We are recruiting for an Information Security Manager for an exciting client based in Redditch, Worcestershire. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, implementing and managing the Information Security Management System.

Key accountabilities:
Conceptualise and implement an ISO 27001:2013 and GDPR compliant management system.
Manage the IT Security workstream of initiatives, in order to improve information security within the organisation
Working with the IT teams, govern day-to-day information security compliance e.g. Malware Protection, Security Incidents, Intrusion Detection Systems, Patch management compliance etc.
Integrate the new ISMS into the Integrated Management System working with the Audit & Governance team.
Draft and implement Information Security policies throughout the group. Build and manage a new Information Security risk management process and integrate into the wider risk management model.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and business owners for relevant disciplines, i.e. HR, IT, Audit & Governance, etc.
Provide expert advice and assurance on Information Security related activities to key personnel within the business, including the Board. Innovate and introduce new practices, including technology recommendations for Information Security based on industry good practice.

Required competencies:
Experience of administering security in Server, Desktop and Network environments
Technical experience of malware protection and data protection technologies
Project Management, or project lead experience Experience implementing and managing an ISO 27001:2013 certified management system.
Expert and proven working knowledge of ISO 27001:2013 and GDPR.
Strong knowledge of current Information Security threats and trends.
Experience working in a multi-client environment.
Exceptional communicator to all levels of the organisation.
Experience of training personnel with different competencies.
Able to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment independently.
Strong stakeholder management and organisation skills.
Agile approach to working. Experience of project management.
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) qualification is desirable.
ISO 27001:2013 or ISO 9001:2015 internal audit qualification is desirable.
PRINCE2 Foundation / Practitioner is desirable.
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 is desirable.

For more information, please contact David Trogu on (phone number removed)

We are recruiting for an Information Security Manager for an exciting client based in Redditch, Worcestershire. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, implementing and managing the Information Security Management System.

Key accountabilities:
Conceptualise and implement an ISO 27001:2013 and GDPR compliant management system.
Manage the IT Security workstream of initiatives, in order to improve information security within the organisation
Working with the IT teams, govern day-to-day information security compliance e.g. Malware Protection, Security Incidents, Intrusion Detection Systems, Patch management compliance etc.
Integrate the new ISMS into the Integrated Management System working with the Audit & Governance team.
Draft and implement Information Security policies throughout the group. Build and manage a new Information Security risk management process and integrate into the wider risk management model.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and business owners for relevant disciplines, i.e. HR, IT, Audit & Governance, etc.
Provide expert advice and assurance on Information Security related activities to key personnel within the business, including the Board. Innovate and introduce new practices, including technology recommendations for Information Security based on industry good practice.

Required competencies:
Experience of administering security in Server, Desktop and Network environments
Technical experience of malware protection and data protection technologies
Project Management, or project lead experience Experience implementing and managing an ISO 27001:2013 certified management system.
Expert and proven working knowledge of ISO 27001:2013 and GDPR.
Strong knowledge of current Information Security threats and trends.
Experience working in a multi-client environment.
Exceptional communicator to all levels of the organisation.
Experience of training personnel with different competencies.
Able to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment independently.
Strong stakeholder management and organisation skills.
Agile approach to working. Experience of project management.
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) qualification is desirable.
ISO 27001:2013 or ISO 9001:2015 internal audit qualification is desirable.
PRINCE2 Foundation / Practitioner is desirable.
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 is desirable.

For more information, please contact David Trogu on (phone number removed)

IT Project Manager

Client Site & Homebased | Up to £55,000

Our client is an ever-growing technical service provider, who aid enterprise organisations go through infrastructure and cloud transformations. They are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee and manage different size projects across a wide array of Microsoft and other vendor technologies. You will guide and nurture customers through an end to end project life cycle taking them through their infrastructure and cloud maturity. 

Role

You will be responsible for the "end to end" delivery of technical and business change across the following areas, including:

• All project communications, RAID management, project change control, project budget tracking, and resource management.

• Engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders guiding them through the project life cycle.

• Provide project delivery management for Projects and Support Transition.

• Manage third parties to achieve project objectives and deliverables.

• Ensuring project governance is adhered to and escalating none conformance.

Requirements

• Demonstrable track record in the Project delivery including infrastructure, cloud, EUC, and business / technical change projects as a Project Manager

• Experience of the full project life-cycle from stakeholder management through project cycles, implementation, transition and go live

• A track record working with project management methodology, and tools including certification in PRINCE2.

Awareness of technology required

• Windows Infrastructure 

• Office 365 / Exchange

• Microsoft Azure Cloud (public, private and hybrid)Virtualisation, storage, backup and replication

• Networking technologies (switching/routing/security)

This is an opportunity to join an exceptional employer when it comes to work environment and career/professional development, and offers the chance to manage large scale project delivery with some of the UK's most prestigious public sector and private clients.

Want to know more?

If you are experienced in IT project management, please apply or get in touch with Greg Cork on (phone number removed) via LinkedIn.

IT Project Manager

Client Site & Homebased | Up to £55,000

Our client is an ever-growing technical service provider, who aid enterprise organisations go through infrastructure and cloud transformations. They are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee and manage different size projects across a wide array of Microsoft and other vendor technologies. You will guide and nurture customers through an end to end project life cycle taking them through their infrastructure and cloud maturity. 

Role

You will be responsible for the "end to end" delivery of technical and business change across the following areas, including:

• All project communications, RAID management, project change control, project budget tracking, and resource management.

• Engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders guiding them through the project life cycle.

• Provide project delivery management for Projects and Support Transition.

• Manage third parties to achieve project objectives and deliverables.

• Ensuring project governance is adhered to and escalating none conformance.

Requirements

• Demonstrable track record in the Project delivery including infrastructure, cloud, EUC, and business / technical change projects as a Project Manager

• Experience of the full project life-cycle from stakeholder management through project cycles, implementation, transition and go live

• A track record working with project management methodology, and tools including certification in PRINCE2.

Awareness of technology required

• Windows Infrastructure 

• Office 365 / Exchange

• Microsoft Azure Cloud (public, private and hybrid)Virtualisation, storage, backup and replication

• Networking technologies (switching/routing/security)

This is an opportunity to join an exceptional employer when it comes to work environment and career/professional development, and offers the chance to manage large scale project delivery with some of the UK's most prestigious public sector and private clients.

Want to know more?

If you are experienced in IT project management, please apply or get in touch with Greg Cork on (phone number removed) via LinkedIn.

Applications Manager – 24 x 24 Rotation – 12 Months Contract – Iraq

 

Essential:- Exp. working in Oil & Gas Domain (Preferred Upstream / roles such as domain consultant or IT consultant). Exp. in requirement gathering for project design. Good Understanding of Applications Architecture, Data Management & Industry standards practices w.r.t Applications development projects concerning technical & administrative aspects. Exp. with Procure to Pay tools such as Maximo, workflow management tools such as FileNet. Exp. with (SQL, T-SQL MSSQL, PL-SQL Oracle).  Good understanding (preferred technical experience) with Data analytics domain, relevant tools, solutions etc. At least Bachelors or Master degree in the field of Computer Science / IT / Management with IT. Experience of Managing up to 10 people

 

The Applications Manager will be responsible for managing the Applications team, Projects & IT initiatives. Lead & help the Applications team be better at IT Services & Applications Maintenance. Work with multiple 3rd party vendors responsible for managing various Applications.

Working in a fast-changing environment the Applications Manager should be able to take the appropriate Business critical decisions under strenuous situation, help the team resolve day to day issues, lead the team in moment of crisis, guide the team in maintaining proper governance & service quality, keep the team motivated & going, take care of all administrative duties concerning the Applications department. 

