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Opsview is transforming systems monitoring by hiring creative, optimistic, questioners who thrive on delivery and personal achievement. Your next start In this role, we are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Senior IT Administrator to join our Business Systems Team. You’ll be working across the business handling day-to-day internal IT operations and providing support for end-users. Keep reading to find out the kind of person we 'd like to get to know and the kind of company we are. You’ll get to Setup and train new users Manage our internal IT systems, including Office 365 (for email and SharePoint), a hosted IP PBX system and applications such as JIRA and Confluence Configure and troubleshoot user devices and operating systems (Windows and Mac) Handle day-to-day maintenance and management of network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, and services such as DNS and DHCP Provide day-to-day end-user IT support for all Opsview staff. This will include both technical and business-related needs Recommend and develop customer and user-focused improvements Mentor IT Apprentice You’ll have… An IT degree or firm experience in a similar IT support role Hands-on experience of installing and configuring both hardware and software Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Office 365 An understanding of IP networking fundamentals, such as routing, NAT, DHCP and DNS A passion for technology and a willingness to learn new systems and tools A methodical approach to problem-solving and attention to detail Excellent communication and organisation skills A strong work ethic The ability to work well both as part of a team and independently on own initiative … and maybe you have Knowledge of SharePoint Experience of using Linux servers at the command line Experience of delivering end-user training either to individuals or to small groups Experience with mentoring or line managing early-career colleague We agree on this Both individual and team contributions are really important. So is communication. Your team will celebrate your successes and help remove your blockers. You’ll do the same for others. We 're fostering an open culture where your team is more than Business Systems; here, your team is Opsview. You take pride and satisfaction in knowing each iteration of the work you do delivers innovation, solutions, success, and opportunity. You learn from what you deliver. Being proud of the work you do and the collaborations you have with others is a fulfilling thing for you. Opsview delivers, so should you. It should be important to you that the ideas and the creative works generated by you and your teammates are used and appreciated by a growing customer base. Amazing code and concepts should be thoughtful and highly desired by the customers that use them. All of Opsview is customer centric, including you. People at Opsview are naturally creative, curious to try new things and push the status quo. Sometimes, things just need to get done and other times, every notion of what, why and how should be questioned. You 're comfortable with both. Opsview is doing things differently. Your differences will make us a better, stronger, more capable team. It’s really simple at Opsview. We want you to excel and have fun doing it! Lots more information about Opsview can be found at http://www.opsview.com/careers/ Benefits: Flexible working hours Work from home opportunities Job Types: Full-time, Contract Experience: IT Administrator: 3 years (Preferred)

The day rate (excluding VAT) : £400 - £500 Location: Central London Duration: 3 months Start: As soon as possible To all recruitment agencies: Tilde Loop does not accept agency resumes.   About Tilde Loop   Tilde Loop is a London-based JavaScript consultancy comprised of experienced engineers, specialising in modern application development. We employ best practice throughout all development stages, ensuring that all decisions are durable and stable in both the short-term and long-term. Our core objective is to build reliable, secure and scalable systems at speed while minimizing time-to-market and without compromising quality. To do this, we are actively encouraging open communication which enables our clients to make decisions with full confidence knowing that their goals will be achieved. No matter the challenge, we combine our knowledge and client 's insights to get the job done. The Role Our software engineer needs your help to provide the best possible development services to our client. You 'll join him as a backend developer in order to: work on the client 's platform (Node.js services, MongoDB, Elasticsearch...) build REST APIs to support Web and Mobile applications write maintainable and readable code with TypeScript to enable expansion and growth of the product in future help with setup and integration of new clients Minimum qualifications BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English 2+ years of commercial working experience with JavaScript and Node.js Experience with MongoDB and AWS Preferred qualifications Working experience with TypeScript, Elasticsearch and Redis Good understanding of the Microservices and testing strategies Good understanding of the security at all development and integration stages Interest and ability to learn best practices in software development  

