Performance Testing - CI/CD - Open Source Tools, Uc4 C2C LOCATION: CHICAGO - HYBRID 3 DAYS ONSITE Long Term Contract Looking for a candidate to do performance testing using open source tools like jmeter, gatling, Perl, solid python Scripting. Familiar with creating modules that multiply transaction (data) multiple platforms store data financial environment Java cloud automation look at Java and convert it to python 20% SDET automation testing QA automation testing using CICD concepts Performance Testing with open-source tools like JMeter, Gatling. Perl Scripting, PowerShell Scripting, solid Python Scripting and Java. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Python Scripting - familiarity with creating modules that multiply transactional data and other data multiplier strategies that will be used in test cycles of the Real Time Clearing System SDET automation testing skills/QA automation engineering Experience with Performance Engineering concepts and methodologies as well as cloud technologies and migrations using public cloud vendor preferably using cloud foundational services like AWS's VPCs, Solid utility building with Python, Perl and Powershell. Test automation using CI/CD concepts. Languages & Technologies: Java, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, DB2, CyberArk, Harness, JIRA, Jenkins, Splunk, Confluence, Git, JSON, API Testing, Cucumber, Selenium, Terraform, Ansible, Veracode, Virtualan, UC4, Change Data Capture, Docker, AWS/Google/Azure Cloud, Open API/Swagger, SOAP Web Service(JAX-WS), Restful Web Service (JAX-RS), Apache-CXF, Spring-Core, Spring WS, Spring Transaction, Spring-Integration, JDBC, Shell Scripting, XML, JavaScript, SQL, Python, JMeter, Gatling, Perl, PowerShell. SignalFX, AppDynamics. Software tools and Utilities: Jenkins, Kubernetes, Enterprise Architect (EA), Enterprise Manager-UM, SQL Developer, JConsole, Visual Studio, JMeter, Bitbucket, Git, CVS, SVN, PuTTy, Microsoft Visio, TOAD, SourceTree, JIRA, Confluence, Sonar, Bamboo, Splunk, Automic (UC4), Apache Kafka, LogicMonitor, BMC MainView, Real Time, and Historical monitoring tools on-prem and in the Cloud. Web Servers/App. Servers/Containers Experience; Database Technologies: DB2, PostgreSQL; Operating Systems experience; Methodologies: Agile, Iterative & Waterfall
01/05/2024
Project-based
Performance Testing - CI/CD - Open Source Tools, Uc4 C2C LOCATION: CHICAGO - HYBRID 3 DAYS ONSITE Long Term Contract Looking for a candidate to do performance testing using open source tools like jmeter, gatling, Perl, solid python Scripting. Familiar with creating modules that multiply transaction (data) multiple platforms store data financial environment Java cloud automation look at Java and convert it to python 20% SDET automation testing QA automation testing using CICD concepts Performance Testing with open-source tools like JMeter, Gatling. Perl Scripting, PowerShell Scripting, solid Python Scripting and Java. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Python Scripting - familiarity with creating modules that multiply transactional data and other data multiplier strategies that will be used in test cycles of the Real Time Clearing System SDET automation testing skills/QA automation engineering Experience with Performance Engineering concepts and methodologies as well as cloud technologies and migrations using public cloud vendor preferably using cloud foundational services like AWS's VPCs, Solid utility building with Python, Perl and Powershell. Test automation using CI/CD concepts. Languages & Technologies: Java, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, DB2, CyberArk, Harness, JIRA, Jenkins, Splunk, Confluence, Git, JSON, API Testing, Cucumber, Selenium, Terraform, Ansible, Veracode, Virtualan, UC4, Change Data Capture, Docker, AWS/Google/Azure Cloud, Open API/Swagger, SOAP Web Service(JAX-WS), Restful Web Service (JAX-RS), Apache-CXF, Spring-Core, Spring WS, Spring Transaction, Spring-Integration, JDBC, Shell Scripting, XML, JavaScript, SQL, Python, JMeter, Gatling, Perl, PowerShell. SignalFX, AppDynamics. Software tools and Utilities: Jenkins, Kubernetes, Enterprise Architect (EA), Enterprise Manager-UM, SQL Developer, JConsole, Visual Studio, JMeter, Bitbucket, Git, CVS, SVN, PuTTy, Microsoft Visio, TOAD, SourceTree, JIRA, Confluence, Sonar, Bamboo, Splunk, Automic (UC4), Apache Kafka, LogicMonitor, BMC MainView, Real Time, and Historical monitoring tools on-prem and in the Cloud. Web Servers/App. Servers/Containers Experience; Database Technologies: DB2, PostgreSQL; Operating Systems experience; Methodologies: Agile, Iterative & Waterfall
