Digital & Technology Advisory Lead) - Aero and Rail Transportation Location: UK/Europe ( Preferably: UK/France/Italy ) Remote-Flexible for travel if required Experience: 10+ years of experience in an ER&D segment, a technology leader having performed roles in Business Development, Pre-sales, Customer facing engagements, Industry expert working and living in Europe. Job Description Business Development Skills & Experience: Driving end-to-end pursuit cycle Work very closely (possibly co-located) and working closely with Sales & Account Management to identify/create, qualify and drive to closure, opportunities with medical devices and healthcare providers. Shape and solution software engagements in collaboration with subject matter experts as relevant. Develop and communicate compelling value propositions with key stakeholders (CTO/Engineering/Product Digital Org.); Client relationship management and networking with Clients R&D peers: Forging strong relationships Build trusted advisor relationships and influential partnerships with clients R&D peer architect/SMEs/specialist based on a strong foundation of business and technology expertise and leverage them to gather insights concerning eg on-going/upcoming project initiatives/WoW/technical approaches-directions at customer end Job Description Summary Lead will be responsible for supporting the go-to-market efforts of Client's Aero and Rail Transport business having worked in the industry and deep understanding of the market including trends and projects in rolling stock, rail control, services, and infrastructure. Signaling and Supervision systems, next Generation Platforms, Cybersecurity. An ideal candidate should be familiar with and having been involved with generating new business in following areas: - Digital Engineering (Digital Thread, PLM, MOM, Aftermarket sales), Digital Technology (Data Platforms, Data Analytics, GEN AI Cloud software solutions), - Autonomous Solutions (Smart Factors, Intelligent Products, hyper sensorization and IoT, V&V, H/W Build to Spec Products, and S/W Embedded solutions, Wireless Connectivity in Aero& Rail Transport), - Sustainability (Renewable materials and smart grids, renewable fuels eg, Hydrogen, Electrification and EV solutions)
23/04/2024
Full time
Digital & Technology Advisory Lead) - Aero and Rail Transportation Location: UK/Europe ( Preferably: UK/France/Italy ) Remote-Flexible for travel if required Experience: 10+ years of experience in an ER&D segment, a technology leader having performed roles in Business Development, Pre-sales, Customer facing engagements, Industry expert working and living in Europe. Job Description Business Development Skills & Experience: Driving end-to-end pursuit cycle Work very closely (possibly co-located) and working closely with Sales & Account Management to identify/create, qualify and drive to closure, opportunities with medical devices and healthcare providers. Shape and solution software engagements in collaboration with subject matter experts as relevant. Develop and communicate compelling value propositions with key stakeholders (CTO/Engineering/Product Digital Org.); Client relationship management and networking with Clients R&D peers: Forging strong relationships Build trusted advisor relationships and influential partnerships with clients R&D peer architect/SMEs/specialist based on a strong foundation of business and technology expertise and leverage them to gather insights concerning eg on-going/upcoming project initiatives/WoW/technical approaches-directions at customer end Job Description Summary Lead will be responsible for supporting the go-to-market efforts of Client's Aero and Rail Transport business having worked in the industry and deep understanding of the market including trends and projects in rolling stock, rail control, services, and infrastructure. Signaling and Supervision systems, next Generation Platforms, Cybersecurity. An ideal candidate should be familiar with and having been involved with generating new business in following areas: - Digital Engineering (Digital Thread, PLM, MOM, Aftermarket sales), Digital Technology (Data Platforms, Data Analytics, GEN AI Cloud software solutions), - Autonomous Solutions (Smart Factors, Intelligent Products, hyper sensorization and IoT, V&V, H/W Build to Spec Products, and S/W Embedded solutions, Wireless Connectivity in Aero& Rail Transport), - Sustainability (Renewable materials and smart grids, renewable fuels eg, Hydrogen, Electrification and EV solutions)
Lead IT Security Manager Permanent Birmingham - 2 Days per week on site £48,900 - £61,140 per annum My client in the Rail industry are looking for a Lead IT Security Manager to join their fast-paced Operations team on a permanent basis. The Lead IT Security Manager is responsible for is the effective management of the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This includes Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Key focus areas for this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in each of the below; Threat & Vulnerability Management Security Operations Centre - 24/7 Outsourced Web & Content Filtering - ProofPoint, Zscaler, etc. Endpoint Security Infrastructure Security Accountabilities * Lead the Security Operations pillar, determining and delivering requirements, methods, and tools to provide value and reduce risk across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management and vulnerability management (among other activity) . * Lead the creation and maintenance of Security Operations policy, standards procedures, and documentation (including playbooks and guidance). * Manage the application and compliance of security operations procedures, reviewing actual and potential security breaches, and ensuring their investigation. * Lead the Security Operations team's response to incidents, recommending actions and appropriate control improvements. * Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, documenting impacts, threats, and opportunities to IT. * Provide expert advice on threat intelligence activities, identifying which threat categories are most dangerous to the