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ICT Service Desk Analyst Esher Contract £16.56 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced ICT Service Desk Analyst You will be a confident, effective communicator, passionate about customer service excellence with a proven track record of experience in an IT technical environment. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk 1. To provide operational and technical support to 400 + end users across all Council departments, with responsibility of supporting Windows 11 laptops, docking stations, end-user devices, MFD s and mobile devices (iPad and iPhone). Configuration, installation and support of all hardware and software supplied to the end user. Support for the MS 365 suite. 2. Provide support and cover on the ICT Service Desk to support the technical function of the organisation as a whole. 3. To proactively work with customers to suggest better ways of working and taking time to understand customer needs and requirements. 4. Liaise with the Digital Development and Infrastructure teams and third-party partners when required. Specific duties and responsibilities 1. Monitor the ICT Service desk tickets, incidents and service requests, via the online portal. Ensure the logging of all incidents and requests have the appropriate level of information and are in line with the ICT Service Level Agreements. 2. To proactively communicate with customers as needed, in a highly customer focused manner, face to face, over the telephone, via email and the Service desk online portal. 3. Follow ICT Service Desk set procedures for logging and monitoring all support calls. 4. Taking ownership of tickets and ensuring successful completion within stated SLA, escalating of incidents and requests to third parties and colleagues where necessary. 5. Provide remote support to internal and external customers. If requested provide desktop support and support at remote sites, e.g. Depot. 6. Provide advice, guidance and training to the end users on the operation and use of the authority's corporate desktop and office systems software. 7. Assist with knowledge transfer across the teams. 8. Work a shift rota of early or late to cover the support hours required for the ICT Service Desk. When required cover absent shifts, possibly at short notice. 9. Administer ICT Training Room bookings, checking availability of room and compatibility of software required for training. 10. Assist third party support to gain remote access to the EBC servers and systems. When necessary, supervise third party support on-site engineers, assisting engineers to clear faults. 11. Run various regular routine procedure jobs, as set out in the ICT Service Desk support shift duties, updating records accordingly. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

We are seeking a skilled and proactive IT Systems Administrator to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of the organisation's Operational Technology (OT) and Enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring the availability, security, and optimal performance of all systems and networks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional who enjoys troubleshooting technical issues, managing infrastructure projects, and delivering exceptional support to users. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain our office network infrastructure, Linux endpoint devices and Linux servers. Manage our Google Workspace environment. Provide technical support to our users, handling both day to day issues and more complex problems. Support our application services on Google Cloud Platform and other cloud vendors. Monitor system performance, availability, and security. Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes. Implement security updates, patches, and vulnerability remediation. Maintain documentation for systems, procedures, and configurations. Assist with IT projects, system upgrades, and infrastructure improvements. Ensure compliance with company IT policies and security standards. Essential Requirements Proven experience as an IT Systems Administrator or similar role. Strong knowledge of Linux administration and shell scripting. Experience with Google Workspace (preferred) or Microsoft Entra ID. Understanding of IP networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls, and web application technologies. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service abilities. Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently. Desirable Qualifications Bachelor's degree in STEM subjects Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices. Experience with a well known automation technology such as Ansible (preferred). Familiarity with managing cloud infrastructure such as Google Cloud Platform (preferred) or Amazon Web Services.

The role: We are looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. You will be required to act as senior technical authority within the platforms team, supporting decision-making, mentoring engineers, and shaping the Azure roadmap. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as a senior escalation point for complex Azure platform incidents; leading to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Lead reliability and resilience improvements such as such as performance tuning, resource optimisation, cost optimization using FinOps and provide availability enhancements, aligned to our service- level expectations. A senior analyst is expected to be a point of contact and escalation at all times, taking ownership of incident management, while providing 3rd & 4th level and technical support. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. A Strong problem-solver with proactive, engineering-led mindset. Self-motivated technical lead and mentor. Comfortable working as a senior engineer in a collaborative, geographically diverse and inclusive team. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of the Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues . click apply for full job details

