Resource On Demand

Skills and Architecture Framework

 

 

Requirement Description

 

SAF-DC6: Network Performance Analysis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job title: Network Performance Analyst

Grade required: SFIA 5

Number of resources: 1

Start date: 28/4/2025

End date: 3 weeks

Number of days per week: 5 days

Clearance leave: SC Clearance is required

Technology skill set required:

• Network monitoring tool skillset
• Cisco Meraki
• Palo Alto
• MPLS routing

Location of role: Remote with attendance onsite at Redgrave Court, Bootle and Buxton

Main contact and phone number: David McDonagh, Senior N&T Engineer, 07780 729207

 

Programme context:

 

HSE’s network is currently operating at less-than-optimal performance, which is believed to be caused by inadequate network capacity to meet the constantly evolving needs of the business. Following initiatives such as moving to a wireless only solution across our estates, to removal of old virtual desktops has resulted in our network being impacted from a performance perspective, but lacking the appropriate metrics to quantify the impact.

 

HSE is looking for a network engineer/architect with the necessary tools to provide assistance in reviewing the current state of the network and provide reporting/documentation on how to proceed with optimisation.

 

Resource needed:

 

HSE requires a network engineer/architect to support our Network Performance Monitoring & Improvement. The resource is needed w/c 28th April 2025. The supplier is asked to advise on timeframe. HSE anticipate that this work can be delivered remotely but visits to Redgrave Court, Bootle and Buxton are required.

 

The scope of the work will include:

 

• Review the relevant aspects of the existing network design
• Install and configure tools to gather relevant network performance metrics
• Produce a report containing:
  • The network performance metrics
  • Expert analysis of the metrics
  • Observations of any sub-optimal configuration
  • Short and long-term recommendations for improving performance
  • Use of auto-discovery to potentially give a list on equipment still within the network

 

 

Key outcomes / deliverables:

 

• Reports/Reporting tools on the overall performance of the network
• Advice on network monitoring/toolsets to provide auto-discovery of network devices
• Performance metrics of the network, alongside analysis of metrics
• Observations of any sub-optimal or inefficient network design/configuration
• Short-term/Workaround suggestions to improve network performance
• Long-term design goals/suggestions for further resilience on network

 

 

Business Information Officer

 

Operating in all Sheffield’s local high streets, in district and local centres the proposal funded 6 Business Information Officers to work on the high streets supporting local independent retail and hospitality businesses in Sheffield’s 40 local high streets and 15 shopping areas/precincts.

 

The team has retail, hospitality or a financial background and have experience of working in retail and/or hospitality sector previously.

 

Each Business information officer is given their own “patch” and their role to build rapport and go from door to door to offer support to businesses covering what we know are the key issues for independent businesses including the following key activities –

 

• Help businesses to understand their energy bills, new deals.
• Help businesses to understand new lease agreements.
• Focus on viability, survival and recovery, cash flow, e-commerce and customer engagement and social media support to encourage new football and customers.
• Growth support for businesses looking to expand into the city centre and other local high streets. 
• Build rapport and develop trust, help businesses solve their individual issues and high street problems so will act as an advocate with other Council services including Planning, Parking, Licensing, Business Rates, Waste and Environmental Health and the Local Area Committees   
• Work with faith leaders, local community organisations.
• Act as a live pulse and barometer of the high street, a key resource when determining the Council’s key messages to businesses including provision of recorded workshops aimed at independent high street businesses. 
• Use of specialist knowledge and skills across the high streets when required.
• It is an essential requirement to complete data input on all drops in and 1-2-1 meetings as part of the funding requirement and to highlight the value of the role and the business support service.
• A daily rate of £275 per day, 12 days per month

 

We are looking for consultants with specialist knowledge in any of the following areas –

 

• Retail
• Hospitality
• Finance/cashflow forecasting
• A good understanding of the business regulations required for high street independents is highly desirable.