Important dates Published Monday 11 November 2019 Deadline for asking questions Wednesday 13 November 2019 at 11:59pm GMT Closing date for applications Monday 18 November 2019 at 11:59pm GMT Overview Specialist role Business analyst Summary of the work In order to review and update Ofsted's information retention policy and schedule we require a specialist to review the current position and identify and address any gaps. Latest start date Monday 6 January 2020 Expected contract length 31/03/20 Location No specific location, eg they can work remotely Organisation the work is for Ofsted Maximum day rate   About the work Early market engagement   Who the specialist will work with Internal information management, IT teams and a range of business representatives. What the specialist will work on The specialist will: Match information assets to current retention schedule Identify any gaps in the schedule and areas where retention length may require challenge. Identify which teams and systems are already carrying out record disposition. Identify differences between record retention length stipulated in the retention schedule and retention by teams. Liaise with business areas to identify user needs for record retention of assets not featured on the retention schedule. Update retention policy and retention schedule documents. Work setup Address where the work will take place Specialist can work remotely, or from any Ofsted offices in London, Bristol and Manchester. Working arrangements 2-3 days on site. Specialists must pay expenses to and from their primary Ofsted location, other expenses will be agreed. Security clearance   Additional information Additional terms and conditions   Skills and experience Essential skills and experience Relevant qualifications to the field of knowledge and information management. 3 years experience in managing records/information environment. 3 years experience working as a document retention specialist. Knowledge and experience of working with GDPR requirements. Experience of liaising and communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Nice-to-have skills and experience Experience of working with the public sector. Experience of writing clear guidance and policy documents. How suppliers will be evaluated How many specialists to evaluate 3 Cultural fit criteria Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers. Share knowledge and experience with other team members. Ability to work with clients who have a low level of technical expertise. Additional assessment methods Reference Interview Presentation Evaluation weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20%

Important dates Published Monday 11 November 2019 Deadline for asking questions Wednesday 13 November 2019 at 11:59pm GMT Closing date for applications Monday 18 November 2019 at 11:59pm GMT Overview Specialist role Business analyst Summary of the work Review and update current user access permissions, provide a user access matrix and develop a user access policy. Latest start date Monday 6 January 2020 Expected contract length Until 31/03/2020 Location No specific location, eg they can work remotely Organisation the work is for Ofsted Maximum day rate   About the work Early market engagement   Who the specialist will work with Internal information management, IT teams and a range of business representatives. What the specialist will work on In liaison with and coordination from Information Management team, carry out observational user rights to identify user needs for working with access rights and access checks for systems, processes and applications. Improve existing guidelines for the teams and work with IM team to get this published and communicated internally to staff Create user access matrix and a plan for for its maintenance. Update information asset register with links to user access. Help embed guidance and training for staff on understanding granting and checking of access rights understand how statement of access rights considerations . Work setup Address where the work will take place Specialist can work remotely, or from any Ofsted offices in London, Bristol and Manchester. Working arrangements 2-3 days on site. Specialists must pay expenses to and from their primary Ofsted location, other expenses will be agreed. Security clearance   Additional information Additional terms and conditions   Skills and experience Essential skills and experience Relevant qualifications to the field of information management, or information assurance and security. 3 years experience with managing information access permissions. 3 years experience information governance/assurance/management background. Experience of liaising and communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Nice-to-have skills and experience Experience of working with SharePoint and other Office 365 tools. Experience keeping in line with GDPR Regulations and other information legislations Experience of working with the public sector. How suppliers will be evaluated How many specialists to evaluate 3 Cultural fit criteria Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers. Share knowledge and experience with other team members. Ability to work with clients who have a low level of technical expertise. Additional assessment methods Reference Interview Presentation Evaluation weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20%

