Infrastructure Manager: Microsoft Tech stack, Azure, MS365 Geneva, Swiss residents needed. Geneva Local languages French - German a bonus. Candidates need to be based in CH already! Supervise a team of 3 infrastructure, security, and network technicians along with 3 local IT Service Desk technicians Lead the IT infrastructure team to ensure smooth operations and high availability Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including Servers, networks, storage, and security Provide strategic direction for adopting new technologies to enhance efficiency Manage Microsoft technologies like MS Teams, Exchange, Active Directory, Azure, Intune, and MFA Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, and regulations in addition to managing and assessing Service Delivery of local and regional IT vendors Collaborate with other teams to resolve technical issues and meet business goals Develop disaster recovery, business continuity plans and support Security and external audits (ISO 2700 Monitor system performance and implement enhancements for optimisation Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends for continuous improvement Fluency in English (C1) Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years in IT infrastructure management Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies: MS Teams, Exchange, Active Directory, Azure, Intune, M365, MFA Desirable experience with Citrix Cloud, EDR solutions, SD-WAN, and data center tech ITIL certification required Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticket systems preferred Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
08/05/2024
Project-based
Infrastructure Manager: Microsoft Tech stack, Azure, MS365 Geneva, Swiss residents needed. Geneva Local languages French - German a bonus. Candidates need to be based in CH already! Supervise a team of 3 infrastructure, security, and network technicians along with 3 local IT Service Desk technicians Lead the IT infrastructure team to ensure smooth operations and high availability Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including Servers, networks, storage, and security Provide strategic direction for adopting new technologies to enhance efficiency Manage Microsoft technologies like MS Teams, Exchange, Active Directory, Azure, Intune, and MFA Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, and regulations in addition to managing and assessing Service Delivery of local and regional IT vendors Collaborate with other teams to resolve technical issues and meet business goals Develop disaster recovery, business continuity plans and support Security and external audits (ISO 2700 Monitor system performance and implement enhancements for optimisation Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends for continuous improvement Fluency in English (C1) Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years in IT infrastructure management Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies: MS Teams, Exchange, Active Directory, Azure, Intune, M365, MFA Desirable experience with Citrix Cloud, EDR solutions, SD-WAN, and data center tech ITIL certification required Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticket systems preferred Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
IT Solutions Engineer - Hybrid Infrastructure Manchester/Chippenham £35,000 - £45,000 - OTE Up to £60,000 VIQU are seeking a Hybrid Infrastructure Consultant to join a multinational IT business that specialise in providing a broad spectrum of IT services and solutions, from IT consulting and system integrations to cloud services and E-commerce solutions. As the IT Solutions Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the HI Pillar, focusing on assisting customers in addressing the challenges of updating their infrastructure, aiming to simplify operations and enhance performance while ensuring security. You will analyse customer issues and collaborate with vendors, service partners, and internal resources to build complete Hybrid Infrastructure solutions and additionally, you will collaborate with the broader team to help customers define and implement their strategies for on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. Responsibilities of the IT Solutions Engineer: Provide expert guidance to both new and established clients, aiding them in modernising and expanding their infrastructure for optimal efficiency and security. Keep the portfolio of Hybrid Infrastructure updated in response to market needs. Analyse, design, and support complete HI solutions tailored to the requirements of clients Identify opportunities to enhance basic Bill of Material (BoM) requests into comprehensive solutions, promoting upselling and cross-selling. Stay informed on assessment tools for Hybrid Infrastructure solutions. Development of expertise in key vendors such as Lenovo, HPE, Dell, Veeam and NetApp. Build and maintain client, vendor, and partner relationships. Optimise existing client technology strategies. Essential Requirements of the IT Solutions Engineer: Strong technical understanding of key vendors such as Lenovo, HPE, Dell, and preferably Veeam, NetApp and Cisco Experience in a technical role with a focus on Hybrid Infrastructure. Personable and exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors, customers and account managers. Comprehensive grasp of enterprise-level computer software, hardware, and datacentre solutions (highly desired) Demonstrated expertise in server and datacentre solutions (highly desired). Experience in a sales role (highly desired) To discuss this opportunity further, APPLY NOW for a confidential conversation with your VIQU Consultant. For additional information, contact Katie Dark at (see below) . If you refer someone ideal for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral starts work with our client (terms apply). IT Solutions Engineer - Hybrid Infrastructure Manchester/Chippenham £35,000 - £45,000 - OTE Up to £60,000
08/05/2024
Full time