organization and how to defend against them. * Manage vulnerability assessment activities within company IT, providing expert advice where necessary in the review of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques. * Develop, maintain, and test Security Operations' incident management procedures, investigating escalated incidents and facilitating recovery post-incident resolution. * Lead Security Operations risk management activities, leading on the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and assessment of their impacts. * Manage and oversee the day-to-day activity of the SOC supplier who will deliver security capabilities, communicating their activity to relevant teams. * Manage the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT Security Ops capabilities in line with business needs. * Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, ensuring effective protection, defence, and response to IT security risks. * Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function to develop and enhance the team profile to develop enduring relationships with stakeholders and teams. * Implement a multi-year Security roadmap that provides proactive capabilities which enable business objectives. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills: * Relationship Building. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Security Operations. Ability provide leadership for live security incidents and helping conduct robust investigations in order to identify corrective actions and see them through to completion. * Threat Intelligence. Ability to provide guidance on proactive threat identification, analysis, and mitigation. Skilled in actionable intelligence, industry sources, and general awareness of threat landscape. * Vulnerability Assessment. Ability to identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. * Risk Management. Ability to identify IT security operations risks and the delivery of audit remediation activities. * Emerging technology monitoring. Ability to identify and assess new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Knowledge: * Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and best practice such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Knowledge of day-to-day activities and best practice within a SOC. * Knowledge of technical security such as Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Type of Experience: * Experience of leading a team through the full IT service life cycle, enhancing security posture, and evolving capabilities via continual service improvement. * Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions. * Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services delivery of improvements. * Experience across the full IT security spectrum (software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks). * Experience designing and implementing secure systems, leading review where necessary of complex security issues. * Experience of enabling and informing risk-based decisions. * Experience dealing with the security implications of transformation and day-to-day product changes. * Experience working with system architectures, displaying a strong understanding of the impact of vulnerabilities on varied systems 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.
23/04/2024
Full time
Lead IT Security Manager Permanent Birmingham - 2 Days per week on site £48,900 - £61,140 per annum My client in the Rail industry are looking for a Lead IT Security Manager to join their fast-paced Operations team on a permanent basis. The Lead IT Security Manager is responsible for is the effective management of the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This includes Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Key focus areas for this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in each of the below; Threat & Vulnerability Management Security Operations Centre - 24/7 Outsourced Web & Content Filtering - ProofPoint, Zscaler, etc. Endpoint Security Infrastructure Security Accountabilities * Lead the Security Operations pillar, determining and delivering requirements, methods, and tools to provide value and reduce risk across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management and vulnerability management (among other activity) . * Lead the creation and maintenance of Security Operations policy, standards procedures, and documentation (including playbooks and guidance). * Manage the application and compliance of security operations procedures, reviewing actual and potential security breaches, and ensuring their investigation. * Lead the Security Operations team's response to incidents, recommending actions and appropriate control improvements. * Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, documenting impacts, threats, and opportunities to IT. * Provide expert advice on threat intelligence activities, identifying which threat categories are most dangerous to the organization and how to defend against them. * Manage vulnerability assessment activities within company IT, providing expert advice where necessary in the review of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques. * Develop, maintain, and test Security Operations' incident management procedures, investigating escalated incidents and facilitating recovery post-incident resolution. * Lead Security Operations risk management activities, leading on the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and assessment of their impacts. * Manage and oversee the day-to-day activity of the SOC supplier who will deliver security capabilities, communicating their activity to relevant teams. * Manage the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT Security Ops capabilities in line with business needs. * Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, ensuring effective protection, defence, and response to IT security risks. * Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function to develop and enhance the team profile to develop enduring relationships with stakeholders and teams. * Implement a multi-year Security roadmap that provides proactive capabilities which enable business objectives. