Jobs

Server Specialist Implementation and Support (Server Technical Support)
Rate: £14 per hour
Location: East London
Contract: 7.5 Months

Our Client, a specialist IT Consultancy are looking to Recruit a Server Specialist within Implementation and Support. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in a major Sporting Event and gain valuable experience. You will be based in Stratford, London but will be required to Travel around various sites throughout London when necessary.
Duties & Responsibilities- To assist with the day-to-day operations of deployment, decommission and system support, Monitor and Maintain servers on site following due process and procedures, Provide support and guidance to technicians during operations and implementation when the lead is not available, Cable management of installed devices and racks, Server Imaging, Hardware repair and replacement.
Essential Skills & Experience- Implementation experience on a large scale deployment of both Desktops and Laptops, Operational Support-Desk side support in a corporate atmosphere, experience of a Service Level Agreement(SLA) driven environment, Knowledge of imaging tools such as SCCM, LANdesk or WinPE.
If this role is potentially of interest to you please give Robbie Kerr call on 0207 407 6999 or reply to this advertisement as soon as possible.

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Senior IT Auditor / Senior Computer Auditor – Financial
Location: North and Central Midlands
Permanent
Rate: £38k – £43k pa + Car + Benefits

A UK based Financial Services organisation are seeking a Senior Computer Auditor (IT Audit) to become a key member of the Audit team responsible Internal Audit, Compliance and Risk Management.
The ideal candidate will have hands on experience of Windows, SQL databases and Internet/web technologies, together with a CISA or QiCA qualification. Previous IT Audit or information security related experience is a must.

Undertaking audits across all of the form client’s base, the successful applicant will work in small teams on risk based reviews at clients’ premises. As a large proportion of the clients are based in the North, Midlands and the South of the country the majority of audit assignment will be carried out onsite, therefore, you would be expected in the office, on average 2 days per week and on site 3 days – a company car is provided with the role and a full driving licence along with fluent English communication skills, both verbally and in writing are essential.

Reference DK/2409

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________Equipment Deployment Centre Technician (Warehouse Person/Operative) (contract 7.5 months)
Location: Hertfordshire
Rate: £9.00

Our Client, a specialist IT Consultancy are looking to Recruit a Equipment Deployment Centre Technician. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in a major Sporting Event and gain valuable experience. You will be based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire but will be required to Travel to London from time to time as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities – You will assist with the day to day operations of deployment, decommission and system support, help with equipment pre-deployment, loading and unloading of equipment, pallet moving to warehouse, Implement equipment deployed / decommission, onsite trouble shooting, provide level 2 troubleshooting all escalated desktop / laptop / server, general on-site technical support, equipment software configuration, equipment repair / swap service.

Essential Skills and Experience – Warehousing Experience – ideally IT Hardware based, physically strong – ability to carry equipment around 50 lb, Motivated and willing to take on all tasks, Good communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in English.

If this role is potentially of interest to you please give Robbie Kerr a call on 0207 407 6999
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IT Environment Engineer – BizTalk/Team Foundation Server – Agile – Financial – Yorkshire
Location: North Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £33k – £40k pa

IT Environment Engineer – BizTalk/Team Foundation Server – Agile – Financial – Yorkshire
A UK leading financial services organisation is seeking an IT Environment Engineer to work within a software development life cycle (technologies include .Net, Jad, BizTalk, TFS and Teamwork). The purpose of this role is to support Microsoft environments with specific focus on Biz Talk, Team Foundation Server and support of code releases.
It is essential in this Environment Engineer role to perform administrative tasks by configuring, deploying, supporting and maintaining BizTalk and Team Foundation Server. The ideally applicant will have strong experience with either BizTalk or Team Foundation Server (the client will provide on the job training to being you up to the working levels of either BizTalk or TFS), and be able to Automate application deployment using scripts, Assist in coordinating application releases across multiple technologies.
It is desirable to have the Ability to work collaboratively, Knowledge of Agile development techniques, Knowledge of BizTalk and BizTalk Deployment.
The Environment Management team provide support and administration for all test environments used by IT Business Systems, and coordinate software releases into Test and Production.

Fore more information, please contact Andrew Thompson at ARK International 0207 407 6999

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E-Commerce Support Analyst
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: Up to £80k (depending on experience)
E-commerce Support Analyst

To join eCommerce IT as a Systems analyst working on integration of new platforms and support of existing ones
Key Responsibilities
• Production Support of eCommerce Applications, some of which are 24 hr follow the Sun’ systems.
• Ensuring ongoing operational system availability within defined hours of operation.
• Timely and effective communication of incidents to all affected users
• Support the integration of new platforms

Key Skills
• Strong domain knowledge and expertise in FX/MM trading and operations
• Demonstrable understanding of Sales and Trading applications and trade flow to Back End systems.
• Problem analysis & Ability to communicate clearly across to Front Office users
• Escalation of issues with management, tracking and resolution
• Risk identification within supported systems
• Specification and implementation of configuration/data changes
• Testing of new software prior to release
• Desirable – Deep knowledge of RET Reuters Electronic Trading, MarketsLink
• Desirable – Deep understanding of Streambase.
• Must have strong UNIX, SQL & Network knowledge.

Experience
• Minimum 3 years experience of working with FX Front Office systems.
• Experience of working with external hosting providers.
• Experience with working with external vendors

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2nd Line Desktop Support Analyst – SC CLEARED
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Job Type: Contract
Salary/Rate: £100-£130 per Day

2nd Line Desktop Support Analyst – SC CLEARED
My Client, an IT specialist consultancy is looking to recruit a 2nd line desktop support Analyst based in Crewe.
The successful candidate MUST hold valid Security Clearance and also 2nd line desktop support experience.