The role: We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as an escalation point for complex Azure platform issues; troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Plan and implement operational improvements such as performance tuning, resource optimisation and resilience enhancements, aligned to service expectations. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud subscription. Delivery collaboration & technical project contribution Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and engineers to translate requirements into Azure designs and deliver working solutions. Contribute to planning and execution of cloud-focused initiatives, identifying risks and dependencies early and supporting smooth transition into support. Maintain clear technical documentation (design notes, runbooks, standard operating procedures) in the team s knowledge base. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR), Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. . click apply for full job details

IT Support Manager opportunity based in London (5 days a week onsite) within the energy sector , supporting a high-performing, international business. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll sit at the heart of the organisation's technology operations. You won't just be managing a service desk - you'll be owning the entire end-user experience and office technology environment, acting as the go-to escalation point and a trusted partner to the wider business. What you'll be doing You will be responsible for leading the IT support function day-to-day, ensuring a high-quality, responsive service across the business. From managing escalations and resolving complex technical issues, through to improving processes and service delivery, you'll play a key role in keeping the organisation running smoothly. Alongside this, you'll take ownership of the London office infrastructure - servers, networks, connectivity, and core systems - making sure everything is stable, secure, and operating at close to 100% uptime. You'll also act as a key Microsoft 365 administrator, working across identity, access, collaboration tools, and core business applications, while partnering closely with global IT teams and external providers. There's a strong focus on continuous improvement, so you'll be encouraged to identify opportunities to streamline support, introduce automation, and enhance the overall user experience. What I'm looking for I'm looking for someone who is both hands-on and leadership-oriented - someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves technically, but also able to take ownership of a function and drive standards. You'll likely have a strong background across: End-user support and service desk leadership Microsoft 365 and modern workplace technologies Core infrastructure (servers, networking, identity) Managing escalations and complex technical IT issues Equally important is your approach - you'll be someone who is calm under pressure, highly organised, and able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why this role stands out This is a role where you'll have real ownership and visibility. You'll be working closely with senior stakeholders, influencing how IT support is delivered, and helping shape the future of the function. It's also an environment where technology is genuinely valued, with strong backing from leadership and the opportunity to bring ideas around automation, tooling, and service improvement to life. If you're looking for a role where you can combine hands-on technical work, leadership, and real impact , this is well worth a conversation.

JOB DETAILS - £750 Per Day- Inside IR35- 3-4 Days per week on-site in Taunton- 12-Month Contract- Active DV Clearance Required SKILLS - Extensive experience in Microsoft SQL Server.- Strong skills in Oracle.- Prior experience in managing both on-premise and cloud-based database platforms.- Good understanding of Microsoft Azure or AWS. RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead support and system administration tasks for all Database environments across Development, Test and Live.- Identify, develop and use expert Oracle, MS SQL and Postgres Database skills.- Lead and define technical input into projects, to help design systems related to database security, resilience and functionality.- Identify, develop and use Windows Server System admin skills to support Database Infrastructure.- Create and maintain organisations policies to ensure security of databases to provide a service in accordance to relevant SLAs. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Pay : 40,000.00 - 45,000.00 per year Position : IT Systems Administrator Where : Helston, Cornwall Salary : 40,000.00 - 45,000.00 Winners Recruitment are currently working with an innovative and highly specialised technology organisation based in Cornwall, who are looking to recruit an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on IT professional with strong infrastructure, networking and systems administration experience to work within a technically advanced environment supporting critical business systems and technologies. The Role You will be responsible for providing day-to-day IT administration and technical support across business systems, end-user devices, servers, applications and network infrastructure, while also supporting ongoing IT projects and system improvements. The successful candidate will work across a wide range of technologies and play a key role in maintaining reliable, secure and efficient IT operations. Key Responsibilities Maintain and improve centralised computing platforms based on VMware, Windows Server and Active Directory Provide 1st and 2nd line support across hardware, software and network issues Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to minimise downtime across the business Manage and maintain workstations, servers and associated IT hardware Support installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware and software systems Apply centralised updates across operating systems, antivirus platforms and applications Assist with network switching and routing administration Manage and support virtualisation environments including ESXi and Proxmox Support and maintain HPE hardware infrastructure Assist with Linux server administration including SLES environments Maintain system documentation, change controls and incident logs Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements or training opportunities Support implementation of new technologies, upgrades and infrastructure improvements Provide occasional IT support for onsite events, training sessions and conferences Participate in a shared 24-hour on-call rota Skills Experience Required Essential: Previous experience in an IT Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer or similar position Strong Microsoft 365 and Active Directory experience including: Entra Group Policy AD Connect Radius Server DHCP DNS Experience managing VMware virtualised environments Strong understanding of Microsoft desktop and server operating systems Knowledge of IP networking and network troubleshooting Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities Understanding of IT security and data protection principles Strong communication and customer support skills Desirable : Linux administration experience Cisco IOS knowledge Experience with SharePoint Exposure to ESXi, Proxmox and HPE infrastructure This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation working within a highly technical and unique environment here in Cornwall.

