A leading Defence client of ours is currently looking for a Principal Systems Engineer within their Defence team to work on a variety of safety/mission critical projects. The right candidate will be responsible for understanding the customers complex needs and developing, validating & managing Systems requirements at all levels. What you'll be doing: * Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach * Integration, analysis and test of Real Time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems. * Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes * Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers * Verifying that customer needs are satisfied * Steering new and improved systems development through implementation whilst making use of best practice systems life cycle processes alongside techniques such as Learn First and Agile Your skills and experiences: Essential: * Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, Real Time displays or other safety related systems * Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML * A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (eg Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Desirable: * Experience in integration, test, and/or verification of Real Time and/or safety related systems * Understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design * Customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied * An understanding of information assurance, cyber security and environmental impact aspects relating to Real Time Embedded engineering products Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
30/04/2024
Full time
A leading Defence client of ours is currently looking for a Principal Systems Engineer within their Defence team to work on a variety of safety/mission critical projects. The right candidate will be responsible for understanding the customers complex needs and developing, validating & managing Systems requirements at all levels. What you'll be doing: * Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach * Integration, analysis and test of Real Time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems. * Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes * Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers * Verifying that customer needs are satisfied * Steering new and improved systems development through implementation whilst making use of best practice systems life cycle processes alongside techniques such as Learn First and Agile Your skills and experiences: Essential: * Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, Real Time displays or other safety related systems * Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML * A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (eg Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Desirable: * Experience in integration, test, and/or verification of Real Time and/or safety related systems * Understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design * Customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied * An understanding of information assurance, cyber security and environmental impact aspects relating to Real Time Embedded engineering products Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Senior SOC Analyst This is a chance for an individual to be in 'at the ground up' at the start of the development of the SOC and will play a leading role in the day-to-day activity of the SOC and influence of the SOC on an operational, technical and strategic level. The role will require SC Security Clearance and therefore candidate must only be UK nationals (duel nationality isn't accepted unfortunately) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Remote working London, Central What will you be doing? Primarily the role will be concerned with selecting and standing up an appropriate SIEM platform to service our client's needs. Once the tool is Embedded and processes are in place to ensure Business as Usual running, the role will then involve leading security monitoring efforts, conducting in-depth investigations, and actively participating in incident response activities. Duties & Responsibilities: Security Monitoring: Oversee and enhance security monitoring systems to detect and analyse potential security incidents. Conduct Real Time analysis of security alerts and escalate incidents as necessary. Incident Response: Lead and coordinate incident response activities to effectively contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents. Develop and maintain incident response plans, ensuring they align with industry best practices. Threat Intelligence: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, integrating threat intelligence into security monitoring processes. Contribute to the development of threat intelligence feeds to enhance proactive threat detection. Investigations: Perform in-depth investigations into incidents, determining the root cause and impact. Document findings and lessons learned to improve incident response procedures. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and management, to address security incidents and implement preventive measures. Provide expertise and guidance to other analysts. Security Tool Management: Manage and optimise security tools, ensuring they are properly configured and updated to maximize effectiveness. Evaluate new security technologies and recommend enhancements to the security infrastructure. Security Awareness: Contribute to security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of cybersecurity vigilance. Provide guidance on security best practices to various teams within the organization. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of security procedures, incident response plans, and analysis reports. Create post-incident reports for management and stakeholders. Create monthly reporting packs as per contractual requirements. Create and document robust event and incident management processes Essential Skills and Experience: Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex security issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams. Leadership qualities to guide Junior Analysts and drive security initiatives. Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and threats. Full understanding of SIEM systems - IBM QRadar, FortiSIEM, Splunk, Sentinel etc IT Security Management, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines Risk Assessment Privacy and Compliance Conversant with security best practices (including ISO27001) and relevant security legislation Security Operations and Incident Handling IT Security Architecture If you are interested in hearing more please apply below or ring or send your CV to (see below)
29/04/2024
Full time