Below are a few activities/tasks:
• Provide technical support using remote assistance and desk visits to customers on the use of all PCs and Laptops – encompassing desktop hardware and software in accordance with service level requirements;
• Ensure that all customer enquiries are effectively logged onto established recording systems and that these systems are effectively maintained;
• Provide installation of hardware, software and applications or upgrades on customers’ systems;
• The Design, Build, and Testing of Standard Images (Gold Builds);
• Carry out Application Packaging and Remote Deployments of software applications;
• Investigate and resolve third-line support problems;
• Carry out analysis, evaluation and compatibility testing of new hardware and software;
• Maintain an awareness of current developments in desktop and conduct research and development of new technologies

Please contact me if interested in this role and would like to see the full job specification.

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Support Analyst
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: Up to £60k (depending on experience)

Support Analyst
The MI and Data Analytics team deliver MI across Banking and Markets. The programme team has defined a pipeline of small and large change projects which we currently lack the resource to support. Therefore we need to add high quality capacity to the team in order that we can start work on multiple projects.
As part of achieving synergies across Banking and Markets, this role will be focused on supporting a number of applications which make up the reporting suite.
In undertaking the role, the candidate would
To maintain/support existing in-house MI & CRM solutions. To review business requirements & technical design specifications to a star schema ensuring solutions can be supported in an efficient manner. Overnight & weekend support to monitor/address issues. Suggest performance improvement solutions. To liaise with system users to resolve any queries/issues. Analyse data and code to identify resolutions for issues

An ideal candidate will have built up support experience in the financial sector and be able to demonstrate:
• Ability and willingness to work overnight and weekends to support the applications on a rota basis
• Ability to support SQL/RDB; solid commercial databases; SSIS & SQL Server (2005/2008) essential.
• Understanding of data constructs/modelling and flows to be able to analyse and resolve issues.
• Reporting; solid experience of supporting a Reporting Tool (MicroStrategy preferred).
• Impact assessment of when job failures occur and taking the appropriate remedial/escalation actions.
• Impact assessment of Production issues taking the appropriate remedial/escalation actions.
• Web; exposure to ASP .NET ideal.
• Prior experience as a support analyst on a Datawarehouse project in the banking sector.
• Exposure to Treasury/Wholesale Banking products preferred.

If this is a role that interests you then feel to give one of our consultants a call on 0207 407 6999

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Technical Auditor/ IT Auditor – Security – Network – Cisco – Insurance/Finance – LondonLocation: London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £50k pa – £55k pa + excellent benefits

Technical Auditor/ IT Auditor – Security – Network – Cisco – Insurance/Finance – London
A Senior IT Auditor with specialist technical knowledge in Network Infrastructure/IT Security is required by a leading European Financial services organisation to conduct specialist assigned internal IT audit reviews across the Group.

The ideal Technical Auditor/IT Auditor will have significant knowledge of Information Systems technologies, including virtualisation/VMWARE, database technologies such as Oracle and SQL server, network/Cisco infrastructures and IS/IT security approaches, at least 12-18 months IT Auditing along with a 2+ years financial services or banking experience, and ideally hold or be working towards a CISA, QiCA, CISSP.
Providing assurance on the adequacy, appropriateness and effectiveness of the internal IT control environment and risk management frameworks
Knowledge of the software development life cycles and IT management frameworks such as ITIL or COBIT would be an advantage.
In summary, the Technical Auditor/IT Auditor role would suit with a strong technical background in network infrastructure that has at least 12-18 months experience of IT Audit.

If this Technical Auditor/IT Auditor – role is of interest please contact Daniel King from ARK Audit

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IT Auditor, CISA/QiCA – Financial – West Yorkshire
Location: West Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £35k – £40k per annum + Bonus + Benefits

IT Auditor, CISA/QiCA – Financial – Yorkshire
A Yorkshire based Financial Services Company are expanding their Audit division due to growth in the market. As an IT Auditor will have a broad range of IT platforms, applications and security, technical knowledge to include a mix of UNIX, Linux, Windows and Oracle. Applicants must be certified CISA or QiCA and have knowledge of good practise audit technologies and approaches, although a background in banking or Finance is not essential. Any prior experience in project and integration work would be a bonus.
As an IT Auditor you will have knowledge and experience to provide assurance on risks and controls across the Group. The IT Auditor will ensure that issues arising from audit work are notified to management and audit managers and ensure work is carried out in accordance with relevant professional standards and leading practice.

For more information regarding this IT Auditor role please contact Daniel King.

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IT Auditor, CISA/QiCA – Financial – West Yorkshire
Location: West Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £35k – £40k per annum + Bonus + Benefits

IT Auditor, CISA/QiCA – Financial – Yorkshire
A Yorkshire based Financial Services Company are expanding their Audit division due to growth in the market. As an IT Auditor will have a broad range of IT platforms, applications and security, technical knowledge to include a mix of UNIX, Linux, Windows and Oracle. Applicants must be certified CISA or QiCA and have knowledge of good practise audit technologies and approaches, although a background in banking or Finance is not essential. Any prior experience in project and integration work would be a bonus.
As an IT Auditor you will have knowledge and experience to provide assurance on risks and controls across the Group. The IT Auditor will ensure that issues arising from audit work are notified to management and audit managers and ensure work is carried out in accordance with relevant professional standards and leading practice.

For more information regarding this IT Auditor role please contact Daniel King.

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IT Risk & Security Assessor – BS7799 & CISSP/CISA/CISM – Banking – Amsterdam x 3
Location: Amsterdam
Job Type: Contract
Salary/Rate: Euros 60-70 per hour based on a 40 hour Week

3 x IT Risk & Security Assessor – BS7799 & CISSP/CISA/CISM – Banking – Amsterdam – initial 6 month contract starting in January 2012
A global Banking organisation is seeking 3 x Certified IT Security Risk professionals with experience in large corporate environments, preferably banking or financial services. The IT Risk/Security candidate should have a broad knowledge of technologies and Information Security technology and methodologies such as BS7799/web server security/Firewalls/networks/encryption/PKI/TCP/IP/UNIX/Windows etc.
The ideal candidates must hold at least one of CISSP, CISA or CISM along with strong knowledge of risk management principals BS7799, be educated to degree level and have previous client relationship/consultancy/strong stakeholder management experience. Applicants with a MSc in Information Security would be highly desirable, although this is not essential.