Linux Engineer (Red Hat) - SC Cleared UK Wide (100% Remote) Active SC Clearance Required We're hiring a mid-level Linux Engineer to support and maintain enterprise platforms across multiple UK public sector clients. This is a fully remote role where you'll work within a collaborative infrastructure team, solving problems and ensuring stable, secure environments. The Role Build, configure, and administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/10) systems Support day-to-day operations, incidents, and platform stability Perform system administration, patching, and performance tuning Troubleshoot issues across distributed environments Contribute to ongoing platform improvements and automation Work across mixed estates with some Unix (AIX) exposure Key Requirements 5+ years Linux Engineering experience (mid-level) Strong experience with RHEL (v8 essential, v10 desirable) Proven ability in system administration, server builds, and configuration Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Some Unix/AIX exposure (preferred) Active SC Clearance (must not be expired) What You'll Get Competitive salary 10% pension Performance-related bonus (up to 10%) Fully remote working anywhere in the UK Supportive team environment working on public sector platforms Additional Info On-call rota: 1 week in 6-7 (low call-out volume, standby required) Backfill role due to retirement 1-stage interview: 1-hour technical with Manager/Lead GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

IT Project Administrator Astley (FTC 12 Months) Wynnstay Group is looking for a proactive and highly organised IT Project Administrator to join our IT team and help drive the successful delivery of exciting technology projects across the business. In this fast-paced and collaborative role, you ll support a wide range of IT initiatives; from infrastructure and cloud migrations to system upgrades and business rollouts - ensuring projects stay organised, on track, and delivered effectively. Using Microsoft Project Online and Planner, you ll coordinate schedules, meetings, documentation, reporting, and project governance while working closely with internal teams and external partners. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and a passion for technology to build their career within a respected and growing business that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support across multiple IT projects and programmes. Maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, timelines, and dependencies using Microsoft Project Online and Microsoft Planner. Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder reviews, including preparing agendas and tracking follow-up actions. Capture and distribute accurate meeting minutes and ensure actions are completed within agreed timescales. Maintain RAID logs, project documentation, governance records, and version-controlled project artefacts. Produce regular project status reports, dashboards, and updates for key stakeholders and the IT leadership team. Support project governance processes, including change control, risk management, and project reporting. Assist with project testing, implementation, and go-live activities to support smooth project delivery. Monitor project progress and proactively highlight risks, delays, or issues that may impact delivery. Support the delivery of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud migration, server, and system upgrade projects. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department and project delivery function. Provide professional and responsive support to the IT Director and wider project teams as required. What we re looking for: Essential: Minimum 2 years experience as an IT Project Administrator or similar role within an internal IT team or service provider. Experience supporting IT infrastructure, networking, server, cloud or system change projects. Hands-on experience using Microsoft Project Online and/or Microsoft Planner. Understanding of Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid project delivery approaches. Strong organisational, communication and documentation skills. Desirable: Experience working within PMO or IT governance frameworks. Familiarity with project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 or Agile. Formal project management qualifications (desirable but not essential) Benefits: Competitive salary Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA Company profit related pay scheme Life Assurance x2 Salary 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of £613 million and over 900 colleagues nationwide

