Total 13 quality assurance control job vacancies in aberdeen aberdeenshire

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time| Flexible First options available

The Scotland England Green Link project portfolio (EGL) is a multi-billion-pound programme and will play a critical role in the achievement of the UK's net zero targets, connecting the low carbon electricity resources in the north of Scotland to demand centres in the south.

SSEN Transmission is looking for a Governance, Assurance & Performance co-ordinator to support these critical infrastructure projects and play a key part in achieving Net Zero targets. This is a new position providing support on the effective running of the Governance & Assurance process, assuring the quality of delivery across the EGL portfolio. This position will report into the Governance, Assurance & Performance Lead.

Key responsibilities of the Governance, Assurance & Performance co-ordinator include:

- Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and contractors relating to all logistics and coordination of Governance meetings and build and maintain relationships with contractors to ensure support on required Governance meetings and wider project events.

- Reporting and analysis of contractor and project KPIs for reporting to the relevant board meetings.

- Provide support across the various Board and Governance meeting scopes across the EGL portfolio, acting as a key focal point for associated projects and personnel.

- Support on the development of the Governance & Assurance SharePoint site to ensure project delivery meets its governance requirements.

- Create and maintain a calendar of key meetings for the upcoming 18 months and organise and facilitate these with direct ownership of the Key Action Register (KAR).

What do I need?

- Experience in project development and delivery with knowledge of developing and maintaining governance in a regulated environment.

- Demonstrable experience of managing key documentation processes and identifying efficiencies.

- A proactive and innovative working approach and positive influencing skills with the ability to find answers within a diverse, engineering-focused organisation.

- Ability to manage complex requirements of conflicting needs with experience of the reporting and management of requirements that come with such a role.

- An understanding of supporting in developing project assurance processes and programmes, an understanding of FIDIC contracts would be valuable.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie on 01738 342963.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Peterhead Power Station, Aberdeenshire

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As Control and Instrument Defect Technician, you will be responsible for managing and supervising maintenance activities to ensure work is executed successfully to achieve the objective of Lifecycle Delivery - Assets Remain Safe & Operational.

You will be accountable for the engineering and risk assessing packages of work to allow works to be performed safely and efficiently and directing site personnel including contractors when performing engineering works.

Key Responsibilities:

- Investigation of plant failures/defects and the specification and implementation of remedial action to achieve effective resolution.

- Management, supervision and setting to work of internal and external maintenance technicians to ensure all such work is executed successfully, delivered safely, on time and to budget.

- Ensure works are assigned to personnel with appropriate competencies and performed safely in line with Safe Systems of Work.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- HNC level or equivalent qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline, with experience in an engineering or maintenance position at a thermal power station or other heavy industry.

- Experienced in the management and supervision of contract and in-house resources, providing safety and technical leadership.

- Comprehensive understanding of control & instrumentation systems, plant and equipment within the remit of the role. Previous Siemens T3000 experience advantageous.

- Familiarity with Maximo computerised maintenance management system would be advantageous.

- Ability to work effectively in a multidiscipline team to troubleshoot complex technical problems.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

• Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply, with all suitable applications considered equally regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression. We are looking to improve the diversity of our teams and believe firmly in the value of varied life experiences, backgrounds and cultures.

Role Description

Firefly Studios are looking for a hard working, highly dedicated individual to join our growing Quality Assurance Team (Games Testing).

You will learn and develop skills associated with Quality Assurance testing. These will include discovering and reporting defects, re-testing fixed defects, gameplay feedback and integration testing.

You will need a keen eye for detail, good reporting skills and the will to always want to get the best results possible to help shape our games. You will be required to enter defects in a clear and concise manner.

You will report directly to the project’s Producer and work closely with the other members of the Quality Assurance team so good communication skills are important.

You will test our games on various platforms including Android, iOS, Mac and Windows and may be required to work on multiple projects. You will need good organisational skills with the ability to multitask when necessary.

You will work with the Customer Support team to provide extra information to help resolve customer support issues.

While this is a junior position and will be treated as such in terms of training and expectations, the successful candidate will be self-driven and expected to manage assigned tasks through to completion independently.