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BI Developer Team Lead
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £45k-50K

BI DEVELOEPR TEAM LEAD – SQL SERVER – SSIS – SSRS – SSAS – AGILE – PRINCE 2
Our client a leading data consultancy is looking to recruit a senior SQL developer/SQL developer team lead. As the SQL developer team lead you will be responsible for the new business special projects team of developers building databases on behalf of new clients.

Requirements
• Extensive experience of SQL server
• Knowledge of SSRS & SSIS
• Excellent client facing skills
• Experience of leading teams of developers

Desireable
• Knowledge of SSAS
• Worked in Agile environments
• Prince 2 certified

BI DEVELOPER TEAM LEAD – SQL SERVER – SSIS – SSRS – SSAS – AGILE – PRINCE 2
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SQL Developer Team Lead
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £45-50K

SQL DEVELOPER TEAM LEAD – SQL SERVER – SSIS – SSRS – SSAS – AGILE – PRINCE 2
Our client a leading data consultancy is looking to recruit a senior SQL developer/SQL developer team lead. As the SQL developer team lead you will be responsible for the new business & special projects team of developers building databases on behalf of new clients.

Requirements
• Extensive experience of SQL server
• Knowledge of SSRS & SSIS
• Excellent client facing skills
• Experience of leading teams of developers

Desireable
• Knowledge of SSAS
• Worked in Agile environments
• Prince 2 certified

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Business Intelligence Developer
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £45-50K

Business Intelligence Developer, BI Developer, BO Developer, BusinessObjects Developer, BusinessObjects Data Integrator, BODI, ETL, BO, BOXI, BODS, SQL Server, Reporting, Universes
Our client a leading financial services company based in Central London requires a BusinessObjects Developer to assist in the development and maintenance of ETL processes and work with business users to assist in defining and developing Business Objects reports.
Ideally you will have experience in both ETL Development & Reporting, although candidates we still be considered if they are stronger in one area over another.

Requirements
• ETL development – BusinessObjects Data Integrator (BODI or BODS) preferred
• Experience with other ETL tools would be considered – Informatica, Data stage, Oracle warehouse builder
• SQL Server 2005/2008 although other databases will be considered Exposure to Report and Universe development
• Ability to work with the users and data analysts to help define user interfaces, data and report requirements

Desirable
• Financial background
• Knowledge of BODI, BODS, BOXI, upgrade

Business Intelligence Developer, BI Developer, BO Developer, BusinessObjects Developer, BusinessObjects Data Integrator, BODI, ETL, BO, BOXI, BODS, SQL Server, Reporting, Universes

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Infrastructure Project Manager
Location: Essex
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £40-45k

Infrastructure Project Manager – Professional Services – Windows – Exchange – Active Directory – Citrix
Our client, a rapidly expanding organisation is looking to take on a Infrastructure Project Manager with strong skills in the Microsoft stack (Windows 2003/2008, AD, Exchange, Citrix, VMware). As Infrastructure Project Manager you will deliver a variety of business and IT focussed projects to strict time, cost and quality tolerances to be agreed at the beginning of the projects. Many projects will run concurrently, so excellent project multi-tasking skills are required.

Requirements
• Experience in staff and organisational management skills
• Experience of working within a Project Management environment
• A solid background in change management

Technical Requirements
• Strong network infrastructure experience, preferably Cisco
• strong Active Directory knowledge
• strong windows server knowledge
• strong exchange knowledge

Desired: Financial background
Infrastructure Project Manager – Professional Services – Windows – Exchange – Active Directory – Citrix

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Technical Engineer
Location: Essex
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £30-35k

Technical Engineer – Professional Services – Windows – Exchange – Active Directory – Citrix
Our client, a rapidly expanding organisation is looking to take on a Technical Engineer with strong skills in the Microsoft stack (Windows 2003/2008, AD, Exchange, Citrix, VMWare). As Technical Engineer you will be responsible for implementing technologies including Microsoft, Cisco and bespoke solutions in a mixed thick/Thin Client environment. You should be able to complete complex multi-site IT system integrations into a core infrastructure, following known documented standards.

Technical Requirements
• Strong network infrastructure experience, preferably Cisco
• strong Active Directory knowledge
• strong windows server knowledge
• strong exchange knowledge

Desireable
• Financial background
• Citrix technologies knowledge – XENserver, XENapp etc.
• virtualisation technologies knowledge – VMWare, Hyper-v

Technical Engineer – Professional Services – Cisco – Windows – Windows – Exchange – Active Directory – Citrix

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Business Objects Developer (perm)
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £45k-50K

Business Objects Developer, BO Developer, BO Developer, BusinessObjects Developer, Business Objects Data Integrator, BODI, ETL, BO, BOXI, BODS, SQL Server, Reporting, Universes
Our client a leading financial services company based in Central London requires a BusinessObjects Developer to assist in the development and maintenance of ETL processes and work with business users to assist in defining and developing Business Objects reports.
Ideally you will have experience in both ETL Development & Reporting, although candidates we still be considered if they are stronger in one area over another.