ICT Systems Administrator Competitive Rates (Inside IR35) 3 Months Contract Carmarthen On-site Your new company You will be joining a well-established public sector organisation with a developing ICT function currently investing in infrastructure, resilience, and cloud transformation. Your new role As a Systems Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the organisation's core infrastructure environment. This is a hands-on position focused on systems, servers, and cloud technologies, where you will take ownership of critical upgrade and improvement programmes. Key responsibilities include: Managing and optimising Windows Server environments and core services (AD, DNS, DHCP) Supporting cloud platforms including Microsoft 365 and Azure Leading on backup, disaster recovery, and system resilience improvements Supporting migration of legacy systems and applications Enhancing security, patching, and system compliance Maintaining accurate and structured technical documentation Working with virtualisation platforms, including Hyper-V Contributing to infrastructure upgrade programmes and automation initiatives What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer role Strong expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 Experience with Azure and virtualisation (Hyper-V) Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery best practices Strong understanding of security, patching, and governance Ability to work independently and deliver against infrastructure roadmaps What you'll get in return Immediate start opportunity Exposure to wide-ranging infrastructure projects Potential for contract extension or longer-term opportunity Competitive day rate What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

SOCIT is an Information Services team that provides IT services to a Consortium of Oxford Colleges. The IT Officer is part of the SOCIT team; specifically, part of a small team of IT Officers managing, monitoring, maintaining and automating the systems for all the SOCIT colleges, providing 2nd and 3rd line support for the support team, and providing high level technical input to projects. The job-holder reports to the Head of Infrastructure and must possess strong networking and system administration skills, having a background in this area to serve various business needs. The post-holder is confidently able to develop and recommend new systems using the latest technologies. Documentation and Knowledge sharing is encouraged within the team. The role specialises in several areas, networking, VMware virtualization and has good knowledge of Windows/Linux server and database management, scripting and security. The majority of working hours are on-site, with potential for flexible working arrangements at the end of the probationary period. Summary of Responsibilities: System Administration Server Management System Updates & Patching Network Infrastructure Troubleshooting & Support User & Access Management Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancement Hardware & Software Deployment Upgrades & Planning Documentation Technical Advisory Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Support Advanced Technical Support General IT Support Active Directory & Identity Services Security & System Hardening Collaboration & Support Cybersecurity & Risk Management Security & System Hardening Please enclose a covering letter along with your CV. Benefits Benefits include membership of the University staff pension scheme, a travel pass and Cyclescheme loan scheme, and free meals are provided at lunchtime when the College kitchens are open. The College also offers an Employee Assistance Programme to assist the health and wellbeing of its employees.

