Michael Bailey Associates - UK Contracts
Reading, Berkshire
Urgently seeking a Network Security Consultant, Initial 12 month contract and the position will be require one day a month in the London/Reading office. MUST HAVE: Aruba Clearpass/Palo Alto/Zscaler What you'll be doing: Act as a technical lead in delivery of projects acting as a network security SME, ensuring that solutions remain in scope and are aligned to agreed business requirements, appropriate delivery methodologies are followed and that effective governance is applied; Delivery of smaller stand-alone projects as required; Provide support and guidance to consultants working on other Network Security projects; Provide peer reviews of HLD, LLD and other project documentation as required; Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements and prepare appropriate technical solution designs at both high and low levels. What you need: Firewalls: Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet; Proxy Services: Bluecoat (forward/reverse Proxy), Zscaler; Load Balancers: F5 (LTM/GTM); IDP/IPS: FirePower/Sourcefire IPS/IDS, McAfee Identity & Access Management: Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass policy manager; Routing & Switching : (CCNP/CCNA level), and good knowledge of SD-WAN deployments; Good understanding of key technologies such as: VRF, dynamic routing (EIGRP/BGP/OSPF), MPLS, DMVPN, GRE, IPSec VPN Remote Access VPN: GlobalProtect, Pulse Secure, Cisco AnyConnect; Knowledge of Cloud deployments (Azure/AWS/GCP); Experience with building, maintaining, reviewing all configurations/settings/policies on chosen technologies; Experience of multi-vendor, managed outsourcing environments; Experience working with operational environments following ITIL frameworks; Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and non-technical); Ability to review processes and procedures - and improve them; Experience participating in network & system security projects to provide: Business requirements analysis and support for Solutions Architects; Production of detailed infrastructure designs including physical and virtual aspects of security components; Migration of complex Legacy infrastructures to new managed security services platforms; Understanding and demonstrable experience working in an Agile environment and actively participating in a Scrum team; Experience using Jira to help define user stories, tasks and associated estimates Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
17/05/2024
Project-based
Urgently seeking a Network Security Consultant, Initial 12 month contract and the position will be require one day a month in the London/Reading office. MUST HAVE: Aruba Clearpass/Palo Alto/Zscaler What you'll be doing: Act as a technical lead in delivery of projects acting as a network security SME, ensuring that solutions remain in scope and are aligned to agreed business requirements, appropriate delivery methodologies are followed and that effective governance is applied; Delivery of smaller stand-alone projects as required; Provide support and guidance to consultants working on other Network Security projects; Provide peer reviews of HLD, LLD and other project documentation as required; Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements and prepare appropriate technical solution designs at both high and low levels. What you need: Firewalls: Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet; Proxy Services: Bluecoat (forward/reverse Proxy), Zscaler; Load Balancers: F5 (LTM/GTM); IDP/IPS: FirePower/Sourcefire IPS/IDS, McAfee Identity & Access Management: Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass policy manager; Routing & Switching : (CCNP/CCNA level), and good knowledge of SD-WAN deployments; Good understanding of key technologies such as: VRF, dynamic routing (EIGRP/BGP/OSPF), MPLS, DMVPN, GRE, IPSec VPN Remote Access VPN: GlobalProtect, Pulse Secure, Cisco AnyConnect; Knowledge of Cloud deployments (Azure/AWS/GCP); Experience with building, maintaining, reviewing all configurations/settings/policies on chosen technologies; Experience of multi-vendor, managed outsourcing environments; Experience working with operational environments following ITIL frameworks; Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and non-technical); Ability to review processes and procedures - and improve them; Experience participating in network & system security projects to provide: Business requirements analysis and support for Solutions Architects; Production of detailed infrastructure designs including physical and virtual aspects of security components; Migration of complex Legacy infrastructures to new managed security services platforms; Understanding and demonstrable experience working in an Agile environment and actively participating in a Scrum team; Experience using Jira to help define user stories, tasks and associated estimates Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Role - SPECIALIST - DATACENTRE SERVICES Job type - Full Time Work location - London, UK Job Description: Windows Active Directory SME -L3 Experience: 10+ years