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills: * Relationship Building. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Security Operations. Ability provide leadership for live security incidents and helping conduct robust investigations in order to identify corrective actions and see them through to completion. * Threat Intelligence. Ability to provide guidance on proactive threat identification, analysis, and mitigation. Skilled in actionable intelligence, industry sources, and general awareness of threat landscape. * Vulnerability Assessment. Ability to identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. * Risk Management. Ability to identify IT security operations risks and the delivery of audit remediation activities. * Emerging technology monitoring. Ability to identify and assess new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Knowledge: * Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and best practice such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Knowledge of day-to-day activities and best practice within a SOC. * Knowledge of technical security such as Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Type of Experience: * Experience of leading a team through the full IT service life cycle, enhancing security posture, and evolving capabilities via continual service improvement. * Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions. * Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services delivery of improvements. * Experience across the full IT security spectrum (software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks). * Experience designing and implementing secure systems, leading review where necessary of complex security issues. * Experience of enabling and informing risk-based decisions. * Experience dealing with the security implications of transformation and day-to-day product changes. * Experience working with system architectures, displaying a strong understanding of the impact of vulnerabilities on varied systems 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.
Threat Detection Engineer - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Working Hamilton Barnes is representing a prestigious global banking organization in their search for a skilled Threat Detection Engineer, the role offers hybrid working with offices based in both London and Swindon. The position offers a competitive day rate signed off inside IR35. As a Threat Detection Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our threat detection capabilities and fortifying the client's defences against evolving cyber threats. Your expertise in incident detection, monitoring, handling, and response will be essential in analysing emerging threats and developing proactive security measures. Responsibilities: Transform Intelligence into Action: Utilize your expertise to translate intelligence into actionable tasks, including creating and enhancing use cases, reconstructing attack Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and conducting threat hunting operations. Implement Ruleset and Policy Changes: Take charge of deploying ruleset and policy changes across our security controls, ensuring adherence to change management protocols to maintain operational integrity. Provide Security Metrics: Assist in delivering security metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to our Security leadership team on a regular basis, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement of our security posture. What you will Ideally Bring: In-depth knowledge and practical experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, demonstrating a thorough understanding of its tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Proven ability to translate threat intelligence into actionable insights, with a track record of developing effective detection rules and recommending preventive measures. Strong proficiency in query language development, particularly in KQL (Microsoft) and/or SPL (Splunk), enabling precise and efficient threat detection and analysis. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively. Contract Details: Duration: 6 months Location: London or Swindon (3 Days Per Week) Day Rate: Up to £550 Per Day (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Threat Detection Engineer - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Working
23/04/2024
Project-based
Threat Detection Engineer - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Working Hamilton Barnes is representing a prestigious global banking organization in their search for a skilled Threat Detection Engineer, the role offers hybrid working with offices based in both London and Swindon. The position offers a competitive day rate signed off inside IR35. As a Threat Detection Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our threat detection capabilities and fortifying the client's defences against evolving cyber threats. Your expertise in incident detection, monitoring, handling, and response will be essential in analysing emerging threats and developing proactive security measures. Responsibilities: Transform Intelligence into Action: Utilize your expertise to translate intelligence into actionable tasks, including creating and enhancing use cases, reconstructing attack Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and conducting threat hunting operations. Implement Ruleset and Policy Changes: Take charge of deploying ruleset and policy changes across our security controls, ensuring adherence to change management protocols to maintain operational integrity. Provide Security Metrics: Assist in delivering security metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to our Security leadership team on a regular basis, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement of our security posture. What you will Ideally Bring: In-depth knowledge and practical experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, demonstrating a thorough understanding of its tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Proven ability to translate threat intelligence into actionable insights, with a track record of developing effective detection rules and recommending preventive measures. Strong proficiency in query language development, particularly in KQL (Microsoft) and/or SPL (Splunk), enabling precise and efficient threat detection and analysis. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively. Contract Details: Duration: 6 months Location: London or Swindon (3 Days Per Week) Day Rate: Up to £550 Per Day (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Threat Detection Engineer - 6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Hybrid Working