Windows Systems Administrator Night Shift (10pm - 6am) + On Call Rota (Fully remote) Windows Server, Active Directory, AWS EC2, VMware 40,000 - 45,000 Windows Systems Administrator required to join a leading international Software Business committed to delivering high-performance IT solutions. This is a large operation and will be working within a 24/7 production environment with 85% of your time being Windows Server and 15% VMware. As a Windows Systems Administrator you will maintain and contribute to the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems and helping other teams as necessary. These roles have been created by team expansion and new client wins. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain Windows Server environments Be part of a 24/7 production environment of around 30 engineers in this team Support multiple systems or applications of medium to high complexity Manage Mail, DNS, FTP, IIS and Application environments Participate in the On-Call rotation Work with cabling, racking and other tasks in Physical Data Centres Communicate events to stakeholders, teams and leadership Skills Required: Windows Server Administration Experience (90 / 100+ Servers) Active Directory AWS EC2 VMware SAN Storage Production Environment Experience Linux Microsoft Certified, VMware Certified or AWS Certified would be desirable If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Would you like to work with a trail blazing software house? Maintaining internal and cloud environments and building on your sys admin skillset with support from some of the most talented experts in our sector? We are Preservica and we are changing the way organisations safeguard their digital information. Our projects are at the razor's edge of commercial software solutions addressing the need for smart digital preservation technologies. As a world-leader in digital preservation, our award-winning software is used by leading businesses, archives, libraries, museums and government organisations across the globe. To maintain our growth we believe in hiring strong technical talent and then supporting that talent to grow with us. Right now we are looking for a Systems Administrator with a passion for technical excellence who wants to take their career to the next level and make a real difference to our company. About You A true team player, you are a technology enthusiast who takes pride in maintaining a multitude of systems and resolving users issues. With a passion to learn and build on your knowledge and capabilities especially with new technologies, you communicate well at all levels and through all channels. You will need to be self-motivated, highly organised and able to multitask and prioritise. The Role Your primary role will be to provide internal Help Desk support to 130+ staff, extending to supporting and maintaining our Internal Systems which are mostly cloud hosted, but we also operate a minimal local infrastructure. You will be maintaining our local network including firewall, VPN, Wi-Fi and Active Directory services. Other responsibilities will include administering our Azure and Microsoft 365 environment, managing end user devices and endpoint security, onboarding new starters and helping keep our Information Security Management System records and procedures up to date. As the role evolves there will also be additional project work that requires research, planning and implementation as we evolve the future direction of our Internal Systems. We are also keen to automate any processes that will increase efficiency in the future. Knowledge & Experience: We do not require you to have experience in all the areas listed below but you should have strong working knowledge and experience in some and be keen to learn others. Previous experience of working as part of an IT helpdesk supporting users and managing Windows 10 /11 and Mac devices. Maintaining Microsoft 365 environment including Azure Entra, Exchange, SharePoint and Teams. Managing end user devices with MDM platforms such as Intune / Microsoft Endpoint Management. Day-to-day administration of internal infrastructure including Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, VPN and endpoint security. Process automation with scripting using languages like PowerShell and Power Automate. Knowledge of security frameworks and certifications such as BSI 27001 and Cyber Essentials. Experience of managing, investigating and resolving vulnerabilities Package As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer tangible career development opportunities and dedicated training time to support professional growth. The role will require you to be in the office in Abingdon on a regular basis but will incorporate the opportunity to work some time from home once you are up and running. Preservica are an Equal Opportunities Employer

JOB DETAILS - 750 Per Day - Inside IR35 - 3-4 Days per week on-site in Taunton - 12-Month Contract - Active DV Clearance Required SKILLS - Extensive experience in Microsoft SQL Server. - Strong skills in Oracle. - Prior experience in managing both on-premise and cloud-based database platforms. - Good understanding of Microsoft Azure or AWS. RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead support and system administration tasks for all Database environments across Development, Test and Live. - Identify, develop and use expert Oracle, MS SQL and Postgres Database skills. - Lead and define technical input into projects, to help design systems related to database security, resilience and functionality. - Identify, develop and use Windows Server System admin skills to support Database Infrastructure. - Create and maintain organisations policies to ensure security of databases to provide a service in accordance to relevant SLAs. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Join a leading independent technology and services provider as an IT Technical Support! Job Overview: This role involves providing hands-on technical support within a data centre environment, focusing on the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network and server infrastructure. Rate £19.33/Hr through UMB £14.90/Hr through basic PAYE£16.92/Hr through Premium PAYE LocationHatfield Contract 6 months contract Timings: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Job Description: Rack n stack of active Network hardware, Switches, Routers & Servers Understand and follow patching schedule/cut sheet. Installing power and data connection cables within server & networking racks. Follow instructions and providing on-site support to remote network and systems administrators. Read & follow Rack Elevation Diagrams Apply basic IP Addressing under instruction/direction. Installing and configuring UPS systems (Desirable) Collaborate with engineering, project management, and cross functional teams to ensure successful and timely deployments. Follow all safety procedures, industry standards, and environmental guidelines during field operations. Qualifications Must be very familiar with working in a Data Centre Good understanding of various Structured Cabling Solutions Capable of installing & Testing Fibre Optic cables Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving ability, and high attention to detail. Comfortable with performing hands on technical work. OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety certification preferred but not required. Skills Experience working in high performance computing (HPC) or hyperscale data centre environments. Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), remote monitoring tools, or facility controls. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment. Ability to work to driven targets and SLA and time management skills. Additional InformationInterview Process: Once the profile gets shortlisted, then an interview will be conducted How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