Senior SOC Analyst This is a chance for an individual to be in 'at the ground up' at the start of the development of the SOC and will play a leading role in the day-to-day activity of the SOC and influence of the SOC on an operational, technical and strategic level. The role will require SC Security Clearance and therefore candidate must only be UK nationals (duel nationality isn't accepted unfortunately) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Remote working London, Central What will you be doing? Primarily the role will be concerned with selecting and standing up an appropriate SIEM platform to service our client's needs. Once the tool is Embedded and processes are in place to ensure Business as Usual running, the role will then involve leading security monitoring efforts, conducting in-depth investigations, and actively participating in incident response activities. Duties & Responsibilities: Security Monitoring: Oversee and enhance security monitoring systems to detect and analyse potential security incidents. Conduct Real Time analysis of security alerts and escalate incidents as necessary. Incident Response: Lead and coordinate incident response activities to effectively contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents. Develop and maintain incident response plans, ensuring they align with industry best practices. Threat Intelligence: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, integrating threat intelligence into security monitoring processes. Contribute to the development of threat intelligence feeds to enhance proactive threat detection. Investigations: Perform in-depth investigations into incidents, determining the root cause and impact. Document findings and lessons learned to improve incident response procedures. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and management, to address security incidents and implement preventive measures. Provide expertise and guidance to other analysts. Security Tool Management: Manage and optimise security tools, ensuring they are properly configured and updated to maximize effectiveness. Evaluate new security technologies and recommend enhancements to the security infrastructure. Security Awareness: Contribute to security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of cybersecurity vigilance. Provide guidance on security best practices to various teams within the organization. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of security procedures, incident response plans, and analysis reports. Create post-incident reports for management and stakeholders. Create monthly reporting packs as per contractual requirements. Create and document robust event and incident management processes Essential Skills and Experience: Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex security issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams. Leadership qualities to guide Junior Analysts and drive security initiatives. Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and threats. Full understanding of SIEM systems - IBM QRadar, FortiSIEM, Splunk, Sentinel etc IT Security Management, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines Risk Assessment Privacy and Compliance Conversant with security best practices (including ISO27001) and relevant security legislation Security Operations and Incident Handling IT Security Architecture If you are interested in hearing more please apply below or ring or send your CV to (see below)
Cyber Security Presales Architect £65,000 + Benefits + Bonus Remote working + <20% travel As Cyber Security Presales Architect you will join a diverse small Cyber Security team within a leading internationally advanced technology solution provider, working with varied customers in a diverse number of sectors. The role is to work as part of the Sales Team, providing expertise on the high and low-level design, implementation and overall operation. Be part of the Technical Design Authority. Essential skills for this position include: Good understanding of general cyber security principles ie least privilege and segregation. Broad understanding of networking, system architecture, and applications hardening. Understanding how technical configurations and the end-to-end service (infrastructure and systems). A naturally investigative mind and general outlook. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent technical problem-solving skills An interest in the future of technology and its benefits Demonstrate a high level of independent judgment and initiative Be totally self-motivated and self-managed Handle confidential information in a professional manner Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
29/04/2024
Full time
Cyber Security Presales Architect £65,000 + Benefits + Bonus Remote working + <20% travel As Cyber Security Presales Architect you will join a diverse small Cyber Security team within a leading internationally advanced technology solution provider, working with varied customers in a diverse number of sectors. The role is to work as part of the Sales Team, providing expertise on the high and low-level design, implementation and overall operation. Be part of the Technical Design Authority. Essential skills for this position include: Good understanding of general cyber security principles ie least privilege and segregation. Broad understanding of networking, system architecture, and applications hardening. Understanding how technical configurations and the end-to-end service (infrastructure and systems). A naturally investigative mind and general outlook. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent technical problem-solving skills An interest in the future of technology and its benefits Demonstrate a high level of independent judgment and initiative Be totally self-motivated and self-managed Handle confidential information in a professional manner Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Leading Global Manufacturer are seeking a Senior D365/Power Platform Developer to support on a global Digital transformation programme to drive the adoption of Power Apps/Power BI with integration and automation with D365. Client Details Leading Global Manufacturer Description Leading Global Manufacturer are seeking a Senior D365/Power Platform Developer to support on a global Digital transformation programme to drive the adoption of Power Apps/Power BI with integration and automation with D365. You will work with IT functions internationally around Solution Architecture and build the Power BI/Power Platform capability. Key Responsibilities Create visually compelling and interactive Power BI reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights. Utilize advanced Power BI features for Datamodelling, transformation, and performance optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather reporting & analytics requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business needs. Design and develop custom business applications using Power Apps to streamline processes and enhance user experience. Build Canvas Apps for specific business functions, incorporating responsive design and user-friendly interfaces. Integrate Power Apps with various data sources/D365, ensuring data accuracy and Real Time updates. Identify opportunities for workflow automation and implement solutions using Power Automate. Develop automated workflows to streamline approval processes, data synchronization, and other routine tasks. Leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to enhance ERP processes and facilitate seamless data flow. Integrate Business Central with the Power Platform, ensuring data consistency and Real Time synchronization. Drive digital transformation efforts within the organization by identifying opportunities to enhance existing processes through digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement digital strategies aligned with business objectives. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of success in implementing and optimizing solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform and integrating them with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Experience in designing and developing Power BI dashboards, creating custom business applications using Power Apps, and automating workflows with Power Automate. Strong background in data analytics, including advanced skills in Datamodelling, transformation, and visualisation. Experience leading digital transformation initiatives, staying current with digital trends, and implementing emerging technologies to drive business improvements. Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) concepts and their application within the Power Platform and optionally Business Central. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead digital initiatives, and effectively communicate complex digital concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in implementing cybersecurity best practices within digital solutions. Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting Proven team player skills with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Profile Demonstrable experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of success in implementing and optimizing solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform and integrating them with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Experience in designing and developing Power BI dashboards, creating custom business applications using Power Apps, and automating workflows with Power Automate. Strong background in data analytics, including advanced skills in Datamodelling, transformation, and visualisation. Experience leading digital transformation initiatives, staying current with digital trends, and implementing emerging technologies to drive business improvements. Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) concepts and their application within the Power Platform and optionally Business Central. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead digital initiatives, and effectively communicate complex digital concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in implementing cybersecurity best practices within digital solutions. Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting Proven team player skills with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Job Offer Opportunity to work on a major Data & Digital Transformation Programme Opportunity to lead on Power Platform adoption internationally
25/04/2024
Full time
Leading Global Manufacturer are seeking a Senior D365/Power Platform Developer to support on a global Digital transformation programme to drive the adoption of Power Apps/Power BI with integration and automation with D365. Client Details Leading Global Manufacturer Description Leading Global Manufacturer are seeking a Senior D365/Power Platform Developer to support on a global Digital transformation programme to drive the adoption of Power Apps/Power BI with integration and automation with D365. You will work with IT functions internationally around Solution Architecture and build the Power BI/Power Platform capability. Key Responsibilities Create visually compelling and interactive Power BI reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights. Utilize advanced Power BI features for Datamodelling, transformation, and performance optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather reporting & analytics requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business needs. Design and develop custom business applications using Power Apps to streamline processes and enhance user experience. Build Canvas Apps for specific business functions, incorporating responsive design and user-friendly interfaces. Integrate Power Apps with various data sources/D365, ensuring data accuracy and Real Time updates. Identify opportunities for workflow automation and implement solutions using Power Automate. Develop automated workflows to streamline approval processes, data synchronization, and other routine tasks. Leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to enhance ERP processes and facilitate seamless data flow. Integrate Business Central with the Power Platform, ensuring data consistency and Real Time synchronization. Drive digital transformation efforts within the organization by identifying opportunities to enhance existing processes through digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement digital strategies aligned with business objectives. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of success in implementing and optimizing solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform and integrating them with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Experience in designing and developing Power BI dashboards, creating custom business applications using Power Apps, and automating workflows with Power Automate. Strong background in data analytics, including advanced skills in Datamodelling, transformation, and visualisation. Experience leading digital transformation initiatives, staying current with digital trends, and implementing emerging technologies to drive business improvements. Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) concepts and their application within the Power Platform and optionally Business Central. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead digital initiatives, and effectively communicate complex digital concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in implementing cybersecurity best practices within digital solutions. Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting Proven team player skills with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Profile Demonstrable experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of success in implementing and optimizing solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform and integrating them with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Experience in designing and developing Power BI dashboards, creating custom business applications using Power Apps, and automating workflows with Power Automate. Strong background in data analytics, including advanced skills in Datamodelling, transformation, and visualisation. Experience leading digital transformation initiatives, staying current with digital trends, and implementing emerging technologies to drive business improvements. Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) concepts and their application within the Power Platform and optionally Business Central. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead digital initiatives, and effectively communicate complex digital concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in implementing cybersecurity best practices within digital solutions. Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships. Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced setting Proven team player skills with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Job Offer Opportunity to work on a major Data & Digital Transformation Programme Opportunity to lead on Power Platform adoption internationally