Important dates Published Monday 11 November 2019 Deadline for asking questions Wednesday 13 November 2019 at 11:59pm GMT Closing date for applications Monday 18 November 2019 at 11:59pm GMT Overview Specialist role Agile coach Summary of the work Agile Coaching Requirement Latest start date Monday 2 December 2019 Expected contract length 5 months (up to 31st March) with potential extention Location North East England Organisation the work is for NHS Business Services Authority Maximum day rate £800 About the work Early market engagement   Who the specialist will work with The Agile Coach will be working with all individuals within the directorate including, Directors, Service Owners, Product Owners, Delivery Managers, User Researchers, UX, Software Engineering, Commercial and Finance. What the specialist will work on Working across the organisation to support the adoption and embedding of Agile practices and mind-set. Supporting teams to adopt SCRUM framework and understanding of agile methodologies. Supporting at a directorate, team and individual level working closely with Service Managers/Owners and Delivery Managers to identify and deliver coaching and training interventions. The coach will work with all 10 of NHSBSA Delivery Teams across a directorate of circa 120 people. Work setup Address where the work will take place NHS Business Services Authority, Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, NE158NY Working arrangements The individual will work flexibly to support teams, working an average of one day per week onsite and additional days to deliver specific coaching interventions in support of the teams or individuals. The successful individual must comply with relevant NHSBSA policies and standards. Security clearance Minimum baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) Additional information Additional terms and conditions This role will sit outside of IR35, as the candidate would not hold a fixed office position. Suppliers who are shortlisted and then wish to submit proposals must register on the NHSBSA's e-tendering solution which can be found at https://nhsbsa.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Expenses to and from the Base Location, Stella House in Newcastle, are not eligible to claim. Any expenses outside of the Base Location must be agreed in advance with the NHSBSA and shall be in accordance with the NHSBSA's policy for Travel and Subsistence. Skills and experience Essential skills and experience Must have a certified coaching qualification (ILM7 or equivalent). Please provide details of your qualification (2%) Demonstrate your deep understanding of different agile and lean approaches and supporting context, such as behaviours, governance, process and culture (5%) Demonstrate your experience of different agile and lean approaches in relation to portfolio management, programme and project team approaches (5%) Demonstrate your experience of embedding agile tools and techniques and ability to use the most relevant tools and techniques as needed, in an NHS environment or similar (5%) Demonstrate your knowledge and experience of agile product and software development and the enablers required to cultivate an agile organisation (5%) Demonstrate your understanding and expereince of agile governance for service design in line with the GDS principles (4%) Demonstrate your understanding and experience of project and programme management techniques (4%) Nice-to-have skills and experience Demonstrate your experience and ability to quickly win trust and influence senior leaders at the highest levels of the organisation (3%) Demonstrate your experience and ability to embed rapidly and effectively into diverse project environments, at different stages of delivery and seamlessly moving between projects within an NHS environment (3%) Demonstrate your experience and ability to work in environments undergoing complex change (2%) Demonstrate how your are framework agnostic and use the right tools and techniques for the situation (2%) How suppliers will be evaluated How many specialists to evaluate 3 Cultural fit criteria Demonstrate how you will align with the NHSBSA Corporate values detailed below (5%) Give examples of where you have worked as part of a team, collaborating, sharing knowledge and decision making (5%) Demonstrate your ability to work flexibly, this is a broad brief and the successful Coach will need to be able to work in a fluid and responsive environment (5%) Collaborative - We work together, Adventurous - We try new things, Reliable - We do what we say we will and Energetic - We give everything our best every day. Additional assessment methods Interview Evaluation weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 15% Price 20% Questions asked by suppliers 1. Suppliers who are shortlisted and then wish to submit proposals must register on the NHSBSA's e-tendering solution which can be found at https://nhsbsa.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml The above link does not work, please can you advise? The correct link is https://nhsbsa.bravosolution.co.uk/nhsbsa/login.html

Freelance Product Manager - Teach Monster Games Teach Monster Games is a social enterprise and multiple BAFTA award-nominated educational games studio, funded by the Usborne Foundation. It is best known for Teach Your Monster to Read which helps small children learn to read and is now one of the world 's leading literacy products, being used by a million children every month, and still growing fast. You can see a trailer of our game here We are looking for a freelance product manager to help support us getting some of our newer products and games built and released. Three month contract, with potential to extend Pay negotiable depending on experience Part time - minimum 2-3 days a week, with potentially more work available for the right person Remote working, but required to be in our office in London at least once a week Looking for someone to start as soon as possible Working with us gives you an opportunity to work on projects delivering real social value all over the world, but in an environment run more like a startup. What you 'll be doing Alongside our flagship game, we 're currently in the process of developing a number of exciting new games and apps, with the aim to help children eat more healthily and improve their well-being in a fun and engaging way. We need someone who can help with the following: Work with both technical and educational experts to develop and deliver a clear vision, roadmap and strategy for our new products, which ensures they are both fun and impactful Hire and guide the best possible teams to help get these roadmaps achieved Test with our users and gather data and feedback to constantly improve and iterate on these products Help us improve the current process for developing games and products, both within these teams and across the organisation What we 're looking for Our ideal candidate is: Highly experienced with a proven track-record creating games/apps/software in the most efficient, cost-effective and iterative ways possible (particularly working in small teams) Highly experienced using user-centred design processes to understand how to build the right thing in the right way, testing and gathering feedback to continuously improve the products and games being built Always thinking about how to get more done with less, and focussed as much on what not to build as what we should be building Confident building autonomous teams and finding and hiring the right people for the right role Willing to get your hands dirty when needed, but always able to delegate or assign the right people to the right role when needed Naturally user-centred, always keen to test any assumption or feature on those who will actually use it, and comfortable using both qualitative and quantitative data to assess any hypothesis made. Ideally confident working with metrics to analyse, improve and drive retention, engagement and revenue. Able to create and communicate a vision, and hold other team members accountable to this vision whilst ensuring they still remain as autonomous as possible Good at both giving and receiving clear and candid feedback, and encouraging others in the team to do similarly For more information see: http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com http://www.usbornefoundation.org.uk

