My European based customer is searching the market for European Citizens only . The Senior Cloud/DevOps Architect/SRE plays a pivotal role in shaping the cloud strategy and implementation for our organization. This position is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and secure cloud solutions. Job Title: Cloud DevOps Architect Location: Remote 100% Duration: 6 months Outside IR35 European Citizens only Task Description: Design and implement highly scalable, resilient, and performant cloud solutions. Define progressive transformation strategies to cloud for existing systems. Lead the development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment and management. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration to reduce manual interventions and improve efficiency. Identify and develop cross-cutting reusable building blocks to be provided to domain applications. Work with security teams to ensure cloud solutions comply with industry best practices and regulatory standards. Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams on adopting cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Conduct system troubleshooting and problem resolution across various application domains and platforms. Stay up to date with emerging trends in cloud computing, DevOps, and software development methodologies. Professional Skills Strong understanding of cloud computing technology and infrastructure as well as cloud design patterns and strategies (eg, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture principles and transformation patterns. Deep knowledge of container and container orchestration services (eg, Kubernetes, Docker). Deep knowledge of infrastructure as a code and automation tools (eg, Terraform, Ansible, Crossplane). Familiarity with GitOps principles and tooling (eg ArgoCD, Flux). Extensive experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Familiarity with Platform Engineering principles and tooling (eg Backstage). Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless computing. Familiarity with observability principles and tools (eg, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack). Solid understanding of network, security, and database architecture. Familiarity with Integration platforms, including API Management solutions as well as messaging solutions. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. European Citizens only
18/04/2024
Project-based
My European based customer is searching the market for European Citizens only . The Senior Cloud/DevOps Architect/SRE plays a pivotal role in shaping the cloud strategy and implementation for our organization. This position is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and secure cloud solutions. Job Title: Cloud DevOps Architect Location: Remote 100% Duration: 6 months Outside IR35 European Citizens only Task Description: Design and implement highly scalable, resilient, and performant cloud solutions. Define progressive transformation strategies to cloud for existing systems. Lead the development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment and management. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration to reduce manual interventions and improve efficiency. Identify and develop cross-cutting reusable building blocks to be provided to domain applications. Work with security teams to ensure cloud solutions comply with industry best practices and regulatory standards. Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams on adopting cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Conduct system troubleshooting and problem resolution across various application domains and platforms. Stay up to date with emerging trends in cloud computing, DevOps, and software development methodologies. Professional Skills Strong understanding of cloud computing technology and infrastructure as well as cloud design patterns and strategies (eg, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform). Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture principles and transformation patterns. Deep knowledge of container and container orchestration services (eg, Kubernetes, Docker). Deep knowledge of infrastructure as a code and automation tools (eg, Terraform, Ansible, Crossplane). Familiarity with GitOps principles and tooling (eg ArgoCD, Flux). Extensive experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Familiarity with Platform Engineering principles and tooling (eg Backstage). Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless computing. Familiarity with observability principles and tools (eg, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack). Solid understanding of network, security, and database architecture. Familiarity with Integration platforms, including API Management solutions as well as messaging solutions. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. European Citizens only
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
18/04/2024
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
Role: Solution Architect [Markets, Banking, Payments and Resolution (MBPR) area] Job Type: Contract Day Rate: £350 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months + possible extension Work Location: London, United Kingdom Note: Candidate should be immediate available SC cleared staff strongly preferred Only. Please make sure below criteria's are met before sharing any profile. 1. Candidate should be keen to travel twice a week to London office. 2. Rate: mentioned against Job description (inside IR35) Please do not share any profiles above the range 3. Consultant needs to be SC cleared and please share below details while sharing profile and kindly follow below format ONLY. 4. Please share SC certificate/Snapshot - Mandatory Name: Contact No: Email Id: Vendor Name Total Experience Minimum of 5 years' experience in a solution architect role(s) in the Banking or Financial Services industry Please mention number of Years Years of Experience in producing architectural blueprints and solution design documentation spanning: Services, Applications, Integration, Technology, Security and Data Years of Experience in in the application of architectural thinking, evaluating design options, recognizing architectural significance and developing abstracted views of processes, business systems and/or functions Years of Experience in Cloud computing platforms (eg AWS, Azure) and their use in Financial/Economic/Regulatory services organisations Years of Experience in working with architectural frameworks (eg TOGAF, Zachman). Years of Experience in working within both Waterfall and Agile delivery environments Years of Experience in designing solutions for cloud environments and/or migrating existing solutions to cloud Years of Experience in working in a Large Enterprise or FTSE 100 organisation or significant public sector organisations Worked with BOE: Yes/No If yes - Reason for leaving BOE SC Status: Active/Eligible/Lapse SC Ref number UKSV Snap shot SC Issuing Authority SC last used SC Date of issue & Date of expiry Notice Period Willing to work in client location- 2 days onsite Email confirmation from candidate before client int/v Visa Day Rate/Salary Current Location Current Company Open for Permanent/Contract Current offers/Interviews in pipeline Interview availability Holidays booked Solution Architect [Markets, Banking, Payments and Resolution (MBPR) area] Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join the team in Technology, Strategy and Architecture (TSA) which focusses on our Markets, Banking, Payments and Resolution (MBPR) area. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the current and future technical landscape of the Bank, where you will work as part of a small team to help deliver an ambitious change agenda. The role holder will work within the existing team and will be responsible for: Providing solution architecture design work on current & future MBPR projects Helping develop the strategic view of the MBPR estate, encompassing people, process, information, and technology. This role will report into the Bank's Principal Architect for MBPR who has overall responsibility for solution design and strategic artefacts Job description As Solution Architect the role responsibilities will be to: Lead the solution design and architecture for complex projects, from concept to execution. Identify end-to-end solutions that align with industry standards & best practice (architecture, quality & risk), the Bank's security policies and in accordance with regulatory requirements. Understand business imperatives to ensure technical solutions meet requirements for performance, scalability, and reliability, whilst remaining aligned to the business and technology strategies. Participate in the strategic governance of projects and programmes; including where necessary challenging decisions that compromise the architecture vision, provide clear advice and decisions to both colleagues and stakeholders. Providing technical leadership and guidance to the wider technology and project teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles, standards and best practices across the full delivery life cycle. Represent TSA within the Bank of England in terms of communicating architecture decisions & developments. Develop comprehensive architecture blueprints & roadmaps covering the Bank's evolving technology landscape with a focus on re-use, rationalisation, simplification and decommissioning. Work with solution and domain architects to maintain technology roadmaps that align to the enterprise architecture principles, vision, and strategy. Support the Head of Enterprise Architecture in clearly promoting the vision, goals, and strategy of enterprise architecture outside of the architectural community in non-technical terms. Staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends; recommending adoption of new technologies where appropriate. Apply Enterprise Architecture techniques and use modelling tools (eg Sparx, iServer) to advance and articulate business and technology strategies. Support the development and future planning of the enterprise architecture of the Bank. You will be part of a team that drives and builds our Architecture practice by providing leadership to a large multi-disciplinary organisation. Essential Skills and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field Minimum of 5 years' experience in a solution architect role(s) in large scale, complex technology programmes and strategic initiatives in the Banking or Financial Services industry Strong experience of producing architectural blueprints and solution design documentation spanning: Services, Applications, Integration, Technology, Security and Data Expertise in the application of architectural thinking, evaluating design options, recognising architectural significance and developing abstracted views of processes, business systems and/or functions Extensive experience with Cloud computing platforms (eg AWS, Azure) and their use in Financial/Economic/Regulatory services organisations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on delivery high-quality solutions. Experience of working with architectural frameworks (eg TOGAF, Zachman). Experience of working within both Waterfall and Agile delivery environments. Experience of designing solutions for cloud environments and/or migrating existing solutions to cloud. Experience of working in a Large Enterprise or FTSE 100 organisation or significant public sector organisations. Qualifications CITP or CEng or equivalent rounded IT experience TOGAF or equivalent related business technology architect qualification Membership of relevant architecture/IT professional associations (eg, BCS, IASA)
18/04/2024
Project-based
Role: Solution Architect [Markets, Banking, Payments and Resolution (MBPR) area] Job Type: Contract Day Rate: £350 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months + possible extension Work Location: London, United Kingdom Note: Candidate should be immediate available SC cleared staff strongly preferred Only. Please make sure below criteria's are met before sharing any profile. 1. Candidate should be keen to travel twice a week to London office. 2. Rate: mentioned against Job description (inside IR35) Please do not share any profiles above the range 3. Consultant needs to be SC cleared and please share below details while sharing profile and kindly follow below format ONLY. 4. Please share SC certificate/Snapshot - Mandatory Name: Contact No: Email Id: Vendor Name Total Experience Minimum of 5 years' experience in a solution architect role(s) in the Banking or Financial Services industry Please mention number of Years Years of Experience in producing architectural blueprints and solution design documentation spanning: Services, Applications, Integration, Technology, Security and Data Years of Experience in in the application of architectural thinking, evaluating design options, recognizing architectural significance and developing abstracted views of processes, business systems and/or functions Years of Experience in Cloud computing platforms (eg AWS, Azure) and their use in Financial/Economic/Regulatory services organisations Years of Experience in working with architectural frameworks (eg TOGAF, Zachman). Years of Experience in working within both Waterfall and Agile delivery environments Years of Experience in designing solutions for cloud environments and/or migrating existing solutions to cloud Years of Experience in working in a Large Enterprise or FTSE 100 organisation or significant public sector organisations Worked with BOE: Yes/No If yes - Reason for leaving BOE SC Status: Active/Eligible/Lapse SC Ref number UKSV Snap shot SC Issuing Authority SC last used SC Date of issue & Date of expiry Notice Period Willing to work in client location- 2 days onsite Email confirmation from candidate before client int/v Visa Day Rate/Salary Current Location Current Company Open for Permanent/Contract Current offers/Interviews in pipeline Interview availability Holidays booked Solution Architect [Markets, Banking, Payments and Resolution (MBPR) area] Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join the team in Technology, Strategy and Architecture (TSA) which focusses on our Markets, Banking, Payments and Resolution (MBPR) area. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the current and future technical landscape of the Bank, where you will work as part of a small team to help deliver an ambitious change agenda. The role holder will work within the existing team and will be responsible for: Providing solution architecture design work on current & future MBPR projects Helping develop the strategic view of the MBPR estate, encompassing people, process, information, and technology. This role will report into the Bank's Principal Architect for MBPR who has overall responsibility for solution design and strategic artefacts Job description As Solution Architect the role responsibilities will be to: Lead the solution design and architecture for complex projects, from concept to execution. Identify end-to-end solutions that align with industry standards & best practice (architecture, quality & risk), the Bank's security policies and in accordance with regulatory requirements. Understand business imperatives to ensure technical solutions meet requirements for performance, scalability, and reliability, whilst remaining aligned to the business and technology strategies. Participate in the strategic governance of projects and programmes; including where necessary challenging decisions that compromise the architecture vision, provide clear advice and decisions to both colleagues and stakeholders. Providing technical leadership and guidance to the wider technology and project teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles, standards and best practices across the full delivery life cycle. Represent TSA within the Bank of England in terms of communicating architecture decisions & developments. Develop comprehensive architecture blueprints & roadmaps covering the Bank's evolving technology landscape with a focus on re-use, rationalisation, simplification and decommissioning. Work with solution and domain architects to maintain technology roadmaps that align to the enterprise architecture principles, vision, and strategy. Support the Head of Enterprise Architecture in clearly promoting the vision, goals, and strategy of enterprise architecture outside of the architectural community in non-technical terms. Staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends; recommending adoption of new technologies where appropriate. Apply Enterprise Architecture techniques and use modelling tools (eg Sparx, iServer) to advance and articulate business and technology strategies. Support the development and future planning of the enterprise architecture of the Bank. You will be part of a team that drives and builds our Architecture practice by providing leadership to a large multi-disciplinary organisation. Essential Skills and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field Minimum of 5 years' experience in a solution architect role(s) in large scale, complex technology programmes and strategic initiatives in the Banking or Financial Services industry Strong experience of producing architectural blueprints and solution design documentation spanning: Services, Applications, Integration, Technology, Security and Data Expertise in the application of architectural thinking, evaluating design options, recognising architectural significance and developing abstracted views of processes, business systems and/or functions Extensive experience with Cloud computing platforms (eg AWS, Azure) and their use in Financial/Economic/Regulatory services organisations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on delivery high-quality solutions. Experience of working with architectural frameworks (eg TOGAF, Zachman). Experience of working within both Waterfall and Agile delivery environments. Experience of designing solutions for cloud environments and/or migrating existing solutions to cloud. Experience of working in a Large Enterprise or FTSE 100 organisation or significant public sector organisations. Qualifications CITP or CEng or equivalent rounded IT experience TOGAF or equivalent related business technology architect qualification Membership of relevant architecture/IT professional associations (eg, BCS, IASA)
Conexus are partnered with one of the most recognisable names when it comes to IT Consulting, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company to establish best practices for Cloud and Infrastructure Security. We empower organisations to navigate their digital transformation with a security-first approach. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure solutions that align with clients' business needs, ensuring a smooth adoption process. Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of business innovation in Switzerland. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about driving client success and are ready to make a lasting impact in the world of business solutions. Your Impact: Collaborate with clients to understand their security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop strategies and blueprints for secure cloud and network solutions. Lead a team to implement these solutions. Guide clients in adopting advanced security and networking technologies. Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in security consulting, professional services, or internal security consulting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear and concise communication abilities. Passionate about cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and zero-trust principles, with expertise in multiple security domains. Relevant background in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field. In-depth understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), leading technology solutions, and experience with enterprise networking, security engineering (on-premise and cloud), and identity and access management (IAM). Familiarity with security tools like Cisco, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Netskope, or similar (advantageous). Additional Information: Fluency in English is required. German or French is a plus. Join a diverse and motivated team of cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. We offer comprehensive development opportunities through training, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can thrive and celebrate your achievements. Be bold, think big, and challenge the status quo. We'll support your career growth at every step. If this position is of interest, apply here or contact me directly for more details.