IT Solutions Engineer - Hybrid Infrastructure Manchester/Chippenham £35,000 - £45,000 - OTE Up to £60,000 VIQU are seeking a Hybrid Infrastructure Consultant to join a multinational IT business that specialise in providing a broad spectrum of IT services and solutions, from IT consulting and system integrations to cloud services and E-commerce solutions. As the IT Solutions Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the HI Pillar, focusing on assisting customers in addressing the challenges of updating their infrastructure, aiming to simplify operations and enhance performance while ensuring security. You will analyse customer issues and collaborate with vendors, service partners, and internal resources to build complete Hybrid Infrastructure solutions and additionally, you will collaborate with the broader team to help customers define and implement their strategies for on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. Responsibilities of the IT Solutions Engineer: Provide expert guidance to both new and established clients, aiding them in modernising and expanding their infrastructure for optimal efficiency and security. Keep the portfolio of Hybrid Infrastructure updated in response to market needs. Analyse, design, and support complete HI solutions tailored to the requirements of clients Identify opportunities to enhance basic Bill of Material (BoM) requests into comprehensive solutions, promoting upselling and cross-selling. Stay informed on assessment tools for Hybrid Infrastructure solutions. Development of expertise in key vendors such as Lenovo, HPE, Dell, Veeam and NetApp. Build and maintain client, vendor, and partner relationships. Optimise existing client technology strategies. Essential Requirements of the IT Solutions Engineer: Strong technical understanding of key vendors such as Lenovo, HPE, Dell, and preferably Veeam, NetApp and Cisco Experience in a technical role with a focus on Hybrid Infrastructure. Personable and exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors, customers and account managers. Comprehensive grasp of enterprise-level computer software, hardware, and datacentre solutions (highly desired) Demonstrated expertise in server and datacentre solutions (highly desired). Experience in a sales role (highly desired) To discuss this opportunity further, APPLY NOW for a confidential conversation with your VIQU Consultant. For additional information, contact Katie Dark at (see below) . If you refer someone ideal for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral starts work with our client (terms apply). IT Solutions Engineer - Hybrid Infrastructure Manchester/Chippenham £35,000 - £45,000 - OTE Up to £60,000
Job Title: SOC Manager Company Overview: Our client, a leading organization in the financial services sector, is seeking a dedicated and experienced SOC Manager to join their team. This pivotal role will contribute to safeguarding the organization's digital assets and infrastructure from cybersecurity threats, ensuring a robust security posture and effective incident response. Starting ASAP, paying up to £90,000 per annum. Role Overview: As the SOC Manager, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight to the Security Operations Center (SOC) team. Your role will involve managing both external and internal SOC personnel, overseeing security monitoring and analysis, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management activities. Key Responsibilities: Act as the subject matter expert on SOC matters for the organization. Manage the external SOC team and a small internal team, ensuring alignment with organizational security objectives. Review output from the external SOC team and ensure compliance with requirements. Set clear goals and objectives for the SOC team, providing guidance, support, and training as needed. Oversee detection, analysis, and response to security incidents and breaches, coordinating incident response efforts. Conduct post-incident reviews and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Stay abreast of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends, implementing and maintaining threat intelligence feeds and tools. Develop and refine SOC procedures and playbooks based on emerging threats and attack patterns. Evaluate new security solutions and technologies to enhance threat detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate security controls and automate workflow processes. Prepare and deliver regular reports on security incidents, trends, and metrics to senior management. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for incident reporting and documentation. Identify opportunities to enhance SOC operations through process improvements and technology enhancements. Foster a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing within the SOC team and across the organization. Flexibility for out-of-hours work as required. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent are preferred. Strong working experience with Sentinel. Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls. Experience with writing and socializing SOC policies, standards, and procedures. Strong understanding of information security concepts such as security architecture and design, Information security standards, and information security risk assessment. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