An expirinced Agile specialist are required. Working across the organisation to support the adoption and embedding of Agile practices and mind-set. Supporting teams to adopt SCRUM framework and understanding of agile methodologies. Supporting at a directorate, team and individual level working closely with Service Managers/Owners and Delivery Managers to identify and deliver coaching and training interventions. The coach will work with all 10 of NHSBSA Delivery Teams across a directorate of circa 120 people. Working arrangements The individual will work flexibly to support teams, working an average of one day per week onsite and additional days to deliver specific coaching interventions in support of the teams or individuals. The successful individual must comply with relevant NHSBSA policies and standard. BPSS clearance is required for this role. Essential skills and experience Must have a certified coaching qualification (ILM7 or equivalent). Please provide details of your qualification Demonstrate your deep understanding of different agile and lean approaches and supporting context, such as behaviours, governance, process and culture Demonstrate your experience of different agile and lean approaches in relation to portfolio management, programme and project team approaches Demonstrate your experience of embedding agile tools and techniques and ability to use the most relevant tools and techniques as needed, in an NHS environment or similar Demonstrate your knowledge and experience of agile product and software development and the enablers required to cultivate an agile organisation Demonstrate your understanding and experience of agile governance for service design in line with the GDS principles Demonstrate your understanding and experience of project and programme management techniques Nice-to-have skills and experience Demonstrate your experience and ability to quickly win trust and influence senior leaders at the highest levels of the organisation Demonstrate your experience and ability to embed rapidly and effectively into diverse project environments, at different stages of delivery and seamlessly moving between projects within an NHS environment Demonstrate your experience and ability to work in environments undergoing complex change Demonstrate how your are framework agnostic and use the right tools and techniques for the situation

Exception is currently looking for a 1st/2nd Line Support Analyst to join an existing team in Leeds. As a Support Analyst you will be part of the Systems Support team and work closely with the Service Desk, supporting applications and tools. Provide support for all Business Systems to fulfil requests and resolve incidents Work with 3rd party suppliers as well as internal technology colleagues to resolve incidents and fulfil requests Diagnose Incidents, initiate remedial actions and resolve to the agreed targets and levels of quality Identify problems by analysing trends of incidents and work with colleagues and partners to resolve them in a timely manner Create and update knowledge documents Proven experience supporting diverse business applications for a mix of local and remote end-users Excellent working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office suite Excellent and proven problem solving and troubleshooting experience Please note that successful applicants will have to be engaged through an umbrella company on a PAYE arrangement. Exception is a Digital Solutions company that helps customers transform digitally and realise their opportunities so their businesses can reach new horizons. Our services include DevOps, Agile Software Development, Programme & Assurance, Intelligent Client & Cloud Transformational services.

Exception is currently looking for a Google Cloud Administrator/Infrastructure Engineer to join an existing team in Leeds. The role will involve administering and building highly resilient, scalable and performant GCP infrastructure in an automated and efficient manner. Building and managing GCP environments and projects to enable application deployments Engineer solutions on GCP foundation platform using Infrastructure as Code methods Integrate, configure, deploy and manage centrally provided common cloud services (eg IAM, networking, logging, Operating systems, Containers.) Ensure compliance with Security and Operational risk standards (eg Network, Firewall, OS, Logging, Monitoring, Availability, Resiliency) Build and support continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD) and continuous testing activities Engineering activities to implement patches and updates Update support and operational documentation as required Understanding of database and analytical technologies Please note that successful applicants will have to be engaged through an umbrella company on a PAYE arrangement. Exception is a Digital Solutions company that helps customers transform digitally and realise their opportunities so their businesses can reach new horizons. Our services include DevOps, Agile Software Development, Programme & Assurance, Intelligent Client & Cloud Transformational services.

