*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior IBM MQ Middleware Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end administration, maintenance, and support of our critical IBM MQ messaging infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the reliability, availability, performance, and security of the MQ environment, supporting business applications, and actively participating in strategic initiatives such as cloud migration, containerization, and system modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Collaborate effectively with application developers, system administrators, network engineers, database administrators, and project managers. Qualifications: Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus). Familiarity with other messaging technologies like Kafka. Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments. IBM MQ, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Docker Kubernetes, Rancher, GitHub, Artifactory, Harness, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, IaC, Automated Cloud Provisioning Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Certificates or Licenses: AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.
04/07/2025
Full time
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior IBM MQ Middleware Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end administration, maintenance, and support of our critical IBM MQ messaging infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the reliability, availability, performance, and security of the MQ environment, supporting business applications, and actively participating in strategic initiatives such as cloud migration, containerization, and system modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Collaborate effectively with application developers, system administrators, network engineers, database administrators, and project managers. Qualifications: Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus). Familiarity with other messaging technologies like Kafka. Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments. IBM MQ, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Docker Kubernetes, Rancher, GitHub, Artifactory, Harness, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, IaC, Automated Cloud Provisioning Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Certificates or Licenses: AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer with strong ForgeRock experience. Candidate will be responsible for access control and all associated programs. Applications supporting these programs include ForgeRock, SailPoint and Duo. This position has an emphasis on integrating internal applications with ForgeRock Identity suite using OAuth methodologies and custom scopes, coordinating directly with application development teams and enterprise architecture. Team Members collaborate daily for IAM System design and implementation, as well as assist with operational and customer support of the workforce in Identity and Access related functions. Team members assist with evaluating and supplementing our compliance readiness posture, assisting with the evaluation of control execution, process efficiency, and evidence gathering for internal and external auditors. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Administration and configuration of our IAM products and processes with an emphasis on ForgeRock Identity products. Developing custom integration, workflows and rules between tools using Agile methodologies. Planning, implementation, enforcement and review of security policies, procedures, and controls specific to Identity Access Management. Processing access requests and issue tickets for internal and external customers Leading troubleshooting and resolution of system issues that might contribute to enterprise Production problems. Managing project work through all phases (design, build, test, cutover). Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned Qualifications The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned. Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Experience working in and developing solutions for a highly regulated environment or organization that leverages a security framework (such as NIST, COBIT, etc). Experience supporting the ForgeRock Identity Platform including Identity Gateway, Access Manager, and Directory Server. Experience with Multi-Factor authentication protocols and systems (Entrust, Duo, or similar). Experience with Single-Sign on protocols (OIDC, OAuth2.0, SAML, SWA, etc) and systems (Okta, Ping, Siteminder, or similar). Development experience: Java, Javascript, Groovy Development experience: Python and Shell Scripting Solid understanding of Encryption and Network protocols (SSL, IPV4, HTTP) Basic knowledge of Linux operating system administration. Basic knowledge of Windows server and desktop operating systems Basic knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Basic knowledge of Controls, Risk Ranking/mapping, Remediation items and general IT audit Preferred (nice to have) Sailpoint Identity IQ administration or experience E-GRC/Archer ServiceNow Mainframe architecture CA-ACF2 Mainframe access control facilities Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory). Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, or equivalent experience 7+ Years Identity Access Management (IAM) experience preferred Hands-on IT or security operations experience Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, ITIL, etc)
02/07/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer with strong ForgeRock experience. Candidate will be responsible for access control and all associated programs. Applications supporting these programs include ForgeRock, SailPoint and Duo. This position has an emphasis on integrating internal applications with ForgeRock Identity suite using OAuth methodologies and custom scopes, coordinating directly with application development teams and enterprise architecture. Team Members collaborate daily for IAM System design and implementation, as well as assist with operational and customer support of the workforce in Identity and Access related functions. Team members assist with evaluating and supplementing our compliance readiness posture, assisting with the evaluation of control execution, process efficiency, and evidence gathering for internal and external auditors. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Administration and configuration of our IAM products and processes with an emphasis on ForgeRock Identity products. Developing custom integration, workflows and rules between tools using Agile methodologies. Planning, implementation, enforcement and review of security policies, procedures, and controls specific to Identity Access Management. Processing access requests and issue tickets for internal and external customers Leading troubleshooting and resolution of system issues that might contribute to enterprise Production problems. Managing project work through all phases (design, build, test, cutover). Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned Qualifications The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned. Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Experience working in and developing solutions for a highly regulated environment or organization that leverages a security framework (such as NIST, COBIT, etc). Experience supporting the ForgeRock Identity Platform including Identity Gateway, Access Manager, and Directory Server. Experience with Multi-Factor authentication protocols and systems (Entrust, Duo, or similar). Experience with Single-Sign on protocols (OIDC, OAuth2.0, SAML, SWA, etc) and systems (Okta, Ping, Siteminder, or similar). Development experience: Java, Javascript, Groovy Development experience: Python and Shell Scripting Solid understanding of Encryption and Network protocols (SSL, IPV4, HTTP) Basic knowledge of Linux operating system administration. Basic knowledge of Windows server and desktop operating systems Basic knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Basic knowledge of Controls, Risk Ranking/mapping, Remediation items and general IT audit Preferred (nice to have) Sailpoint Identity IQ administration or experience E-GRC/Archer ServiceNow Mainframe architecture CA-ACF2 Mainframe access control facilities Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory). Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, or equivalent experience 7+ Years Identity Access Management (IAM) experience preferred Hands-on IT or security operations experience Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, ITIL, etc)
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
* Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Enterprise Monitoring and Observability. Candidate will set clear direction and vision for future monitoring and observability strategy. Identify existing areas for improvement, allocate resources, and work with solution architects to craft appropriate remediation or enhancement for these systems. Responsibilities: Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Ensure systems designs are reflective of our regulatory and compliance goals and support them in an efficient manner Provide mentoring to more junior members of the team Allocate resources to resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Ensure consistent and robust tool installations using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Supervise all direct reports and provide overall direction to the team Mentor managers and staff in their career growth and career plans Oversee performance improvement plans for team members that require improvement to meet expectations Produce regular reporting via metrics, presentations, or other approaches to keep management apprised of technology status Generate technology roadmaps and reasonable milestones to deliver it Qualifications: Demonstrated experience and expertise in Enterprise cloud monitoring solutions, preferably in financial markets. Experience in Splunk, ELK, AppDynamics, ITRS, OTEL or similar is a requirement. Proven ability to lead and motivate colleagues Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree in a related area 7-10 years of related experience Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects Cloud certification in AWS is a plus
02/07/2025
Full time
* Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Enterprise Monitoring and Observability. Candidate will set clear direction and vision for future monitoring and observability strategy. Identify existing areas for improvement, allocate resources, and work with solution architects to craft appropriate remediation or enhancement for these systems. Responsibilities: Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Ensure systems designs are reflective of our regulatory and compliance goals and support them in an efficient manner Provide mentoring to more junior members of the team Allocate resources to resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Ensure consistent and robust tool installations using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Supervise all direct reports and provide overall direction to the team Mentor managers and staff in their career growth and career plans Oversee performance improvement plans for team members that require improvement to meet expectations Produce regular reporting via metrics, presentations, or other approaches to keep management apprised of technology status Generate technology roadmaps and reasonable milestones to deliver it Qualifications: Demonstrated experience and expertise in Enterprise cloud monitoring solutions, preferably in financial markets. Experience in Splunk, ELK, AppDynamics, ITRS, OTEL or similar is a requirement. Proven ability to lead and motivate colleagues Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree in a related area 7-10 years of related experience Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects Cloud certification in AWS is a plus
Product Manager Location: Surrey, UK (Hybrid working options available) Type: Full-time Sector: SaaS/IoT Are you a commercially-minded Product Manager who's passionate about innovation, and technology? Join our journey as we build a Global Centre of Excellence and shape the future with the environmental technology arena. Our client is a leading global environmental business, headquartered in Surrey, seeking a Product Manager to be the driving force behind our product portfolio, with a strong focus on customer SaaS applications. You'll work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and support teams to ensure our solutions align with market needs, drive business growth, and deliver real environmental impact. This is a high-impact, hands-on role ideal for a Product Manager who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and wants to contribute to a cause that matters. Key Responsibilities for the Product Manager Define and communicate product roadmaps based on market trends, customer feedback, and business strategy Own product life cycle and commercial performance, including P&L and ROI tracking Lead go-to-market strategies in collaboration with marketing and sales teams Shape solutions that meet customer needs, utilising the full product suite Maintain clear, accessible product documentation and sales collateral Prioritise development in line with strategic goals using tools like Jira Support tenders and business development with market and product insights Monitor KPIs to drive product improvement and innovation What You Bring as Product Manager 3-5+ years' experience in Product Management, ideally in tech, telecoms, IoT, or related sectors Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Strong commercial acumen and a data-driven, strategic mindset Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, SaaS platforms (eg, AWS, Azure), and product tools like Jira Desirable: Knowledge of wireless communications (GPRS, NB-IoT, LTE-M) Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, SDI-12) Background in telemetry, IT networks, IoT or cybersecurity for critical infrastructure As Product Manager you'll Thrive If You Are: Passionate about building solutions that solve real-world problems Organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change An innovative thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach Customer-focused with a deep understanding of market dynamics Fluent in English, both written and spoken
02/07/2025
Full time