Job Title: Network Engineer Type of role: Permanent Location: Birmingham Salary: up to £46,500 + benefits Flint UK is looking for a Network Engineer to join our one of our telecom's clients, based in Birmingham on a full time, permanent basis. This role will involve understanding in depth the vulnerabilities and vuln classes present carrier-grade telecoms kit that has just been or is just about to be deployed into the UK. This will include time and space to conduct novel and self-directed research - supported by your team and team lead. Successful candidates will get to have a unique experience working on or supporting the latest ground-breaking cyber security and networking technologies on a national and international scale. This opportunity will allow those involved to have first-hand exposure to the latest technologies via the research and development that we are undertaking to secure our telecommunications networks, in order to keep the UK, the safest place to live and do business online. About You Experience working with. Aruba networking. Installation and local configuration of Switches. Integration and management with Aruba Central. RADIUS integration ClearPass and/or 802.1x port based access control Juniper Firewall solutions. Installation and configuration Integration with Security Director for device and policy management Azure Networking, including Express Route management and monitoring Understanding of network operations and management. Understanding of optical networking technology and standards. Understanding of relevant industry best practice such as fault management, change management and configuration management. Experience of operating in telecoms environments eg previous experience in a Network Operator. Good communication and knowledge sharing ability, including upskill and mentoring of 1st and 2nd line support teams. Ability to collaborate with other disciplines to facilitate delivery of our objectives. Proactive approach to solving complex problems and finding innovative solutions to them. Provide 3rd line support to the support team. Assist with the design and testing of disaster recovery procedures for our network services. Understanding of commercial and IPR sensitivities when working with suppliers and operators. Responsible for taking reasonable duty of care for Health & Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and always follow direct instructions given with regards to Health & Safety. Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the offices in Birmingham at least twice a week. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency, and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have a SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain a SC clearance.
23/04/2024
Full time
Job Title: Network Engineer Type of role: Permanent Location: Birmingham Salary: up to £46,500 + benefits Flint UK is looking for a Network Engineer to join our one of our telecom's clients, based in Birmingham on a full time, permanent basis. This role will involve understanding in depth the vulnerabilities and vuln classes present carrier-grade telecoms kit that has just been or is just about to be deployed into the UK. This will include time and space to conduct novel and self-directed research - supported by your team and team lead. Successful candidates will get to have a unique experience working on or supporting the latest ground-breaking cyber security and networking technologies on a national and international scale. This opportunity will allow those involved to have first-hand exposure to the latest technologies via the research and development that we are undertaking to secure our telecommunications networks, in order to keep the UK, the safest place to live and do business online. About You Experience working with. Aruba networking. Installation and local configuration of Switches. Integration and management with Aruba Central. RADIUS integration ClearPass and/or 802.1x port based access control Juniper Firewall solutions. Installation and configuration Integration with Security Director for device and policy management Azure Networking, including Express Route management and monitoring Understanding of network operations and management. Understanding of optical networking technology and standards. Understanding of relevant industry best practice such as fault management, change management and configuration management. Experience of operating in telecoms environments eg previous experience in a Network Operator. Good communication and knowledge sharing ability, including upskill and mentoring of 1st and 2nd line support teams. Ability to collaborate with other disciplines to facilitate delivery of our objectives. Proactive approach to solving complex problems and finding innovative solutions to them. Provide 3rd line support to the support team. Assist with the design and testing of disaster recovery procedures for our network services. Understanding of commercial and IPR sensitivities when working with suppliers and operators. Responsible for taking reasonable duty of care for Health & Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and always follow direct instructions given with regards to Health & Safety. Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the offices in Birmingham at least twice a week. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency, and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have a SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain a SC clearance.