Requirements
• ETL development – BusinessObjects Data Integrator (BODI or BODS) preferred
• Experience with other ETL tools would be considered – Informatica, Data stage, Oracle warehouse builder
• SQL Server 2005/2008 although other databases will be considered
• Exposure to Report and Universe development
• Ability to work with the users and data analysts to help define user interfaces, data and report requirements Desirable

Desirable
• Financial background
• Knowledge of BODI, BODS, BOXI, upgrade

Business Objects Developer, BO Developer, BO Developer, BusinessObjects Developer, BusinessObjects Data Integrator, BODI, ETL, BO, BOXI, BODS, SQL Server, Reporting, Universes

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Business Objects Developer (Contract)
Location: London
Job Type: Contract
Salary/Rate: Up to £300 per Day

Business Objects Developer, BO Developer, BO Developer, Business Objects Developer, Business Objects Data Integrator, BODI, ETL, BO, BOXI, BODS, SQL Server, Reporting, Universes
Our client a leading financial services company based in Central London requires a Business Objects Developer to assist in the development and maintenance of ETL processes and work with business users to assist in defining and developing Business Objects reports.
Ideally you will have experience in both ETL Development & Reporting, although candidates we still be considered if they are stronger in one area over another.

Requirements
• ETL development – Business Objects Data Integrator (BODI or BODS) preferred
• Experience with other ETL tools would be considered – Informatica, Data stage, Oracle warehouse builder
• SQL Server 2005/2008 although other databases will be considered
• Exposure to Report and Universe development
• Ability to work with the users and data analysts to help define user interfaces, data and report requirements Desirable

Desirable
• Financial background
• Knowledge of BODI, BODS, BOXI, upgrade

Business Objects Developer, BO Developer, BO Developer, Business Objects Developer, Business Objects Data Integrator, BODI, ETL, BO, BOXI, BODS, SQL Server, Reporting, Universes

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2nd Line Support Analyst – SC Cleared
Location: North West England
Job Type: Contract or Permanent
Salary/Rate: Market Rates

2nd Line Support Analyst – SC Cleared
Our client, a Specialist IT Consultancy is looking to recruit a 2nd Line Support Analyst with current SC Level Clearance.
You the 2nd Line Support Analyst will provide technical support using remote assistance and desk visits to customers on the use of all PCs and Laptops – encompassing desktop hardware and software in accordance with service level requirements.
In addition the 2nd Line Support Analyst will ensure that all customer enquiries are effectively logged onto established recording systems and that these systems are effectively maintained and provide installation of hardware, software and applications or upgrades on customers’ systems.

Please note – it is essential you have current SC Level Clearance to apply for this role.

If this 2nd Line Support Analyst – SC Cleared role is potentially of interest to you please give me (Luke Burton) a call or send me an email as soon as possible.

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Business Analyst – CRM and Billing
Location: North London
Job Type: Contract or Permanent
Salary/Rate: £350 per Day

Business Analyst – CRM and Billing
My client a leading Mobile Operator is looking for people to carry out a BA role across the CRM and Billing system supporting Customer Care, Retail, B2B etc.
The need is to have the End-2-End business processes created (documented), A lot of the information already exists and just needs to be pulled together into a single references document set for use when looking at the new Single CRM & Billing platform.
Business analyst should have knowledge of CRM and Billing for Mobile Operators will be very beneficial but not essential.
Good communication skills as the Business Analyst will be expected to talk with Business leads and Technical teams. This will be heavy documentation based work but critical work none the less.
Duration is 12-15 week contract with potential to extend.

If this Business Analyst role is of interest please contact Mattew Uren.

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Security & Network Analyst
Reference: JSSECURITY/NETWORKANALYSTROLE
Location: London
Job Type: Contract
Salary/Rate: £negotiable

Our Client, prestigious financial services is looking to hire a Security & Network Analyst:
• To provide effective and timely operational support, development and management of the IT network and security infrastructure to meet business requirements and objectives.
• Complete projects on time, within scope and to budget.

Requirements
• Proven experience of securing corporate networks
• Proven experience of implementing security solutions
• Experience of network security principals
• Proven LAN/WAN experience.
• Extensive troubleshooting experience working in a Security & Network Support environment.

In depth knowledge of:
• Cisco Routers & Switches PIX & ASA Firewalls
• Juniper SSL VPNS
• Checkpoint NGX
• Bluecoat WAN & Proxy Devices
• Cisco Unified Communications
• Remote Access Technologies
• RSA SecurID
• Tipping point IPS
• Load balancers/Application Switches

Experience:
• Experience of Incident and IT Service Management (such as ITIL).
• Experience of working in a multi-site Windows 2003 Active Directory, Sun Solaris and Linux environment.
• Experience of working to structured policies and procedures
• Experience of working in structured project management environment (with some exposure Prince 2 )

If you are Interested in the position please contact 0207 407 6999

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Security & Network Support Analyst – Cisco – Juniper SSL VPNS – Checkpoint – Bluecoat – London
Location: London
Job Type: Contract

Security & Network Support Analyst – Cisco – Juniper SSL VPNS – Checkpoint – Bluecoat – London
My financial services client are looking for a Security & Network Analyst to provide effective and timely operational support, development and management of the clients network and security infrastructure.
The Security & Network Analyst will require:
• Proven experience of securing corporate networks
• Proven experience of implementing security solutions
• Experience of network security principals
• Proven LAN/WAN experience.
• Extensive troubleshooting experience working in a Security & Network Support environment.
• In depth knowledge of: Cisco Routers & Switches PIX & ASA Firewalls Juniper SSL VPNS Checkpoint NGX Bluecoat WAN & Proxy Devices Cisco Unified Communications Remote Access Technologies RSA SecurID Tipping point IPS Load balancers/Application Switches
• Experience of Incident and IT Service Management (such as ITIL).
• Experience of working in a multi-site Windows 2003 Active Directory, Sun Solaris and Linux environment.
• Experience of working to structured policies and procedures
• Experience of working in structured project management environment (with some exposure Prince 2)

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Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect, Java, London
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Categories: Bilingual
Salary/Rate: £95k

Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect, Java, London
Solutions Architect, Enterprise Architect required for company that develops Payment Systems for the Banking Industry, based in London.
Liaises with this software company’s clients and directs development staff to ensure timely, quality delivery of solutions, product enhancements and customizations. This requires working through customer requirements with Product Architects.
The role involves Technical Leadership throughout the entire development life cycle, including pre-sales, support, leading proof-of-concept deployments, representing the company during on-site workshops, overseeing and tracking development and integration testing, leading onsite client testing and production support.