Modern Workplace Security Engineer Remote (travel required occasionally) £56,000 - £66,000 VIQU are seeking a Modern Workplace Security Engineer to join a multinational IT business that specialise in providing a broad spectrum of IT services and solutions, from IT consulting and system integrations to cloud services and E-commerce solutions. The successful Modern Workplace Security Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, migrating, and securing Microsoft Cloud solutions for clients. Your main objective will revolve around grasping our clients' needs to adeptly craft and implement Modern Workplace and Microsoft security solutions, adhering to best practices. You will maintain collaboration and clear communication with all relevant stakeholders, as this will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of top-notch solutions and services. The Modern Workplace Security Engineerwill possess a profound understanding of Microsoft Security & Modern Workplace technologies. Requirements of the Modern Workplace Security Engineer: - Demonstrated expertise in architecting and deploying client solutions within Microsoft Cloud Security and Modern Workplace. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft cloud services, particularly Azure and Microsoft 365. - Extensive knowledge of EMS technologies such as Microsoft Intune, Azure Active Directory, and Conditional Access. - Familiarity with mobile device and application management, as well as identity and access management principles. - Solid grasp of information protection and data security, including Azure Cloud Security. - Experience with security assessment methodologies and automation Scripting using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools. - Proficiency in utilising monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. - Exceptional problem-solving skills, especially in troubleshooting complex issues. - Relevant Azure certifications (eg, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate). - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Strong commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement in cloud computing and security domains. To discuss this opportunity further, APPLY NOW for a confidential conversation with your VIQU Consultant. For additional information, contact Katie Dark at (see below). If you refer someone ideal for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral starts work with our client (terms apply). Modern Workplace Security Engineer Remote (travel required occasionally) £56,000 - £66,000
01/05/2024
Full time
Modern Workplace Security Engineer Remote (travel required occasionally) £56,000 - £66,000 VIQU are seeking a Modern Workplace Security Engineer to join a multinational IT business that specialise in providing a broad spectrum of IT services and solutions, from IT consulting and system integrations to cloud services and E-commerce solutions. The successful Modern Workplace Security Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, migrating, and securing Microsoft Cloud solutions for clients. Your main objective will revolve around grasping our clients' needs to adeptly craft and implement Modern Workplace and Microsoft security solutions, adhering to best practices. You will maintain collaboration and clear communication with all relevant stakeholders, as this will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of top-notch solutions and services. The Modern Workplace Security Engineerwill possess a profound understanding of Microsoft Security & Modern Workplace technologies. Requirements of the Modern Workplace Security Engineer: - Demonstrated expertise in architecting and deploying client solutions within Microsoft Cloud Security and Modern Workplace. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft cloud services, particularly Azure and Microsoft 365. - Extensive knowledge of EMS technologies such as Microsoft Intune, Azure Active Directory, and Conditional Access. - Familiarity with mobile device and application management, as well as identity and access management principles. - Solid grasp of information protection and data security, including Azure Cloud Security. - Experience with security assessment methodologies and automation Scripting using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools. - Proficiency in utilising monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. - Exceptional problem-solving skills, especially in troubleshooting complex issues. - Relevant Azure certifications (eg, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate). - Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Strong commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement in cloud computing and security domains. To discuss this opportunity further, APPLY NOW for a confidential conversation with your VIQU Consultant. For additional information, contact Katie Dark at (see below). If you refer someone ideal for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral starts work with our client (terms apply). Modern Workplace Security Engineer Remote (travel required occasionally) £56,000 - £66,000