CyberArk/Security Engineer (m/f/d) with Languages English Westhouse is one of the leading international recruitment agencies for the procurement of highly qualified experts in fields such as IT life cycle management, SAP, engineering, commerce and specialist consultancy. For our client we are currently looking for a CyberArk/Security Engineer (m/f/d) General information Reference: 168097 Location: Remote Start: 13.05.2024 Volume: Full time/80%-100% Duration: 6 months + Languages: English Your Skills - Experience in installing, configuring, and maintaining CyberArk solutions. - Strong understanding of privileged access management (PAM) concepts and best practices. - Proficiency in managing accounts, policies, and workflows within the CyberArk platform. - Knowledge of authentication methods, including LDAP, Active Directory, and RADIUS. - Familiarity with Scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python for automation tasks. - Attention to detail and ability to analyze logs and reports for security insights. - Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders. - Capability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment. - Certifications such as CyberArk Trustee or Defender would be advantageous. - Business Fluent English and German nice to have Your Tasks - Installing and configuring CyberArk components such as Vault, Privileged Session Manager (PSM), and Central Policy Manager (CPM). - Integrating CyberArk solutions with existing IT infrastructure, including directories and applications. - Defining and implementing access control policies to manage privileged accounts effectively. - Monitoring CyberArk's environment for suspicious activities and responding to security incidents. - Conducting regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. - Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and onboard new privileged accounts into CyberArk. - Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for CyberArk-related issues. - Documenting configurations, procedures, and best practices for CyberArk deployment and usage. - Staying updated on CyberArk's latest features, patches, and security advisories. Interested? We look forward to receiving your application documents in electronic form.
22/04/2024
Project-based
CyberArk/Security Engineer (m/f/d) with Languages English Westhouse is one of the leading international recruitment agencies for the procurement of highly qualified experts in fields such as IT life cycle management, SAP, engineering, commerce and specialist consultancy. For our client we are currently looking for a CyberArk/Security Engineer (m/f/d) General information Reference: 168097 Location: Remote Start: 13.05.2024 Volume: Full time/80%-100% Duration: 6 months + Languages: English Your Skills - Experience in installing, configuring, and maintaining CyberArk solutions. - Strong understanding of privileged access management (PAM) concepts and best practices. - Proficiency in managing accounts, policies, and workflows within the CyberArk platform. - Knowledge of authentication methods, including LDAP, Active Directory, and RADIUS. - Familiarity with Scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python for automation tasks. - Attention to detail and ability to analyze logs and reports for security insights. - Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders. - Capability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment. - Certifications such as CyberArk Trustee or Defender would be advantageous. - Business Fluent English and German nice to have Your Tasks - Installing and configuring CyberArk components such as Vault, Privileged Session Manager (PSM), and Central Policy Manager (CPM). - Integrating CyberArk solutions with existing IT infrastructure, including directories and applications. - Defining and implementing access control policies to manage privileged accounts effectively. - Monitoring CyberArk's environment for suspicious activities and responding to security incidents. - Conducting regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. - Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and onboard new privileged accounts into CyberArk. - Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance for CyberArk-related issues. - Documenting configurations, procedures, and best practices for CyberArk deployment and usage. - Staying updated on CyberArk's latest features, patches, and security advisories. Interested? We look forward to receiving your application documents in electronic form.