 

Applications Manager Key Accountabilities       

 

Team Management

 

• Lead the team providing daily directions to support & deliver actively against agreed priorities.
• Lead activities to recover from incidents & completing subsequent problems, incident management & RCA.
• Hold Weekly / on requirement basis meetings to address the issues the team is facing & guide them overcome/resolve such issues.
• Manage 3rd Party Vendors who support & maintain applications.
• Projects Management
• Design projects as per requirements, manage project implementations & related activities, that includes
• Drafting SoRs, Reviewing SoRs
• Accessing project feasibility concerning Applications road map, timelines & available budget
• Approving Proposed projects
• Review & approve Applications related projects
• Monitor end to end deployment of projects / activities to ensure successful completion.
• Application Portfolios
• Primary point of contact for Business users
• Drive the digitization & automation drive for Business users
• Produce & update / approve application roadmap
• Produce budgetary forecast for business case justification & Cost-benefit analysis.
• Monitor & manage contracts & licences
• Design Application team strategies

 

Applications Manager - Administrative

 

• • Budget management
  • Reporting staff’s Timesheet & Expenses approval
  • Invoice approvals for projects
  • Tracking Value of Work done for the entire Applications team
  • Review all the projects & work activities done in the team & submit weekly report to the Leadership Team Meeting.
  • Develop & maintain excellent relationships with a very diverse group of stakeholders, including Chinese & Iraqi Joint Venture partners, users, vendors & IT service organizations, communicating effectively with business process owners, key business users & project delivery managers.

 

Desirable criteria & qualifications

               

•             Technical Experience working for End to End Application development projects

•             AZ-900 certified

•             MTA, MCSA or MCSE certified for development & Administration

•             PMP or PRINCE2 certified

•             ITIL V3 Certified

Established in 1978, NES Global Talent provides a complete range of contract and permanent talent solutions to the Oil and Gas, Power, Construction and Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Manufacturing and IT sectors worldwide. With more than 40 offices in 28 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. Offering far more than a traditional recruitment service, we fully support our contractors while they are on assignment with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Applications Manager – 24 x 24 Rotation – 12 Months Contract – Iraq

 

Essential:- Exp. working in Oil & Gas Domain (Preferred Upstream / roles such as domain consultant or IT consultant). Exp. in requirement gathering for project design. Good Understanding of Applications Architecture, Data Management & Industry standards practices w.r.t Applications development projects concerning technical & administrative aspects. Exp. with Procure to Pay tools such as Maximo, workflow management tools such as FileNet. Exp. with (SQL, T-SQL MSSQL, PL-SQL Oracle).  Good understanding (preferred technical experience) with Data analytics domain, relevant tools, solutions etc. At least Bachelors or Master degree in the field of Computer Science / IT / Management with IT. Experience of Managing up to 10 people

 

The Applications Manager will be responsible for managing the Applications team, Projects & IT initiatives. Lead & help the Applications team be better at IT Services & Applications Maintenance. Work with multiple 3rd party vendors responsible for managing various Applications.

Working in a fast-changing environment the Applications Manager should be able to take the appropriate Business critical decisions under strenuous situation, help the team resolve day to day issues, lead the team in moment of crisis, guide the team in maintaining proper governance & service quality, keep the team motivated & going, take care of all administrative duties concerning the Applications department. 

 

Applications Manager Key Accountabilities       

 

Team Management

 

• Lead the team providing daily directions to support & deliver actively against agreed priorities.
• Lead activities to recover from incidents & completing subsequent problems, incident management & RCA.
• Hold Weekly / on requirement basis meetings to address the issues the team is facing & guide them overcome/resolve such issues.
• Manage 3rd Party Vendors who support & maintain applications.
• Projects Management
• Design projects as per requirements, manage project implementations & related activities, that includes
• Drafting SoRs, Reviewing SoRs
• Accessing project feasibility concerning Applications road map, timelines & available budget
• Approving Proposed projects
• Review & approve Applications related projects
• Monitor end to end deployment of projects / activities to ensure successful completion.
• Application Portfolios
• Primary point of contact for Business users
• Drive the digitization & automation drive for Business users
• Produce & update / approve application roadmap
• Produce budgetary forecast for business case justification & Cost-benefit analysis.
• Monitor & manage contracts & licences
• Design Application team strategies