17/04/2024
Full time
Conexus are partnered with one of the most recognisable names when it comes to IT Consulting, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company to establish best practices for Cloud and Infrastructure Security. We empower organisations to navigate their digital transformation with a security-first approach. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure solutions that align with clients' business needs, ensuring a smooth adoption process. Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of business innovation in Switzerland. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about driving client success and are ready to make a lasting impact in the world of business solutions. Your Impact: Collaborate with clients to understand their security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop strategies and blueprints for secure cloud and network solutions. Lead a team to implement these solutions. Guide clients in adopting advanced security and networking technologies. Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in security consulting, professional services, or internal security consulting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear and concise communication abilities. Passionate about cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and zero-trust principles, with expertise in multiple security domains. Relevant background in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field. In-depth understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), leading technology solutions, and experience with enterprise networking, security engineering (on-premise and cloud), and identity and access management (IAM). Familiarity with security tools like Cisco, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Netskope, or similar (advantageous). Additional Information: Fluency in English is required. German or French is a plus. Join a diverse and motivated team of cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. We offer comprehensive development opportunities through training, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can thrive and celebrate your achievements. Be bold, think big, and challenge the status quo. We'll support your career growth at every step. If this position is of interest, apply here or contact me directly for more details.
Salary: £60k Job Type: Contract (6 month initial - with the option to extend) Job Location: Newcastle Workplace Type: Hybrid (3 days in office) Seeking a highly skilled and innovative full-stack Software Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in the Software Development field. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working autonomously and must be proficient in a wide range of programming languages. As a Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in the development and deployment of state-of-the-art software solutions. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to the full software development life cycle, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities: Develop serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and other AWS services. Leverage AWS infrastructure to build scalable and reliable software solutions. Experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly Azure, is desirable Full-stack Java, JavaScript (Typescript) for full-stack JavaScript development. Implement efficient and maintainable code for both Front End and Back End components. Knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Implement Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) Conduct browser testing with Cypress & Browser Stack. Perform accessibility testing using AXE. Utilise Grafana for Load/Stress/Break testing. Proficiency in SQL and noSQL databases, including but not limited to Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB, is preferred. Familiarity and expertise in APIs, RESTful services, and Microservice Architectures are desired qualifications Design and implement web front ends using ReactJS, with a focus on Next.js for enhanced performance. Manage code and versioning using GitHub. Skills and experience: Hands-on experience with the mentioned technologies and tools. Proven track record of successful software development projects with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience. Proficiency in full-stack Java, JavaScript and Typescript. Experience with AWS, Azure, Serverless Technologies, ReactJS, and Next.js. Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Familiarity with TDD and BDD. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-functional Agile delivery team Accountable for maintaining the operational stability of developed products and having the capability to influence continuous enhancements in their robustness and resilience About FDM Our people are our passion and that's why we make your training and career growth our priority. We are a global professional services provider focusing on IT and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. With centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and nearly 5000 consultants currently placed on client site around the world, FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning FTSE 250 employer. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
17/04/2024
Project-based