07/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: SOC Manager Company Overview: Our client, a leading organization in the financial services sector, is seeking a dedicated and experienced SOC Manager to join their team. This pivotal role will contribute to safeguarding the organization's digital assets and infrastructure from cybersecurity threats, ensuring a robust security posture and effective incident response. Starting ASAP, paying up to £90,000 per annum. Role Overview: As the SOC Manager, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight to the Security Operations Center (SOC) team. Your role will involve managing both external and internal SOC personnel, overseeing security monitoring and analysis, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management activities. Key Responsibilities: Act as the subject matter expert on SOC matters for the organization. Manage the external SOC team and a small internal team, ensuring alignment with organizational security objectives. Review output from the external SOC team and ensure compliance with requirements. Set clear goals and objectives for the SOC team, providing guidance, support, and training as needed. Oversee detection, analysis, and response to security incidents and breaches, coordinating incident response efforts. Conduct post-incident reviews and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Stay abreast of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends, implementing and maintaining threat intelligence feeds and tools. Develop and refine SOC procedures and playbooks based on emerging threats and attack patterns. Evaluate new security solutions and technologies to enhance threat detection and response capabilities. Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate security controls and automate workflow processes. Prepare and deliver regular reports on security incidents, trends, and metrics to senior management. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for incident reporting and documentation. Identify opportunities to enhance SOC operations through process improvements and technology enhancements. Foster a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing within the SOC team and across the organization. Flexibility for out-of-hours work as required. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent are preferred. Strong working experience with Sentinel. Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls. Experience with writing and socializing SOC policies, standards, and procedures. Strong understanding of information security concepts such as security architecture and design, Information security standards, and information security risk assessment. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland Robson Bale are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to come on board for a permanent opportunity in Poland. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Responsibilities: Technical Skills - Must have Leadership: Lead and manage DevOps/Infrastructure projects, overseeing the entire development life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables. Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Mentor and guide team members and interns, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Security and Compliance: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security practices. Perform threat modelling and implement encryption, network defense, and web security measures. Champion security best practices in a production environment and address cloud security risks. Integrate identity providers such as OAuth, OIDC, and SAML to enhance security. DevOps/Infrastructure and Cloud Expertise: Drive change, release, and incident management processes to maintain a stable environment. Utilize extensive experience in DevOps to optimize performance, conduct application upgrades, and apply patches. Lead continuous integration and deployment efforts using tools like Jenkins and Ansible. Demonstrate proficiency in coding and automation to streamline operations. Good hands-on knowledge of AWS/AZURE/GCP cloud service providers. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Exhibit strong expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation. Oversee containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to enhance scalability and efficiency. Manage Linux-based systems and network configurations to ensure smooth operations. Security and Access Management: Demonstrate a solid grasp of identity and access management (IAM) principles. Manage Security Groups (SGs), Firewall services, and secrets effectively. Optimize service costs based on resource utilization and scale. Monitoring and Reliability: Ensure ongoing and reliable monitoring of the infrastructure to promptly address issues. Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies to maintain high availability. Technical Requirements: Proficient in Python/Java/bash Scripting for automation and tooling. Expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services like Azure Kubernetes Service/Elastic Kubernetes Service/Google Kubernetes Engine. Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins . Strong familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. In-depth understanding of networking principles. Good to Have Skillsets: Experience in crafting intuitive and engaging user interfaces (UI) for web applications, mobile apps, or other AI-powered interfaces. Experience with design thinking methodologies. Understanding of data visualization and information architecture. Ability to write clear documentation. Experience with voice user interfaces (VUIs). Knowledge of animation and micro interactions for enhancing user experience. Experience with design systems and component libraries. Process Skills: General SDLC processes Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Behavioral Skills: Work closely with designers, product managers, Developers, and data scientists to deliver comprehensive solutions. Communicate effectively and share knowledge with the team. Be open to feedback and continuously learn and adapt to new technologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Passion for learning and staying updated on the latest technologies. Good Attitude and Quick learner. Certification (Good to have) : Certifications (Preferred, any 1 or more Cloud Service Provider): AWS associate certification (eg, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. Certified Docker Captain. Azure Certifications (eg Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate) GCP certifications (eg Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud network Engineer, Google Workspace Administrator) Networking related certification. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland
07/05/2024
Full time
Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland Robson Bale are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to come on board for a permanent opportunity in Poland. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Responsibilities: Technical Skills - Must have Leadership: Lead and manage DevOps/Infrastructure projects, overseeing the entire development life cycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives and deliverables. Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Mentor and guide team members and interns, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Security and Compliance: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for security practices. Perform threat modelling and implement encryption, network defense, and web security measures. Champion security best practices in a production environment and address cloud security risks. Integrate identity providers such as OAuth, OIDC, and SAML to enhance security. DevOps/Infrastructure and Cloud Expertise: Drive change, release, and incident management processes to maintain a stable environment. Utilize extensive experience in DevOps to optimize performance, conduct application upgrades, and apply patches. Lead continuous integration and deployment efforts using tools like Jenkins and Ansible. Demonstrate proficiency in coding and automation to streamline operations. Good hands-on knowledge of AWS/AZURE/GCP cloud service providers. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Exhibit strong expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services and maintain infrastructure as code (IAC) using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation. Oversee containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to enhance scalability and efficiency. Manage Linux-based systems and network configurations to ensure smooth operations. Security and Access Management: Demonstrate a solid grasp of identity and access management (IAM) principles. Manage Security Groups (SGs), Firewall services, and secrets effectively. Optimize service costs based on resource utilization and scale. Monitoring and Reliability: Ensure ongoing and reliable monitoring of the infrastructure to promptly address issues. Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies to maintain high availability. Technical Requirements: Proficient in Python/Java/bash Scripting for automation and tooling. Expertise in AWS/AZURE/GCP/OCI cloud services like Azure Kubernetes Service/Elastic Kubernetes Service/Google Kubernetes Engine. Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using Jenkins . Strong familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. In-depth understanding of networking principles. Good to Have Skillsets: Experience in crafting intuitive and engaging user interfaces (UI) for web applications, mobile apps, or other AI-powered interfaces. Experience with design thinking methodologies. Understanding of data visualization and information architecture. Ability to write clear documentation. Experience with voice user interfaces (VUIs). Knowledge of animation and micro interactions for enhancing user experience. Experience with design systems and component libraries. Process Skills: General SDLC processes Understanding of utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Behavioral Skills: Work closely with designers, product managers, Developers, and data scientists to deliver comprehensive solutions. Communicate effectively and share knowledge with the team. Be open to feedback and continuously learn and adapt to new technologies. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Passion for learning and staying updated on the latest technologies. Good Attitude and Quick learner. Certification (Good to have) : Certifications (Preferred, any 1 or more Cloud Service Provider): AWS associate certification (eg, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification. Certified Docker Captain. Azure Certifications (eg Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate) GCP certifications (eg Cloud DevOps Engineer, Cloud network Engineer, Google Workspace Administrator) Networking related certification. Role can be fully remote from Poland Permanent, Excellent Salary Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud - Permanent - Poland
F5 WAF Engineer Whitehall resources are looking for an F5 WAF Engineer. This is an initial 6-month contract, working onsite 2 days per week in Sheffield. *Inside IR35 - You will be required to use an FCSA Accredited Umbrella Company* Job Description: As an Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our IT infrastructure by designing, creating, and maintaining bespoke Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines tailored to specific project needs. This role will have an initial focus on leveraging F5 technologies alongside a broad spectrum of automation and DevOps practices to deliver our automation use cases; however once F5 automaton works have completed, works will progress to other WAF platforms and use cases. You will be responsible for the integration of CI/CD pipelines with solutions developed by other teams, Scripting, and the creation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Your expertise in Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, Python, and other relevant technologies will be essential. You should have a solid background in building CI/CD pipelines and a comprehensive understanding of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should not only have technical proficiency in data structures, automation technologies, API interactions, and cloud services, but also exhibit a strong drive to research, investigate, and collaborate effectively within the organization. Key Responsibilities . Developing and Delivering Automation for F5 WAF Platform: In the first instance: Developing and delivering automation solutions specifically for our F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) platform, aligned with our specific use cases. This involves Scripting, configuring, and deploying automation workflows that enhance security, manageability, and operational efficiency of