DevSecOps - Upto £60,000 On-site 5 days (West - Midlands) We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition and process - but do so with respect and humility. We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy and quality are at the heart of our work and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes. We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers. Requirements Specialised in cloud management of platforms, applications, data and supporting infrastructure in the capacity of a system administrator of either the AWS or Azure platform Developing automation to support continuous delivery of changes using technologies on the Azure platform. Developing infrastructure as a service configuration to automate the creation of infrastructure and platforms to host test and production systems Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes Testing and examining code written by others and analysing results Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats Familiar with the NCSC secure design principles Familiar with managing security of cloud platforms, including administration of secrets, tokens and certificates. Working with Architects, Data and Software Engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions Responsible for the design, security, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure Making and guiding effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached with the ability to understand and resolve technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Communicating effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries to understand the context and how to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. Understanding of how to expose data from systems (for example, through APIs), link data from multiple systems and deliver streaming services. Ensuring that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Ideal Candidates will demonstrate: Experience working across cyber security teams would be beneficial Solid infrastructure design experience for both on-prem and cloud, to implement or migrate applications and databases to Azure. Solid experience in a range of technologies and be able to make assessments as to what is best to be used for the projects and the organisation. As well as suggest and develop innovative approaches within constrained projects and environments. Strong experience in software development, change/release management processes, and technical governance to fully understand the typical life cycle and maintenance of live systems. Ability to work with containerization platforms such as Kubernetes, PKS, Docker; cloud provisioning software, including Ansible, Terraform, Azure blueprints, ARM templates; and application performance analysis and monitoring Experience of functional and non-functional testing including automated deployment experience of applications and databases. Understanding of the government digital service manual and standards across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phases. Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS technologies and the implications of their use compared with bespoke development. Being able to provide training, support and mentoring to the wider business Knowledge of how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Desirable Skills & Experience: Worked as part of a system support team, managing live systems and triaging & resolving incidents to resolution including management of known defects and issues. Worked as part of multi-disciplinary project team. Experience with Terraform to deploy cloud infrastructure in Azure Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate the build and deploy of containerised applications Experience implementing effective instrumentation to monitor applications Experience implementing SAST and DAST tooling in deployment pipelines like Trivvy and SonarQube Experience of both AWS and Azure Dev Ops tooling. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
18/04/2024
Full time
DevSecOps - Upto £60,000 On-site 5 days (West - Midlands) We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition and process - but do so with respect and humility. We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy and quality are at the heart of our work and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes. We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers. Requirements Specialised in cloud management of platforms, applications, data and supporting infrastructure in the capacity of a system administrator of either the AWS or Azure platform Developing automation to support continuous delivery of changes using technologies on the Azure platform. Developing infrastructure as a service configuration to automate the creation of infrastructure and platforms to host test and production systems Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes Testing and examining code written by others and analysing results Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats Familiar with the NCSC secure design principles Familiar with managing security of cloud platforms, including administration of secrets, tokens and certificates. Working with Architects, Data and Software Engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions Responsible for the design, security, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure Making and guiding effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached with the ability to understand and resolve technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Communicating effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries to understand the context and how to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. Understanding of how to expose data from systems (for example, through APIs), link data from multiple systems and deliver streaming services. Ensuring that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Ideal Candidates will demonstrate: Experience working across cyber security teams would be beneficial Solid infrastructure design experience for both on-prem and cloud, to implement or migrate applications and databases to Azure. Solid experience in a range of technologies and be able to make assessments as to what is best to be used for the projects and the organisation. As well as suggest and develop innovative approaches within constrained projects and environments. Strong experience in software development, change/release management processes, and technical governance to fully understand the typical life cycle and maintenance of live systems. Ability to work with containerization platforms such as Kubernetes, PKS, Docker; cloud provisioning software, including Ansible, Terraform, Azure blueprints, ARM templates; and application performance analysis and monitoring Experience of functional and non-functional testing including automated deployment experience of applications and databases. Understanding of the government digital service manual and standards across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phases. Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS technologies and the implications of their use compared with bespoke development. Being able to provide training, support and mentoring to the wider business Knowledge of how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Desirable Skills & Experience: Worked as part of a system support team, managing live systems and triaging & resolving incidents to resolution including management of known defects and issues. Worked as part of multi-disciplinary project team. Experience with Terraform to deploy cloud infrastructure in Azure Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate the build and deploy of containerised applications Experience implementing effective instrumentation to monitor applications Experience implementing SAST and DAST tooling in deployment pipelines like Trivvy and SonarQube Experience of both AWS and Azure Dev Ops tooling. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant - London (Hybrid) - FTE 12 months to be extended - My client, a prominent IT Services and Consulting firm, is renowned for delivering inventive solutions to clients globally. Their proficiency encompasses the deployment of state-of-the-art technologies and spearheading digital transformation endeavors. Presently, they are in search of an adept ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant to join their London team on a Full time basis for an initial 12-month contract, with the potential for extension. Location: London (Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Responsibilities: Lead the implementation, configuration, development, and administration of ForgeRock CIAM solutions, both on-premise and in the cloud. Develop and deploy ForgeRock OpenAM/AM Custom Authentication modules tailored to meet client requirements. Provide operational support and maintenance for ForgeRock Identity Cloud deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement integrated solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to ForgeRock Identity Cloud platform. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in implementing, configuring, and administering ForgeRock CIAM solutions. Strong proficiency in developing custom authentication modules for ForgeRock OpenAM/AM. Hands-on experience with ForgeRock Identity Cloud platform, both on-premise and in cloud environments. Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) principles and best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you are a motivated ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant looking to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to (see below) We look forward to hearing from you! Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
18/04/2024
Full time
ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant - London (Hybrid) - FTE 12 months to be extended - My client, a prominent IT Services and Consulting firm, is renowned for delivering inventive solutions to clients globally. Their proficiency encompasses the deployment of state-of-the-art technologies and spearheading digital transformation endeavors. Presently, they are in search of an adept ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant to join their London team on a Full time basis for an initial 12-month contract, with the potential for extension. Location: London (Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Responsibilities: Lead the implementation, configuration, development, and administration of ForgeRock CIAM solutions, both on-premise and in the cloud. Develop and deploy ForgeRock OpenAM/AM Custom Authentication modules tailored to meet client requirements. Provide operational support and maintenance for ForgeRock Identity Cloud deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement integrated solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to ForgeRock Identity Cloud platform. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in implementing, configuring, and administering ForgeRock CIAM solutions. Strong proficiency in developing custom authentication modules for ForgeRock OpenAM/AM. Hands-on experience with ForgeRock Identity Cloud platform, both on-premise and in cloud environments. Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) principles and best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you are a motivated ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant looking to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to (see below) We look forward to hearing from you! Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Conexus are partnered with one of the most recognisable names when it comes to IT Consulting, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company to establish best practices for Cloud and Infrastructure Security. We empower organisations to navigate their digital transformation with a security-first approach. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure solutions that align with clients' business needs, ensuring a smooth adoption process. Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of business innovation in Switzerland. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about driving client success and are ready to make a lasting impact in the world of business solutions. Your Impact: Collaborate with clients to understand their security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop strategies and blueprints for secure cloud and network solutions. Lead a team to implement these solutions. Guide clients in adopting advanced security and networking technologies. Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in security consulting, professional services, or internal security consulting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear and concise communication abilities. Passionate about cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and zero-trust principles, with expertise in multiple security domains. Relevant background in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field. In-depth understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), leading technology solutions, and experience with enterprise networking, security engineering (on-premise and cloud), and identity and access management (IAM). Familiarity with security tools like Cisco, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Netskope, or similar (advantageous). Additional Information: Fluency in English is required. German or French is a plus. Join a diverse and motivated team of cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. We offer comprehensive development opportunities through training, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can thrive and celebrate your achievements. Be bold, think big, and challenge the status quo. We'll support your career growth at every step. If this position is of interest, apply here or contact me directly for more details.
17/04/2024
Full time
Conexus are partnered with one of the most recognisable names when it comes to IT Consulting, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company to establish best practices for Cloud and Infrastructure Security. We empower organisations to navigate their digital transformation with a security-first approach. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure solutions that align with clients' business needs, ensuring a smooth adoption process. Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of business innovation in Switzerland. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about driving client success and are ready to make a lasting impact in the world of business solutions. Your Impact: Collaborate with clients to understand their security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop strategies and blueprints for secure cloud and network solutions. Lead a team to implement these solutions. Guide clients in adopting advanced security and networking technologies. Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in security consulting, professional services, or internal security consulting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear and concise communication abilities. Passionate about cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and zero-trust principles, with expertise in multiple security domains. Relevant background in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field. In-depth understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), leading technology solutions, and experience with enterprise networking, security engineering (on-premise and cloud), and identity and access management (IAM). Familiarity with security tools like Cisco, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Netskope, or similar (advantageous). Additional Information: Fluency in English is required. German or French is a plus. Join a diverse and motivated team of cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. We offer comprehensive development opportunities through training, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can thrive and celebrate your achievements. Be bold, think big, and challenge the status quo. We'll support your career growth at every step. If this position is of interest, apply here or contact me directly for more details.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Hereford, Herefordshire