Salary: £60k Job Type: Contract (6 month initial - with the option to extend) Job Location: Newcastle Workplace Type: Hybrid (3 days in office) Seeking a highly skilled and innovative full-stack Software Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in the Software Development field. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working autonomously and must be proficient in a wide range of programming languages. As a Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in the development and deployment of state-of-the-art software solutions. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to the full software development life cycle, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities: Develop serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and other AWS services. Leverage AWS infrastructure to build scalable and reliable software solutions. Experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly Azure, is desirable Full-stack Java, JavaScript (Typescript) for full-stack JavaScript development. Implement efficient and maintainable code for both Front End and Back End components. Knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Implement Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) Conduct browser testing with Cypress & Browser Stack. Perform accessibility testing using AXE. Utilise Grafana for Load/Stress/Break testing. Proficiency in SQL and noSQL databases, including but not limited to Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB, is preferred. Familiarity and expertise in APIs, RESTful services, and Microservice Architectures are desired qualifications Design and implement web front ends using ReactJS, with a focus on Next.js for enhanced performance. Manage code and versioning using GitHub. Skills and experience: Hands-on experience with the mentioned technologies and tools. Proven track record of successful software development projects with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience. Proficiency in full-stack Java, JavaScript and Typescript. Experience with AWS, Azure, Serverless Technologies, ReactJS, and Next.js. Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Familiarity with TDD and BDD. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-functional Agile delivery team Accountable for maintaining the operational stability of developed products and having the capability to influence continuous enhancements in their robustness and resilience About FDM Our people are our passion and that's why we make your training and career growth our priority. We are a global professional services provider focusing on IT and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. With centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and nearly 5000 consultants currently placed on client site around the world, FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning FTSE 250 employer. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Job: Security Architect Location: Reading, UK, Hybrid Job Type: Permanent Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our team who will be responsible for development of the Security Architecture that ensures the appropriate protection of all aspects of security, (people, process, electronic, data, physical) in Spring Fibre. You will be a subject matter expert and provide security guidance and recommendations to technology/business teams and contribute toSpring's security policies, standards, and guidelines related to information and Network security. This is a technical role and suitable for someone who has hands on experience in Cybersecurity. Responsibilities Help develop an Enterprise Security Architecture Framework, including patterns for identity & authentication, authorization and access control, cryptographic key and certificate management, auditing and security monitoring, data leakage prevention, privacy enhancement & protection and other standards in alignment with Enterprise Architect platforms. Establish metrics and monitoring to report the effectiveness and efficiency of the Security Architecture function. Identify, register and maintain security risks throughout their lifetimes, including agreeing treatment of risks with their owners, and reporting &escalating to Internal Audit and the CIO, when necessary. Develop, review and update security & privacy policies & standards and provide awareness guidelines, implementation and exceptions advice. Engage with owners & custodians of BAU IT systems to understand the architecture, data flow and security controls in their systems. Conduct periodic security compliance assessments and ISO 27001/2 reviews of BAU IT applications, infrastructures & ISMS. Review the security posture of potential M&A acquisition targets. Requirement Mapping long term business requirements to security architecture frameworks such as NIST, CIS etc. Experience delivering Hybrid Cloud and Internet facing applications with a strong focus on cyber security. Broad hands-on knowledge of Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, IP Networking, security best practices, and automation technologies. Application security: including but not limited to: authentication, identity and access management, auditing, use of cryptography, data security, privacy enhancing technologies, web services security, OWASP, threat & vulnerability management and secure code development methodologies. Infrastructure security: including but not limited to: network security, host security, database security, device security, VPNs & SSLs, secure file transfers, security event monitoring, malware security and cyber security. Operational security: including but not limited to: incident management, change & patch management, data centre & physical security, backups, DR & BCP, outsourcing, managed services, cloud computing, asset management, cryptographic keys & certificate management, PCI DSS and DPA compliance and ISO 27001/2. Analysing network security controls, including Firewall and Router security configuration. Preferred Delivering the security review processes and frameworks, with full audit trail. Managing multiple security assessments and changing priorities, simultaneously Ensuring Security Architecture Review is built into group wide and business specific processes for acquiring and developing new technology,including developing any needed processes. Aligning business requirements to complex security architecture frameworks. Skills Required: In depth knowledge of: Firewall: Juniper/Cisco/PaloAlto. Onion Security, Splunk, Suricata, Kali. Application Security. Identity and Access Management. Data Protection. Endpoint Security. Cyber Security Operations. Experienced with Threat Modelling. Pen testing and basic incident response. Scripting languages ( python, or PowerShell/building dashboards/au-tomating common tasks) Preferred: Experience in designing systems against a zero-trust architecture. Experience with designing SOC architectures (ie SIEM, SOAR and vulnerability management solutions). Expert-level certification in either AWS or Azure, with a Security specialization. Experience in working within regulated environments, such as PCI-DSS Experience in defining secure development life cycles. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics. CISSP, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certification, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Solutions Architect.