 

Applications Manager - Administrative

 

• • Budget management
  • Reporting staff’s Timesheet & Expenses approval
  • Invoice approvals for projects
  • Tracking Value of Work done for the entire Applications team
  • Review all the projects & work activities done in the team & submit weekly report to the Leadership Team Meeting.
  • Develop & maintain excellent relationships with a very diverse group of stakeholders, including Chinese & Iraqi Joint Venture partners, users, vendors & IT service organizations, communicating effectively with business process owners, key business users & project delivery managers.

 

Desirable criteria & qualifications

               

•             Technical Experience working for End to End Application development projects

•             AZ-900 certified

•             MTA, MCSA or MCSE certified for development & Administration

•             PMP or PRINCE2 certified

•             ITIL V3 Certified

Established in 1978, NES Global Talent provides a complete range of contract and permanent talent solutions to the Oil and Gas, Power, Construction and Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Manufacturing and IT sectors worldwide. With more than 40 offices in 28 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. Offering far more than a traditional recruitment service, we fully support our contractors while they are on assignment with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

Test Analyst
£40,000 + Excellent Benefits
North West

Code Red Associates are a leading supplier of Permanent & Contract ICT resource to a variety of Blue Chip, SME & expanding organisations throughout the UK. We are currently looking for an experienced Test Analyst for a respected organisation.

Working as a Test Analyst, you must ensure all testing is designed, executed and recorded according to best practises. Including the analysis of requirements and solution specifications to carry out test design.

Must have:

• ITSQB Certified
• Experience of performing QA and strong knowledge of QA methodologies
• SQL knowledge
• Selenium WebDriver
• Non-functional testing experience (Apache JMeter)
• JIRA and Defect Management tools
• Coding Experience (C# and SQL)
• XML and JSON
• PRINCE2 or agile knowledge

This is an immediate requirement and an exciting opportunity to develop your career whilst taking part in a major part in an ambitious technologically driven change programme. If the information above describes you then believes apply immediately for swift consideration.


Code Red Associates acts as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer Code Red welcomes applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.

By applying to a job advertised by Code Red Associates or providing your contact information to show interest in a job advertised by Code Red Associates, you consent to the disclosure of your information to us in order to assist our legitimate business needs. This includes agreeing for us storing your information and allowing us to contact you in regard to suitable job opportunities. You are within your rights to ask us to remove your information at any time.

Test Analyst
£40,000 + Excellent Benefits
North West

Code Red Associates are a leading supplier of Permanent & Contract ICT resource to a variety of Blue Chip, SME & expanding organisations throughout the UK. We are currently looking for an experienced Test Analyst for a respected organisation.

Working as a Test Analyst, you must ensure all testing is designed, executed and recorded according to best practises. Including the analysis of requirements and solution specifications to carry out test design.

Must have:

• ITSQB Certified
• Experience of performing QA and strong knowledge of QA methodologies
• SQL knowledge
• Selenium WebDriver
• Non-functional testing experience (Apache JMeter)
• JIRA and Defect Management tools
• Coding Experience (C# and SQL)
• XML and JSON
• PRINCE2 or agile knowledge

This is an immediate requirement and an exciting opportunity to develop your career whilst taking part in a major part in an ambitious technologically driven change programme. If the information above describes you then believes apply immediately for swift consideration.


Code Red Associates acts as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer Code Red welcomes applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.

By applying to a job advertised by Code Red Associates or providing your contact information to show interest in a job advertised by Code Red Associates, you consent to the disclosure of your information to us in order to assist our legitimate business needs. This includes agreeing for us storing your information and allowing us to contact you in regard to suitable job opportunities. You are within your rights to ask us to remove your information at any time.