IT Administrator Join a leading independent technology and services provider as an IT Technical Support! Job Overview:This role involves providing hands-on technical support within a data centre environment, focusing on the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network and server infrastructure.Rate£19.33/Hr through UMB£14.90/Hr through basic PAYE£16.92/Hr through Premium PAYE LocationHatfield Contract 6 months contract Timings: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Job Description: Rack n stack of active network hardware, switches, routers & serversUnderstand and follow patching schedule/cut sheet.Installing power and data connection cables within server & networking racks.Follow instructions and providing on-site support to remote network and systems administrators.Read & follow Rack Elevation DiagramsApply basic IP Addressing under instruction/direction.Installing and configuring UPS systems (Desirable)Collaborate with engineering, project management, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful and timely deployments.Follow all safety procedures, industry standards, and environmental guidelines during field operations. QualificationsMust be very familiar with working in a Data CentreGood understanding of various Structured Cabling SolutionsCapable of installing & Testing Fibre Optic cablesStrong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and high attention to detail.Comfortable with performing hands-on technical work.OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety certification preferred but not required. SkillsExperience working in high performance computing (HPC) or hyperscale data centre environments.Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), remote monitoring tools, or facility controls.Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment.Ability to work to driven targets and SLA and time management skills. Additional InformationInterview Process: Once the profile gets shortlisted, then an interview will be conducted How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

IT Service Desk Administrator 28'000 - 32'000 + Progression + Holiday + Travel + Pension + Training Chewton Mendip - Hybrid Are you looking to join a close-knit MSP that offers progression both technically and up through the business? Fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual looking for a stable platform to fine tune your infrastructure experience whilst working in a friendly and supportive company! Established for over 25 years, our client is a close-knit managed service provider that specialises in offering support, solutions and services to businesses across the UK. Known locally for a great place to work, this is a small and steady business that offers a fantastic exposure to new technologies whilst working in a supportive and varied environment. You will be responsible for providing 1st line but with some exposure to 2nd line work to a range of businesses. Other administrative tasks may include, quoting, invoicing, etc. You will split working remotely at their office near bath. You will be working on Office365, Active Directory, freshworks, etc. Great role for an experienced individual from a service desk or IT support position who wants to gain valuable hands on experience within an MSP environment. This company will give you valuable training which will help you progress. The role: On and off-site IT support IT Service Desk Administrator 1st and 2nd line Support Active Directory / Office 365 / Microsoft desktop environment Working within different environments and industries The person: IT Support or Service Desk experience Windows Experience (Office, Desktop, server) Active Directory / Office 365 / Microsoft desktops Reference Number:BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