17/04/2024
Full time
Job: Security Architect Location: Reading, UK, Hybrid Job Type: Permanent Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our team who will be responsible for development of the Security Architecture that ensures the appropriate protection of all aspects of security, (people, process, electronic, data, physical) in Spring Fibre. You will be a subject matter expert and provide security guidance and recommendations to technology/business teams and contribute toSpring's security policies, standards, and guidelines related to information and Network security. This is a technical role and suitable for someone who has hands on experience in Cybersecurity. Responsibilities Help develop an Enterprise Security Architecture Framework, including patterns for identity & authentication, authorization and access control, cryptographic key and certificate management, auditing and security monitoring, data leakage prevention, privacy enhancement & protection and other standards in alignment with Enterprise Architect platforms. Establish metrics and monitoring to report the effectiveness and efficiency of the Security Architecture function. Identify, register and maintain security risks throughout their lifetimes, including agreeing treatment of risks with their owners, and reporting &escalating to Internal Audit and the CIO, when necessary. Develop, review and update security & privacy policies & standards and provide awareness guidelines, implementation and exceptions advice. Engage with owners & custodians of BAU IT systems to understand the architecture, data flow and security controls in their systems. Conduct periodic security compliance assessments and ISO 27001/2 reviews of BAU IT applications, infrastructures & ISMS. Review the security posture of potential M&A acquisition targets. Requirement Mapping long term business requirements to security architecture frameworks such as NIST, CIS etc. Experience delivering Hybrid Cloud and Internet facing applications with a strong focus on cyber security. Broad hands-on knowledge of Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, IP Networking, security best practices, and automation technologies. Application security: including but not limited to: authentication, identity and access management, auditing, use of cryptography, data security, privacy enhancing technologies, web services security, OWASP, threat & vulnerability management and secure code development methodologies. Infrastructure security: including but not limited to: network security, host security, database security, device security, VPNs & SSLs, secure file transfers, security event monitoring, malware security and cyber security. Operational security: including but not limited to: incident management, change & patch management, data centre & physical security, backups, DR & BCP, outsourcing, managed services, cloud computing, asset management, cryptographic keys & certificate management, PCI DSS and DPA compliance and ISO 27001/2. Analysing network security controls, including Firewall and Router security configuration. Preferred Delivering the security review processes and frameworks, with full audit trail. Managing multiple security assessments and changing priorities, simultaneously Ensuring Security Architecture Review is built into group wide and business specific processes for acquiring and developing new technology,including developing any needed processes. Aligning business requirements to complex security architecture frameworks. Skills Required: In depth knowledge of: Firewall: Juniper/Cisco/PaloAlto. Onion Security, Splunk, Suricata, Kali. Application Security. Identity and Access Management. Data Protection. Endpoint Security. Cyber Security Operations. Experienced with Threat Modelling. Pen testing and basic incident response. Scripting languages ( python, or PowerShell/building dashboards/au-tomating common tasks) Preferred: Experience in designing systems against a zero-trust architecture. Experience with designing SOC architectures (ie SIEM, SOAR and vulnerability management solutions). Expert-level certification in either AWS or Azure, with a Security specialization. Experience in working within regulated environments, such as PCI-DSS Experience in defining secure development life cycles. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics. CISSP, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certification, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Solutions Architect.