Responsibilities:
• Leads reference solution and proof-of-concept engagements, interfacing directly with clients, prospects, and partners. This includes managing client expectations and interfacing with all levels of client operational and technical support staff
• Works closely with Clients to ensure that the inputs (ie, Requirements, Use Cases, etc.) into the development process are necessary and sufficient for the specific release under development. This includes working with the Product Management and Project Management in estimating new work activities and verifying the integrity of the release from a content perspective
• Interfaces with core product teams, providing high-level designs that take into account the existing software architecture and best practices
• Works, in cooperation with the Project Management, Product Management, and Release Management, to plan, coordinate and execute against project commitments
• Supports Sales and by vetting early-stage client requests, supporting Requests for Proposals, and presenting to clients as appropriate
• Provides guidance on new staffing requirements and resource management strategies to support the implementation
• Provides remote and on site performance, testing, migration and production support
• Oversees detailed design work, ensuring that they meet client requirements
• Proactively engages the Team Leads, Technical Architects, and Product Management to communicate new designs, features, and to review Test Cases for accuracy and completeness
• Serve as an escalation point and point of contact regarding project prioritization, delivery, and quality issues
• Monitors the progress and productivity of staff members on assigned projects throughout the software development process. Ensures the productive and judicious use of development staff on assignments

Qualifications
• BS or MS degree in computer science or engineering
• Strong Java experience in software design and implementation in distributed, object-oriented languages
• Fluency in a second language is desirable, preference given to French, German and Italian
• Oracle experience highly desired.
• Strong experience as leadership engineer or lead architect capacity
• Strong experience with object-oriented design and implementation with expert knowledge of stored procedures, OO language(s), enterprise service bus architectures, etc.
• Strong experience in different Middleware technologies and Servers
• Very strong relational database knowledge and performance tuning
• Proven and demonstrable experience leading an engineering team through a new development process
• Experience in the banking industry is very highly desirable
• Must have excellent communication presentation skills

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Lead Oracle DBA, PL/SQL, Application Migrations, Data Migration, 10g, Banking
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £85k + bonus + benefits

Lead Oracle DBA, PL/SQL, Application Migrations, Data Migration, 10g, Banking
Lead Oracle DBA required for company that develops Payment Systems for top-tier Banks. The role is based in London.
Lleads a small team of developers to create a smooth upgrade path for clients. The role also involves working with developers and clients to enhance the structure and administration of Oracle deployments. The DBA works closely with Technical Managers, Architects and the CTO as well as Project Managers, Release Managers and external customers to ensure understanding of functional and non-functional customer requirements, customization, as well as the quality and timeliness of work product and delivery.
The role also manages a small team of developers who analyse and develop the migration path.

Technical Responsibilities:
• Management of the client upgrade requirements
Ownership of database performance and administration; including clustering capability, security and users
• Ownership of documentation of all aspects of database
• Ensures that developed software follows the documented requirements and design, meets established coding standards, and is peer-reviewed for technical accuracy.
• Recommends and implements software architecture changes and improvements, gaining consensus, where appropriate, with CTO and other technical leadership.
• Takes a lead role in designing new product features on a core product or client-specific level. The DBA must ensure the creation of Design Documents that adhere to the software architecture, meet established design document standards, and are peer reviewed for technical accuracy.
• Interfaces directly with Clients to provide Release, Implementation, and Production support, managing client expectations and interfacing with all levels of client operational and technical support staff.
• Supports Sales and Client Business Management by vetting early-stage client requests, supporting Requests for Proposals, and presenting technology to clients as appropriate.
• Works in cooperation with the CTO in providing input into the current and future Software Architecture and Technology Roadmap.
• Provides guidance on new staffing requirements and resource management strategies that improve development efficiencies and speed.
• Takes a leadership role in creating and realizing a strategy for the organization’s build environment, working cooperatively with the Team Leads, Technical Architects, and appropriate Senior Engineers.
• Research and identify new development tools for use in our products, or productivity enhancing tools for the software development process.

Managerial Responsibilities:
• Client liaison and management of migration and database-related technical issues
• Provides direct supervision of staff, delegating assignments as appropriate.
• Ensures that all members of their team follow SDLC, recommending SDLC adjustments in the interest of the continuous improvement of the department at large.
• Serve as an escalation point and point of contact regarding project prioritization, delivery, and developer performance issues. Provide feedback to the appropriate parties on release and Client issues that impact software delivery and quality.
• Monitors the progress and productivity of staff members on assigned projects throughout the software development process. Ensures the productive and judicious use of assigned staff on assignments.
• Works, in cooperation with the Project Management, Product Management, and Release Management, to plan, coordinate and execute against project commitments. This includes managing project scope, reviewing and providing guidance on business requirements and prioritizing issue resolution.
• Supports career growth of engineering staff by assigning increasing levels of work complexity and introducing exposure to new technologies as appropriate, mentoring where necessary

Qualifications:
• BSc or MSc degree educated
• Strong experience as an Oracle 10g Senior Oracle Developer DBA or similar role
• Very strong performance tuning and database administration knowledge, including deployment, clustering, Scripting and security
• Experience of application migration
• Experience as a team lead or technical authority
• Some Java or other object-oriented language experience highly desired.
• Experience in the banking industry is very highly desirable
• Must have excellent communication presentation skills

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Lead Oracle DBA, PL/SQL, Application Migrations, Data Migration, 10g, BankingLocation: London
Job Type: Contract
Salary/Rate: £600/Day

Lead Oracle DBA, PL/SQL, Application Migrations, Data Migration, 10g, Banking
Lead Oracle DBA required for company that develops Payment Systems for top-tier Banks. The role is based in London.
Leads a small team of developers to create a smooth upgrade path for clients, the role also involves working with developers and clients to enhance the structure and administration of Oracle deployments. The DBA works closely with Technical Managers, Architects and the CTO as well as Project Managers, Release Managers and external customers to ensure understanding of functional and non-functional customer requirements, customization, as well as the quality and timeliness of work product and delivery.
The role also manages a small team of developers who analyse and develop the migration path.