Product Manager Location: Surrey, UK (Hybrid working options available) Type: Full-time Sector: SaaS/IoT Are you a commercially-minded Product Manager who's passionate about innovation, and technology? Join our journey as we build a Global Centre of Excellence and shape the future with the environmental technology arena. Our client is a leading global environmental business, headquartered in Surrey, seeking a Product Manager to be the driving force behind our product portfolio, with a strong focus on customer SaaS applications. You'll work closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and support teams to ensure our solutions align with market needs, drive business growth, and deliver real environmental impact. This is a high-impact, hands-on role ideal for a Product Manager who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and wants to contribute to a cause that matters. Key Responsibilities for the Product Manager Define and communicate product roadmaps based on market trends, customer feedback, and business strategy Own product life cycle and commercial performance, including P&L and ROI tracking Lead go-to-market strategies in collaboration with marketing and sales teams Shape solutions that meet customer needs, utilising the full product suite Maintain clear, accessible product documentation and sales collateral Prioritise development in line with strategic goals using tools like Jira Support tenders and business development with market and product insights Monitor KPIs to drive product improvement and innovation What You Bring as Product Manager 3-5+ years' experience in Product Management, ideally in tech, telecoms, IoT, or related sectors Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Strong commercial acumen and a data-driven, strategic mindset Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, SaaS platforms (eg, AWS, Azure), and product tools like Jira Desirable: Knowledge of wireless communications (GPRS, NB-IoT, LTE-M) Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, SDI-12) Background in telemetry, IT networks, IoT or cybersecurity for critical infrastructure As Product Manager you'll Thrive If You Are: Passionate about building solutions that solve real-world problems Organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change An innovative thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach Customer-focused with a deep understanding of market dynamics Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer with strong ForgeRock experience. Candidate will be responsible for access control and all associated programs. Applications supporting these programs include ForgeRock, SailPoint and Duo. This position has an emphasis on integrating internal applications with ForgeRock Identity suite using OAuth methodologies and custom scopes, coordinating directly with application development teams and enterprise architecture. Team Members collaborate daily for IAM System design and implementation, as well as assist with operational and customer support of the workforce in Identity and Access related functions. Team members assist with evaluating and supplementing our compliance readiness posture, assisting with the evaluation of control execution, process efficiency, and evidence gathering for internal and external auditors. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Administration and configuration of our IAM products and processes with an emphasis on ForgeRock Identity products. Developing custom integration, workflows and rules between tools using Agile methodologies. Planning, implementation, enforcement and review of security policies, procedures, and controls specific to Identity Access Management. Processing access requests and issue tickets for internal and external customers Leading troubleshooting and resolution of system issues that might contribute to enterprise Production problems. Managing project work through all phases (design, build, test, cutover). Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned Qualifications The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned. Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Experience working in and developing solutions for a highly regulated environment or organization that leverages a security framework (such as NIST, COBIT, etc). Experience supporting the ForgeRock Identity Platform including Identity Gateway, Access Manager, and Directory Server. Experience with Multi-Factor authentication protocols and systems (Entrust, Duo, or similar). Experience with Single-Sign on protocols (OIDC, OAuth2.0, SAML, SWA, etc) and systems (Okta, Ping, Siteminder, or similar). Development experience: Java, Javascript, Groovy Development experience: Python and Shell Scripting Solid understanding of Encryption and Network protocols (SSL, IPV4, HTTP) Basic knowledge of Linux operating system administration. Basic knowledge of Windows server and desktop operating systems Basic knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Basic knowledge of Controls, Risk Ranking/mapping, Remediation items and general IT audit Preferred (nice to have) Sailpoint Identity IQ administration or experience E-GRC/Archer ServiceNow Mainframe architecture CA-ACF2 Mainframe access control facilities Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory). Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, or equivalent experience 7+ Years Identity Access Management (IAM) experience preferred Hands-on IT or security operations experience Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, ITIL, etc)
02/07/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Identity and Access Management Engineer with strong ForgeRock experience. Candidate will be responsible for access control and all associated programs. Applications supporting these programs include ForgeRock, SailPoint and Duo. This position has an emphasis on integrating internal applications with ForgeRock Identity suite using OAuth methodologies and custom scopes, coordinating directly with application development teams and enterprise architecture. Team Members collaborate daily for IAM System design and implementation, as well as assist with operational and customer support of the workforce in Identity and Access related functions. Team members assist with evaluating and supplementing our compliance readiness posture, assisting with the evaluation of control execution, process efficiency, and evidence gathering for internal and external auditors. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Administration and configuration of our IAM products and processes with an emphasis on ForgeRock Identity products. Developing custom integration, workflows and rules between tools using Agile methodologies. Planning, implementation, enforcement and review of security policies, procedures, and controls specific to Identity Access Management. Processing access requests and issue tickets for internal and external customers Leading troubleshooting and resolution of system issues that might contribute to enterprise Production problems. Managing project work through all phases (design, build, test, cutover). Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned Qualifications The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions. Report on controls, evidence gathering and control execution. Work collaboratively across IT and Business departments to implement technical solutions Under limited direction from management, monitor, evaluate and maintain systems and procedures to enforce best practices for user access authorization and control. Research, recommend, and implement changes to procedures and systems to enhance systems security. Assist in communicating security policies and procedures to users. Assist internal and external customers with multi-platform security access issues and requests. Assist in identifying or developing tools or methods to track and monitor risk Support management with special projects and other duties as assigned. Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP Experience working in and developing solutions for a highly regulated environment or organization that leverages a security framework (such as NIST, COBIT, etc). Experience supporting the ForgeRock Identity Platform including Identity Gateway, Access Manager, and Directory Server. Experience with Multi-Factor authentication protocols and systems (Entrust, Duo, or similar). Experience with Single-Sign on protocols (OIDC, OAuth2.0, SAML, SWA, etc) and systems (Okta, Ping, Siteminder, or similar). Development experience: Java, Javascript, Groovy Development experience: Python and Shell Scripting Solid understanding of Encryption and Network protocols (SSL, IPV4, HTTP) Basic knowledge of Linux operating system administration. Basic knowledge of Windows server and desktop operating systems Basic knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Basic knowledge of Controls, Risk Ranking/mapping, Remediation items and general IT audit Preferred (nice to have) Sailpoint Identity IQ administration or experience E-GRC/Archer ServiceNow Mainframe architecture CA-ACF2 Mainframe access control facilities Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory). Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, or equivalent experience 7+ Years Identity Access Management (IAM) experience preferred Hands-on IT or security operations experience Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, ITIL, etc)
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Azure Cloud Infrastructure Administration (Tenant, Intune). This Azure administrator will need to have 5+ years of experience working with Azure Tenant, Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, etc. Responsibilities: Azure tenant/cloud infrastructure administration Troubleshooting networks, network appliances, using common network tools to identify issues Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune administration Support Enterprise secure printing by leveraging Embedded technologies Work with internal teams to properly identify, remediate and take ownership of and identify concerns related to vulnerabilities and security findings Proactive approach to End of Life technologies/Applications/Systems to keep systems compliant Adhere to internal Change Management requirements for each change in a production environment Manage vendor relationships on all responsible products, ongoing license planning, creation of statement of work documents, budgeting, NDA's, and contract renewals. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years experience supporting Corporate Azure tenant, across all technology stacks Experience utilizing common network troubleshooting tools such as Netmon, Wireshark, Fiddler, and Splunk in a complex enterprise environment Experience supporting an Azure cloud environment including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security. Ability to protect Azure data and its dependencies using Named Locations, Conditional Access Policies, and tenant restrictions Experience operating in a DevOps culture Familiarity with working in a highly regulated environment including NIST-CSF, COBIT, CIS
01/07/2025
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Azure Cloud Infrastructure Administration (Tenant, Intune). This Azure administrator will need to have 5+ years of experience working with Azure Tenant, Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, etc. Responsibilities: Azure tenant/cloud infrastructure administration Troubleshooting networks, network appliances, using common network tools to identify issues Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune administration Support Enterprise secure printing by leveraging Embedded technologies Work with internal teams to properly identify, remediate and take ownership of and identify concerns related to vulnerabilities and security findings Proactive approach to End of Life technologies/Applications/Systems to keep systems compliant Adhere to internal Change Management requirements for each change in a production environment Manage vendor relationships on all responsible products, ongoing license planning, creation of statement of work documents, budgeting, NDA's, and contract renewals. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years experience supporting Corporate Azure tenant, across all technology stacks Experience utilizing common network troubleshooting tools such as Netmon, Wireshark, Fiddler, and Splunk in a complex enterprise environment Experience supporting an Azure cloud environment including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security. Ability to protect Azure data and its dependencies using Named Locations, Conditional Access Policies, and tenant restrictions Experience operating in a DevOps culture Familiarity with working in a highly regulated environment including NIST-CSF, COBIT, CIS
Azure Server Administrator Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship or this role* Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience 5+ years' experience 5+ years' experience supporting Corporate Azure tenant, across all technology stacks Experience utilizing common network troubleshooting tools such as Netmon, Wireshark, Fiddler, and Splunk in a complex enterprise environment Experience supporting an Azure cloud environment including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security. Ability to protect Azure data and its dependencies using Named Locations, Conditional Access Policies, and tenant restrictions Experience operating in a DevOps culture Passion to identify, investigate, and drive new technology within various interconnected technology systems Familiarity with working in a highly regulated environment including NIST-CSF, COBIT, CIS Responsibilities Azure tenant/cloud infrastructure administration Troubleshooting networks, network appliances, using common network tools to identify issues Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune administration Support Enterprise secure printing by leveraging Embedded technologies Work with internal teams to properly identify, remediate and take ownership of and identify concerns related to vulnerabilities and security findings Proactive approach to End of Life technologies/Applications/Systems to keep systems compliant Adhere to internal Change Management requirements for each change in a production environment Manage vendor relationships on all responsible products, ongoing license planning, creation of statement of work documents, budgeting, NDA's, and contract renewals.
