Short term contract to conduct major uplift of NAB's Secops NMS.Audit running configuration, document recommendations and remediate critical issues.Act as SME for NMS and capacity tools. Manage and perform an uplift of Groundwork system Designed and documented a replacement NMS architecture using state of the art tools. Documented a "Devops" approach to NMS management leveraging detailed CMDB asset management.Championed and kicked off system and asset audit for use in Devops approach. Vendor managemet

Design, Build and document Infrastructure projects Championed a major virtualisation initiative.Designed and implemented network over hallSystem and network maintenance and support.Assist with staff guidance and act as a technical mentor.Manage site wide, Linux and Windows infrastructure.

Provide guidance and support to 20 + Midrange project staff working on the NAB accountResponsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly activities required to maintain the NAB enterprise IBM environmentMaintain all IBM midrange systems documentationCoordinate all midrange engineering resources for engineering, administrative and operational activities Communicate effectively with peers and managementServe as a technical mentor for other resourcesManage group wide Solaris, Linux and Windows infrastructureBuild and deliver bespoke hosting systems for NAB applications and project teams Mentor Unix, Network and Storage technical specialists during the design and build phases of projects Maintain midrange maintenance and service contracts to ensure infrastructure availability

Provide technical guidance, coordination and support for 20+ Unix / Linux project engineering staffResponsible for the project and BAU activities required to maintain the NAB enterprise Midrange, DNS and mail gateway environmentsBuild and deliver bespoke hosting systems for NAB applications and project teams Mentor Unix, Network and Storage technical specialists during the design and build phases of projects Maintain midrange maintenance and service contracts to ensure infrastructure availability

Manage and mentor 3 staff within the departmentPro-actively develop, support and strategically manage the ICT environmentincluding networks, servers, desktop/laptop and operating systems.Lead the implementation of ICT security policies ensuring compliance with Information governance, legal, regulatory and mandatory requirements, including those for data protection confidentiality and security.Prepare, test and maintain disaster recovery plans group wide.Plan, design and install new network solutions, coordinating staff and suppliers so that the solutions meets identified requirements, budgets and timescales.Prepares recommendations and effectively manage budgetsDevelop and maintain system and network documentation including schematics and user guides

Recruit, train and mentor 13 IT staff Plan and implement additions, deletions and major modifications to the supporting infrastructure company-wide in coordination with corporate leadershipOversee the implementation of network security at the corporate levelAnticipate future network needs and identify proactive solutions to satisfy needsOversee the management of corporate help desk activities and resolve escalated issues as requiredHelp establish and build relationships with vendorsHold responsibility for capacity planning and scheduling vendor negotiations related to ITMentor and lead a team of direct reports, as well as leading project teams; to ensure key projects are delivered on time, within budget, scope and qualityDefine, implement and monitor governance processes to meet audit and compliance needsMaintaining network functionality including workstation setup, maintaining SOE up to date, connectivity and client/server interoperabilityWrite user and technical documentationDevelop and manage short and long term strategiesCentralise and improve the use of the Helpdesk function Report, measure and improve upon the Operations and Service functions

UNIX / Linux infrastructure design & management.Procedure and process development.Policy development.Build and maintain all aspects of customer Consol and ARNI CRM systems including network, hardware and software.Design, develop and manage day to day monitoring of customer ARNI and Consol infrastructure, software and configuration.Design, develop and manage additional monitors for CONSOL and configure customer required triggers and workflows.Design and develop additional triggers and customer required alerts for ARNI customers. Design and implement state of the art production network systems.Provide advice on infrastructure, systems and security to stakeholders.Systems & network administration.Provide expertise and advice to business management team