Technical Responsibilities:
• Management of the client upgrade requirements
• Ownership of database performance and administration; including clustering capability, security and users
• Ownership of documentation of all aspects of database
• Ensures that developed software follows the documented requirements and design, meets established coding standards, and is peer-reviewed for technical accuracy.
• Recommends and implements software architecture changes and improvements, gaining consensus, where appropriate, with CTO and other technical leadership.
• Takes a lead role in designing new product features on a core product or client-specific level. The DBA must ensure the creation of Design Documents that adhere to the software architecture, meet established design document standards, and are peer reviewed for technical accuracy.
• Interfaces directly with Clients to provide Release, Implementation, and Production support, managing client expectations and interfacing with all levels of client operational and technical support staff.
• Supports Sales and Client Business Management by vetting early-stage client requests, supporting Requests for Proposals, and presenting technology to clients as appropriate.
• Works in cooperation with the CTO in providing input into the current and future Software Architecture and Technology Roadmap.
• Provides guidance on new staffing requirements and resource management strategies that improve development efficiencies and speed.
• Takes a leadership role in creating and realizing a strategy for the organization’s build environment, working cooperatively with the Team Leads, Technical Architects, and appropriate Senior Engineers.
• Research and identify new development tools for use in our products, or productivity enhancing tools for the software development process

Managerial Responsibilities:
• Client liaison and management of migration and database-related technical issues
• Provides direct supervision of staff, delegating assignments as appropriate.
• Ensures that all members of their team follow SDLC, recommending SDLC adjustments in the interest of the continuous improvement of the department at large.
• Serve as an escalation point and point of contact regarding project prioritization, delivery, and developer performance issues. Provide feedback to the appropriate parties on release and Client issues that impact software delivery and quality.
• Monitors the progress and productivity of staff members on assigned projects throughout the software development process. Ensures the productive and judicious use of assigned staff on assignments.
• Works, in cooperation with the Project Management, Product Management, and Release Management, to plan, coordinate and execute against project commitments. This includes managing project scope, reviewing and providing guidance on business requirements and prioritizing issue resolution.
• Supports career growth of engineering staff by assigning increasing levels of work complexity and introducing exposure to new technologies as appropriate, mentoring where necessary

Qualifications:
• BSc or MSc degree educated
• Strong experience as an Oracle 10g Senior Oracle Developer DBA or similar role
• Very strong performance tuning and database administration knowledge, including deployment, clustering, Scripting and security
• Experience of application migration
• Experience as a team lead or technical authority
• Some Java or other object-oriented language experience highly desired.
• Experience in the banking industry is very highly desirable
• Must have excellent communication presentation skills

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Lead Java/J2EE Software Architect, Payment Systems, Banking, London
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £95k + bonus + benefits

Lead Java/J2EE Software Architect, Payment Systems, Banking, London
Lead Java/J2EE Software Architect required for company that develops Payment Systems for the Banking Industry, based in London.
The Lead Java/J2EE Software Architect liaises with this software company’s clients and directs development staff to ensure timely, quality delivery of solutions, product enhancements and customizations. This requires working through customer requirements with Product Architects.
The role involves Technical Leadership throughout the entire development life cycle, including pre-sales, support, leading proof-of-concept deployments, representing the company during on-site workshops, overseeing and tracking development and integration testing, leading onsite client testing and production support.

Responsibilities:
• Leads reference solution and proof-of-concept engagements, interfacing directly with clients, prospects, and partners. This includes managing client expectations and interfacing with all levels of client operational and technical support staff
• Works closely with Clients to ensure that the inputs (ie, Requirements, Use Cases, etc.) into the development process are necessary and sufficient for the specific release under development. This includes working with the Product Management and Project Management in estimating new work activities and verifying the integrity of the release from a content perspective
• Interfaces with core product teams, providing high-level designs that take into account the existing software architecture and best practices
• Works, in cooperation with the Project Management, Product Management, and Release Management, to plan, coordinate and execute against project commitments
• Supports Sales and by vetting early-stage client requests, supporting Requests for Proposals, and presenting to clients as appropriate
• Provides guidance on new staffing requirements and resource management strategies to support the implementation
• Provides remote and on site performance, testing, migration and production support
• Oversees detailed design work, ensuring that they meet client requirements
• Proactively engages the Team Leads, Technical Architects, and Product Management to communicate new designs, features, and to review Test Cases for accuracy and completeness
• Serve as an escalation point and point of contact regarding project prioritization, delivery, and quality issues
• Monitors the progress and productivity of staff members on assigned projects throughout the software development process. Ensures the productive and judicious use of development staff on assignments

Qualifications:
• BS or MS degree in computer science or engineering
• Strong Java experience in software design and implementation in distributed, object-oriented languages
• Fluency in a second language is desirable, preference given to French, German and Italian
• Oracle experience highly desired.
• Strong experience as leadership engineer or lead architect capacity
• Strong experience with object-oriented design and implementation with expert knowledge of stored procedures, OO language(s), and enterprise service bus architectures, etc.
• Strong experience in different Middleware technologies and Servers
• Very strong relational database knowledge and performance tuning
• Proven and demonstrable experience leading an engineering team through a new development process
• Experience in the banking industry is very highly desirable

Must have excellent communication presentation skills

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Lead Java/J2EE Software Architect, Payment Systems, Banking, London
Location: London
Job Type: Contract
Categories: Bilingual
Salary/Rate: £650/Day

Payment Systems, Banking, London
Lead Java/J2EE Software Architect required for company that develops Payment Systems for the Banking Industry, based in London.
The Lead Java/J2EE Software Architect liaises with this software company’s clients and directs development staff to ensure timely, quality delivery of solutions, product enhancements and customizations. This requires working through customer requirements with Product Architects.
The role involves Technical Leadership throughout the entire development life cycle, including pre-sales, support, leading proof-of-concept deployments, representing the company during on-site workshops, overseeing and tracking development and integration testing, leading onsite client testing and production support.