Job: Security Architect Location: Reading, UK, Hybrid Job Type: Permanent Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our team who will be responsible for development of the Security Architecture that ensures the appropriate protection of all aspects of security, (people, process, electronic, data, physical) in Spring Fibre. You will be a subject matter expert and provide security guidance and recommendations to technology/business teams and contribute toSpring's security policies, standards, and guidelines related to information and Network security. This is a technical role and suitable for someone who has hands on experience in Cybersecurity. Responsibilities Help develop an Enterprise Security Architecture Framework, including patterns for identity & authentication, authorization and access control, cryptographic key and certificate management, auditing and security monitoring, data leakage prevention, privacy enhancement & protection and other standards in alignment with Enterprise Architect platforms. Establish metrics and monitoring to report the effectiveness and efficiency of the Security Architecture function. Identify, register and maintain security risks throughout their lifetimes, including agreeing treatment of risks with their owners, and reporting &escalating to Internal Audit and the CIO, when necessary. Develop, review and update security & privacy policies & standards and provide awareness guidelines, implementation and exceptions advice. Engage with owners & custodians of BAU IT systems to understand the architecture, data flow and security controls in their systems. Conduct periodic security compliance assessments and ISO 27001/2 reviews of BAU IT applications, infrastructures & ISMS. Review the security posture of potential M&A acquisition targets. Requirement Mapping long term business requirements to security architecture frameworks such as NIST, CIS etc. Experience delivering Hybrid Cloud and Internet facing applications with a strong focus on cyber security. Broad hands-on knowledge of Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, IP Networking, security best practices, and automation technologies. Application security: including but not limited to: authentication, identity and access management, auditing, use of cryptography, data security, privacy enhancing technologies, web services security, OWASP, threat & vulnerability management and secure code development methodologies. Infrastructure security: including but not limited to: network security, host security, database security, device security, VPNs & SSLs, secure file transfers, security event monitoring, malware security and cyber security. Operational security: including but not limited to: incident management, change & patch management, data centre & physical security, backups, DR & BCP, outsourcing, managed services, cloud computing, asset management, cryptographic keys & certificate management, PCI DSS and DPA compliance and ISO 27001/2. Analysing network security controls, including Firewall and Router security configuration. Preferred Delivering the security review processes and frameworks, with full audit trail. Managing multiple security assessments and changing priorities, simultaneously Ensuring Security Architecture Review is built into group wide and business specific processes for acquiring and developing new technology,including developing any needed processes. Aligning business requirements to complex security architecture frameworks. Skills Required: In depth knowledge of: Firewall: Juniper/Cisco/PaloAlto. Onion Security, Splunk, Suricata, Kali. Application Security. Identity and Access Management. Data Protection. Endpoint Security. Cyber Security Operations. Experienced with Threat Modelling. Pen testing and basic incident response. Scripting languages ( python, or PowerShell/building dashboards/au-tomating common tasks) Preferred: Experience in designing systems against a zero-trust architecture. Experience with designing SOC architectures (ie SIEM, SOAR and vulnerability management solutions). Expert-level certification in either AWS or Azure, with a Security specialization. Experience in working within regulated environments, such as PCI-DSS Experience in defining secure development life cycles. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics. CISSP, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certification, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Solutions Architect.
