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​ [TR="bgcolor: white"] Infrastructure Manager £42,385 - £44,615 Home Based, with travel where needed The WEA is the UK`s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities. We believe that all adults, regardless of their situation, should have access to education. Job Description WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission - to bring education within reach. As the Infrastructure Manager, you will administer, maintain and develop the ICT infrastructure for the WEA. The Infrastructure Manager, is responsible for delivering a reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure, whilst working closely with suppliers and outsourced service providers. Managing risk, opportunity and ensuring continuity of WEA`s operational activity. Reporting to the Head of IT you will also be responsible for the maintenance, security and operational reliability of physical and virtual networks at WEA sites, as well as End User Compute equipment, including laptops, printers, telephones and mobile devices. [TR="bgcolor: white"] Infrastructure Manager £42,385 - £44,615 Home Based, with travel where needed (please note the location in the advert states Manchester. However this role can be based anywhere in the UK) Apply here - WEA - Vacancy Details (amris-wizard-proxy.com) The WEA is the UK`s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities. We believe that all adults, regardless of their situation, should have access to education. Job Description WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission - to bring education within reach. As the Infrastructure Manager, you will administer, maintain and develop the ICT infrastructure for the WEA. The Infrastructure Manager, is responsible for delivering a reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure, whilst working closely with suppliers and outsourced service providers. Managing risk, opportunity and ensuring continuity of WEA`s operational activity. Reporting to the Head of IT you will also be responsible for the maintenance, security and operational reliability of physical and virtual networks at WEA sites, as well as End User Compute equipment, including laptops, printers, telephones and mobile devices. Key Areas of Responsibility Our key deliverables and performance measures for this role are:1.Manage all Azure cloud architecture, Azure solutions and Azure IaaS/PaaS service offerings.2.Manage all on-premises and hybrid architecture and solutions.3.Accountable for pro-actively monitoring infrastructure and core service, along with associated costs.4.Provide stable and robust infrastructure for internally hosted business systems.5.Take ownership of systems and third-party solutions where designated.6.Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in-place, monitored and routinely tested.7.Identify security and operational risks, reporting and recommending changes as appropriate.8.Develop and grow the end user desktop experience via deployed applications and Intune device management. 9.Assist in maintaining the organisation's Cyber Essentials Plus certification annually.10.Investigating and identifying opportunities to reduce operational costs whilst maintaining consistent levels of service.11.Configuring services to bolster data protection and sharing best practice.12.Responsible for ensuring technical documentation on current infrastructure and processes are kept up to date. About You The experience, skills and qualifications needed for this role are: 1. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience2. 3+ years managing IT Infrastructure3. Microsoft & Azure Certification or equivalent experience4. AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-3055. ITIL Foundation v46. Implementing, maintaining and trouble-shooting IT networks, server infrastructure, Azure cloud services, Microsoft Windows Server and O365 in an enterprise environment7. Managing a virtualised server environment in Azure8. Managing a backup solution in an enterprise environment9. Managing ICT infrastructure implementation and change projects10. Managing information security, including business continuity and cyber security11. Working with non-technical users to develop and implement solutions that deliver improved operational effectiveness12. Adherence to Change Control and Change Management policies and proceduresOur key competencies for this role are:1. Accountability2. Collaboration3. Customer Service4. Service Delivery5. Project Delivery6. Self, learning and personal development About Us We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply. Should you need any support with your application, then please email [email protected] We offer a great range of benefits, such as: - Enhanced holiday entitlement (30 days, plus bank holidays);- Agile working opportunities.- Life insurance cover.- Employee assistance programme.- Cycle to work scheme.- Eye care vouchers.In our recent OFSTED inspection, we received a GOOD overall grade, with an OUTSTANDING rating for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.You can read more about our benefits and what it’s like to work here, on our website https://www.wea.org.uk/why-work-for-us

Cyber Security Engineer £42,385 - £44,615 Home Based Apply here - WEA - Vacancy Details (amris-wizard-proxy.com) The WEA is the UK`s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities. We believe that all adults, regardless of their situation, should have access to education. WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission. If that sounds like you, please read on! The Cyber Security Engineer will play a crucial role in safeguarding the WEA`s digital assets by proactively monitoring security alerts, conducting vulnerability scans, and working closely with the infrastructure team to remediate security issues. The role involves advising on best practices to secure infrastructure, systems, and applications, and leading the annual Cyber Essentials Plus recertification process Key areas of responsibility: Reporting into the Head of IT the successful candidate will: - Continuously monitor security alerts and incidents and analyse and respond to security events promptly to mitigate risks - Perform regular vulnerability scans on the organization`s systems and networks, identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities, and work with the infrastructure team to remediate identified vulnerabilities - Provide expert advice on security best practices for infrastructure, systems, and applications, and develop and maintain security guidelines and procedures - Ensure compliance with internal and external security standards and lead the annual Cyber Essentials Plus recertification process - Collaborate with various IT teams to enhance overall security posture and conduct security training and awareness programs for staff - Generate regular reports on security status and progress, and maintain accurate documentation of security incidents, responses, and remediation efforts About you: - Bachelor degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or related field Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ - Proven experience in monitoring and responding to security incidents -Experience in Pen testing and assessment tools - Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST) - Experience in system integration and data migration projects - Strong background in information security management, including business continuity - Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a cybersecurity role. - Experience in network security, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other network defence technologies. - Hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems - Knowledge of endpoint protection solutions and techniques - Experience with cloud security (e.g., Azure) and securing cloud environments - Excellent documentation and technical writing skills We offer a great range of benefits, such as: - Enhanced holiday entitlement (30 days, plus bank holidays); - Agile working opportunities; - Life insurance cover; - Employee assistance programme; - Cycle to work scheme; - Eye care vouchers. You can read more about our benefits and what it's like to work here, on our website https://www.wea.org.uk/why-work-for-us We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply. Should you need any support with your application, then please email [email protected]

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Head of Application Development Salary - £50,708 - £53,387 Location Home based with some travel needed The WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities. We believe that all adults, regardless of their situation, should have access to education. Job Description WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission – to bring education within reach. If that sounds like you, then please read on. As the Head of Application Development, you will lead the development and integration efforts of the organisation’s key systems, driving the strategy for internal applications, reviewing code to ensure best practices, and optimising system performance. They will also serve as an additional coding resource for the organisation, directly contributing to development projects alongside the team. The role is crucial in supporting and guiding the team to deliver secure, efficient, and scalable solutions that meet organisational needs. Reporting to the IT Director, the successful candidate will also directly manage two key team members: the Senior Web Systems and Integration Developer, and the Senior Systems Manager - Student Record System. This position forms part of and leads the Application Development sub-team within the wider IT function, ensuring seamless collaboration between technical and educational divisions across the organisation. We have attached the full role profile, that lists the key deliverables, performance measures and experience/qualifications needed for this role. Please take your time to read through this, and if you’d like to apply, hit that button! https://ce1080li.webitrent.com/ce1080li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=48485700D3&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=961486051i We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply. Should you need any support with your application, then please email [email protected] We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible In our recent OFSTED inspection, we received a GOOD overall grade, with an OUTSTANDING rating for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. You can read more about our benefits and what it’s like to work here, on our website https://www.wea.org.uk/why-work-for-us