Whitehall Resources Ltd
Sheffield, Yorkshire
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.
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.
SidTech Ltd
Wokingham, Berkshire
The Role As a ServiceNow Technical Lead , you will be responsible for leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in the ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. For this role, you will leverage your expertise in ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities. Key Responsibilities: Understand Architecture Solution for the implementation or Maintenance of ServiceNow platform. Work with Architect and customers for the technical requirements, document them, play back and baseline. Develop a design aligned with the Architecture (if applicable) and technical requirements. Review requirements for accurate estimation. Review and do proactive analysis and resolve application issues as needed. Lead a team of ServiceNow developers, web designers, integration SMEs and QA analysts to build and deploy the applications meeting the customer requirements. Mentor and share technical knowledge/guidance to team. Perform Sprint activities (if agile) with the customer and the team. Do sprint planning and assign sprint activities to the team. Develop User stories from the requirements. Estimate effort, Work with the product sponsor to prioritise the user stores. Advise Best Practices and provide technical solutions and/or workaround for the issues/requirements. Track and share the status of sprint/user stories with the Project Manager. Identify and manage risks and challenges. Ensure the quality deployment of the product as per the design. Ensure the security, resilience of the components as per the design. Evaluate and identify the opportunities for continuous improvement in Delivery and/or in Design. Handle customer meetings and provide weekly/monthly reports for customer as well as TCS management. Participate and provide feedback during planning meetings (ie, pre-iteration, and retrospectives. Your Profile Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Experience as a Technical Consultant. Experience in ITIL Process Definition, Integration Solutions, understanding Architecture solutions. Ability to understand customer business requirements and convert to functional requirements. Experience in leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. Expertise ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities, Project Management expertise. Very good ITIL process knowledge and ability to evaluate and bring out the correlations and impacts with respect to customer requirements and ITIL/industry standards. Certified with ServiceNow Systems Administrator, ServiceNow Implementation Specialist and ITIL V3 foundation. Good knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodology. Good communication in orchestrating customer requirements/needs, solutions, customer responsibilities, risks, challenges, and impacts. Excellent team management skills to manage the project team and members. Good to have: Experience in ServiceNow custom application design and development. Evaluate the tool stability and performance and provide recommendations. Knowledge on new ServiceNow modules ( HRSD, SecOps, GRC, CSM, ITBM, Etc ). Preferred to have ServiceNow Implementation Specialist certification. Ability to manage conflicts that may arise with customers and/or TCS internal stakeholders.
The Role As a ServiceNow Technical Lead , you will be responsible for leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in the ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. For this role, you will leverage your expertise in ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities. Key Responsibilities: Understand Architecture Solution for the implementation or Maintenance of ServiceNow platform. Work with Architect and customers for the technical requirements, document them, play back and baseline. Develop a design aligned with the Architecture (if applicable) and technical requirements. Review requirements for accurate estimation. Review and do proactive analysis and resolve application issues as needed. Lead a team of ServiceNow developers, web designers, integration SMEs and QA analysts to build and deploy the applications meeting the customer requirements. Mentor and share technical knowledge/guidance to team. Perform Sprint activities (if agile) with the customer and the team. Do sprint planning and assign sprint activities to the team. Develop User stories from the requirements. Estimate effort, Work with the product sponsor to prioritise the user stores. Advise Best Practices and provide technical solutions and/or workaround for the issues/requirements. Track and share the status of sprint/user stories with the Project Manager. Identify and manage risks and challenges. Ensure the quality deployment of the product as per the design. Ensure the security, resilience of the components as per the design. Evaluate and identify the opportunities for continuous improvement in Delivery and/or in Design. Handle customer meetings and provide weekly/monthly reports for customer as well as TCS management. Participate and provide feedback during planning meetings (ie, pre-iteration, and retrospectives. Your Profile Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Experience as a Technical Consultant. Experience in ITIL Process Definition, Integration Solutions, understanding Architecture solutions. Ability to understand customer business requirements and convert to functional requirements. Experience in leading at least a couple of Implementation projects in ITSM area and one complete Implementation life cycle for ServiceNow. Expertise ServiceNow deployments, ITSM migrations, consolidations, upgrades, integration with other third-party tools, Orchestration, operational activities, Project Management expertise. Very good ITIL process knowledge and ability to evaluate and bring out the correlations and impacts with respect to customer requirements and ITIL/industry standards. Certified with ServiceNow Systems Administrator, ServiceNow Implementation Specialist and ITIL V3 foundation. Good knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodology. Good communication in orchestrating customer requirements/needs, solutions, customer responsibilities, risks, challenges, and impacts. Excellent team management skills to manage the project team and members. Good to have: Experience in ServiceNow custom application design and development. Evaluate the tool stability and performance and provide recommendations. Knowledge on new ServiceNow modules ( HRSD, SecOps, GRC, CSM, ITBM, Etc ). Preferred to have ServiceNow Implementation Specialist certification. Ability to manage conflicts that may arise with customers and/or TCS internal stakeholders.