Senior Workday Software Engineer/Architect Market leading Funding management services company with office in Ireland, the UK and the MENA region has an urgent requirement for a Senior Workday Software Engineer/Architect The Workday Software Engineer/Architect will Drive engineering projects by developing software solutions and leading a team in their implementation, supervising base and associate level engineers as needed. This role is offered on a primarily remote basis, but very occasionally might require the Workday Software Engineer/Architect to pay an onsite visit to the company's offices in Dublin or London. While the role is initially on a contract basis, there is a strong probability of the role being made permanent for candidates interested in this form of employment. Either way, the role offers a great opportunity for ambitious Software Engineering/Architecture professionals to further their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Prospective candidate must have previous experoence with Workday FIN/HCM. Responsibilities of role Develop and maintain robust, efficient and extensible Solutions using a varied set of languages, frameworks and tools including Xpresso, React, Typescript, GraphQL, NodeJS, Cypress and Jest Deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing, and in-depth code & design reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ideate, prototype, plan and deliver exciting capabilities. Advocate & champion best practices in both software engineering & agile development. Build proof of concepts to help shape the future success of our product. Mentor, coach and learn from peer teammates through workshops, pair programming, code/design reviews and documentation. Essential Candidate Requirements Third level degree in Computer Science, IT or related area 7+ Years development experience Direct experience leading development teams Must have direct experience with Workday FINS and HCM CI/CD, using Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, Azure DevOps Automated Release Management and Integration Excellent knowledge of Build Frameworks (eg maven, gradle, msbuild, junit) JAVA 8 or higher .NET Framework Database Packaging and Deployment Artefact Management, Maven and Nuget Powershell and Windows Command Line experience Automated Monitoring at least one of Elk Stack, Neu Relic, Elastic.io High level understanding of different SQL formats Strong Understanding of Automated Testing and End to End Test Case Management Hands on Implementation with Identity and Access Management, including SAML2, OAUTH, SSL, LDAP, DS, Kerberos Strong experience with Cloud Infrastructure (Azure/Google/AWS or similar) IMPORTANT! All applicants must have immediate availability to work in the EU as our client cannot provide any kind of Visa or Work Permit sponsorship at present. To Apply For more information on this role, please contact Níall or send current CV along with brief cover letter through this site
16/04/2024
Project-based
Senior Workday Software Engineer/Architect Market leading Funding management services company with office in Ireland, the UK and the MENA region has an urgent requirement for a Senior Workday Software Engineer/Architect The Workday Software Engineer/Architect will Drive engineering projects by developing software solutions and leading a team in their implementation, supervising base and associate level engineers as needed. This role is offered on a primarily remote basis, but very occasionally might require the Workday Software Engineer/Architect to pay an onsite visit to the company's offices in Dublin or London. While the role is initially on a contract basis, there is a strong probability of the role being made permanent for candidates interested in this form of employment. Either way, the role offers a great opportunity for ambitious Software Engineering/Architecture professionals to further their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Prospective candidate must have previous experoence with Workday FIN/HCM. Responsibilities of role Develop and maintain robust, efficient and extensible Solutions using a varied set of languages, frameworks and tools including Xpresso, React, Typescript, GraphQL, NodeJS, Cypress and Jest Deliver reliable software through continuous integration, automated testing, and in-depth code & design reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ideate, prototype, plan and deliver exciting capabilities. Advocate & champion best practices in both software engineering & agile development. Build proof of concepts to help shape the future success of our product. Mentor, coach and learn from peer teammates through workshops, pair programming, code/design reviews and documentation. Essential Candidate Requirements Third level degree in Computer Science, IT or related area 7+ Years development experience Direct experience leading development teams Must have direct experience with Workday FINS and HCM CI/CD, using Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, Azure DevOps Automated Release Management and Integration Excellent knowledge of Build Frameworks (eg maven, gradle, msbuild, junit) JAVA 8 or higher .NET Framework Database Packaging and Deployment Artefact Management, Maven and Nuget Powershell and Windows Command Line experience Automated Monitoring at least one of Elk Stack, Neu Relic, Elastic.io High level understanding of different SQL formats Strong Understanding of Automated Testing and End to End Test Case Management Hands on Implementation with Identity and Access Management, including SAML2, OAUTH, SSL, LDAP, DS, Kerberos Strong experience with Cloud Infrastructure (Azure/Google/AWS or similar) IMPORTANT! All applicants must have immediate availability to work in the EU as our client cannot provide any kind of Visa or Work Permit sponsorship at present. To Apply For more information on this role, please contact Níall or send current CV along with brief cover letter through this site