Cloud Operations Manager

DevOps Technical Lead - Cloud Centre of Excellence

Job Title: DevOps Technical Lead
Location: West London
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000

Your New Company
Are you struggling to find leadership roles as a DevOps professional? Are you looking to drive change and define the cloud strategy within a well-established organisation? Do you have experience with multiple cloud technologies? If yes, I am currently working with a FTSE 100 company and a leader in its industry who have recently set up a Cloud Centre of excellence. They are looking for a DevOps Technical Lead to drive their cloud strategy throughout all their brands.

Your New Role
You will be the Subject Matter expert in Public Cloud Services including AWS, Azure and GCP. Your main role will be to work closely with the strategy and architecture teams to help set the direction for the group. You will be leading a team of DevOps Engineers of all levels. You will utilize your deep knowledge of cloud services and consult all the organisations brands on best practices. You will also work with managed service providers to ensure the success of the service.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience leading DevOps / Cloud Engineering teams, including some remote working teams.
• Deep knowledge with either AWS, Azure or GCP
• Have an infrastructure background (Networks, virtualisation, storage, security)
• Application development in a cloud environment (advantageous)
• Containerisation & Microservices experience (advantageous)
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, Gravitas and influencing skills
• Experience working with global teams in a large scale and complex environment

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 on and ask for Werner Fernandes or send an email If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career

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Cloud Operations Manager

DevOps Technical Lead - Cloud Centre of Excellence

Job Title: DevOps Technical Lead
Location: West London
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000

Your New Company
Are you struggling to find leadership roles as a DevOps professional? Are you looking to drive change and define the cloud strategy within a well-established organisation? Do you have experience with multiple cloud technologies? If yes, I am currently working with a FTSE 100 company and a leader in its industry who have recently set up a Cloud Centre of excellence. They are looking for a DevOps Technical Lead to drive their cloud strategy throughout all their brands.

Your New Role
You will be the Subject Matter expert in Public Cloud Services including AWS, Azure and GCP. Your main role will be to work closely with the strategy and architecture teams to help set the direction for the group. You will be leading a team of DevOps Engineers of all levels. You will utilize your deep knowledge of cloud services and consult all the organisations brands on best practices. You will also work with managed service providers to ensure the success of the service.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience leading DevOps / Cloud Engineering teams, including some remote working teams.
• Deep knowledge with either AWS, Azure or GCP
• Have an infrastructure background (Networks, virtualisation, storage, security)
• Application development in a cloud environment (advantageous)
• Containerisation & Microservices experience (advantageous)
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, Gravitas and influencing skills
• Experience working with global teams in a large scale and complex environment

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 on and ask for Werner Fernandes or send an email If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career

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IAM Solutions Architect - Financial Services

A global investment business covering individual and institutional investment strategy is looking to add an Identity & Access Management Solutions Architect to their successful team just outside of Epsom.

You will join the global Cyber Security function protecting the Technology Environment from internal and external security threats. This encompasses Application Security (through secure coding practices, penetration testing, and developer training) Centralised Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Engineering and Architecture, Security Application Support, Cyber Defence Operations, Information Security Risk Management, Technology Risk and Audit Management/Technology Service Continuity.

This position is for a Solutions Architect who specializes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies and has the capability to significantly contribute to the technology solution design and related business engagement for a series of complex projects which make up the IAM transformation programme. The individual must be able to meet demands of working across multiple work streams, communicate effectively with senior technology leaders and business stakeholders. Working closely with the programme manager, the architect must be effective in articulating strategy, developing roadmaps, and influencing the direction for IAM technologies to achieve the goals and objectives of the transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply a deep understanding of Identity Access Management process and infrastructure and applications including the integration with a variety of computer platforms, networks, software applications, and operating systems.
• Identify and lead opportunities to innovate, simplify, automate and generally improve the IAM lifecycle across the company
• Define, document, and publicise strategic roadmap for various IAM technology capabilities
• Influence to ensure alignment and effective prioritisation of product roadmaps to IAM strategy
• Follow and evaluate IAM technology landscape (market/best practice) for opportunity / gap identification and development
• Bridge the gap between various teams for designing solutions with business consumers to fully understand and represent their requirements
• Define Companywide standards and policies in respect to emerging technologies and assist with the definition of the control framework to ensure compliance
• Provides technical and strategic direction and guidance to other IAM Engineers, Information Technology and the business to align with regulatory and security requirements
• Mentors IAM Engineers to share experiences and drive the increased competency across the program team and wider Cybersecurity organisation.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of industry standard IAM practices and technologies
• Recent experience of defining and delivering transformation of IAM capability in a medium sized multi-national complex business environment
• Demonstration of innovation of design and delivery of IAM services in a global financial services business
• Strong experience of enforcement of access management core principles
• Experience with multi-factor authentication technologies and privileged access management
• Understanding of API design concepts and modern application interaction patterns
• Strong knowledge across the technology stack such as web protocols, multiple operating systems, hypervisors and distributed systems architecture.
• Proficient in common enterprise infrastructure technologies, access provisioning and security systems, business systems and supporting delivery capabilities
• Familiarity with deployments and integrations of IAM solutions within the cloud (Azure or AWS)
• Experience deploying large-scale, global projects and programs
• Familiarity with IT security and risk management practices

This organisation is looking for someone who has the personality and desire to build strong internal relationships whilst delivering business critical IAM projects to tight deadlines.

You will possess a breadth of knowledge across the IAM technology landscape with working familiarity of Cyber control frameworks NIST, ISO27001 etc. with a clear understanding of the OWASP top 10.