DV Cleared Onsite in Hereford Duration: 6 months initially Market Rates via Umbrella Role Description: Cyber Defence Engineer will join a growing security team responsible for the testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting of the SOC's technology stack (hardware and software). The engineer will also assist with the continued development and maintenance of data pipelines and signature updates and the professional development of the system engineering team. Tasks: * Perform system administration on specific cyber defence applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup and restoration. * Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. * Diagnose and resolve customer reported system incidents, problems, and events to ensure continuing operability. * Coordinate with SOC and CTI Analysts to assist in the development of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defence network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave. * Manage the compilation, cataloguing, distribution, and retrieval of data from a range of enterprise networks and data sources. * Implement data management standards, requirements, and specifications. * Develop data standards, policies, and procedures. * Analyse data sources to provide actionable recommendations and facilitate data-gathering methods. * To share knowledge, skills and experience, create and improve documentation, and train new members of the data engineering team. Knowledge: * Knowledge of big data technologies and ecosystems (eg, NiFi). * Knowledge of current market and emerging leaders in data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Knowledge of network security implementations (eg, host-based IDS, IPS), including their function and placement in a network. * Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and signature development. * Knowledge of Front End collection systems, including network traffic collection, filtering, and selection. * Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems. * Knowledge of cyber defence and information security policies, procedures and regulations. * Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components and principles. Skills/Experience: * Previous experience of Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies. * Working with frameworks and technologies that support data-intensive distributed applications. * Experience maintaining and administrating data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Experience using host and network-based IDS/IPS. Experience using packet capture solutions. * Skill in developing and deploying signatures. * Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). * Ability to provide technical and service leadership to junior SOC Engineers (mentor/coach). Desirable Qualifications/Certifications * Red Hat System Administration I & II (RH124/RH134). * Baseline Cyber Courses eg Cyber Foundation Pathway, SANS SEC 301 Intro to Information Security, SANS 401 Security Essentials Bootcamp. * Certified engineer in a market leading data analysis/SIEM platform. * SANS SEC501 Advanced Security Essentials Enterprise Defender. * SANS SEC 511 Continuous Monitoring & Security Operations. * SANS SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics Available locations: -Hereford -Northallerton -Corsham -Portsmouth Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
17/04/2024
Project-based
DV Cleared Onsite in Hereford Duration: 6 months initially Market Rates via Umbrella Role Description: Cyber Defence Engineer will join a growing security team responsible for the testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting of the SOC's technology stack (hardware and software). The engineer will also assist with the continued development and maintenance of data pipelines and signature updates and the professional development of the system engineering team. Tasks: * Perform system administration on specific cyber defence applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup and restoration. * Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. * Diagnose and resolve customer reported system incidents, problems, and events to ensure continuing operability. * Coordinate with SOC and CTI Analysts to assist in the development of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defence network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave. * Manage the compilation, cataloguing, distribution, and retrieval of data from a range of enterprise networks and data sources. * Implement data management standards, requirements, and specifications. * Develop data standards, policies, and procedures. * Analyse data sources to provide actionable recommendations and facilitate data-gathering methods. * To share knowledge, skills and experience, create and improve documentation, and train new members of the data engineering team. Knowledge: * Knowledge of big data technologies and ecosystems (eg, NiFi). * Knowledge of current market and emerging leaders in data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Knowledge of network security implementations (eg, host-based IDS, IPS), including their function and placement in a network. * Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and signature development. * Knowledge of Front End collection systems, including network traffic collection, filtering, and selection. * Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems. * Knowledge of cyber defence and information security policies, procedures and regulations. * Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components and principles. Skills/Experience: * Previous experience of Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies. * Working with frameworks and technologies that support data-intensive distributed applications. * Experience maintaining and administrating data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Experience using host and network-based IDS/IPS. Experience using packet capture solutions. * Skill in developing and deploying signatures. * Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). * Ability to provide technical and service leadership to junior SOC Engineers (mentor/coach). Desirable Qualifications/Certifications * Red Hat System Administration I & II (RH124/RH134). * Baseline Cyber Courses eg Cyber Foundation Pathway, SANS SEC 301 Intro to Information Security, SANS 401 Security Essentials Bootcamp. * Certified engineer in a market leading data analysis/SIEM platform. * SANS SEC501 Advanced Security Essentials Enterprise Defender. * SANS SEC 511 Continuous Monitoring & Security Operations. * SANS SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics Available locations: -Hereford -Northallerton -Corsham -Portsmouth Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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.