Exception is currently looking for a Salesforce Administrator to join an existing team in Leeds. The role will involve executing, monitoring and controlling all Salesforce.com administration activities, including joiner, mover and leaver activity. Provide end user support via help queue utilizing Salesforce Cases. Working on a variety of Salesforce.com support requests ranging from user account administration and simple configurations Ensuring data integrity in Salesforce.com and across all enterprise applications. Delivering process and technical solutions that leverage functionality in supported applications Executing Saleforce.com implementations, migrations, upgrades, enhancements and maintenance projects simultaneously. Proactively seeking opportunities for process improvement and promote best practices for application development, implementation, IT security and compliance. Please note that successful applicants will have to be engaged through an umbrella company on a PAYE arrangement. Exception is a Digital Solutions company that helps customers transform digitally and realise their opportunities so their businesses can reach new horizons. Our services include DevOps, Agile Software Development, Programme & Assurance, Intelligent Client & Cloud Transformational services.

Exception is currently looking for a Web Administrator to join an existing team in Leeds. The role will involve maintaining and updating a company website. This will include ensuring the website is user friendly and offers an optimal user experience. Some day-to-day responsibilities will include developing Intranet solutions, migrating Legacy software, and solving any web problems that may arise. Responsibilities will include maintaining the information architecture, handling everyday site maintenance, performing site updates, and monitoring the analytics and statistics of the website. Also in charge of performing search engine optimization on the website, as well as modifying, editing, and deleting items on the database. Relevant experience in a similar role is required as well. Applicants will be proficient in Node.JS, HTML, CSS, MySQL, PHP, and Javascript. Please note that successful applicants will have to be engaged through an umbrella company on a PAYE arrangement. Exception is a Digital Solutions company that helps customers transform digitally and realise their opportunities so their businesses can reach new horizons. Our services include DevOps, Agile Software Development, Programme & Assurance, Intelligent Client & Cloud Transformational services.

6point6 is a privately held, award winning (FT Top 100 Tech Company) digital technology consulting firm specialising in the delivery of Cyber Security, Digital Transformation & Emerging Technology services. The services we provide enable organisations to accelerate their return on investment and make distinctive, lasting and substantial improvements to their business and IT capabilities. You will be working and learning from some of the most talented and experienced professionals in the technology industry. We are one of the fastest growing technology consultancies in Europe, having doubled in size in the last 12 months and are on track to do so again. We are seeking a skilled Information Assurance Manager to lead Cyber assurance functions on complex delivery projects. You will be working with our delivery teams and client stakeholders to identify cyber risks and advise them of options. Some duties will include: Able to identify and analyse cyber security risks and providing advice to risk owners. To conduct assurance reviews against standards-based compliance requirements. Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments. To assess security control designs and configurations for effectiveness in risk management. Management of continuous assurance life cycle processes within operational environments. Implementation and maintenance of security policies and processes. To manage the delivery of security assurance services for projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent working knowledge of the security risk management life cycle, preferably working with continuous assurance methods in Agile delivery. Contract role for 3 months initially. £450 per day, maximum day rate, based central London.

Business Analyst (5 Month Contract) Reporting to: IFRS17 Programme Manager We are looking for a Business Analyst with experience of working in the Insurance industry who has either worked extensively with Finance / actuarial teams or, who has been an accountant in the past. The role will require an understanding of back office accounting processes, and the people and systems needed to support them. The Role: We're looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who has the ability to prioritise. You will need to have a pragmatic approach to problem solving and be able to communicate the outcomes to a wide audience. What you'll be doing as the BPU Reserving Business Analyst: Define and document requirements for the new finance systems Contribute to the design and execution of appropriate reconciliation tests of the system solutions Develop and document the 'as is' and 'to be' processes and assist in steering the business through the new solution. Understand, communicate and regularly assess major risks and issues associated with the delivery of new tools and processes to perform allocation of reserving outputs Ensure key stakeholders, internally and externally, are aware of what is required and when Provide regular status updates to the Project Manager Our must-haves: Business Analysis with experience in End to End finance processes in General Insurance Extensive experience working in Finance with an understanding of the systems and processes needed. In an ideal world, a qualified accountant. Understanding of actuarial processes and outputs Financial Reporting environment or auditing of it Experience of preparing insurance company financial statements, including disclosures Finance facing process lead with extensive experience managing challenging stakeholders up to Executive level Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment Strong understanding of business processes and organisational structures  

