GCB4 – Vice President Full Time

Sheffield, Yorkshire
Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd

The Role: GCB4 – Vice President

Location: Sheffield/London – Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite in a week

Role type: Inside IR35 Contract(6months +)

Job Description:

Work alongside the CTO Distributed Compute Product Management team in providing expert guidance and knowledge when defining technical direction of x86 server hardware in Client.

They will support vendor engagement including service escalation, ongoing relationship management. They will support the business by understanding available x86 hardware bundles, firmware/microcode release cycle, acting as key technical bridge between business, architecture, and engineering teams as well as vendors. They will provide engagement on architectural, operational, security and other technical issues.

To be successful in this role, the following requirements should be met:

Proficient in x86 Server Hardware and components: Dell, Lenovo and HPE with experience of large, complex enterprise estates

A deep technical understanding of common remote server management software: iDRAC, XCC and iLO

Experience in certifying the overlaying Windows, RedHat and ESXi operating system products on x86 server hardware

In depth experience of dealing with Security and Compliance within a large financial institution.

Appreciation of integration of services in a data driven organisation using APIs.

Innovative approach to deployment methodologies

Experience of working with agile practices and toolsets including JIRA and Confluence

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Ability to work with globally distributed teams including 3rd party vendors

A proven track record in applying these skills across Enterprise scale estates

Active listening, negotiation, problem-solving

Passionate about technology and solving IT operations-focused problems

Proven experience in Compute, Hypervisors, Storage, Networks

Keep up to date and have expertise on current tools, technologies and areas like cyber security and regulations pertaining to aspects like data privacy, consent, data residency etc. that are applicable

Work with industry groups and vendors outside of HSBC to establish and maintain HSBC’s involvement and influence.

Promote innovation and adoption of cutting-edge specialist technologies and practices with the domain.

Consult as required in other areas to assist and provide a different perspective to programmes or projects that require it.