Primary responsibilities include Architecture, Planning, Build, Implement and support troubleshooting issues by analysing infrastructure and application alerts and Root Cause Analysis. Create and develop patterns/templates, reference architectures and automation runbooks/scripts enabling remote execution of tasks and auto-remediation. Perform vulnerability assessment and patch management activities for system reliability, performance, compliance and business continuity. Develop process and scripts for automating post-change security/environment/quality assurance testing for production release. Address P1/P2/P3 incidents and lead/coordinate scheduled changes in a 24/7/365 service environment. Technical Skills Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills Hands-on experience to perform system installation and troubleshooting to normalize the impacted services. Systematic problem-solving approach coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive. Experience to design, lead and participate in Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery activities. Sound experience in troubleshooting infrastructure, Identity and access related incidents. Previous working experience as a Windows SME of at least 8 years in a mid-to-large-scale multi-geo organization Experience in designing, analysing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. Experience of Domain Migration, Transformation and consolidation. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating system and Services; like Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, ADFS, RODC, AD Integrated DNS, DHCP, IIS, RADIUS, Terminal Services, Bitlocker, Multifactor Authentication, Performance Monitoring, etc. Demonstrable ability in managing windows server 2012/2016/2019. Strong knowledge of Active Directory architecture, including domains, forests, trusts, group policies, and LDAP. Must have experience with AD Group Policies, Fine Grain Password, Security and Distribution Groups, FSMO roles, Site Links & Replication, etc. Sound knowledge and experience of networking protocols and services eg TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, etc., MAC addresses, IP packets, DNS, SDN, OSI layers and load balancing. Sound knowledge on DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP services/protocols. Good knowledge/Experience with E-mail and Collaboration technologies such as Exchange 2012, O365/M365, SharePoint online is an advantage.
17/05/2024
Full time
Role - SPECIALIST - DATACENTRE SERVICES Job type - Full Time Work location - London, UK Job Description: Windows Active Directory SME -L3 Experience: 10+ years Primary responsibilities include Architecture, Planning, Build, Implement and support troubleshooting issues by analysing infrastructure and application alerts and Root Cause Analysis. Create and develop patterns/templates, reference architectures and automation runbooks/scripts enabling remote execution of tasks and auto-remediation. Perform vulnerability assessment and patch management activities for system reliability, performance, compliance and business continuity. Develop process and scripts for automating post-change security/environment/quality assurance testing for production release. Address P1/P2/P3 incidents and lead/coordinate scheduled changes in a 24/7/365 service environment. Technical Skills Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills Hands-on experience to perform system installation and troubleshooting to normalize the impacted services. Systematic problem-solving approach coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive. Experience to design, lead and participate in Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery activities. Sound experience in troubleshooting infrastructure, Identity and access related incidents. Previous working experience as a Windows SME of at least 8 years in a mid-to-large-scale multi-geo organization Experience in designing, analysing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. Experience of Domain Migration, Transformation and consolidation. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating system and Services; like Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, ADFS, RODC, AD Integrated DNS, DHCP, IIS, RADIUS, Terminal Services, Bitlocker, Multifactor Authentication, Performance Monitoring, etc. Demonstrable ability in managing windows server 2012/2016/2019. Strong knowledge of Active Directory architecture, including domains, forests, trusts, group policies, and LDAP. Must have experience with AD Group Policies, Fine Grain Password, Security and Distribution Groups, FSMO roles, Site Links & Replication, etc. Sound knowledge and experience of networking protocols and services eg TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, etc., MAC addresses, IP packets, DNS, SDN, OSI layers and load balancing. Sound knowledge on DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP services/protocols. Good knowledge/Experience with E-mail and Collaboration technologies such as Exchange 2012, O365/M365, SharePoint online is an advantage.