Access Developer/Technician £400 per day CONTRACT LONDON   Location: City of London Start Date: Within 1-4 weeks (negotiable) Duration: 3 months Terms: Approximately 6 days per month   We are looking for an Access Developer/Technician with at least intermediate skills to support the project lead with changes to an existing Access Database: Queries and validations Coding and uploading changes to the database Reporting and analytics   Skills and Experience It is essential the successful candidate will have sound and demonstrable Access knowledge Financial services experience is desirable

Important dates Published Saturday 9 November 2019 Deadline for asking questions Friday 15 November 2019 at 11:59pm GMT Closing date for applications Saturday 23 November 2019 at 11:59pm GMT Overview Summary of the work A review of the effectiveness of our current business intelligence infrastructure and governance to help us understand whether our current software, its implementation and the supporting processes are future proofed and flexible, and what investment is required if not. Latest start date Monday 6 January 2020 Expected contract length 3 months Location London Organisation the work is for Hackney Council Budget range We expect this consultancy to cost c. £30,000 but are procuring to a value of £40,000 to allow contingency and suppliers to suggest value-add activities. About the work Why the work is being done In 2015, Hackney invested in QlikView and QlikSense as our business intelligence tools. The data we hold is fragmented across multiple systems and the Qlik products have enabled us to join large, complex datasets in single views to carry out advanced analysis. This contract is due to expire in July 2021 and we want to ensure that we understand what business intelligence tools the organisation needs and how we best organise our data layer to give us maximum flexibility to meet them in line with our emerging cloud first strategy. Problem to be solved We are looking to work with an external specialist who can embed with the team for a short, focussed review to understand the following: The strengths and weaknesses of our existing set up (infrastructure/data management/skills spread and resilience Validate our assumed user needs How easy it would be to decouple from our existing provider / how they could integrate with GSuite and our increased desire for advanced analytics include machine learning Future options, either within the Qlik offer or amongst other BI providers, and their suitability to Hackney The optimum support arrangements for any BI solutions that follow Who the users are and what they need to do As a Data & Insight Analyst, I need to spend less time on managing our BI infrastructure and more on interpretation/analysis so that I can support evidence-led decision making As a data analyst in the Council, I need access to intuitive tools that help me maximise the benefit of my data so that I can deliver informed analysis As a contract manager, I need to ensure we're investing taxpayers' money effectively so that we're getting best value for money As a senior manager at Hackney Council, I need access to current data so that I can plan effective services Early market engagement N/A Any work that's already been done The team have developed circa 100 dashboards within QlikSense and QlikView and as well as 3 expert BI developers based in ICT, there are around 10-12 analysts across the organisation who are developing Qlik Sense dashboards with intermediate functionality. Support from Qlik software is available via a third party reseller but much of the day to day support and maintenance is being managed by the Data & Insight team itself. The team is experimenting with other tools for advanced analytics / data presentation including GCP, BigQuery (in line with our business GSuite deployment), Dash, Datasette and Python. Existing team The existing core team is entirely in-house and consists of a Data Analytics Lead, Business Intelligence Developer and a Data Engineer. Key stakeholders include: - 10-12 data analysts across different services in the organisation who develop Qlik Sense dashboards with intermediate functionality - Data & Insight team members - ICT technical architecture and infrastructure teams We want to be confident that we can run an efficient BI offer that complements the other functions of the team, requires minimum upkeep and allows us to focus our efforts on supporting the organisation to make the most of our information as an asset. Current phase Live Work setup Address where the work will take place Hackney Council offices in Mare Street, E8 Working arrangements Some onsite required for shadowing, face to face meetings and workshops with key teams and stakeholders. Some remote working for planning. preparation and/or telephone meetings. Exact arrangements to be agreed with supplier. Security clearance   Additional information Additional terms and conditions   Skills and experience Essential skills and experience Knowledge of leading business intelligence tools and cloud hosted analytical platforms Knowledge of options around different data repositories e.g. data marts, data lakes Knowledge of modern analytical and data science approaches using open source tools and languages including Python Commercial independence from any single vendor (relationships or accreditations with multiple vendors is acceptable) Experience of taking a user-centred approach to informing requirements for software use Have experience designing services for a wide range of digital skills and confidence Nice-to-have skills and experience Be prepared to share risk and/or reward with the council if the service is attractive to other authorities Provide opportunities for people seeking ways into work in Hackney (e.g. through an apprentice working on the project) How suppliers will be evaluated How many suppliers to evaluate 3 Proposal criteria Clarity of the approach and methodology Experience from a similar project Team structure, including skills, experiences and relevance of individuals Identification of risks and plan to mitigate them Technical understanding Cultural fit criteria Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions Share knowledge and experience with team members and the wider service Hackney Council is a diverse organisation, reflecting the diversity of our borough. Describe how you would successfully work as a team with Hackney and other suppliers in a diverse environment. Payment approach Time and materials Additional assessment methods Case study Presentation Evaluation weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 5% Price 35% Questions asked by suppliers 1. Does the budget include VAT? No