01/05/2024
Full time
Job: Security Architect Location: Reading, UK, Hybrid Job Type: Permanent Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our team who will be responsible for development of the Security Architecture that ensures the appropriate protection of all aspects of security, (people, process, electronic, data, physical) in Spring Fibre. You will be a subject matter expert and provide security guidance and recommendations to technology/business teams and contribute toSpring's security policies, standards, and guidelines related to information and Network security. This is a technical role and suitable for someone who has hands on experience in Cybersecurity. Responsibilities Help develop an Enterprise Security Architecture Framework, including patterns for identity & authentication, authorization and access control, cryptographic key and certificate management, auditing and security monitoring, data leakage prevention, privacy enhancement & protection and other standards in alignment with Enterprise Architect platforms. Establish metrics and monitoring to report the effectiveness and efficiency of the Security Architecture function. Identify, register and maintain security risks throughout their lifetimes, including agreeing treatment of risks with their owners, and reporting &escalating to Internal Audit and the CIO, when necessary. Develop, review and update security & privacy policies & standards and provide awareness guidelines, implementation and exceptions advice. Engage with owners & custodians of BAU IT systems to understand the architecture, data flow and security controls in their systems. Conduct periodic security compliance assessments and ISO 27001/2 reviews of BAU IT applications, infrastructures & ISMS. Review the security posture of potential M&A acquisition targets. Requirement Mapping long term business requirements to security architecture frameworks such as NIST, CIS etc. Experience delivering Hybrid Cloud and Internet facing applications with a strong focus on cyber security. Broad hands-on knowledge of Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, IP Networking, security best practices, and automation technologies. Application security: including but not limited to: authentication, identity and access management, auditing, use of cryptography, data security, privacy enhancing technologies, web services security, OWASP, threat & vulnerability management and secure code development methodologies. Infrastructure security: including but not limited to: network security, host security, database security, device security, VPNs & SSLs, secure file transfers, security event monitoring, malware security and cyber security. Operational security: including but not limited to: incident management, change & patch management, data centre & physical security, backups, DR & BCP, outsourcing, managed services, cloud computing, asset management, cryptographic keys & certificate management, PCI DSS and DPA compliance and ISO 27001/2. Analysing network security controls, including Firewall and Router security configuration. Preferred Delivering the security review processes and frameworks, with full audit trail. Managing multiple security assessments and changing priorities, simultaneously Ensuring Security Architecture Review is built into group wide and business specific processes for acquiring and developing new technology,including developing any needed processes. Aligning business requirements to complex security architecture frameworks. Skills Required: In depth knowledge of: Firewall: Juniper/Cisco/PaloAlto. Onion Security, Splunk, Suricata, Kali. Application Security. Identity and Access Management. Data Protection. Endpoint Security. Cyber Security Operations. Experienced with Threat Modelling. Pen testing and basic incident response. Scripting languages ( python, or PowerShell/building dashboards/au-tomating common tasks) Preferred: Experience in designing systems against a zero-trust architecture. Experience with designing SOC architectures (ie SIEM, SOAR and vulnerability management solutions). Expert-level certification in either AWS or Azure, with a Security specialization. Experience in working within regulated environments, such as PCI-DSS Experience in defining secure development life cycles. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics. CISSP, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certification, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Solutions Architect.