01/07/2025
Full time
Azure Server Administrator Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote *We are unable to provide sponsorship or this role* Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience 5+ years' experience 5+ years' experience supporting Corporate Azure tenant, across all technology stacks Experience utilizing common network troubleshooting tools such as Netmon, Wireshark, Fiddler, and Splunk in a complex enterprise environment Experience supporting an Azure cloud environment including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security. Ability to protect Azure data and its dependencies using Named Locations, Conditional Access Policies, and tenant restrictions Experience operating in a DevOps culture Passion to identify, investigate, and drive new technology within various interconnected technology systems Familiarity with working in a highly regulated environment including NIST-CSF, COBIT, CIS Responsibilities Azure tenant/cloud infrastructure administration Troubleshooting networks, network appliances, using common network tools to identify issues Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune administration Support Enterprise secure printing by leveraging Embedded technologies Work with internal teams to properly identify, remediate and take ownership of and identify concerns related to vulnerabilities and security findings Proactive approach to End of Life technologies/Applications/Systems to keep systems compliant Adhere to internal Change Management requirements for each change in a production environment Manage vendor relationships on all responsible products, ongoing license planning, creation of statement of work documents, budgeting, NDA's, and contract renewals.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Azure Intune Systems Administrator with Tenant/Cloud experience. Candidate will be responsible for the design, support, and automation of a secure enterprise collaboration environment. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future state of systems. Responsibilities also include designing solutions to support existing and future services and enhance security posture throughout various systems. Responsibilities: Azure tenant/cloud infrastructure administration Troubleshooting networks, network appliances, using common network tools to identify issues Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune administration Support Enterprise secure printing by leveraging Embedded technologies Work with internal teams to properly identify, remediate and take ownership of and identify concerns related to vulnerabilities and security findings Proactive approach to End of Life technologies/Applications/Systems to keep systems compliant Adhere to internal Change Management requirements for each change in a production environment Manage vendor relationships on all responsible products, ongoing license planning, creation of statement of work documents, budgeting, NDA's, and contract renewals. Qualifications: Strong ability to use solution-oriented approach towards problem resolution Ability to work independently and with a team, be a team player Minimum 5 years experience supporting Corporate Azure tenant, across all technology stacks Experience utilizing common network troubleshooting tools such as Netmon, Wireshark, Fiddler, and Splunk in a complex enterprise environment Experience supporting an Azure cloud environment including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security. Ability to protect Azure data and its dependencies using Named Locations, Conditional Access Policies, and tenant restrictions Experience operating in a DevOps culture Familiarity with working in a highly regulated environment including NIST-CSF, COBIT, CIS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification or equivalent experience preferred
30/06/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Azure Intune Systems Administrator with Tenant/Cloud experience. Candidate will be responsible for the design, support, and automation of a secure enterprise collaboration environment. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future state of systems. Responsibilities also include designing solutions to support existing and future services and enhance security posture throughout various systems. Responsibilities: Azure tenant/cloud infrastructure administration Troubleshooting networks, network appliances, using common network tools to identify issues Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune administration Support Enterprise secure printing by leveraging Embedded technologies Work with internal teams to properly identify, remediate and take ownership of and identify concerns related to vulnerabilities and security findings Proactive approach to End of Life technologies/Applications/Systems to keep systems compliant Adhere to internal Change Management requirements for each change in a production environment Manage vendor relationships on all responsible products, ongoing license planning, creation of statement of work documents, budgeting, NDA's, and contract renewals. Qualifications: Strong ability to use solution-oriented approach towards problem resolution Ability to work independently and with a team, be a team player Minimum 5 years experience supporting Corporate Azure tenant, across all technology stacks Experience utilizing common network troubleshooting tools such as Netmon, Wireshark, Fiddler, and Splunk in a complex enterprise environment Experience supporting an Azure cloud environment including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security. Ability to protect Azure data and its dependencies using Named Locations, Conditional Access Policies, and tenant restrictions Experience operating in a DevOps culture Familiarity with working in a highly regulated environment including NIST-CSF, COBIT, CIS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification or equivalent experience preferred
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Lead IBM MQ Middleware Administrator. This administrator will focus on the IBM MQ administration, end to end maintenance and support messaging infrastructure. This role will work with containerized Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift infrastructure modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus).
30/06/2025
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Lead IBM MQ Middleware Administrator. This administrator will focus on the IBM MQ administration, end to end maintenance and support messaging infrastructure. This role will work with containerized Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift infrastructure modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus).
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Lead IBM MQ Middleware Administrator. This administrator will focus on the IBM MQ administration, end to end maintenance and support messaging infrastructure. This role will work with containerized Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift infrastructure modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus).
30/06/2025
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for a Lead IBM MQ Middleware Administrator. This administrator will focus on the IBM MQ administration, end to end maintenance and support messaging infrastructure. This role will work with containerized Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift infrastructure modernization. Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ software (Queue Managers, Clients) on RHEL. Perform version upgrades, apply fix packs, and manage patching cycles according to best practices and security requirements. Configure MQ objects, including Queue Managers, Queues (Local, Remote, Alias, Model), Channels, Listeners, Clusters, Topics, and Subscriptions. Monitor MQ system performance metrics, message throughput, and latency. Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning adjustments at the Queue Manager, channel, and queue levels. Analyze MQ logs and trace data to optimize configurations. Provide expert-level troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, including connectivity problems, message delivery failures, security errors, and performance degradation. Act as a primary point of contact for application teams regarding MQ connectivity and messaging issues. Respond to incidents, diagnose root causes, and implement corrective actions, participating in on-call rotation if applicable. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, memory, disk space, message depths) and forecast future capacity needs. Design and implement scalable MQ solutions, including clustering and distributed queuing, to meet growing business demands. Develop, implement, test, and maintain disaster recovery (DR) procedures for the MQ environment. Configure and manage high availability (HA) solutions, potentially including multi-instance Queue Managers or clustering. Participate in regular DR testing exercises. Implement and manage MQ security configurations, including TLS/SSL for channels, Channel Authentication Rules (CHLAUTH), and Object Authority Manager (OAM). Work with security teams to ensure compliance with security policies and standards. Manage certificates and keystores for secure communication. Interface with IBM support (raising PMRs/Cases) for problem resolution, technical guidance, and product information. Stay informed about IBM MQ product roadmaps, new features, and end-of-support timelines. Participate in the planning, design, and execution of migrating IBM MQ workloads to AWS. Contribute to initiatives involving the deployment and management of IBM MQ in containerized environments (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), utilizing MQ container images and operators. Actively participate in infrastructure modernization projects related to messaging. Develop and maintain scripts (eg, Shell, Python, Perl) or utilize automation tools (eg, Ansible) to streamline routine MQ administration tasks, deployments, and configuration management. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, standards, and operational procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM MQ in a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of core IBM MQ concepts (Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Clustering, Publish/Subscribe, Security). Proficiency in administering IBM MQ on [Specify primary OS, eg, Linux, Windows]. Proven troubleshooting skills in diagnosing and resolving complex MQ issues. Experience with Scripting languages (eg, Bash, Python, Perl) for automation. Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, load balancers) as they relate to MQ. Experience with IBM MQ on RHEL and containers in cloud. Experience with advanced MQ features like MQ Appliances, Advanced Message Security (AMS), Managed File Transfer (MFT). Experience migrating or managing IBM MQ in AWS. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and managing MQ in containers. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform. Experience with enterprise monitoring tools (eg, Instana, Dynatrace, Splunk, Nagios, Prometheus).