Responsibilities:
• Leads reference solution and proof-of-concept engagements, interfacing directly with clients, prospects, and partners. This includes managing client expectations and interfacing with all levels of client operational and technical support staff
• Works closely with Clients to ensure that the inputs (i.e. Requirements, Use Cases, etc.) into the development process are necessary and sufficient for the specific release under development. This includes working with the Product Management and Project Management in estimating new work activities and verifying the integrity of the release from a content perspective
• Interfaces with core product teams, providing high-level designs that take into account the existing software architecture and best practices
• Works, in cooperation with the Project Management, Product Management, and Release Management, to plan, coordinate and execute against project commitments
• Supports Sales and by vetting early-stage client requests, supporting Requests for Proposals, and presenting to clients as appropriate
• Provides guidance on new staffing requirements and resource management strategies to support the implementation
• Provides remote and on site performance, testing, migration and production support
• Oversees detailed design work, ensuring that they meet client requirements
• Proactively engages the Team Leads, Technical Architects, and Product Management to communicate new designs, features, and to review Test Cases for accuracy and completeness
• Serve as an escalation point and point of contact regarding project prioritization, delivery, and quality issues
• Monitors the progress and productivity of staff members on assigned projects throughout the software development process. Ensures the productive and judicious use of development staff on assignments

Qualifications:
• BS or MS degree in computer science or engineering
• Strong Java experience in software design and implementation in distributed, object-oriented languages
• Fluency in a second language is desirable, preference given to French, German and Italian
• Oracle experience highly desired.
• Strong experience as leadership engineer or lead architect capacity
• Strong experience with object-oriented design and implementation with expert knowledge of stored procedures, OO language(s), and
enterprise service bus architectures, etc.
• Strong experience in different Middleware technologies and Servers
• Very strong relational database knowledge and performance tuning
• Proven and demonstrable experience leading an engineering team through a new development process
• Experience in the banking industry is very highly desirable
• Must have excellent communication presentation skills

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ATM Test Analyst, Payments, Hertfordshire
Location: Hertfordshire
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £37K

ATM Test Analyst, Payments, Hertfordshire
Opportunity for an ATM Test Analyst responsible for the testing, development and integration of key projects related to ATMs and ensuring reliable running of the ATMs and host driving software.
This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated individual to progress their career within the ATM programming arena.

Duties & Responsibilities >• Management, planning, testing and documentation of projects related to ATMs, driving host and telecoms.
• Assisting with other company projects.
• Ensuring reliable running of the ATMs and host driving software.
• Liaise with ATM manufacturers and external processors to test, certify and implement new ATM models.
• Work with our internal processor to test and certify new software.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Support the Service Division in all technical areas.
Essential
• Minimum of 3 years operations support, project and test analyst related experience
• Working experience of MS Office applications and familiarity with test methodologies and software packages.
• Proactive communicator with software suppliers, customers and all levels of company personnel
• Ability to work on own initiative and take ownership of issues through to successful resolution in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Postilion experience
• Excellent literacy and ICT skills.

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Oracle ODI Analyst/Oracle Data Integrator/OBIEE – Oracle ODI – OBIEE – London
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent

Oracle ODI Analyst/Oracle Data Integrator/OBIEE – Oracle ODI – OBIEE – SQL – SOA – London
Oracle ODI Analyst required with OBIEE experience who will be involved in the implementation of a brand new Datawarehouse and will be working on our tech refresh programme. You will also require experience of working on a build from start to end. The Oracle ODI Analyst will come from an ETL Development background and will ideally have good experience in delivering and managing Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) although other ETL skills will be considered. It is also essential that you have knowledge and experience of dimensional modelling principles as well as experience of Data Migration

Key Responsibilities:
• Data Architecture design and construction (physical/logical model design, Enterprise Datawarehouse and Data Marts)
• Carrying out ETL using the appropriate tools
• Develop and maintain OBIEE environment.
• Develop the corporate Datawarehouse
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the business to understand and collate their reporting requirements.
• Provide support to the business report users.
• Support end users on the content of the Datawarehouse, and the OBIEE/Business Objects reporting application, including the development of course materials and delivering education on an ongoing basis.

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Head of Development – Media – Online – Development – London
Location: London
Job Type: Contract

Head of Development – Media – Online – Development – London
My media based agency ia looking for a Head of Development with at least 5 years management experience in an online or media environment. My client is looking for someone with experience of leading and developing a team of intelligent and self-confident individuals, someone with the ability to look at developments and produce recommendations to enable the business to engage with opportunities/challenges at an early stage, someone with Programme or Project management experience of application development projects, excellent interpersonal skills to enable full engagement with all stakeholders. Excellent communications skills (written/oral) in order to present a clear vision for the development process, a good knowledge of database and server technologies, networking and security and software programming languages and methodologies.