Contract - UC4 Automation Engineer Rate: Open Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Qualifications Python Scripting SDET automation testing skills/QA automation engineering Experience with Performance Engineering concepts and methodologies as well as cloud technologies and migrations using public cloud vendor preferably using cloud foundational services like AWS's VPCs, Solid utility building with Python, Perl and Powershell. Test automation using CI/CD concepts. Languages & Technologies: Java, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, DB2, CyberArk, Harness, JIRA, Jenkins, Splunk, Confluence, Git, JSON, API Testing, Cucumber, Selenium, Terraform, Ansible, Veracode, Virtualan, UC4, Change Data Capture, Docker, AWS/Google/Azure Cloud, Open API/Swagger, SOAP Web Service(JAX-WS), Restful Web Service (JAX-RS), Apache-CXF, Spring-Core, Spring WS, Spring Transaction, Spring-Integration, JDBC, Shell Scripting, XML, JavaScript, SQL, Python, JMeter, Gatling, Perl, PowerShell. SignalFX, AppDynamics. Software tools and Utilities: Jenkins, Kubernetes, Enterprise Architect (EA), Enterprise Manager-UM, SQL Developer, JConsole, Visual Studio, JMeter, Bitbucket, Git, CVS, SVN, PuTTy, Microsoft Visio, TOAD, SourceTree, JIRA, Confluence, Sonar, Bamboo, Splunk, Automic (UC4), Apache Kafka, LogicMonitor, BMC MainView, Real Time, and Historical monitoring tools on-prem and in the Cloud. Web Servers/App. Servers/Containers Experience; Database Technologies: DB2, PostgreSQL Responsibilities Performance Testing with open-source tools like JMeter, Gatling. Perl Scripting, PowerShell Scripting, solid Python Scripting and Java. Setting up of parallel testing environments that will be used to compare existing system business processes and data to a new cloud-based system/platform. Goal is to ensure that new system is producing correct results and performing as expected before it can become the official system of record. The ability to take raw data, mask it and create algorithms and solutions that increase the data load that will feed into our new Clearing System and with no issues, duplicates or any other data issues that will cause it to be rejected. Assist in the set up and maintenance of cloud-based performance and functional test environments in the Cloud (AWS) and define the steps to automate the process for continuous testing and iterations of cycles.
30/04/2024
Project-based
Contract - UC4 Automation Engineer Rate: Open Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Qualifications Python Scripting SDET automation testing skills/QA automation engineering Experience with Performance Engineering concepts and methodologies as well as cloud technologies and migrations using public cloud vendor preferably using cloud foundational services like AWS's VPCs, Solid utility building with Python, Perl and Powershell. Test automation using CI/CD concepts. Languages & Technologies: Java, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, DB2, CyberArk, Harness, JIRA, Jenkins, Splunk, Confluence, Git, JSON, API Testing, Cucumber, Selenium, Terraform, Ansible, Veracode, Virtualan, UC4, Change Data Capture, Docker, AWS/Google/Azure Cloud, Open API/Swagger, SOAP Web Service(JAX-WS), Restful Web Service (JAX-RS), Apache-CXF, Spring-Core, Spring WS, Spring Transaction, Spring-Integration, JDBC, Shell Scripting, XML, JavaScript, SQL, Python, JMeter, Gatling, Perl, PowerShell. SignalFX, AppDynamics. Software tools and Utilities: Jenkins, Kubernetes, Enterprise Architect (EA), Enterprise Manager-UM, SQL Developer, JConsole, Visual Studio, JMeter, Bitbucket, Git, CVS, SVN, PuTTy, Microsoft Visio, TOAD, SourceTree, JIRA, Confluence, Sonar, Bamboo, Splunk, Automic (UC4), Apache Kafka, LogicMonitor, BMC MainView, Real Time, and Historical monitoring tools on-prem and in the Cloud. Web Servers/App. Servers/Containers Experience; Database Technologies: DB2, PostgreSQL Responsibilities Performance Testing with open-source tools like JMeter, Gatling. Perl Scripting, PowerShell Scripting, solid Python Scripting and Java. Setting up of parallel testing environments that will be used to compare existing system business processes and data to a new cloud-based system/platform. Goal is to ensure that new system is producing correct results and performing as expected before it can become the official system of record. The ability to take raw data, mask it and create algorithms and solutions that increase the data load that will feed into our new Clearing System and with no issues, duplicates or any other data issues that will cause it to be rejected. Assist in the set up and maintenance of cloud-based performance and functional test environments in the Cloud (AWS) and define the steps to automate the process for continuous testing and iterations of cycles.