What You Need

• Proactive nature and a positive attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Good detective skills – an eye for detail, locating problems and documenting
• Be happy to turn your hand to any Quality Assurance task and get creative in your approach
• Strong organisational skills and experience working to deadlines, at work or through study
• Be a quick learner who isn’t afraid to fail, learn and ask for guidance
• Following the defect structure and overall reporting system

What Sets You Apart

• Knowledge of and interest in hunting down problems and the workings of the game
• Experience with strategy games and some historical interest
• A professional manner and experience working in a team
• The ability to work on the same game daily and keep the same level of work when doing repetitive tasks

Firefly Studios

Best known as the creators of the Stronghold ‘castle sim’ series, Firefly Studios has over 20 years of history developing historical strategy games on PC and mobile. Enjoyed worldwide by a community of millions, the series has a dedicated international following and hundreds of thousands of active users.

As a company we are a close-knit interdisciplinary group of over 40 staff from across the world. All staff across programming, art, business, marketing, production and QA are talented, self-driven individuals who help us punch well above our weight as a studio.

At Firefly we value and benefit from individual expression and passion, which we do our best to nurture and channel into our games. We believe this, combined with frequent social events and room to grow at the company, makes Firefly a great place to work whether you’re starting out in the games industry or looking for your next step.

In 2021 Firefly was acquired by acclaimed indie publisher Devolver Digital.

Salary
£22,000 per year

Contract Length
12 Months

Holidays
25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays.

Location (UK Only)
This is a remote role with the successful candidate working from home.

Working Hours
Working hours are UK full time 9.30am – 5.30pm (including lunch hour), Mon – Fri.

Deadline
Deadline for applications is September 13th, 2024.

How to Apply
Your contact for this job offer is our Quality Assurance Manager, Darren Thompson. To apply please use the form included in the website link at the bottom of page and include the following:

https://fireflyworlds.com/careers/quality-assurance/

Resume
Covering letter
Any interesting information related to Computer Games/Discovering a problem within a Game/Modding/Editing Games.

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

job purpose/about the role

The roles of the Quality Improvement Manager are to:

 promote and support the improvement agenda
 effectively manage allocated areas of responsibility, including line management of a team of Quality /Improvement Officers and Education Support Officers
 support the delivery of the policies set by Education and Children’s Services Directorate under the overall direction of the Director of Education and children’s services and
 provide leadership, vision, professional advice and effective management to the Council and in particular, the Head of Education Services.

Ensuring effective partnership working within schools and with partner organisations (both locally and nationally) with an interest in education will be vital.

The post holder will also demonstrate sound governance at a financial and operational level and, along with Schools Team colleagues, will be accountable to the Head of Education Services, the Director for Education and Children’s Services, the Chief Executive and Elected Members for ensuring that the Council’s corporate and strategic objectives are met and are reflected in the services under their responsibilities.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

 Educated to degree level
 Relevant professional teaching qualification
 Ability to provide evidence of GTCS registration or eligibility
 PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

 integrated and cross-cutting approaches to policy and service development, implementation and improvement
 experience relating to work portfolio and knowledge of relevant legislation, council education policy and best practice
 proven record at management level of delivering required results within a customer focused organisation
 establishment and maintenance of successful, complex internal and external relationships across a variety of forums
 effective interpretation and implement of organisational policy in order to design and improve service delivery
 ability to treat people with respect; focus on equality, social inclusion and promote diversity throughout the organisation.
 excellent people management skills
 capacity to meet deadlines, satisfy political objectives and organisational priorities.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing £24bn this decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Peterhead Power Station, Aberdeenshire

Salary: £39,415 - £45,136 + performance-related bonus (OTE £46,500 - £53,200) + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

SSE Thermal are looking to hire a Control and Instrument Technician at Peterhead Power Station in Aberdeenshire. The role holder reports to the Work Execution Lead and will provide expertise and competence in the test, calibration and repair of electronic instrumentation and equipment. They will ensure the safety, reliability, flexibility and efficiency of plant and equipment is maintained to meet the Company's requirements.

As a key member of the Maintenance team, the role holder is expected to make significant contributions to the delivery of the site maintenance and outage work scopes. Main tasks and responsibilities will include:

- Day to day maintenance of station electronic assets including reactive and proactive work as instructed by the Work Execution Lead and Planning team.