Desirable qualifications include: ZCE, ITIL, CSM and Agile project planning techniques

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Oracle MI Developer – OBIEE – ETL – 10g/11g – Developer – OBIEE – Oracle
Location: London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £60k + Excellent Benefits

Oracle MI Developer – OBIEE – ETL – 10g/11g – Developer – OBIEE – Oracle
My client is looking for an Oracle OBIEE Developer/ETL Developer with strong OBIEE 10g/11g and OBIEE administration skills. The OBIEE Developer you will also come from an ETL Development background and will also have good experience in delivering and managing ETL solutions. You have knowledge and experience of dimensional modelling principles as well as experience of Data Migration.

Key Responsibilities:
• Data Architecture design and construction (physical/logical model design, Enterprise Datawarehouse and Data Marts)
• Carry out ETL using the appropriate tools – (ODI)
• Develop and maintain the OBIEE environment.
• Develop the Corporate Data warehouse
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the business to –understand and collate their reporting requirements.
• Provide support to the business report users.

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Head of Development/Development Project Manager – Media – Online – Development – London
Location: London
Job Type: Contract or Permanent

Head of Development/Development Project Manager – Media – Online – Development – London
My media based agency is looking for a Head of Development/Development Project Manager with at least 5 years management experience in an online or media environment. My client is looking for someone with experience of leading and developing a team of intelligent and self-confident individuals, someone with the ability to look at developments and produce recommendations to enable the business to engage with opportunities/challenges at an early stage, someone with Programme or Project management experience of application development projects, excellent interpersonal skills to enable full engagement with all stakeholders. Excellent communications skills (written/oral) in order to present a clear vision for the development process, a good knowledge of database and server technologies, networking and security and software programming languages and methodologies.
Desirable qualifications include: ZCE, ITIL, CSM and Agile project planning techniques.

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Oracle MI Developer – OBIEE – ETL – 10g/11g – Developer – OBIEE – Oracle
Location: London
Job Type: Contract or Permanent

Oracle MI Developer – OBIEE – ETL – 10g/11g – Developer – OBIEE – Oracle
My client is looking for an Oracle OBIEE Developer/ETL Developer with strong OBIEE 10g/11g and OBIEE administration skills. The OBIEE Developer you will also come from an ETL Development background and will also have good experience in delivering and managing ETL solutions. You have knowledge and experience of dimensional modelling principles as well as experience of Data Migration.

Key Responsibilities:
• Data Architecture design and construction (physical/logical model design, Enterprise Datawarehouse and Data Marts)
• Carry out ETL using the appropriate tools
• (ODI) -Develop and maintain the OBIEE environment.
• Develop the Corporate Datawarehouse -Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the business to understand and collate their reporting requirements.
• Provide support to the business report users.

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Database Administrator – DBA – Oracle 10g/11g – Solaris – Windows – SQL – TOAD – Surrey
Location: Surrey
Job Type: Contract

Database Administrator – DBA – Oracle 10g/11g – Solaris – Windows – SQL – TOAD – Surrey
My financial services client are looking for a Database Administrator with 3-5 years experience supporting and maintaining business critical Oracle databases (versions 9i to 11g) running on UNIX (Solaris) and Windows operating systems (2000 to 2008), 3 years experience supporting and maintaining business critical Microsoft SQL Server databases (versions 2000 to 2008) running on Windows operating systems (2000 to 2008).
To include clustered deployments, 3 years experience helping support and maintain business and IT related applications utilising Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases, experience of database administration and monitoring toolsets (TOAD, Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Management Studio), Scripting (Shell, PL/SQL. TSql) and IT project work and experience of tuning and upgrading existing database installations.

This is an urgent requirement so please call for more details.

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IT Administrator – Asset Management – ITIL – Procurement – London
Location: North London
Job Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £25/27K + Excellent Benefits

IT Administrator – My Financial services client are looking for a strong IT Administrator to join our IT Administration team. You will work closely with the IT team and the role involves liaising with internal staff and suppliers in respect of the procurement of IT equipment and software and for maintaining and inventories and licensing records for the department. You will be working as part of a small team and your key responsibilities will include:
Maintaining inventories of all IT assets, Maintaining a software register and ensuring that all software is properly licensed and up to date Issuing and maintaining building access control cards, Administering the purchase of IT equipment and software from CAPEX approvals, purchase order placement and invoice payment, Managing the IT administration of new starters, transfers and leavers including PC, telephone and security access, Working with Desktop support to complete physical audits of both hardware and software estates, Ensuring service requests are dealt with in line with Service Desk processes, Conducting stock control checks and asset tagging of hardware equipment, Working with Desktop Support to ensure floor plans are updated and that the asset register is kept up to date with any office moves.
To be successful in this position you will have a strong understanding of software asset management and license models and be experienced in working within a procurement environment. You will have excellent communication skills, in particular a good telephone manner, and be proficient in MS Excel and Access.
Experience of working within a service management orientated environment or an ITIL qualification would be a distinct advantage

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Security & Network Support Analyst – Cisco – Juniper SSL VPNS – Checkpoint – Bluecoat – SurreyLocation: Surrey
Job Type: Contract
Security & Network Support Analyst – Cisco – Juniper SSL VPNS – Checkpoint – Bluecoat – SurreyMy client is looking for a Security & Network Analyst to provide effective and timely operational support, development and management of the clients network and security infrastructure.

The Security & Network Analyst will require:
• Proven experience of securing corporate networks
• Proven experience of implementing security solutions
• Experience of network security principals
• Proven LAN/WAN experience.
• Extensive troubleshooting experience working in a Security & Network Support environment.

In depth knowledge of:
• Cisco Routers & Switches PIX & ASA Firewalls Juniper SSL VPNS Checkpoint NGX Bluecoat WAN & Proxy Devices Cisco Unified Communications Remote Access Technologies RSA SecurID Tipping point IPS Load balancers/Application Switches
• Experience of Incident and IT Service Management (such as ITIL).
• Experience of working in a multi-site Windows 2003 Active Directory, Sun Solaris and Linux environment.
• Experience of working to structured policies and procedures
• Experience of working in structured project management environment (with some exposure Prince 2)