Job Title: OPNET Design Office Automation Architect (SC Active) Location: MoD Corsham Working Model: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days on-site required Duration: TBC Daily Rate: Market Competitive Outside IR35 SC Clearance required to be shortlisted for this role Overview The OpNET Design Office is responsible for the coherence and assurance of the design activity for the entirety of the OpNet Platform. This role reports directly to the Design Office Lead under governance of the System Design Authority and Core Product Owner. The primary focus of this role is to create, advise and assure OpNet designs for PAAS & Automation Architecture adoption. They must be conformant with vendor best practice, MoD security enforcement and the Defence Digital architectural patterns and guidance. Key responsibilities: - Support Act as the point of contact for automation architecture and design on behalf of the Design Office Lead. Interact with programme, project and engineering team leads to ensure cross team, cross technology coherence to satisfy the virtualisation requirements of the OpNet system. Support design vision creation, design decisions and design review as part of the end to end assurance process. Support to Programme and Project Stakeholder engagement and RAIDO Liaise with external (to NSoIT(D) stakeholders to ensure end-to-end designs are being delivered across the wider Defence landscape. Liaise with team leads across the NSoIT(D) Programme and wider defence digital organisations to ensure a robust solution is delivered within Time, Cost and Performance. Design Identify, create and communicate HLDs across programme teams and the Design Office Support the review of all high and low-level designs for coherence, technical content and quality. Participate in Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews with stakeholders, both presenting and challenging design decisions, requirements alignment and supportability aspects. Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy. Support to the design of automation architecture elements to enable the system to function as part of the wider defence estate, during inception, transition and operations. Assure Ensuring that standards, frameworks and security postures align with overall business and technology strategies and policies. Identify capability gaps in existing architectures and recommend changes or enhancements in line with Agile and continuous improvement methods. Essential skills, qualifications, and experience In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have: Automation and orchestration of secure software solutions with successful delivery on complex, large scale programmes utilising industry standard process and tooling where possible. A deep understanding of DevSecOps and Infrastructure Automation Design principles and operating within a secure CI/CD environment, is crucial. A deep understanding of declarative approaches using GitOps Proven demonstrable experience and proficiency in designing and architecting complex systems, with a focus on automating platform deployments. Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with knowledge in common tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong experience in Bare Metal Automation provisioning physical infrastructure Defining and documenting technical requirements and producing detailed solution architectures. Consulting and engineering in the development and design of automation best practices and implementation of solid security principles across the project to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements. Rationalising designs & their alignment against architectural best practice. Demonstrable experience in the following: In-depth understanding of TOGAF (v9 foundation certification minimum) Familiarity with ArchiMate and other architectural tooling Experience in integrating software solutions with public cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience in implementing solutions using container orchestration eg Docker Compose, Kubernetes, OpenShift (preference for experience delivering VMware Tanzu solutions) Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards related to VMware NSX environments. Knowledge of CI/CD platforms and DevSecOps techniques and best practise An understanding of Defence Lines of Development and MOD Capability Integration. Comprehensive knowledge of UK Defence deployed architectures, federations with coalition partners, security enforcing gateways and modern techniques for enforcement of security principles including VPN, VDI, hardware encryption and information flow handling. Experience in reviewing engineering designs and enhancing solutions against business requirements and Industry Best Practices. Experience in delivering to a least privilege security model. Must hold, or be willing to obtain SC clearance. Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC) Desirable skills, qualifications and experience .NET Framework, Powershell, PowerCLI, Python, Angular and other languages and frameworks Previous work in delivery of software-based programmes and projects Automation and Orchestration technologies and principals Security implementations such as PKI and Proxy services in line with MOD Security assurance processes. Delivering in Agile and Waterfall project management environments Experience with the Atlassian Toolset - JIRA, Confluence and BitBucket for delivering Agile based projects. Understanding of JSP and over-arching HMG policy. A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level. Experience leveraging LLM, AI and ML for optimisation of software deliveries and documentation creation Experience in the implementation of standard infrastructure stacks such as Cisco, VMWare, Microsoft and Linux environments