 

 

The role of the Business Information Officer is a self-employed position for a period of 12 months starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

 

 

 

Vulnerability Management Lead

Job Description

 

Name of Client Organisation:	CDDO
Team Name:	Domains Team - Securing Government Services
Client Contract Managers:	Contingent Workforce Programme Office
Contract ID No:	C712
Contract Length:	Until 28/03/2025
Contract Type:	Temporary

 

 

Who we are:

The Central Digital and Data Office leads the digital, data and technology (DDaT) function for the government. We put the right conditions in place to achieve digital, data and technology transformation at scale by working with departments, and other government functions like commercial, project delivery and security professionals.   CDDO is responsible for: Digital, Data and Technology Strategy and Standards Cross-government DDaT performance and assurance, including Spend Controls DDaT Capability Development, including the DDaT pay framework Providing guidance to help secure government services   The Domains Team protects public sector domain name spaces such as “.gov.uk”, and ensures that they remain stable, trusted, well managed and resistant to compromise. The team also helps protect the infrastructure tools and services associated with these domains.   You can read more about these missions and our vision for the transformation of government in our 2021-2024 strategy.

 

 

What you’ll do:

As a Vulnerability Management Lead for the Domains Team you will:   Broaden the capability of the Domains Team. Currently the team has expertise around domains-related vulnerabilities. The Vulnerability Management Lead will develop this expertise such that the Team can help stakeholders deal with vulnerabilities found in the infrastructure, tools and services that Public Sector bodies commonly use in the development and delivery of their own digital services. Enable the Domains Operations Team to quickly classify and triage vulnerabilities at scale, according to priority Help Public Sector bodies understand, assess and act on the vulnerability information they receive Help Public Sector bodies plan and prioritise how vulnerabilities are addressed to meet organisational objectives, using a risk-based approach Help Public Sector bodies improve their vulnerability management life cycle Proactively identify and leverage threat intelligence sources to inform strategic vulnerability mitigation measures Help create a knowledgebase of written guidance to help stakeholders manage, prioritise and fix their vulnerabilities Develop and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders across the Public Sector to accelerate the reduction of risk through the fixing of vulnerabilities. Identify improvements to be made, specifically, and generally, identifying common problems and solutions across multiple organisations Work with the Domains Team to design and deliver effective services that meet user needs and are measurable through meaningful KPIs Work closely with the Government Cyber Coordination Centre (GC3), the UKs government’s focal point for cross government collaboration on operational cyber security. Work with the product owner to improve the quality of the data we share with public sector bodies Identify gaps in our monitoring capability - to improve what we can provide organisations

 

 

Who you are:

We are interested in people who have: Expert knowledge of the security advantages and vulnerabilities of commodity products and technologies. Good working knowledge of current cyber security threats, risks. Experience in performing risk assessments, including business impact assessment, threat assessments and vulnerability (control gaps) assessments. Experience in developing security advice guidelines and specific mitigation advice, aligning these with business risk in a proportionate way. Extensive experience in specifying and deploying security technical controls and developing design patterns based on solid understanding of security design principles. Good working knowledge of the marketplace of cyber security products and services Good working knowledge of cloud computing architecture and related technologies. Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel to explain and encourage the implementation of security measures Indicative professional qualifications / accreditations: Relevant industry qualifications and accreditations e.g. Certified Cyber Professional (CCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISO27001 Lead Implementer Civil Service Competencies In the Civil Service, we use our Success Profiles. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. For this role, the following competencies are the most relevant: Leadership: Show pride and passion for public service. Create and engage others in delivering a shared vision. Value difference, diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness and opportunity for all. Seeing the Big Picture: Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest. Making Effective Decisions: Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions. Working Together: Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.

 

 

How your contract will work:
Your Employment Status:	As this is a temporary role you will be classified as a contingent worker or simply ‘worker’.   Find out more about employment status and what it means.
Our Partner Suppliers:	You will be onboarded and paid via one of our partner service suppliers who will act as an intermediary between yourself and us.   Our partner suppliers provide recruitment, onboarding and payroll services.   You will be able to choose from a list of approved umbrella companies provided by the supplier and will select one based on different packages and benefits offered to you.
Your Pay:	Initially the pay rate will be disclosed when you apply for the role or when you are contacted by the GDS Contracting Team and/or our partners about the opportunity.   Your pay rate will also be set out in the offer letter and on the work order should you be offered the role.   You will submit timesheets that will be paid in line with our partners’ payroll terms. Usually this means that you will be paid 30 days from the date of first timesheet approval, but it can be sooner depending on the supplier and umbrella company.
IR35 Status:	Your contract is in scope, which means the off payroll working rules apply.   Unsure about IR35? Find out what it means.
Framework:	As a Government department we will engage you and any suppliers via a Crown Commercial Service approved framework for contracting.   On this occasion we will be engaging you via:   Non Clinical Staff - RM6277
Acceptance:	Your acceptance of the role is confirmed via a signed offer letter and via the contract that will be issued to you by the supplier.
Call-off Incorporated Terms:	The Call-Off Contract, Core Terms and Joint Schedules’ for this Framework Contract are available on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) website. Full call-off terms and conditions can be found at https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6277
Our Notice Period (Client):	0 days
Your Notice Period (Contingent Worker):	0 days

 

This document has been generated at the Government Digital Service by the GDS Contracting Team. All information, rights, obligations and terms set out in this document fully correspond with the contract issued by © Alexander Mann Solutions Limited for the supply of services via the Public Sector Resourcing framework - RM3749 and/or call-off terms for all suppliers on the Non Clinical Temporary and Fixed Term Staff Framework - RM6160.