Cloud Security Architect - AWS & VMWare Cloud Security Architect URGENTLY required for an exciting cloud initiative to build a new cloud platform and range of innovative cloud services. The Cloud Security Architect will assess the security of public, private and hybrid cloud environments and also the security of the virtualisation infrastructure that supports them. The Cloud Security Architect will need to be a proactive self-starter to navigate the complexities of a large programme, involving multiple entities, in its early stages. THE ROLE: Security assessment across public, private , hybrid cloud and virtualised environments; Review all entities and components of the cloud solution including Cloud based networks and IT; Review all HLDs and solution designs from a security perspective; Review operational design and process from security point of view; Proposition of penetration test scope and coordination of security testing; Security project management; Risk Register creation, management and risk follow up; Specify additional security requirements for the new cloud platform and services; Tenant segregation verification and control; Solution review and clarification/mapping towards the security controls; Review SOC1, SOC2 reports, ISO27001/17 and other certifications; REQUIREMENTS: Cloud Security Architecture experience on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, OpenStack; Cloud Security Architecture experience on virtualisation technology like VMWare, vCenter, vSphere, vRealize, NSX; Network Security knowledge of Cisco based networking and Fortinet Firewalls; DevOps security knowledge (DevSecOps); Security Risk Assessment across design, build and operations for Cloud based offerings ( IaaS, SaaS, PaaS and different cloud types private, hybrid, public); ISO 27001/17, PCI, SOX certificates understanding; For an IMMEDIATE interview, please send CV. KEY SKILLS : Cloud Security Architect, Cloud Security, Security Architect, Security Consultant, AWS, Azure, GCP, Alibaba Cloud, OpenStack, VMWare, vCenter, vSphere, vRealize, NSX, Firewall, Hosting, DevSecOps.

AWS Cloud Consultant/Cloud Platform Engineer/AWS DevOps Engineer London, UK Full-time Company Description Are you interested in making a difference with technology? We make differences. Big ones, and small ones. Version 1 proves that IT can make a real difference to our customers' businesses. As a recent finalist for the 2019 Microsoft Partner of the Year Data Estate Modernisation Award, we are more than just another IT services company - we are leaders in implementing and supporting Oracle, Microsoft and AWS technologies. With over 20 years' experience, we are trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Our greatest strength is balance in our efforts to achieve Customer Success, Empowered People and a Strong Organisation, underpinned by commitment to our Core Values. We believe this is what makes Version 1 different and more importantly, our employees agree; we were delighted to have been officially recognised as a Best Large Workplace in the UK, Ireland and Europe this year. Whilst Version 1 is a great and happy place to work, it's not an easy place to work. Version 1 is rewarding with plenty of room for growth, but it is also challenging and will test your skills to ensure you get the most from your role so that you always feel that your career is progressing. If this sounds appealing to you, you could be a good culture fit for our latest AWS Cloud Consultant/Cloud Platform Engineer/AWS DevOps Engineer. Job Description Version 1 has an exciting role for a dynamic and enthusiastic cloud and infrastructure consultant who enjoys working with customers and internal staff alike. You will be a solid team player and superb communicator who can deliver excellence in both project and support work. Based within our Cloud consulting team, this role is responsible for providing Cloud and DevOps consulting services, including technical presales, scoping, architecture, design, build and deployment of engineering solutions. The role is customer-facing and will entail liaising with customers to enhance current systems, plan and deliver projects, and implement new solutions. The role is varied in scope and technology, and can entail the development of innovative solutions in the cloud, delivering cloud migration projects, and supporting development teams with DevOps technologies (CI/CD pipelines, config management, etc.) Essential criteria : Existing Security Clearance is essential Experience of AWS Experience of designing, building and supporting Enterprise solutions DevOps experience Experience of Python, Go, Node or similar language Self-motivated and driven to learn new technology Desirable skills : Passionate about technology -Attending conferences, personal Github projects, blogging, speaking at meetup groups, etc. Experience in a Site Reliability-based role Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Azure RM, Cloudformation, etc.) DevOps and automation experience (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Terraform) Experience with containers, docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and similar technology Additional infrastructure skills such as networking/storage/etc. would be beneficial. Existing professional cloud qualification (eg AWS Solutions Architect, MCSA, RHSCA etc.). Experience in cloud migrations Experience with cloud design and patterns Understanding of high availability, disaster recovery and site replication solutions.