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Specialist with expertise in Azure and AWS cloud architecture to join our dynamic team. As a Cloud Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and maintain reliable cloud-based solutions on Azure and AWS platforms to meet our clients' diverse needs. You will be an integral part of our project teams, working closely with our clients and cross-functional teams to drive successful cloud adoption strategies. Roles and Responsibilities: Design and implement complex and scalable cloud-based solutions on Azure and AWS platforms to meet client requirements, ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security. Assess clients' existing infrastructure, applications, and business requirements to architect cloud solutions that align with their strategic goals and technical objectives. Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other technical teams to define cloud migration strategies, develop project plans, and ensure project deliverables are met within budget and timeline. Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations to optimize clients' cloud environments, ensuring they are cost-effective, secure, and aligned with industry best practices. Lead and participate in cloud design and architecture discussions, providing technical guidance and expertise to project teams and clients. Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, including diagrams, reference architectures, and technical specifications. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies, monitoring industry changes and making recommendations for continuous improvement of our cloud solutions and services. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred) 5+ years of experience as a cloud architect or similar role, designing and implementing cloud solutions on Azure and AWS platforms. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud services, including compute, networking, storage, databases, and security. Proven expertise in designing and implementing highly available, scalable, and secure cloud architectures using cloud-native and hybrid cloud technologies. Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation), DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, monitoring, and compliance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear and concise documentation and presentations. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues in cloud environments. Certifications in Azure and AWS (eg, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional) are highly desirable
17/05/2024
Full time
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Specialist with expertise in Azure and AWS cloud architecture to join our dynamic team. As a Cloud Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and maintain reliable cloud-based solutions on Azure and AWS platforms to meet our clients' diverse needs. You will be an integral part of our project teams, working closely with our clients and cross-functional teams to drive successful cloud adoption strategies. Roles and Responsibilities: Design and implement complex and scalable cloud-based solutions on Azure and AWS platforms to meet client requirements, ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security. Assess clients' existing infrastructure, applications, and business requirements to architect cloud solutions that align with their strategic goals and technical objectives. Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other technical teams to define cloud migration strategies, develop project plans, and ensure project deliverables are met within budget and timeline. Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations to optimize clients' cloud environments, ensuring they are cost-effective, secure, and aligned with industry best practices. Lead and participate in cloud design and architecture discussions, providing technical guidance and expertise to project teams and clients. Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, including diagrams, reference architectures, and technical specifications. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies, monitoring industry changes and making recommendations for continuous improvement of our cloud solutions and services. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred) 5+ years of experience as a cloud architect or similar role, designing and implementing cloud solutions on Azure and AWS platforms. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud services, including compute, networking, storage, databases, and security. Proven expertise in designing and implementing highly available, scalable, and secure cloud architectures using cloud-native and hybrid cloud technologies. Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation), DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, monitoring, and compliance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear and concise documentation and presentations. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues in cloud environments. Certifications in Azure and AWS (eg, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional) are highly desirable
Security Engineer - Hampshire Contract *A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered* Leading IT Services Provider in the Defence Sector require a skilled Security Engineer on an ongoing contract basis. We are looking for a security engineer to ensure new system solution meets security requirements. Your role will be * Alongside an SME, learn and develop the Privilege Access Management solution; including feeding into Service * Alongside and SME learn and develop Identity and Access Management solution; including feeding into Service * Working with test and pen testers to set appropriate scopes including planning, report writing, remediation support * You be responsible for the delivery of key security enforcing capability into the platform. Your experience * Experience in the development and delivery of software using Agile Methodologies * Active Directory, PKI, VMWare virtualisation, Windows Server 2019 and the creation of gold builds, System hardening (GPOs etc.), Nexus configuration repositories, * PowerShell and Python for Scripting, automation or test creation, * Configuration and automation using Ansible, Terraform. * Automated test execution using Robot framework. If you are interested please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
17/05/2024
Project-based