ABOUT YOU You're a hands-on leader with a solid background in software engineering and a passion for building scalable platforms from the ground up. You thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in owning both the product and its technical roadmap. With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you're ready to manage a team and guide them toward technical and personal growth. You enjoy engaging with stakeholders and are not afraid to get involved in coding and architectural decisions. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO Take ownership of one of two future development teams Manage 3-5 direct reports, providing mentorship and growth opportunities Align regularly with business and product stakeholders Contribute to the codebase, technical architecture, and strategic planning Maintain and evolve a diverse portfolio of existing products Work with technologies such as Kotlin (Spring Boot), Python, AWS, Terraform, AWS CDK, and Angular 16+ AN IDEAL PROFILE WOULD BE Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field 7+ years of relevant work experience post-graduation 1+ year in a lead or engineering management role Solid experience in Python or a JVM language (Kotlin/Java) Skilled in cloud computing, preferably AWS, with Infrastructure as Code experience Strong knowledge of SQL and query performance Experienced in clean, scalable code practices and large-scale projects Familiarity with the Spring Framework and Typescript is a plus Comfortable working closely with business stakeholders and gathering requirements Tick all the boxes? Then smash that button and let's have a chat. Contact - (see below) ABOUT US: Levy is an international IT staffing organization providing recruitment and project resourcing services to companies ranging from start-ups to well-established global players across the UK, Holland, Germany, Belgium, and the USA. By partnering with our clients, we provide tailored interim and permanent IT staffing solutions to help them deliver their initiatives across applications and infrastructure, touching areas such as Digital, Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity and ERP.
30/06/2025
Project-based
ABOUT YOU You're a hands-on leader with a solid background in software engineering and a passion for building scalable platforms from the ground up. You thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in owning both the product and its technical roadmap. With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you're ready to manage a team and guide them toward technical and personal growth. You enjoy engaging with stakeholders and are not afraid to get involved in coding and architectural decisions. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO Take ownership of one of two future development teams Manage 3-5 direct reports, providing mentorship and growth opportunities Align regularly with business and product stakeholders Contribute to the codebase, technical architecture, and strategic planning Maintain and evolve a diverse portfolio of existing products Work with technologies such as Kotlin (Spring Boot), Python, AWS, Terraform, AWS CDK, and Angular 16+ AN IDEAL PROFILE WOULD BE Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field 7+ years of relevant work experience post-graduation 1+ year in a lead or engineering management role Solid experience in Python or a JVM language (Kotlin/Java) Skilled in cloud computing, preferably AWS, with Infrastructure as Code experience Strong knowledge of SQL and query performance Experienced in clean, scalable code practices and large-scale projects Familiarity with the Spring Framework and Typescript is a plus Comfortable working closely with business stakeholders and gathering requirements Tick all the boxes? Then smash that button and let's have a chat. Contact - (see below) ABOUT US: Levy is an international IT staffing organization providing recruitment and project resourcing services to companies ranging from start-ups to well-established global players across the UK, Holland, Germany, Belgium, and the USA. By partnering with our clients, we provide tailored interim and permanent IT staffing solutions to help them deliver their initiatives across applications and infrastructure, touching areas such as Digital, Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity and ERP.
Our client a public sector Constabulary are looking for an ICT Core Systems Service Manager to join on a permanent bases. Purpose of the role: Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and a decision maker for Records Management System (RMS), and they will lead the User Group. This pivotal role will ensure only one method to change functionality across the three integrated systems. To represent our client at national, regional and local meetings to enable maximisation of the development of RMS. To work with the Minerva delivery teams to ensure that the organisation is aligned with thevision ensuring maximisation of RMS to transform how the forces work together, share information and realise the benefits. To represent our client at specialist RMS system owner meetings, with engagement to evolve and develop the force relationship around product development. To coordinate developments within RMS making sure it remains updated and fully supportive of the operating mode, including holistic management across associated systems, to ensure continued parity between the interfaces. To optimise performance and effectively manage changes, oversee, monitor, and address development and change requirements within RMS and associated systems. Ensure integration between local and national interfaces, while maintaining alignment with forces, especially those involved in the South West Collaboration. To prioritised development and work with stakeholders to maximise development opportunities. To support the RMS service team to rectify issues by problem solving at a local level, support improvements in functionality to meet local and Authorised Professional Practice (APP) objectives and support policing activity. Key Tasks include: Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks. Applies ethical and robust techniques in the transformation of data from one format/medium to another, in line with organisational policies and procedures and being sensitive to risks around the use of information. Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for small-scale changes and assists with more complex change initiatives. Follows agreed standards, applying appropriate techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements. Provides constructive challenge to stakeholders as required. Prioritises requirements and documents traceability to source. Reviews requirements for errors and omissions. Provides input to the requirements base-line. Investigates, manages and applies authorised requests for changes to base-lined requirements, in line with change management policy. Reviews requirements and specifications, and defines test conditions. Designs test cases and test scripts under own direction, mapping back to pre-determined criteria, recording and reporting outcomes. Analyses and reports test activities and results. Identifies and reports issues and risks associated with own work. Qualifications: Desirable to have working knowledge in RMS (Niche), Pronto and CAD systems Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks. Excellent communication, problem solving Stakeholder/Customer Engagement and customer service Demonstrable skills in managing complex workloads and performance delivery. GDPR, Data Protection awareness Cyber security awareness Please note: The post holder will be expected to maintain a high standard of information security and be vetted to Local Force Management Vetting (MV). If this sounds like you, apply now!
