strategic goals. Define and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation. Provide senior-level IT support and incident response. Lead complex projects and deliver under pressure. Implement solutions based on business needs and industry standards. Work independently, making strategic technical decisions. Mentor junior staff and share knowledge to build team resilience. Drive automation and process improvements. Manage risks and ensure … security enables business operations. Ensure robust backup and recovery for security systems. Scale cyber-security architecture across the organisation. Collaborate on compliance with internal and external stakeholders. Engage suppliers to deliver secure, compliant solutions. Adopt emerging cloud technologies for scalable infrastructure. Participate in 24/7 support for critical systems. Oversee contractors and third-party delivery. Whats essential. Degree … field. Professional certification (e.g. CISSP, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent). Skilled in risk/vulnerability assessments, compliance checks, and audits. Experienced in penetration testing and remediation. Knowledge of businesscontinuity, disaster recovery, and incident response. Hands-on with hybrid cloud security tools (e.g. M365, IAM, threat protection). Able to assess and respond to evolving security threats. More ❯
travel up to 30% of the time. Responsibilities Implement security protocols and manage information security programs Report performance, exceptions, and outages to all audiences transparently. Align disaster recovery with businesscontinuity plans. Ensure compliance with ISO27001, NIST CFS 2.0, and maintain ISMS. Identify risks, develop a comprehensive security plan. Test cyber-attacks regularly to address vulnerabilities. Monitor security More ❯
sectors. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain an enterprise architecture roadmap to maximize research and testing outputs. Simplify architecture while maintaining flexibility and investment efficiency. Present technology evolution plans, including business cases and benefits. Document current and future architectures with detailed designs. Manage infrastructure lifecycle, routine maintenance, and patching. Evaluate emerging technologies and develop business cases for their integration. … networking, and telecom teams. Set clear objectives and performance goals for teams, addressing performance issues. Ensure security by design and maintain high security posture through processes and behaviors. Maintain BusinessContinuity and Disaster Recovery Plans. Promote continuous improvement and communicate benefits to stakeholders. Liaise with NPL for synergies and shared services. Essential Skills and Experience Broad understanding of … Systematic approach to architecture design, including "as is" and "to be" states. Experience with virtualization, containerization, and IP network design. Understanding of testing processes and quality assurance. Experience in business planning and disaster recovery planning. People management and coaching skills to foster high performance. Additional Information Applicants will be reviewed throughout the posting period, and interviews may be conducted More ❯
days most weeks in central Birmingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing disaster recovery plans and procedures to support the robustness and integrity of business applications, IT operations and critical 3rd party IT providers within the supply chain. This role requires an active, strategic thinker with good leadership skills and the ability to work … collaboratively across various departments and with 3rd parties. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery strategies and plans. - Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. - Coordinate and lead disaster recovery drills and tests to ensure readiness and effectiveness. - Collaborate with IT and suppliers to design and document backup and recovery solutions. - Support … Proven experience in Disaster Recovery Planning: Experience in designing, implementing, and testing recovery strategies. - Knowledge of IT Applications and Infrastructure Enterprise Applications, cloud systems, and data storage. - Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis: Ability to identify vulnerabilities and assess potential impacts. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects effectively. - Strong communication and More ❯
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
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premises and cloud environments. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Core Services and Platforms, you will provide expert technical support, optimise infrastructure performance, lead deployments, and collaborate closely with business services and vendors to ensure resilient, high-quality IT services. Key Responsibilities Provide third-line support for SQL Server, SharePoint, Web application infrastructure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor … globally to ensure uptime, load balancing, and disaster recovery readiness. Lead deployments, code releases, and platform upgrades following change control and service management standards. Collaborate with IT application teams, business units, and vendors to deliver timely support and continuous improvements. Act as a technical lead and mentor within the Core Services and Platforms team to promote knowledge sharing. Maintain … working practices. Desirable Skills Experience with PowerShell or other automation tools for infrastructure management. Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management methodologies. Knowledge of capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Experience in the legal or professional services sector is a plus. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Phoebe Rees via the VIQU IT More ❯