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Strong hands-on experience in SolarWinds database programming and configuration, including: • Upgrading and patching the SolarWinds platform to ensure stability, security, and optimal performance • Custom widgets, NOC dashboards, and performance monitoring • Proven ability to optimise and manage SolarWinds for network visibility and troubleshooting General requirements: • Requirements will need to be delivered on site, outside of standard working hours by resources with direct hands-on experience in data centre environments, including racking, cabling, and hardware deployment • The requirements will need to be delivered under pressure and in high-stress, real-life environments, ensuring system stability and rapid issue resolution. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

2nd Line Support Engineer / System Administrator * Duration: 6 months (extensions expected) * IR35: Inside * Rate: £350/day (negotiable) * Role: We are looking for a 2nd Line System Administrator to join our team 2nd and 3rd Line engineers. Your role will involve assisting high profile user community, daily contact with customers and stakeholders utilising the ITSM Toolset. The monitoring of Event Management tooling, triage and escalation is critical to the role. • Shift Working (7-3 or 11-7) • Required Skills: • ITSM Tooling • Event Management Tooling (SolarWinds and SCOM) • MECM • SCCM • Effective communication APPLY now to avoid disappointment Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) Location: Hybrid - Fortnightly on-site in Solihull (Thursdays) Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Benefits Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for BPSS/SC clearance ________________________________________ About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team and play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimising our data infrastructure. This is a key position within the IT function, and you will be the go-to expert for all SQL database-related matters, supporting a complex and mature technology estate. With a legacy of long-tenured team members, we're looking for someone who can bring not only technical excellence but also the seasoned judgment and leadership that comes from years of hands-on experience. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: * Administer, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases across multiple environments. * Perform performance tuning, query optimisation, and database health checks. * Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. * Apply patches and updates to maintain security, performance, and stability. * Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security across platforms. * Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support data-related needs. * Guide and advise management on database strategies and improvements. * Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for all SQL DBA-related matters. ________________________________________ Skills & Experience Required: * Extensive experience as a SQL DBA within a complex enterprise environment. * Strong knowledge of core DBA activities including performance tuning, backup/restore strategies, patch management, and data integrity assurance. * Experience working with cloud platforms - especially Azure and/or AWS (equivalent to Azure Administrator level experience, certification not required). * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. * Experience with SolarWinds, DevOps practices, and Redgate SQL toolsets. * Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement robust, scalable solutions. * Ability to work independently and provide strategic input to senior stakeholders. ________________________________________ Interested? Apply now!

Job Description IT Senior Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds - Service Desk Software experience Experience of Pal Alto firewalls Firemon - Network Security Devices and Policy Management Experience of Avaya PABX systems • Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting • Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope • To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. • End User Computing support for all staff. • Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times • Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements • Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions • Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support • To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness • To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills • Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above • Redhat Linux based Operating System • Software proficiency • VMWare v6.7 and above • Veeam Backup and Replication • Symantec Endpoint Protection • Symantec Endpoint Encryption • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus • Microsoft Office 365 • Networking (IT) • Cisco Switches and Routers • Palo Alto Firewalls • LAN/WAN Routing • Hardware • Dell PowerEdge Servers • Dell PowerVault SAN Storage • Project management • Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Role : 2nd Line Storage Support Engineer Location : Basingstoke We are looking for a 2nd Line System Administrator to join our team 2nd and 3rd Line engineers. Your role will involve assisting high profile user community, daily contact with customers and stake holders utilising the IT Service Management Toolset. The monitoring of Event Management tooling, triage and escalation is critical to the role. Required Skills: • ITSM Tooling • Event Management Tooling (SolarWinds and SCOM) • MECM • SCCM • Effective communication Target Start Date: ASAP Target End Date: 30/11/25 Recruitment Type: Contractor Rate: £350+ Location of role (on site requirements): Basingstoke (Travel to customer site req) Clearance Required: DV Working Pattern: Shift Working (0700 - 1500 or 1100 - 1900) Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Job Description IT Senior Network Systems Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Network Systems Engineer ideally with at least 7 to 10 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds - Service Desk Software experience Experience of Palo Alto firewalls Firemon - Network Security Devices and Policy Management Complex Switches experience is essential. Experience of Avaya PABX systems • Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting • Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope • To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. • End User Computing support for all staff. • Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times • Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements • Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions • Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support • To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness • To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills • Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above • Redhat Linux based Operating System • Software proficiency • VMWare v6.7 and above • Veeam Backup and Replication • Symantec Endpoint Protection • Symantec Endpoint Encryption • ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus • Microsoft Office 365 • Networking (IT) • Cisco Switches and Routers • Palo Alto Firewalls • LAN/WAN Routing • Hardware • Dell PowerEdge Servers • Dell PowerVault SAN Storage • Project management • Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £70K - £80K. This is a 12 month FTC role. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.