30/04/2024
Project-based
Job Title: OPNET Design Office Automation Architect (SC Active) Location: MoD Corsham Working Model: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days on-site required Duration: TBC Daily Rate: Market Competitive Outside IR35 SC Clearance required to be shortlisted for this role Overview The OpNET Design Office is responsible for the coherence and assurance of the design activity for the entirety of the OpNet Platform. This role reports directly to the Design Office Lead under governance of the System Design Authority and Core Product Owner. The primary focus of this role is to create, advise and assure OpNet designs for PAAS & Automation Architecture adoption. They must be conformant with vendor best practice, MoD security enforcement and the Defence Digital architectural patterns and guidance. Key responsibilities: - Support Act as the point of contact for automation architecture and design on behalf of the Design Office Lead. Interact with programme, project and engineering team leads to ensure cross team, cross technology coherence to satisfy the virtualisation requirements of the OpNet system. Support design vision creation, design decisions and design review as part of the end to end assurance process. Support to Programme and Project Stakeholder engagement and RAIDO Liaise with external (to NSoIT(D) stakeholders to ensure end-to-end designs are being delivered across the wider Defence landscape. Liaise with team leads across the NSoIT(D) Programme and wider defence digital organisations to ensure a robust solution is delivered within Time, Cost and Performance. Design Identify, create and communicate HLDs across programme teams and the Design Office Support the review of all high and low-level designs for coherence, technical content and quality. Participate in Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews with stakeholders, both presenting and challenging design decisions, requirements alignment and supportability aspects. Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy. Support to the design of automation architecture elements to enable the system to function as part of the wider defence estate, during inception, transition and operations. Assure Ensuring that standards, frameworks and security postures align with overall business and technology strategies and policies. Identify capability gaps in existing architectures and recommend changes or enhancements in line with Agile and continuous improvement methods. Essential skills, qualifications, and experience In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have: Automation and orchestration of secure software solutions with successful delivery on complex, large scale programmes utilising industry standard process and tooling where possible. A deep understanding of DevSecOps and Infrastructure Automation Design principles and operating within a secure CI/CD environment, is crucial. A deep understanding of declarative approaches using GitOps Proven demonstrable experience and proficiency in designing and architecting complex systems, with a focus on automating platform deployments. Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with knowledge in common tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Strong experience in Bare Metal Automation provisioning physical infrastructure Defining and documenting technical requirements and producing detailed solution architectures. Consulting and engineering in the development and design of automation best practices and implementation of solid security principles across the project to meet business goals along with customer and regulatory requirements. Rationalising designs & their alignment against architectural best practice. Demonstrable experience in the following: In-depth understanding of TOGAF (v9 foundation certification minimum) Familiarity with ArchiMate and other architectural tooling Experience in integrating software solutions with public cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience in implementing solutions using container orchestration eg Docker Compose, Kubernetes, OpenShift (preference for experience delivering VMware Tanzu solutions) Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards related to VMware NSX environments. Knowledge of CI/CD platforms and DevSecOps techniques and best practise An understanding of Defence Lines of Development and MOD Capability Integration. Comprehensive knowledge of UK Defence deployed architectures, federations with coalition partners, security enforcing gateways and modern techniques for enforcement of security principles including VPN, VDI, hardware encryption and information flow handling. Experience in reviewing engineering designs and enhancing solutions against business requirements and Industry Best Practices. Experience in delivering to a least privilege security model. Must hold, or be willing to obtain SC clearance. Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC) Desirable skills, qualifications and experience .NET Framework, Powershell, PowerCLI, Python, Angular and other languages and frameworks Previous work in delivery of software-based programmes and projects Automation and Orchestration technologies and principals Security implementations such as PKI and Proxy services in line with MOD Security assurance processes. Delivering in Agile and Waterfall project management environments Experience with the Atlassian Toolset - JIRA, Confluence and BitBucket for delivering Agile based projects. Understanding of JSP and over-arching HMG policy. A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level. Experience leveraging LLM, AI and ML for optimisation of software deliveries and documentation creation Experience in the implementation of standard infrastructure stacks such as Cisco, VMWare, Microsoft and Linux environments