Security Engineer - Hampshire Contract *A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered* Leading IT Services Provider in the Defence Sector require a skilled Security Engineer on an ongoing contract basis. We are looking for a security engineer to ensure new system solution meets security requirements. Your role will be * Alongside an SME, learn and develop the Privilege Access Management solution; including feeding into Service * Alongside and SME learn and develop Identity and Access Management solution; including feeding into Service * Working with test and pen testers to set appropriate scopes including planning, report writing, remediation support * You be responsible for the delivery of key security enforcing capability into the platform. Your experience * Experience in the development and delivery of software using Agile Methodologies * Active Directory, PKI, VMWare virtualisation, Windows Server 2019 and the creation of gold builds, System hardening (GPOs etc.), Nexus configuration repositories, * PowerShell and Python for Scripting, automation or test creation, * Configuration and automation using Ansible, Terraform. * Automated test execution using Robot framework. If you are interested please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The ideal candidate will be someone with experience of delivering large scale Identity and access management capabilities preferably in secure public sector environments. Experience and skills: Effective decision making and the ability to understand, solve and resolve technical challenges across varying levels of complexity and risk Takes responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justify and communicate design decisions Has experience of the identity and access management domain, including authentication protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect and SAML) and account life cycle Comfortable with Java application stacks, REST API, Linux virtual server environments, cloud hosting (eg AWS or Azure), IP Networking, configuration of ports and Firewalls, DNS, certificates Provide technical leadership to the build teams and drive the value delivery in iterative dev/test cycles. Undertake structured analysis of technical issues and translating this analysis into technical designs that describe the required solution Identify opportunities to collaborate and reuse components, communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and 3rd parties providing technical direction and establishing agreements Able to provide technical leadership, guide and mentor the development team to build solutions according to the design Able to assimilate vendor product integration requirements and make design and technical decisions for optimal use of off-the-shelf and custom Java components, ensuring high performant systems, scalability and maintainability. Technical governance and the assurance of required digital identity services ensuring best practices are followed Good working knowledge of open source and Java technologies, including APIs and microservices Able to interact with and guide a skilled DevSecOps team Agile development methods - Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD, etc.
17/05/2024
Full time
The ideal candidate will be someone with experience of delivering large scale Identity and access management capabilities preferably in secure public sector environments. Experience and skills: Effective decision making and the ability to understand, solve and resolve technical challenges across varying levels of complexity and risk Takes responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justify and communicate design decisions Has experience of the identity and access management domain, including authentication protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect and SAML) and account life cycle Comfortable with Java application stacks, REST API, Linux virtual server environments, cloud hosting (eg AWS or Azure), IP Networking, configuration of ports and Firewalls, DNS, certificates Provide technical leadership to the build teams and drive the value delivery in iterative dev/test cycles. Undertake structured analysis of technical issues and translating this analysis into technical designs that describe the required solution Identify opportunities to collaborate and reuse components, communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and 3rd parties providing technical direction and establishing agreements Able to provide technical leadership, guide and mentor the development team to build solutions according to the design Able to assimilate vendor product integration requirements and make design and technical decisions for optimal use of off-the-shelf and custom Java components, ensuring high performant systems, scalability and maintainability. Technical governance and the assurance of required digital identity services ensuring best practices are followed Good working knowledge of open source and Java technologies, including APIs and microservices Able to interact with and guide a skilled DevSecOps team Agile development methods - Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD, etc.
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for an IAM Product Owner. This role is permanent position based in Zürich Canton & comes with good home office allowance. Your Role: Work closely with customers, lead a development team & prioritize & manage a product backlog. Create & communicate the long-term strategy & further development of the product. Collect, analyze & prioritize the requirements of customers & stakeholders & combine them into a comprehensive product backlog. Monitor product quality & commission troubleshooting measures. Evaluate existing & new technologies & tools regarding the selection of an IAM service offering. Plan & coordinate product releases & ensure the smooth introduction of new features. Your Skills: At least 3 years of professional experience as a Product Owner or Team Leader in IAM environments. Strong experience in Agile Development Methods including Scrum. A very good knowledge of IAM Concepts, Architectures & Technologies. A good understanding in the field of Identity Management (SSO, identity encouragement, role-based access control, etc.). Your Profile: Completed University Degree in the area of Computer Science or similar, ideally with focus on Cyber Security/IAM. High self-motivated, analytical, methodical, structured & quality, solution & goal-oriented. Fluent in English & very good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are mandatory requirements.