30/06/2025
Full time
Our client a public sector Constabulary are looking for an ICT Core Systems Service Manager to join on a permanent bases. Purpose of the role: Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and a decision maker for Records Management System (RMS), and they will lead the User Group. This pivotal role will ensure only one method to change functionality across the three integrated systems. To represent our client at national, regional and local meetings to enable maximisation of the development of RMS. To work with the Minerva delivery teams to ensure that the organisation is aligned with thevision ensuring maximisation of RMS to transform how the forces work together, share information and realise the benefits. To represent our client at specialist RMS system owner meetings, with engagement to evolve and develop the force relationship around product development. To coordinate developments within RMS making sure it remains updated and fully supportive of the operating mode, including holistic management across associated systems, to ensure continued parity between the interfaces. To optimise performance and effectively manage changes, oversee, monitor, and address development and change requirements within RMS and associated systems. Ensure integration between local and national interfaces, while maintaining alignment with forces, especially those involved in the South West Collaboration. To prioritised development and work with stakeholders to maximise development opportunities. To support the RMS service team to rectify issues by problem solving at a local level, support improvements in functionality to meet local and Authorised Professional Practice (APP) objectives and support policing activity. Key Tasks include: Identifies and resolves issues with applications, following agreed procedures. Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed applications maintenance tasks. Applies ethical and robust techniques in the transformation of data from one format/medium to another, in line with organisational policies and procedures and being sensitive to risks around the use of information. Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for small-scale changes and assists with more complex change initiatives. Follows agreed standards, applying appropriate techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements. Provides constructive challenge to stakeholders as required. Prioritises requirements and documents traceability to source. Reviews requirements for errors and omissions. Provides input to the requirements base-line. Investigates, manages and applies authorised requests for changes to base-lined requirements, in line with change management policy. Reviews requirements and specifications, and defines test conditions. Designs test cases and test scripts under own direction, mapping back to pre-determined criteria, recording and reporting outcomes. Analyses and reports test activities and results. Identifies and reports issues and risks associated with own work. Qualifications: Desirable to have working knowledge in RMS (Niche), Pronto and CAD systems Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks. Excellent communication, problem solving Stakeholder/Customer Engagement and customer service Demonstrable skills in managing complex workloads and performance delivery. GDPR, Data Protection awareness Cyber security awareness Please note: The post holder will be expected to maintain a high standard of information security and be vetted to Local Force Management Vetting (MV). If this sounds like you, apply now!
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Oak Brook, Illinois
.*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent, Full time role* .*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with both .NET and Java experience. Candidate will play a key part in designing, developing, and optimizing a connected product ecosystem, working on cutting-edge IoT solutions, cloud services, and mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build high-performance, scalable, and secure software solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity and integration across our platform. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development, cloud computing and IoT protocols, along with a passion for building next-generation smart access technologies. Responsibilities: Work using Agile methodologies such as Scrum to develop Middleware Serve as primary point person and scrum team representative for interactions with product owner, Front End, Middleware, DeVos, and firmware functional teams Participate in technical assessment, scoping and management of changes to the code-base on new business requirements, product enhancements and other change requests Analyze requirements, collaborate with architects and senior engineers to produce thoughtful software designs of moderate scope and complexity Maintain domain specific software knowledge of key software application features, frameworks, or components in Middleware Lead and contribute to technical discussions in community of practice, design review, pull request, or other technical meeting forums Collaborate with other Chamberlain domain experts, such as infrastructure, database, and Front End, as the team develops features and platform enhancements Lead offshore teams to design and develop features, and burn down technical debt Ensure adherence to coding standards and other best practices to create reusable code Provide mentoring and coaching to junior engineers to increase software capability of the Middleware development team. Responsible for complying with the security requirements set forth by the Information Security team and the established ISO 27001 Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Document found in the ISMS Document Library Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams. Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent practical experience An advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of job-related experience 5+ years of job-related experience as defined in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum is required Experience in creating technical documentation is required Experience with Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, C#, Azure, AWS, SQL, Visual Studio Experience with GIT, No SQL databases, messaging systems, Distributed Architecture. Experience in creating technical documentation Thorough understanding of OOP, SOLID, RESTful services, dependency injection and cloud development Ability to work well with others and provide clear direction to a development team Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Understanding of CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) tools, frameworks and deployment processes is required Ability to interface with Product Owners and Scrum Masters for ticket/issue management Ability to lead junior and senior engineers on projects Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and self-diagnose issues in software development Working experience in a cloud platform Azure or AWS is must to have.