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced BI Architect who specialises in Azure Cloud migration of on-premise Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. As a BI Architect, you will be responsible for leading the migration process, designing and implementing Azure-based BI solutions, and optimising data management and analytics capabilities in the cloud. This role requires strong technical expertise in Azure Cloud services and a deep understanding of BI architecture and best practices. Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the migration of on-premise BI solutions to Azure Cloud, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to business operations. Design and develop Azure-based BI solutions, including data warehousing, data lakes, data integration, and analytics services. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for BI solutions. Develop and implement data governance and security policies to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards. Optimise data management and performance by leveraging Azure Cloud technologies, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Analysis Services. Create and maintain documentation of BI architectures, data models, and processes. Monitor and troubleshoot BI solutions in the Azure Cloud environment, ensuring high availability and performance. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Azure Cloud technologies, providing recommendations for continuous improvement of BI capabilities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. Proven experience as a BI Architect or similar role, with a focus on Azure Cloud migration. Strong understanding of BI architecture, Datamodelling, data integration, and data visualization techniques. In-depth knowledge of Azure Cloud services, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Analysis Services, Azure SQL Database, and Azure DevOps. Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and data lakes using Azure technologies. Proficiency in SQL and Scripting languages for data manipulation and automation. In-depth knowledge of one of more BI tools and platforms, such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView. Solid understanding of data governance, security, and privacy principles. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors. Nice to Have Skills: Microsoft Azure certifications related to BI and data analytics, such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with other cloud platforms and migration projects (eg, AWS or Google Cloud). Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques, such as machine learning and predictive modelling. Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices for CI/CD pipelines If you are interested send your CV to (see below) (no applications via agencies please). Applicants should hold SC or must be eligible for it.
26/04/2024
Full time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced BI Architect who specialises in Azure Cloud migration of on-premise Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. As a BI Architect, you will be responsible for leading the migration process, designing and implementing Azure-based BI solutions, and optimising data management and analytics capabilities in the cloud. This role requires strong technical expertise in Azure Cloud services and a deep understanding of BI architecture and best practices. Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the migration of on-premise BI solutions to Azure Cloud, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to business operations. Design and develop Azure-based BI solutions, including data warehousing, data lakes, data integration, and analytics services. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for BI solutions. Develop and implement data governance and security policies to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards. Optimise data management and performance by leveraging Azure Cloud technologies, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Analysis Services. Create and maintain documentation of BI architectures, data models, and processes. Monitor and troubleshoot BI solutions in the Azure Cloud environment, ensuring high availability and performance. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Azure Cloud technologies, providing recommendations for continuous improvement of BI capabilities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. Proven experience as a BI Architect or similar role, with a focus on Azure Cloud migration. Strong understanding of BI architecture, Datamodelling, data integration, and data visualization techniques. In-depth knowledge of Azure Cloud services, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Analysis Services, Azure SQL Database, and Azure DevOps. Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and data lakes using Azure technologies. Proficiency in SQL and Scripting languages for data manipulation and automation. In-depth knowledge of one of more BI tools and platforms, such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView. Solid understanding of data governance, security, and privacy principles. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors. Nice to Have Skills: Microsoft Azure certifications related to BI and data analytics, such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with other cloud platforms and migration projects (eg, AWS or Google Cloud). Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques, such as machine learning and predictive modelling. Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices for CI/CD pipelines If you are interested send your CV to (see below) (no applications via agencies please). Applicants should hold SC or must be eligible for it.