13/05/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for an IAM Product Owner. This role is permanent position based in Zürich Canton & comes with good home office allowance. Your Role: Work closely with customers, lead a development team & prioritize & manage a product backlog. Create & communicate the long-term strategy & further development of the product. Collect, analyze & prioritize the requirements of customers & stakeholders & combine them into a comprehensive product backlog. Monitor product quality & commission troubleshooting measures. Evaluate existing & new technologies & tools regarding the selection of an IAM service offering. Plan & coordinate product releases & ensure the smooth introduction of new features. Your Skills: At least 3 years of professional experience as a Product Owner or Team Leader in IAM environments. Strong experience in Agile Development Methods including Scrum. A very good knowledge of IAM Concepts, Architectures & Technologies. A good understanding in the field of Identity Management (SSO, identity encouragement, role-based access control, etc.). Your Profile: Completed University Degree in the area of Computer Science or similar, ideally with focus on Cyber Security/IAM. High self-motivated, analytical, methodical, structured & quality, solution & goal-oriented. Fluent in English & very good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are mandatory requirements.
Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer Location: Fully Remote Start Date: 1/06/2024 Job Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to fortify my client instead cloud-based infrastructure, focusing on securing there blockchain and oracle solutions. This pivotal role involves crafting and executing secure cloud architectures, particularly in containerised environments like Kubernetes (K8s). Collaborating closely with there development and operations teams, you will integrate security best practices into there DevOps pipeline, playing a critical role in safeguarding there innovative technology. Responsibilities Develop and maintain secure architectures for there cloud-based infrastructure, with a special focus on blockchain-specific security needs. Implement and manage robust security controls for K8s environments, including comprehensive threat assessments and modelling. Design and enforce strict access controls and identity management solutions within our cloud environments. Lead the deployment of monitoring and logging solutions, analysing data to swiftly identify and mitigate security incidents. Contribute to the secure development life cycle of our blockchain solutions, ensuring best practices are integrated from the outset. The Ideal Candidate experience in developing secure cloud architectures, preferably with exposure to blockchain technologies. Demonstrates deep knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices, with hands-on experience in K8s security. Proficient in developing security solutions in at least one programming language. Naturally curious and a rapid learner, with a strong interest in blockchain and oracle Preferred Qualifications Experience securing multi-cloud environments and familiarity with cross-cloud security challenges. Knowledgeable about common application security issues (OWASP top 10) and how they apply to blockchain-based applications. Skilled in enhancing security across the development life cycle of complex, distributed applications. Outstanding problem-solving abilities and communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating in a fast-paced and dynamic team. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
10/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: Cloud Security Engineer Location: Fully Remote Start Date: 1/06/2024 Job Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to fortify my client instead cloud-based infrastructure, focusing on securing there blockchain and oracle solutions. This pivotal role involves crafting and executing secure cloud architectures, particularly in containerised environments like Kubernetes (K8s). Collaborating closely with there development and operations teams, you will integrate security best practices into there DevOps pipeline, playing a critical role in safeguarding there innovative technology. Responsibilities Develop and maintain secure architectures for there cloud-based infrastructure, with a special focus on blockchain-specific security needs. Implement and manage robust security controls for K8s environments, including comprehensive threat assessments and modelling. Design and enforce strict access controls and identity management solutions within our cloud environments. Lead the deployment of monitoring and logging solutions, analysing data to swiftly identify and mitigate security incidents. Contribute to the secure development life cycle of our blockchain solutions, ensuring best practices are integrated from the outset. The Ideal Candidate experience in developing secure cloud architectures, preferably with exposure to blockchain technologies. Demonstrates deep knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices, with hands-on experience in K8s security. Proficient in developing security solutions in at least one programming language. Naturally curious and a rapid learner, with a strong interest in blockchain and oracle Preferred Qualifications Experience securing multi-cloud environments and familiarity with cross-cloud security challenges. Knowledgeable about common application security issues (OWASP top 10) and how they apply to blockchain-based applications. Skilled in enhancing security across the development life cycle of complex, distributed applications. Outstanding problem-solving abilities and communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating in a fast-paced and dynamic team. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.