An undergraduate degree in a relevant technology field or significant relevant experience is a must. Ideally will also have security accreditations such as CISSP or CISA.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on 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

IAM Solutions Architect - Financial Services

A global investment business covering individual and institutional investment strategy is looking to add an Identity & Access Management Solutions Architect to their successful team just outside of Epsom.

You will join the global Cyber Security function protecting the Technology Environment from internal and external security threats. This encompasses Application Security (through secure coding practices, penetration testing, and developer training) Centralised Access Management, Infrastructure Security, Security Engineering and Architecture, Security Application Support, Cyber Defence Operations, Information Security Risk Management, Technology Risk and Audit Management/Technology Service Continuity.

This position is for a Solutions Architect who specializes in Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies and has the capability to significantly contribute to the technology solution design and related business engagement for a series of complex projects which make up the IAM transformation programme. The individual must be able to meet demands of working across multiple work streams, communicate effectively with senior technology leaders and business stakeholders. Working closely with the programme manager, the architect must be effective in articulating strategy, developing roadmaps, and influencing the direction for IAM technologies to achieve the goals and objectives of the transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply a deep understanding of Identity Access Management process and infrastructure and applications including the integration with a variety of computer platforms, networks, software applications, and operating systems.
• Identify and lead opportunities to innovate, simplify, automate and generally improve the IAM lifecycle across the company
• Define, document, and publicise strategic roadmap for various IAM technology capabilities
• Influence to ensure alignment and effective prioritisation of product roadmaps to IAM strategy
• Follow and evaluate IAM technology landscape (market/best practice) for opportunity / gap identification and development
• Bridge the gap between various teams for designing solutions with business consumers to fully understand and represent their requirements
• Define Companywide standards and policies in respect to emerging technologies and assist with the definition of the control framework to ensure compliance
• Provides technical and strategic direction and guidance to other IAM Engineers, Information Technology and the business to align with regulatory and security requirements
• Mentors IAM Engineers to share experiences and drive the increased competency across the program team and wider Cybersecurity organisation.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of industry standard IAM practices and technologies
• Recent experience of defining and delivering transformation of IAM capability in a medium sized multi-national complex business environment
• Demonstration of innovation of design and delivery of IAM services in a global financial services business
• Strong experience of enforcement of access management core principles
• Experience with multi-factor authentication technologies and privileged access management
• Understanding of API design concepts and modern application interaction patterns
• Strong knowledge across the technology stack such as web protocols, multiple operating systems, hypervisors and distributed systems architecture.
• Proficient in common enterprise infrastructure technologies, access provisioning and security systems, business systems and supporting delivery capabilities
• Familiarity with deployments and integrations of IAM solutions within the cloud (Azure or AWS)
• Experience deploying large-scale, global projects and programs
• Familiarity with IT security and risk management practices

This organisation is looking for someone who has the personality and desire to build strong internal relationships whilst delivering business critical IAM projects to tight deadlines.

You will possess a breadth of knowledge across the IAM technology landscape with working familiarity of Cyber control frameworks NIST, ISO27001 etc. with a clear understanding of the OWASP top 10.

An undergraduate degree in a relevant technology field or significant relevant experience is a must. Ideally will also have security accreditations such as CISSP or CISA.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career

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An Enterprise Architect job opportunity for a prestigious central government organisation based in London.

Are you looking for a new challenge as an Enterprise Architect for a reputable central government organisation?

Your new role

As part of a continued investment in IT, this central government organisation is recruiting for an Enterprise Architect to work closely with the Chief Technology Officer. You will lead the definition of the IS Strategy and Architecture. You will build a holistic view of the organisation, including business processes, data collection, technologies used and strategy.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced Enterprise Architect, with significant experience acting as the technical design authority in regulatory and compliance driven environments. You will have experience managing Architecture teams within complex technical environments.

You will have a sound understanding and passion for new technologies, being able to advise and identify potential opportunities that will benefit the organisation and allow it to better deliver on its business strategy.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to manage supplier relationships, co-ordinating different groups to work collaboratively in pursuit of a common goal.

What you'll get in return

As well as a competitive salary of between £70-82k per annum, excellent market leading annual leave and pension benefits, you will get the opportunity to work within a leading organisation that are focused around innovation and collaboration and are continuing to invest heavily across their large IT function.

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 contact Shadi Abu-Shams, Consultant at Hays IT.

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

An Enterprise Architect job opportunity for a prestigious central government organisation based in London.

Are you looking for a new challenge as an Enterprise Architect for a reputable central government organisation?

Your new role

As part of a continued investment in IT, this central government organisation is recruiting for an Enterprise Architect to work closely with the Chief Technology Officer. You will lead the definition of the IS Strategy and Architecture. You will build a holistic view of the organisation, including business processes, data collection, technologies used and strategy.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced Enterprise Architect, with significant experience acting as the technical design authority in regulatory and compliance driven environments. You will have experience managing Architecture teams within complex technical environments.

You will have a sound understanding and passion for new technologies, being able to advise and identify potential opportunities that will benefit the organisation and allow it to better deliver on its business strategy.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to manage supplier relationships, co-ordinating different groups to work collaboratively in pursuit of a common goal.

What you'll get in return

As well as a competitive salary of between £70-82k per annum, excellent market leading annual leave and pension benefits, you will get the opportunity to work within a leading organisation that are focused around innovation and collaboration and are continuing to invest heavily across their large IT function.

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 contact Shadi Abu-Shams, Consultant at Hays IT.

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