Technical Project Manager Responsibilities: Establish and implement training processes and strategies for all technical personnel Analyze, plan and develop requirements and standards in reference to scheduled projects Assign and oversee the daily tasks of technical personnel while ensuring all subordinates are actively working toward established milestones Hold regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives Research and evaluate hardware and software technology options and weigh the cost/benefit analysis when making large purchases on behalf of the company Recruit and train exceptional employees to fulfil posted positions within the technical department Update and maintain all production technologies ensuring proper maintenance and installation Qualifications for Technical Project Manager Master's degree in Project Management or related technical field required Professional Project Management Certification from accredited intuition preferred Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies and methods Experience mentoring, coaching, Stakeholder Management Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles

Software architecture and development consultancy seeks suitably experienced Front End developer for contract role involving redesign of Managed Learning Environment for College of Policing Ltd. Working alongside UX designers and Back End developers within an agile environment the specialist will be responsible for delivering against agreed UX designs on phase 2 of the client's College Learn project. We expect this engagement to be outside IR35. Role will involve specialist taking basic Razor view pages of existing MVC web application developed by Back End developers and transforming these into fully responsive web pages that match agreed UX designs in terms of both style and functionality. Essential skills and experience Extensive experience of advanced Front End development using HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, JavaScript Extensive experience of building responsive web applications using Bootstrap 3 and 4 Extensive experience of using built-in Bootstrap UX components Extensive experience meeting W3C's WCAG 2.1 AA standard for accessibility compliance Extensive experience producing Front End code direct from UX design specifications and style guides Current working experience of source/version control using Team Foundation Server Experience using Visual Studio 2017 IDE and debugging tools Highly desirable skills and experience Knowledge of ASP.NET MVC architecture and Razor view syntax Experience developing online learning platforms Current NPPV2 clearance

Experienced test analyst needed for Professional Services firm in Farringdon area Good manual and automated testing skill set - should include C# and BDD Experience in a DevOps environment Client facing skills of a high level - excellent communication skills Microsoft Azure DevOps or VSTS experience Good experience and knowledge of a Microsoft environment - Windows, Office, Exchange, Active Directory COTS application testing experience; implementation, customisation and integration Vital to have a solid aptitude for testing and ability to work and troubleshoot autonomously within large organisations Client facing manner and Excellent communication skills - verbal and written Hand on testing work and co-ordination across multiple projects, numerous stakeholders We are looking for multi skilled and technical test analyst to work within a Global Enterprise, integrating major corporate applications. You should have demonstrable experience of developing automated regression tests in WebDriver/C# as well as solid manual testing expertise. The work is as a part of a large test team, working to defined standards and process. As a part of the role you will have regular contact with users, ideally some experience in dealing with users would be beneficial, understanding the way applications work and how they should be validated. The client offers flexible working and extensions are likely. Prolifics is a Global IT services company, with operations in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and India. Our UK team of consultants are testing professionals with many years of experience, in manual and automated functional testing, as well as integration, acceptance, performance, security and test management. We deliver added-value, managed testing services for our customers, both on and offsite, supported by 400+ offshore QA specialists. If you are interested and have the skills and experience, please send in your CV for immediate interview. We expect multiple renewals for the right candidates.