- Contributing towards the delivery of projects in alignment with the SSE and station strategies including financial justification preparation, specification, procurement, implementation and commissioning.

- The instruction and management of contractor resource to deliver work in accordance with SHE, technical and commercial requirements.

- Any other tasks and projects as may be directed by the Work Execution Lead or Operations and Maintenance Manager.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- HNC in Electronic Engineering or equivalent level technical qualification with relevant heavy industry experience (Power Generation preferred).

- Time served tradesperson in an applicable trade.

- Familiar with computerised maintenance systems, preferably Maximo.

- Familiar with inspection, testing and maintenance techniques.

- Ability to logically troubleshoot equipment defects to component level.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Job Description

Manage, lead and develop the Clerk of Works team within Housing Asset Management, focusing on the control of quality and standards in the provision of repairs, planned cyclical maintenance, stock improvements, NHT (Council Variant) and non-housing work to internal and external customers, by developing suitable inspection processes to demonstrate service competency, service consistency and value for money throughout Aberdeenshire.

Lead on a particular aspect of work monitored by the Quality Assurance team to ensure service consistency throughout Aberdeenshire.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31 May 2025

Informal enquiries to Moray Bligdon - 01467 538327

A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing £24bn this decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Peterhead Power Station

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent / Full Time | Flexible First options available.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Engineer (Control & Instrumentation - Cyber Security) to join our Thermal team based at Peterhead Power Station. Reporting into the E, C & I Lead Asset Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical oversight and support across the station within your area of expertise and ensuring management plans for station assets meet company objectives in terms of SHE performance, cost, reliability, efficiency and availability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create, maintain & execute asset management plans for the allocated assets e.g. Distributed Control System, Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, PI Processbook & Instrumentation Systems inc. Field Equipment. All in line with Cyber security guidelines and standards.

- Determine the maintenance strategy for the allocated assets and create and maintain the necessary preventative and predictive maintenance tasks in Maximo. Specify and maintain spares stockholdings for assets in your area of responsibility. Contribute to FMEA, RCM and other asset related studies identifying issues and specifying corrective action. Supervise site works for execution of projects and asset related tasks. Carry out RCA on plant failures and carry out rectification as required.

- Provide technical oversight and support across the station within your area of expertise. Provide the link between the station and external technical experts, e.g. central Engineering, Generation Development and OEMs. Example Systems: T3000, Envirosoft, PI Processbook, Beran, Zoom, BVM etc. Supervising and executing repairs on site.

- There is a general responsibility to maintain compliance with legislation, in addition you may have responsibility for maintaining station compliance with specific areas of legislation relevant to the role.

- Manage revenue and capital projects in your area of responsibility complying with the company project management and plant & process change processes.

What do I need?

To be considered we would love you to have:

- Degree qualified in an applicable engineering discipline or relevant experience.

- Skilled in Control & Instrumentation Field Equipment, Distributed Control Systems e.g. T3000, Intouch, Osisoft PI and various control techniques.

- Proven track record of plant troubleshooting & preparation of work packs for execution.

- Experience of Cyber-Security/Digital Engineering in an Operational environment, preferably within the Energy Industry and understanding of the regulatory requirements for OT Cybersecurity.

- Experienced using computerised maintenance management systems, preferably Maximo.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

Before commencing your role with SSE, youll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Job Description

Provide a key role in raising standards in line with National Priorities, thus enabling councils to satisfy Education Scotland’s criteria on performance monitoring and continuous improvement. Quality improvement officers will also play a key role in follow through Inspections of schools in co-operation with Education Scotland.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This is a zero hours contract to be used as and when required to support schools using external funding from Scottish Government to improve leadership and learning, teaching and assessment in school to close the poverty related attainment gap.

Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered. If you qualified as a Teacher out with Scotland, please visit GTCS – Qualified Outside Scotland and review the GTCS FAQs for more information around obtaining registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

Please note that the grade for this position may be subject to change. Promoted Teaching Posts that meet the criteria will be resized on an annual basis, in line with the SNCT Handbook. Any grade change will be effective from 1st August each year.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

Expected interview date 17/05/2024

Informal Enquiries to: Kay MacDonald - 01467 532793

A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Fixed Term, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

The roles of the Quality Improvement Manager are to:

 promote and support the improvement agenda
 effectively manage allocated areas of responsibility, including line
management of a team of Quality /Improvement Officers and Education Support Officers
 support the delivery of the policies set by Education and Children’s Services Directorate under the overall direction of the Director of Education and children’s services
 provide leadership, vision, professional advice and effective
management to the Council and in particular, the Head of Education
Services.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

 Educated to degree level
 Relevant professional teaching qualification
 Ability to provide evidence of GTCS registration or eligibility
 PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children and/or Protected
Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being
made.

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

About Us

Please see Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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ACI is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD  The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring IT system compliance with all applicable laws, DoD policies, and standards.  Perform system scans, analyze results, and write necessary reports and plans. Provide Network Environment (NE) and Computing Environment (CE) support, including implementing all applicable IA vulnerability alerts (IAVA), IA vulnerability bulletins (IAVB), and technical advisories (TA). Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other related documents to satisfy Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements per NIST 800-53, FISMA, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other government guidelines, as required to achieve and maintain an ATO (Authority to Operate).

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Implement and apply technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.

• Maintain computer systems, networks, and other related device, including implementing all applicable IA vulnerability alerts (IAVA), IA vulnerability bulletins (IAVB), and technical advisories (TA).

• Investigate IT-related security incidents to determine the extent of compromise to national security information and automated information systems. May provide intrusion support to high technology investigations in the form of network assessments.

• Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding and network and device security and encryption. Performs duties in support of in-house and external customers.

• Configures and validates secure systems, and tests security products/systems to detect computer and information security weaknesses.

• Generates security architecture documentation.

• Provides critical written and verbal analyses of previously generated security architecture documentation and vulnerability and risk assessments.

• Develop and implement documentation to satisfy NIST 800-53, FISMA, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Designs and implements Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) to remediate findings from vulnerability and risk assessments. Provides information assurance for digital information, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Responsibilities include monitoring and testing of IT systems for vulnerabilities and indications of compromise, incident response and remediation, and compliance with applicable government and other external standards.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• An active DoD TS/SCI Clearance.

• Be able to obtain a Poly.

• Must have at least 5 years of interpreting and implementing DoD directives, instructions, and policies that provide direction and guidance and applying them to CE and NE.

• Knowledge of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A), and NIST RMF processes.

• Experience installing, maintaining, administering, and troubleshooting computer systems and networks.

• Experience with network security architecture to include, but not limited to firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), content filtering devices, encryption devices, and DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

• Qualified at the IAT Level II for the DoD Information Assurance Workforce, must possess one of the following certifications:  CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• An active DoD TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.

• Familiar with scanning tools (e.g. NESSUS, ACAS, etc.). Familiar with Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS).

• Technical Writing experience (creating/updating IA policy & procedure documentation).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities.

• Must be able to work well on independent engagements as well as within a team setting; Strong client presence and interaction abilities.

• Excellent understanding of common computing platforms, including Windows Server, RedHat Linux Server, and vendor-specific appliance support.

• Some understanding of military hierarchy.

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
 

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Information Technology Management & Systems Engineering:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of information systems and technology infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the USG to understand their technical requirements and ensure efficient and effective system deployment.
• Manage and support the integration of various software applications, databases, and network systems.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions to improve IT operations and enhance functionality.
• Familiarity with Domain and Enterprise technical responsibilities surrounding server roles like DHCP, DNS, CA, ADFS, ADDS.
• Familiarity with Certificate Authorities, domain certificate signing and experience with issuing and managing certificates within the environment.
• Familiarity with deployment and installation of vCenter, vSphere and utilizing virtualization in an air gapped network.
• Familiarity with deploying approved COTS & GOTS software within an air gapped network
• Familiarity with managing Active Directory OU's, Users, and Groups.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Provide strategic direction, guidance, and supervision to a team of IT professionals, ensuring high performance, collaboration, and professional development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively and ensure the team's adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Mentor and coach team members, encouraging their growth and supporting their career aspirations.