Hays are looking for a Head of Infrastructure Delivery to join a SME MSP business based on the outskirts of Birmingham. HYBRID working with 3 days in the office a week (non-negotiable) You will manage a small team of engineers and be client facing for implementing and onboarding new clients in to the MSP. Key requirements: AVD, Azure and Pre-Sales experience You must be a hands-on technical expert to be able to lead service design and implementation. Your Mission Discovery, Design and Delivery - Managing technical discovery for potential projects and or service improvements. Working against the clock to deliver proposed solution designs, obtaining assurance from our Technical Architect & ultimately being responsible for the delivery of the project and the project plan.Working closely with the wider business, customers & suppliers to ensure the solutions we deliver meet business outcomes. Automation - You will be responsible for driving efficiencies in our business processes and toolsets via automation. You will have proven experience. You use tools and platforms such as Terraform, PowerShell, Power Automate & ITSM tools. Microsoft Technology - You will be an expert in key Microsoft technologies. Helping shape our service offerings which leverage Azure, Intune, 365 and many others. Major Incident Management - It doesn't happen often but when it does, you'll bring together infrastructure investigations for major incidents and work to resolve these with minimal downtime for our customers. Skills that will set you apart Windows Server design, build, management, and maintenance in a multidomain environment. VMWare Design, build, management, and maintenance. Azure landing zone design, build, management, and maintenance. Active Directory including AAD, GPOs & UAC & RBAC model creation. Automation technologies Terraform, Powershell and Power Automate. Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments and modernising Legacy infrastructure. Strong experience managing Intune policies and configuration, with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Experience of working in an environment aligning to ITIL best practice and focusing on the business impact & outcomes. Experience of delivering varied programmes of work and leading others who pick up small projects or workstreams within your programmes. Management and ongoing improvements to Office 365, security scores & feature development. A good understanding of cybersecurity principles and a security first approach to infrastructure design. Able to work with network Switches & Firewalls with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
24/04/2024
Full time
Hays are looking for a Head of Infrastructure Delivery to join a SME MSP business based on the outskirts of Birmingham. HYBRID working with 3 days in the office a week (non-negotiable) You will manage a small team of engineers and be client facing for implementing and onboarding new clients in to the MSP. Key requirements: AVD, Azure and Pre-Sales experience You must be a hands-on technical expert to be able to lead service design and implementation. Your Mission Discovery, Design and Delivery - Managing technical discovery for potential projects and or service improvements. Working against the clock to deliver proposed solution designs, obtaining assurance from our Technical Architect & ultimately being responsible for the delivery of the project and the project plan.Working closely with the wider business, customers & suppliers to ensure the solutions we deliver meet business outcomes. Automation - You will be responsible for driving efficiencies in our business processes and toolsets via automation. You will have proven experience. You use tools and platforms such as Terraform, PowerShell, Power Automate & ITSM tools. Microsoft Technology - You will be an expert in key Microsoft technologies. Helping shape our service offerings which leverage Azure, Intune, 365 and many others. Major Incident Management - It doesn't happen often but when it does, you'll bring together infrastructure investigations for major incidents and work to resolve these with minimal downtime for our customers. Skills that will set you apart Windows Server design, build, management, and maintenance in a multidomain environment. VMWare Design, build, management, and maintenance. Azure landing zone design, build, management, and maintenance. Active Directory including AAD, GPOs & UAC & RBAC model creation. Automation technologies Terraform, Powershell and Power Automate. Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments and modernising Legacy infrastructure. Strong experience managing Intune policies and configuration, with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Experience of working in an environment aligning to ITIL best practice and focusing on the business impact & outcomes. Experience of delivering varied programmes of work and leading others who pick up small projects or workstreams within your programmes. Management and ongoing improvements to Office 365, security scores & feature development. A good understanding of cybersecurity principles and a security first approach to infrastructure design. Able to work with network Switches & Firewalls with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE Full Time Open Ended Appointment The Role We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science. About You You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these. Skills Required Linux systems administration and monitoring Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python) Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3. Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices) Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes) High performance Computing (Slurm) Virtualisation (VMWare) Key Deliverables Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed. Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem). Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training. Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services. Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users. About PML As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas. To support PML s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
12/04/2024
Full time
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE Full Time Open Ended Appointment The Role We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science. About You You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these. Skills Required Linux systems administration and monitoring Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python) Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3. Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices) Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes) High performance Computing (Slurm) Virtualisation (VMWare) Key Deliverables Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed. Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem). Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training. Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services. Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users. About PML As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas. To support PML s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.