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Role Title: Infrastructure Storage Analyst Location: 1 day per month at Manchester office/may ask candidate to visit office at Birmingham in future for only 1 day per month. Duration: 6 months contract duration Rate £316.83 INSIDE IR35 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: MUST HAVE: -VMware + enterprise skills like vRealize, SRM, operations manager -CISCO UCS infrastructure (compute, networking and storage combined into a single unit) -Good knowledge of storage technologies vSAN and VxRail -Experience with Linux command line technologies, as IBM Storage operates on a Unix interface. -Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale. -Familiarity with Spectrum Scale protocols, including GPFS, NFS, and SMB in an active-active topology. The Infrastructure Analyst - Storage will join an already established Platform team within CBS, providing a level of technical knowledge to undertake the troubleshooting and resolution to production incidents or problems independently escalating to Senior Engineers if required. Completes tasks to agreed levels of quality, within stated timescales with minimal supervision. Looks for improvement opportunities within the team and its processes/procedures. An effective team member who provides support and guidance to peers and other team members. Contributes to team efficiency through the creation of accurate technical documentation where required * Responsible for independently troubleshooting and resolving production service incidents * Undertake technical tasks such as patching, allocating storage, maintaining scripts and configuring backups Effectively prioritise tasks to ensure high priority activities are completed first Specific Skills: Demonstrable level of knowledge in their chosen technical discipline. Essential experience of working in a complex, pressurised production environment. Financial services experience would be desirable but not essential. Essential skills * Exposure to and application of IBM Flash Systems - knowledge and experience of replication using global mirror, metro mirror and change volumes * Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale, Oracle and ESXi environments * Exposure to and application Spectrum Scale - protocols to include GPFS, NFS, and SMB in active-active topology * Explore to or awareness of GKLM (SKLM) * Awareness of how actions can affect availability * Provision and redaction of storage across the IBM storage estate - all technologies * Experience of working with Linux command line technologies * Experience of ticket management using ServiceNow * An appreciation of Cloud technologies (AWS) and associated features * Knowledge of AWS server administration and features * Some experience of working within an Agile delivery environment * An understanding of VMware products including vSphere, vRealize & related technologies * An understanding of Cisco UCS & HPE infrastructure An understanding of virtualisation architectures and some experience supporting Please send latest CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Senior Construction Project Manager, EMEA Construction (Substations) Job ID: Amazon Data Services UK Limited Amazon's High Voltage (HV) infrastructure assets are industry leading examples of highly efficient, resilient, and sophisticated electrical systems. We are the global team responsible for building the HV infrastructure that powers Amazon's cloud business. As a Senior Construction Project Manager you will be part of a highly creative, efficient team tasked with tackling fascinating and challenging problems building and delivering HV infrastructure projects at scale. If you like to leverage engineering knowledge and judgement in construction projects, we'd like to meet you. The Senior Construction Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the oversight and review of all disciplines including civil, electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural. You will be a leader within cross-functional teams and drive delivery of your assigned projects through the execution stage. At Amazon we leverage unique opportunities presented to us by owning everything from the substation, to the server, and back to the cooling systems. We are diverse, upbeat, creative, team of engineers and managers working on a daily basis to develop innovative data centres for our Customers. The role will be based in London, United Kingdom. Key job responsibilities The role will involve construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to new substation and transmission line projects in the UK. This will include ownership of project scope, timeline, and budget. Direct interface with construction general contractors during bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases. Work with general contractors and vendors to deliver efficient and high quality project turn-overs in line with electrical utility requirements. Lead negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy. Creation of construction project scope and request for proposals. Construction submittal review. Oversee construction quality control including creation of a commissioning plan and support of commissioning process. Be a leader within internal and external teams that support the project execution. Concurrently managing multiple projects. Recording and reporting key metrics to team members and senior management. Financial analysis of construction work including change orders, purchase orders, and invoicing. Recording and reporting key construction metrics to team members and management. Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment or electrical failures. Coordinate with real estate team negotiating easements with land owners, utilities, etc. Oversee general contractors engagement with AHJs for permits and public domain access. Value engineering: reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs, technology, or construction methods). Travel to sites for leadership walk downs, audits, inspections, start-up testing, and full commissioning. Travel to other sites in the EMEA region up to 40% of time. About the team Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Preferred Qualifications Experience constructing electrical engineering systems including large scale power distribution/generation gear and mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.