C# Developer Role - Hybrid / Liverpool street - 6 month Contract - Banking Role - C# Developer (T/SQL, PL/SQL) Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Liverpool Street (London) - 3 days per week in a Liverpool Street office Rate - 690 per day (Inside IR35) Tech Stack C# SQL Oracle Tasks Tasks include understanding business requirements, designing applications, business data analysis, programming in Visual C#.NET using both Oracle and SQL Server database, Unit testing, Quality Assurance (QA), Implementation, Production and Disaster Recovery environments supporting users and preparing documents. Along with the application development, this role will also include supporting the existing C# and .NET applications. General IT Support to maintain environment Defining database objects required in the systems. Interactions with the SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in both London and New York. Providing script for database enquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) so that data analysis can be performed based on requirements from relevant business parties. Support setting up a system distribution method for Citrix and application servers for both Web and Window applications. Troubleshooting systems in the event of failure and implementing solutions (Code fix, SQL scripting etc), including checking Windows Servers, Databases (SQL Server or Oracle) and any other relevant environments where the system is running. In some cases, this will involve liaising with other application support team staff across London and New York offices. Following the development teams' programming policy and procedures to maintain common programming practice. Updating versions of MS .Net Framework and MS Visual .NET platform to include any necessary changes of the existing systems running in Production environment. Liaising with the relevant support teams such as other Development team sections, Technical Support, Network and Infrastructure and DBAs whenever Business users experience system problems. Assessing the impact of data processing loads on SQL and Oracle databases and when appropriate, finding alternative solutions. Actively assisting rolling out changes through coordination with the Release team. It is also very important to maintain the change history of the applications. Communicating with primary support Helpdesk staff in London and New York to provide the necessary system supports. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Principal Infrastructure Engineer- Cheltenham-Permanent (flexible work patterns available) - Up to 80,000 About the Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Systems Administrator to play a key role in the design, delivery, and support of critical enterprise infrastructure within a highly secure and technically complex environment. Working as part of a skilled infrastructure team, you will provide technical leadership, contribute to strategic projects, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of core business systems. This role offers the chance to work with a broad range of technologies while influencing technical direction and supporting business-critical services. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across infrastructure and systems administration functions. Design, implement, administer, and support enterprise systems and platforms. Lead and contribute to complex infrastructure projects and service improvements. Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues across multiple technology domains. Support the delivery of highly available services, including participation in an on-call rota and out-of-hours change activities. Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to maintain and enhance critical applications and infrastructure. Contribute to service planning, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with established operational procedures, security requirements, and industry standards, including ISO20000 and ISO27001. Provide guidance and mentoring to other technical team members where required. Required Skills and Experience You will have a strong technical background across several of the following areas: VMware vSphere 8.0 or later Windows Server 2019/2022 administration Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 Active Directory and Federated Trusts Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, and NetScaler Fibre Channel storage technologies, including Dell NetApp solutions Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure SQL Server administration and database concepts (SQL Server 2019) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Authority administration Linux system administration Ansible automation Enterprise networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and MPLS What's on Offer Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Private healthcare. Performance-related bonus opportunities. Ongoing training and career development. Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects within a secure, mission-focused environment. Eligibility Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be sole UK nationals. If this role is of interest please get in touch

Job Title Infrastructure Engineer Location Swinton, Manchester wih potential for hybrid working Reports to (direct) Head of Infrastructure Salary £45-50k p.a., pension, 24 days holidays Our client, a UK based consulting company, has established an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer to work with the infrastructure team to implement, maintain, optimise and support multi-site Infrastructure on-prem and, potentially in the cloud. Candidates will: - utilise expertise with Windows Servers, Azure cloud, VMware hypervisors and SAN storage to maintain business continuity. - take part in incident escalations to recover or prevent business disruptions. - Proactively assist in capacity, disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Roles and Responsibilities Work with and be part of the infrastructure team to ensure business objectives are achieved. Implement, manage and support the internal IT Infrastructure at an enterprise level. Proactively support the business and ensure hardware and software systems are patched and up to date. Daily use of the company ticketing system to respond, communicate and document incidents, problems and service requests in a timely and professional manner. Create, update and maintain installation, implementation, maintenance and configuration documentation as needed. Support the wider business by ensuring system performance, uptime, customer SLA's and internal metrics are met. Abide by and comply with company compliance standards, policies, guidelines and or procedures. Support multiple environments; on-prem office, datacentre, virtual environments, networks, physical and or cloud solutions as required. Participate in paid out of hours support as part of the On-call rota. Occasional travel required between offices and datacentres. Required skills, knowledge & experience Possess at least 5 years experience in a hands-on enterprise Infrastructure support role. Excellent understanding and experience managing Active Directory. Certified in at least one of the following: MCSA Windows server VCP Cloud Foundation Azure Administrator Associate Ability to attain relevant security clearance (SC clearance). Working knowledge of HA, DR and N+1 enterprise architecture. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills. Must be able to work under pressure. Ability to research and recommend solutions for technical issues. Must stay current in knowledge of IT technologies, solutions and best practices. Working experience with Azure cloud platforms. Excellent problem-solving skills. Be able to communicate complex technical details to a non-technical audience. Desirable skills, knowledge & experience: Certified in one of the following: CCNA, MCSE, VCP Datacentre and or Azure Architect. Experience with SQL and clusters. SAN and storage management experience. Windows Cluster management experience. Administration of Load balancers. Knowledge of Infrastructure and application security.