 

 

 

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title: Head of Digital Transformation
Faculty/Directorate: Digital and Technical Services	Grade: I
Location:    High Wycombe Campus (and travel to Uxbridge, Aylesbury and Great Missenden may be required)	Hours: 37
Responsible to: Director of Digital and Technical Services
Responsible for: Digital Transformation Team
Job Purpose: To be accountable for the overall management and co-ordination of the Digital and Technical Services (DTS) Directorate portfolio of change programmes and projects (infrastructure, business systems and academic applications) in support of the University’s strategic objectives.   To practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

 

• Assist the Director of Digital and Technical Services with the strategic planning of change programmes and projects to support the achievement of the University’s strategic priorities.
• Have overall responsibility for designing, implementing and maintaining an annual planning cycle and a project portfolio management framework, within which all new change projects can be appraised, monitored and reviewed throughout their lifecycle to support the maintenance of the Directorate’s Service Catalogue.
• Be responsible for the DTS project portfolio and oversee the process of project identification, prioritisation, approval and initiation, ensuring that all projects fit within the strategy of the Directorate and wider University.
• Have overall responsibility for the Directorate’s change function working in concert with University’s change boards and other project boards to ensure that all changes are appropriately appraised and approved.
• Be accountable for the management of projects within the DTS programme of work, working closely with the Infrastructure and Systems Manager, stakeholders and suppliers, to ensure that they are delivered on time, to budget and meet the agreed quality criteria.
• Maintain and report on a balanced plan for the delivery of the DTS project portfolio, which includes the project delivery schedule, resourcing plan and budget, and takes into account the strategic fit and risks.
• Manage the business partner function to provide a strategic interface between DTS and University departments for the purpose of business technology strategy development, solution discovery, service improvement, risk management and relationship management.
• Oversee the development of policies and processes for managing change and project delivery to ensure that projects are scoped, planned, initiated and delivered effectively.
• Support the delivery of projects by providing specialist advice and guidance regarding digital project management, governance and benefits realisation.
• Co-ordinate the work of multi-skilled virtual teams across the different technical teams and manage the technical resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Work closely with other members of the DTS Directorate Leadership Team to manage the budget, seeking service efficiencies and performance improvements wherever possible.
• Play a key role in the DTS Directorate’s incident management process, deputising for the Director of Digital and Technical Services in a major incident or crisis situation as necessary.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
• Perform such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

• Fulfil Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing.
• Perform supervisory duties including motivating and supporting team members, giving direction and feedback and ensuring adequate staffing cover. 

 

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION – Essential Criteria Only

 

A = Application T = Test I = Interview   

 

Education, Qualifications & Training	Means of Testing
Degree level education or relevant professional qualifications	A/I
ITIL Foundation and higher	A/I
Knowledge & Experience
Experience of successfully managing projects through the full project life cycle, managing challenges involved in complex projects and resolving complex issues.	A/I
Knowledge of programme and project portfolio management.	A/I
Knowledge and experience of systems analysis and business analysis.	A/I
Knowledge and experience of the full system development lifecycle.	A/I
Experience of coaching, mentoring and completing staff reviews and appraisals	A/I
Experience of working within a Higher Education establishment.	A/I
Delivering an excellent customer experience	A/I
Skills
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.	A/I
Encourages and demonstrates open communication within the project team.	A/I
Ability to address delicate situations and handle conflict in such a way as to maximize opportunity and minimize exposure to risk.	A/I
Possesses highly developed analytical skills.	A/I
Excellent report writing skills.	A/I
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools	A/I
Special Requirements
Work on-call/out of hours/weekend to support the delivery of projects as required.	I
Travel to remote sites as required	I

 

 

Behavioural INDICATORS

 

The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:

 

Finding solutions Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.

Working together Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

Achieving results Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.