Our Client based in Wilmslow are seeking a 3rd Line Support Engineer to join their busy IT department.

Do you enjoy resolving complex incidents?

Do you enjoy providing excellent support and customer service to internal clients?

Do you want to work in a professional and busy IT department and play a key role in the delivery of the company technology plan?

If you have answered yes to the above then this may well be the right role for you.

Responsibilities & Duties;

Support and maintain the firms complex virtualised infrastructure

Secure and enhance the security of existing infrastructure environments

Support the Manager on projects and future roadmaps

Working independently as part of a team on a variety of security, growth, innovative and stability related projects

Devise and where appropriate provide training for end users

Provide operational support through the infrastructure teams help desk system

Assist in the maintenance of ISO27001 certification

Provide support and where relevant mentor team members

Maintain the security and development of the firms telephone system

Provide operational support through team help desk system

Technial skills required for this role are as follows;

• SIEM Logging
• Microsoft Active Directory administration
• Microsoft Exchange Server
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Microsoft SQL Server Administration
• Microsoft HyperV
• HP Aruba Switch Management
• VLAN Configuration/ IP Routing
• IIS
• Veeam Backups
• Mitel Phone System
• Cisco/Unifi Wifi
• Patch Management
• Network Access Control, preferably Watchguard
• Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
• LAN/WAN Topologies
• SAN
• Firewall Management, preferably Watchguard
• VPN (Site-to-Site IPVPN, 2FA DUO)
• FTP
• HP Aruba Switch Management

Candidates with the following will be at an advantage;

Microsoft MCSE/MCP qualifications

PRINCE2 Project Management skills

Exposure to Information Security Management Systems such as ISO27001

Exposure to key platforms in the legal sectors, such as BigHand, VisualFiles and PaperRiver

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great firm and for a talented individual to complement a dynamic team of IT Professionals.

Please get in touch should you wish to discuss further or find out more.

Our Client based in Wilmslow are seeking a 3rd Line Support Engineer to join their busy IT department.

Do you enjoy resolving complex incidents?

Do you enjoy providing excellent support and customer service to internal clients?

Do you want to work in a professional and busy IT department and play a key role in the delivery of the company technology plan?

If you have answered yes to the above then this may well be the right role for you.

Responsibilities & Duties;

Support and maintain the firms complex virtualised infrastructure

Secure and enhance the security of existing infrastructure environments

Support the Manager on projects and future roadmaps

Working independently as part of a team on a variety of security, growth, innovative and stability related projects

Devise and where appropriate provide training for end users

Provide operational support through the infrastructure teams help desk system

Assist in the maintenance of ISO27001 certification

Provide support and where relevant mentor team members

Maintain the security and development of the firms telephone system

Provide operational support through team help desk system

Technial skills required for this role are as follows;

• SIEM Logging
• Microsoft Active Directory administration
• Microsoft Exchange Server
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Microsoft SQL Server Administration
• Microsoft HyperV
• HP Aruba Switch Management
• VLAN Configuration/ IP Routing
• IIS
• Veeam Backups
• Mitel Phone System
• Cisco/Unifi Wifi
• Patch Management
• Network Access Control, preferably Watchguard
• Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
• LAN/WAN Topologies
• SAN
• Firewall Management, preferably Watchguard
• VPN (Site-to-Site IPVPN, 2FA DUO)
• FTP
• HP Aruba Switch Management

Candidates with the following will be at an advantage;

Microsoft MCSE/MCP qualifications

PRINCE2 Project Management skills

Exposure to Information Security Management Systems such as ISO27001

Exposure to key platforms in the legal sectors, such as BigHand, VisualFiles and PaperRiver

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great firm and for a talented individual to complement a dynamic team of IT Professionals.

Please get in touch should you wish to discuss further or find out more.