27/06/2025
Full time
.*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent, Full time role* .*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with both .NET and Java experience. Candidate will play a key part in designing, developing, and optimizing a connected product ecosystem, working on cutting-edge IoT solutions, cloud services, and mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build high-performance, scalable, and secure software solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity and integration across our platform. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development, cloud computing and IoT protocols, along with a passion for building next-generation smart access technologies. Responsibilities: Work using Agile methodologies such as Scrum to develop Middleware Serve as primary point person and scrum team representative for interactions with product owner, Front End, Middleware, DeVos, and firmware functional teams Participate in technical assessment, scoping and management of changes to the code-base on new business requirements, product enhancements and other change requests Analyze requirements, collaborate with architects and senior engineers to produce thoughtful software designs of moderate scope and complexity Maintain domain specific software knowledge of key software application features, frameworks, or components in Middleware Lead and contribute to technical discussions in community of practice, design review, pull request, or other technical meeting forums Collaborate with other Chamberlain domain experts, such as infrastructure, database, and Front End, as the team develops features and platform enhancements Lead offshore teams to design and develop features, and burn down technical debt Ensure adherence to coding standards and other best practices to create reusable code Provide mentoring and coaching to junior engineers to increase software capability of the Middleware development team. Responsible for complying with the security requirements set forth by the Information Security team and the established ISO 27001 Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Document found in the ISMS Document Library Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams. Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent practical experience An advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of job-related experience 5+ years of job-related experience as defined in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum is required Experience in creating technical documentation is required Experience with Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, C#, Azure, AWS, SQL, Visual Studio Experience with GIT, No SQL databases, messaging systems, Distributed Architecture. Experience in creating technical documentation Thorough understanding of OOP, SOLID, RESTful services, dependency injection and cloud development Ability to work well with others and provide clear direction to a development team Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Understanding of CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) tools, frameworks and deployment processes is required Ability to interface with Product Owners and Scrum Masters for ticket/issue management Ability to lead junior and senior engineers on projects Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and self-diagnose issues in software development Working experience in a cloud platform Azure or AWS is must to have.
Vmware Consultant SC Cleared 5 days a week on site in Manchester Our client, a well-established VMware Partner and professional services organisation, is seeking a VMware Consultant to join their clients. This role requires SC clearance and a commitment to working on-site five days a week. This role involves the end-to-end delivery of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) built on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and other modern platform technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design, install, and configure the base infrastructure platform within a single datacenter. Deploy a full VCF topology, including: Up to two VCF instances (logical separation). Up to six Workload Domains, tailored for application and service segregation. Deploy and configure VMware Cloud Director (vCD) to enable multi-tenancy and service abstraction. Implement full security hardening of the platform in line with best practices. Perform end-to-end validation of the deployed platform and document results in the validation workbook. Ensure all infrastructure is delivered as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), enabling portability, reusability, and cloud-agnostic design. Support hybrid cloud integration and edge compute considerations as part of the architecture. Enable shared services and template sharing between domains while maintaining logical isolation. Ensure support for federated identity, single sign-on, and zero-trust access models. Required Experience & Skills: Active SC Clearance (essential). Proven experience deploying VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including Management and Workload Domains. Strong hands-on experience with: VMware vSphere/vSAN/NSX-T VMware Cloud Director (vCD) and VCF Lifecycle Manager Deep understanding of Logical segmentation of workloads, Infrastructure security hardening and Automation and IaC (eg, Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI) Experience working with cloud-native principles, hybrid environments, and multi-domain architecture. Comfortable working in secure environments Full-time availability for onsite work in Manchester Apply today or email (see below)
27/06/2025
Project-based
Vmware Consultant SC Cleared 5 days a week on site in Manchester Our client, a well-established VMware Partner and professional services organisation, is seeking a VMware Consultant to join their clients. This role requires SC clearance and a commitment to working on-site five days a week. This role involves the end-to-end delivery of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) built on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and other modern platform technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design, install, and configure the base infrastructure platform within a single datacenter. Deploy a full VCF topology, including: Up to two VCF instances (logical separation). Up to six Workload Domains, tailored for application and service segregation. Deploy and configure VMware Cloud Director (vCD) to enable multi-tenancy and service abstraction. Implement full security hardening of the platform in line with best practices. Perform end-to-end validation of the deployed platform and document results in the validation workbook. Ensure all infrastructure is delivered as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), enabling portability, reusability, and cloud-agnostic design. Support hybrid cloud integration and edge compute considerations as part of the architecture. Enable shared services and template sharing between domains while maintaining logical isolation. Ensure support for federated identity, single sign-on, and zero-trust access models. Required Experience & Skills: Active SC Clearance (essential). Proven experience deploying VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including Management and Workload Domains. Strong hands-on experience with: VMware vSphere/vSAN/NSX-T VMware Cloud Director (vCD) and VCF Lifecycle Manager Deep understanding of Logical segmentation of workloads, Infrastructure security hardening and Automation and IaC (eg, Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI) Experience working with cloud-native principles, hybrid environments, and multi-domain architecture. Comfortable working in secure environments Full-time availability for onsite work in Manchester Apply today or email (see below)