the F5 WAF environment. . CI/CD Pipeline Development: Create, enhance and implement new, customized CI/CD pipelines tailored for specific project use cases, ensuring efficient, automated workflows . Pipeline Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain existing CI/CD pipelines to ensure they are efficient, secure, and up-to-date with the latest technology standards . Integration of Solutions: Work collaboratively with other teams to integrate their solutions and tools into the CI/CD pipelines effectively, enhancing overall workflow and productivity. . IaC Manifests Creation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests, predominantly using Terraform, to manage and provision IT infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable manner . Tool Proficiency: Utilize and demonstrate expertise in tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, and Python, effectively integrating them into the CI/CD processes . Script Writing: Write and maintain scripts to automate various aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error. . Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of DevOps practices . Proactive Research and Collaboration: Eager to research and utilize company resources like Confluence, find relevant contacts, and reach out to other teams for unknowns. Prepared to independently investigate and resolve challenges. Required F5 Experiences - One or more of these . F5 ASM/AWAF Knowledge & Experience: Understanding and practical experience with F5's Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced WAF (AWAF), including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of application security policies and web application Firewalls. . F5 with API Gateway: Experience: Integrating F5 solutions with API Gateway technologies, demonstrating the ability to secure and manage APIs effectively. Experience in using F5 with Kong API Gateway; managing, and optimizing API traffic through F5 systems. . F5 GTM and Proxy Technologies: Knowledge and experience with F5's Global Traffic Manager (GTM) as well as experience with Proxy technologies, including forward and reverse proxies . Basic Certificate Management: Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management processes, including issuance, renewal, and deployment, within F5 environments. . F5 AS3: Experience; Experience with AS3 (Application Services 3 Extension), for declarative automation and orchestration of F5 BIG-IP services. Proficiency in automating the deployment and management of F5 configurations using AS3 Key Experience - Ideal Candidate Profile . Technical Expertise in CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, and Bamboo. Ability to configure, manage, and optimize these tools for various project requirements. . Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Strong skills in Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Ability to write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and deployments . Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Extensive experience in creating and managing infrastructure using code. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet . Data Structuring and Management: Advanced skills in managing data using formats like JSON, YAML, XML, and others. Capable of parsing, creating, and maintaining complex data structures for configuration and automation purposes. . API Integration and Management: Expertise in querying, integrating, and managing APIs. Capable of constructing and executing API calls for data retrieval, updates, and inter-service communication. . Version Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, repository management, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines . Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Understanding of containerized environments and their integration into CI/CD pipelines . Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP; understanding of cloud-specific services and how to integrate them into CI/CD processes . Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring and logging for applications and infrastructure . Security Practices in DevOps (DevSecOps): Understanding of security practices in a DevOps environment. Familiarity with security scanning tools, implementing secure coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards . Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies. Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments and adapt to changing requirements . Networking and Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of networking concepts (eg, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and basic security concepts (eg, Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). . Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems and workflows to propose effective automation solutions. . Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. . Project Management Skills: Basic project management skills with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a cross-functional environment. . Research and Investigative Skills: Motivated to self-educate and explore company resources and external knowledge bases. All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
07/05/2024
Project-based