Information Assurance / Compliance Reporting:

• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard sensitive information and ensure compliance with relevant security standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats and implement appropriate countermeasures.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, including investigating and resolving security breaches or unauthorized access incidents.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to proactively address potential risks.
• Prepare and submit reports on IT operations, security incidents, and system performance to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in audits and assessments of IT infrastructure and information systems to validate compliance and identify areas for improvement. Coordinate the continuous monitoring of systems, utilizing scanning tool such as Security Content Automation Protocols (SCAP) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) or (TENABLE, NESSUS), & Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs).
• Execute patch management system solution and Microsoft quarterly system updates to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
• Prepare, disseminate, and maintain plans, instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) concerning the information systems and networks.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance - willing to obtain CI Poly
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10 or more years’ experience in information technology management, preferably in a defense contractor or military environment.
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies, including network infrastructure & security, systems engineering, encryption, and access controls.
• Familiarity with relevant security frameworks and regulations, such as NIST, DISS, RMF and FISMA.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or CompTIA Security+ Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP).
•  Knowledge of Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 and different flavors of Linux.

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
 

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Position Overview

Job Description

Description

• Conduct accurate cycle count of inventory locations per handheld device/forms in the warehouse and make system updates as required
• Research and resolve inventory variances
• Validate dating of product in the warehouse and update as required
• Audit and correct inbound receiving paperwork and perform audits of SOP's as required by supervisor
• Respond to buyer requests for item checks in the warehouse
• Coordinate the handling of obsolete and at risk inventory (vendor returns, donations, recalls) to include: identifying, communicating, adjusting and validating product
• Deputize for ICQA lead as necessary for the following areas :Allocation of work between IC reps and specialistsMonitor activity to ensure work carried out effectively, resolve issues as necessaryReview processes to ensure correct executionStorage reconciliation as assigned
• Travel Required:No

Environment

• Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)

Schedule

• Sun-Thurs  8am to 4:30pm and 7am to 3:30pm.

Years Of Experience

• 6 months-2 : Related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

Shift

Company

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Work with internal and external agencies and ensure secure network access is available to C5ISR
• Oversee the implementation of software patches to maintain the security posture of the organization
• Train users in the appropriate use of IT assets and awareness of current threats, attack methodologies, and reporting procedures for suspected incidents or abnormal behavior.

More About the Role:

• Responsible for continuous security awareness program, which increased the security culture of the organization and reduced overall risk
• Serve as the liaison between the contract and the government for all Information Security endeavors to include Risk Management Framework Assessment and Authorization tasks, Continuous Monitoring, and government IT connection and application issues
• Establish and tested enterprise Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans and procedures to ensure that business operations remain functional in cases of emergency
• Ensure the solution maintains the Authority To Operate (ATO) under OPM, for a FIPS 199 High system
• Manages security systems, and analyzes potential threats and vulnerabilities to client systems.
• Develops new computer and network security systems, including both hardware and software.
• Oversees technical incident response and remediation activities for client environments.
• Provides expert level security analysis and consultation services for product, system and network architecture designs.
• Analyzes complex network traffic and alerts to assess, prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms.
• Publishes reports and keeps metrics for client systems.
• Conducts system audits to ensure specified system information is secure from individuals not accessed to the computer systems.
• Defines and resolves 'information ownership' issues and identifies levels of access to the systems user population.
• Launches and tracks investigations to resolution.
• Analyzes and reviews security findings and data.
• Identifies trends and root causes of system failures or vulnerabilities.
• Develops tools for operational use and analyzes current threats to information security and systems.
• Ensures that the Information Systems Security department's policies, procedures, and practices as well as other systems user groups are in compliance.
• Ensures that the physical environment of the computers and their terminals are properly secured.
• Conducts user training to ensure systems security and improve main frame efficiency
• Conducts structured walk-throughs to ensure integrity of system applications.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Requires current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance (with CI Poly preferred)
• Experience supporting IT environments utilizing large enterprise/products, including Cisco, Windows Active Directory, Windows Servers, SCCM, MS-SQL, etc
• Experience with software patch activity and managing security in a Microsoft environment
• The position will require the ability to use data, analyze it to understand trends, then recommend and implement different courses of actions to ultimately improve processes and produce desired results

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and minimum of 5 years of experience. 

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is: