will pay a competitive salary from £45,000- £55,000 Car Allowance Excellent Company benefits