F5 WAF Engineer Whitehall resources are looking for an F5 WAF Engineer. This is an initial 6-month contract, working onsite 2 days per week in Sheffield. *Inside IR35 - You will be required to use an FCSA Accredited Umbrella Company* Job Description: As an Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our IT infrastructure by designing, creating, and maintaining bespoke Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines tailored to specific project needs. This role will have an initial focus on leveraging F5 technologies alongside a broad spectrum of automation and DevOps practices to deliver our automation use cases; however once F5 automaton works have completed, works will progress to other WAF platforms and use cases. You will be responsible for the integration of CI/CD pipelines with solutions developed by other teams, Scripting, and the creation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Your expertise in Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, Python, and other relevant technologies will be essential. You should have a solid background in building CI/CD pipelines and a comprehensive understanding of DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should not only have technical proficiency in data structures, automation technologies, API interactions, and cloud services, but also exhibit a strong drive to research, investigate, and collaborate effectively within the organization. Key Responsibilities . Developing and Delivering Automation for F5 WAF Platform: In the first instance: Developing and delivering automation solutions specifically for our F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) platform, aligned with our specific use cases. This involves Scripting, configuring, and deploying automation workflows that enhance security, manageability, and operational efficiency of the F5 WAF environment. . CI/CD Pipeline Development: Create, enhance and implement new, customized CI/CD pipelines tailored for specific project use cases, ensuring efficient, automated workflows . Pipeline Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain existing CI/CD pipelines to ensure they are efficient, secure, and up-to-date with the latest technology standards . Integration of Solutions: Work collaboratively with other teams to integrate their solutions and tools into the CI/CD pipelines effectively, enhancing overall workflow and productivity. . IaC Manifests Creation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests, predominantly using Terraform, to manage and provision IT infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable manner . Tool Proficiency: Utilize and demonstrate expertise in tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, and Python, effectively integrating them into the CI/CD processes . Script Writing: Write and maintain scripts to automate various aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error. . Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of DevOps practices . Proactive Research and Collaboration: Eager to research and utilize company resources like Confluence, find relevant contacts, and reach out to other teams for unknowns. Prepared to independently investigate and resolve challenges. Required F5 Experiences - One or more of these . F5 ASM/AWAF Knowledge & Experience: Understanding and practical experience with F5's Application Security Manager (ASM) and Advanced WAF (AWAF), including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of application security policies and web application Firewalls. . F5 with API Gateway: Experience: Integrating F5 solutions with API Gateway technologies, demonstrating the ability to secure and manage APIs effectively. Experience in using F5 with Kong API Gateway; managing, and optimizing API traffic through F5 systems. . F5 GTM and Proxy Technologies: Knowledge and experience with F5's Global Traffic Manager (GTM) as well as experience with Proxy technologies, including forward and reverse proxies . Basic Certificate Management: Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management processes, including issuance, renewal, and deployment, within F5 environments. . F5 AS3: Experience; Experience with AS3 (Application Services 3 Extension), for declarative automation and orchestration of F5 BIG-IP services. Proficiency in automating the deployment and management of F5 configurations using AS3 Key Experience - Ideal Candidate Profile . Technical Expertise in CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, and Bamboo. Ability to configure, manage, and optimize these tools for various project requirements. . Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Strong skills in Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Ability to write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and deployments . Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Extensive experience in creating and managing infrastructure using code. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet . Data Structuring and Management: Advanced skills in managing data using formats like JSON, YAML, XML, and others. Capable of parsing, creating, and maintaining complex data structures for configuration and automation purposes. . API Integration and Management: Expertise in querying, integrating, and managing APIs. Capable of constructing and executing API calls for data retrieval, updates, and inter-service communication. . Version Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, repository management, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines . Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Understanding of containerized environments and their integration into CI/CD pipelines . Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP; understanding of cloud-specific services and how to integrate them into CI/CD processes . Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring and logging for applications and infrastructure . Security Practices in DevOps (DevSecOps): Understanding of security practices in a DevOps environment. Familiarity with security scanning tools, implementing secure coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards . Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies. Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments and adapt to changing requirements . Networking and Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of networking concepts (eg, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and basic security concepts (eg, Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). . Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems and workflows to propose effective automation solutions. . Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. . Project Management Skills: Basic project management skills with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a cross-functional environment. . Research and Investigative Skills: Motivated to self-educate and explore company resources and external knowledge bases. All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Technical Team Leader Place of work: On-site - Sheffield, UK Duration: Permanent Hours of work: Shift rotation - 2 day shifts from 6am - 6pm + 2 night shifts from 6pm-6am + 4 days off About the Company and the Role: Auxilion is a leading provider of IT outsourcing and IT managed service solutions for global IT service providers. As part of the Auxilion Group you will work closely with the in-house team to provide the best customer experience that the client requires. The role is for a 3rd Line technical engineer with proven leadership skills. The role will involve managing all incidents and requests through their full life cycle and feeding into the wider technical team. You will be managing a team of 2/3 Infrastructure engineers on a rotating 12-hour shift to deliver the best service possible within the contractual SLAs. There is a high level of communication skill required in this role, dealing with your team directly, handing over to the next Team leader and more importantly, individuals across the wider technical team. Position Responsibilities: Manage Incidents & Requests ensuring SLA Performance against KPIs. Ensure accurate and up to date information is recorded against all tickets. Ensure daily checks are performed correctly and in a timely manner. Be aware of ongoing escalations Be aware of current Major incidents. Manage P1 and P2 Incidents, keeping service managers informed and escalating if required. Technical Competencies: 3rd level technical service experience level is a must. Working with Azure, Office 365, Hyper-V, VMware, SimpliVity, Intune, VMWare Horizons, Citrix, Azure Desktop, and RDS environments Prior experience in a 24 x 7 Network Operations Centre/Service Desk Environment Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills (Communication to customers verbal and written is mandatory) 2-5 years' Experience with Windows Server (2012/2016/2019 & 2022) Experience with Monitoring Software Business Competencies: To succeed in this role, you'll need knowledge of utilizing ITIL best practice as well as experience within an IT customer service environment. You would be required to demonstrate the following: Strong Technical skills. Accountability and responsibility for your workload. Helpful and approachable attitude. Excellent time management skills. Ideally, you'll have had at least 12 months experience managing people, including day to day management eg absences, holidays, performance reviews. Mentoring junior colleagues and be responsible for career development Our Company, Auxilion - About Us Work matters. It's where we spend a third of our lives. At Auxilion we strive to be a great place to work, with career opportunities and the development of people in our DNA. Our competitive advantage is how we support our clients on their journey. Our people have a passion for their work, our culture and values. Whether your focus is technical, sales, finance or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow.
07/05/2024
Full time
Technical Team Leader Place of work: On-site - Sheffield, UK Duration: Permanent Hours of work: Shift rotation - 2 day shifts from 6am - 6pm + 2 night shifts from 6pm-6am + 4 days off About the Company and the Role: Auxilion is a leading provider of IT outsourcing and IT managed service solutions for global IT service providers. As part of the Auxilion Group you will work closely with the in-house team to provide the best customer experience that the client requires. The role is for a 3rd Line technical engineer with proven leadership skills. The role will involve managing all incidents and requests through their full life cycle and feeding into the wider technical team. You will be managing a team of 2/3 Infrastructure engineers on a rotating 12-hour shift to deliver the best service possible within the contractual SLAs. There is a high level of communication skill required in this role, dealing with your team directly, handing over to the next Team leader and more importantly, individuals across the wider technical team. Position Responsibilities: Manage Incidents & Requests ensuring SLA Performance against KPIs. Ensure accurate and up to date information is recorded against all tickets. Ensure daily checks are performed correctly and in a timely manner. Be aware of ongoing escalations Be aware of current Major incidents. Manage P1 and P2 Incidents, keeping service managers informed and escalating if required. Technical Competencies: 3rd level technical service experience level is a must. Working with Azure, Office 365, Hyper-V, VMware, SimpliVity, Intune, VMWare Horizons, Citrix, Azure Desktop, and RDS environments Prior experience in a 24 x 7 Network Operations Centre/Service Desk Environment Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills (Communication to customers verbal and written is mandatory) 2-5 years' Experience with Windows Server (2012/2016/2019 & 2022) Experience with Monitoring Software Business Competencies: To succeed in this role, you'll need knowledge of utilizing ITIL best practice as well as experience within an IT customer service environment. You would be required to demonstrate the following: Strong Technical skills. Accountability and responsibility for your workload. Helpful and approachable attitude. Excellent time management skills. Ideally, you'll have had at least 12 months experience managing people, including day to day management eg absences, holidays, performance reviews. Mentoring junior colleagues and be responsible for career development Our Company, Auxilion - About Us Work matters. It's where we spend a third of our lives. At Auxilion we strive to be a great place to work, with career opportunities and the development of people in our DNA. Our competitive advantage is how we support our clients on their journey. Our people have a passion for their work, our culture and values. Whether your focus is technical, sales, finance or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow.
We are Global IT Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across UK, Europe and Australia. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role: Design Engineering Manager(Need Active SC Clearance) Contract Length: 18 months Location: Aldermaston/Hybrid Minimum Requirement: Be responsible for maintaining a live safety case for a facility which will include managing the production of engineering design substantiation and assessments to demonstrate that our new and existing assets (facilities, infrastructure, plant and equipment), are safe to operate and are compliant with legislation, Nuclear Licence Conditions, standards and requirements throughout the asset life cycle Provide management of a professional engineering service in support of the CASD Programme and the company's strategic goals Able to work across functions, providing a supportive interface between the Facility, Safety Case Subject Matter Experts and Technical Authorities Skills: Design or operational experience in a regulated environment (Nuclear, Gas, Oil, Rail, Pharma) Experience of working in a highly regulated environment with responsibility for ensuring the quality and timely delivery of engineering design and outputs which underpins continuous safe operations Experience of working in a multi-discipline environment with responsibility for the engineering design and guardianship of high integrity assets through the whole life cycle Experience of articulating technical complexities, able to direct work and team to meet the programme Knowledge of legislation and standards relating to safety and safety maintenance within engineering eg HSAWA, CDM and their application if needed Experience of configuration and change control: governance, and implementation on a Nuclear licensed site. Including line of sight from maintenance results to the engineering schedule Experience of Maintaining a live safety case Experience of conducting assessments to support the Periodic Review of Safety
02/05/2024
Project-based
We are Global IT Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across UK, Europe and Australia. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role: Design Engineering Manager(Need Active SC Clearance) Contract Length: 18 months Location: Aldermaston/Hybrid Minimum Requirement: Be responsible for maintaining a live safety case for a facility which will include managing the production of engineering design substantiation and assessments to demonstrate that our new and existing assets (facilities, infrastructure, plant and equipment), are safe to operate and are compliant with legislation, Nuclear Licence Conditions, standards and requirements throughout the asset life cycle Provide management of a professional engineering service in support of the CASD Programme and the company's strategic goals Able to work across functions, providing a supportive interface between the Facility, Safety Case Subject Matter Experts and Technical Authorities Skills: Design or operational experience in a regulated environment (Nuclear, Gas, Oil, Rail, Pharma) Experience of working in a highly regulated environment with responsibility for ensuring the quality and timely delivery of engineering design and outputs which underpins continuous safe operations Experience of working in a multi-discipline environment with responsibility for the engineering design and guardianship of high integrity assets through the whole life cycle Experience of articulating technical complexities, able to direct work and team to meet the programme Knowledge of legislation and standards relating to safety and safety maintenance within engineering eg HSAWA, CDM and their application if needed Experience of configuration and change control: governance, and implementation on a Nuclear licensed site. Including line of sight from maintenance results to the engineering schedule Experience of Maintaining a live safety case Experience of conducting assessments to support the Periodic Review of Safety