The Opportunity A global financial services firm is seeking an experienced Python Database Engineer to play a key role in shaping and delivering next-generation data infrastructure. This position focuses on building and supporting a highly scalable, resilient OLTP platform using SQL architecture. You'll be part of a global team driving automation, security, and scalability across cloud-based containerised environments. This is a unique opportunity to work in a modern engineering culture that values clean code, DevOps principles, and deep technical expertise. Key Responsibilities * Design and deploy secure, compliant infrastructure in an internal cloud environment. * Contribute to the architecture, development, and roll-out of a SQL platform in a DBaaS model. * Collaborate closely with InfoSec to integrate required access and compliance controls. * Drive automation of infrastructure and containerised services (Kubernetes). * Benchmark and run proof-of-concept evaluations of database technologies. * Document and optimise operational processes around the PostgreSQL platform. * Deliver production-ready solutions using modern CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code practices. Required Skills & Experience * Strong Python development skills (must-have). * Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL and ANSI SQL. * Deep understanding of Kubernetes for container orchestration and managing stateful services. * Proficiency in Linux systems and Shell Scripting. * Hands-on experience with Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines. * Proven experience with building or supporting high availability, mission-critical systems. * Strong grasp of authentication and security concepts (OAuth, SAML, OpenID, SCIM, Kerberos). * Familiarity with monitoring tools, agent-based architectures, alerting, and dashboard creation. * Experience working in Agile and DevOps-oriented teams. Preferred Experience * Experience running PostgreSQL or NewSQL databases at scale in production environments. * Prior involvement in infrastructure benchmarking or database product evaluations. * Exposure to DBaaS architecture and deployment models. Why Apply? * Be part of a world-class technology organisation with deep engineering culture. * Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the cloud-native, data infrastructure space. * Join a collaborative team working across global offices. * Access to ongoing training, progression, and mentorship in a complex, high-impact environment. * Work in a centrally located office with excellent on-site amenities, including gym and restaurant. Interested in delivering high-impact infrastructure at scale? Apply now and help shape the future of data services in a global enterprise environment. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience.If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at (see below) to discuss further.
30/06/2025
Project-based
The Opportunity A global financial services firm is seeking an experienced Python Database Engineer to play a key role in shaping and delivering next-generation data infrastructure. This position focuses on building and supporting a highly scalable, resilient OLTP platform using SQL architecture. You'll be part of a global team driving automation, security, and scalability across cloud-based containerised environments. This is a unique opportunity to work in a modern engineering culture that values clean code, DevOps principles, and deep technical expertise. Key Responsibilities * Design and deploy secure, compliant infrastructure in an internal cloud environment. * Contribute to the architecture, development, and roll-out of a SQL platform in a DBaaS model. * Collaborate closely with InfoSec to integrate required access and compliance controls. * Drive automation of infrastructure and containerised services (Kubernetes). * Benchmark and run proof-of-concept evaluations of database technologies. * Document and optimise operational processes around the PostgreSQL platform. * Deliver production-ready solutions using modern CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code practices. Required Skills & Experience * Strong Python development skills (must-have). * Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL and ANSI SQL. * Deep understanding of Kubernetes for container orchestration and managing stateful services. * Proficiency in Linux systems and Shell Scripting. * Hands-on experience with Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines. * Proven experience with building or supporting high availability, mission-critical systems. * Strong grasp of authentication and security concepts (OAuth, SAML, OpenID, SCIM, Kerberos). * Familiarity with monitoring tools, agent-based architectures, alerting, and dashboard creation. * Experience working in Agile and DevOps-oriented teams. Preferred Experience * Experience running PostgreSQL or NewSQL databases at scale in production environments. * Prior involvement in infrastructure benchmarking or database product evaluations. * Exposure to DBaaS architecture and deployment models. Why Apply? * Be part of a world-class technology organisation with deep engineering culture. * Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the cloud-native, data infrastructure space. * Join a collaborative team working across global offices. * Access to ongoing training, progression, and mentorship in a complex, high-impact environment. * Work in a centrally located office with excellent on-site amenities, including gym and restaurant. Interested in delivering high-impact infrastructure at scale? Apply now and help shape the future of data services in a global enterprise environment. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience.If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at (see below) to discuss further.
Contract Type: Contingent/Contract (PAYE engagement) Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract Duration: 12 months About the Role We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to join a globally distributed technology team within a leading financial services environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation and support of scalable, resilient NewSQL platforms within an internal cloud-based DBaaS infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role, requiring a mix of database product expertise and development skills, particularly in Python. You will play a key part in building high-performance, highly available data solutions with a strong emphasis on automation, security, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Design and deploy secure, compliant infrastructure integrated with organizational controls. Build and maintain scalable database platforms using Postgres in a containerized environment. Collaborate with global teams and security stakeholders to deliver robust DBaaS solutions. Automate deployment and operational processes using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code tools. Provide architecture input for highly available, production-grade systems. Document and optimize support processes for Postgres-based services. Develop monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance. Key Skills & Experience Strong Python development skills (essential) Hands-on experience with Postgres in production environments Expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration Solid Linux system administration skills Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Terraform and Helm Proficient in ANSI SQL Experience working with secure authentication and authorization standards (SAML, SCIM, OAuth, OpenID, Kerberos) Strong understanding of DevOps practices and Agile methodologies Ability to develop and manage system monitoring tools and dashboards Experience with large-scale, high-velocity OLTP systems and NewSQL architecture Additional Information This role is offered on a PAYE basis , excluding holiday pay accrual. Candidates must have access to their own device for remote work. Ensure accurate candidate details for internal system access processing.
30/06/2025
Project-based
Contract Type: Contingent/Contract (PAYE engagement) Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract Duration: 12 months About the Role We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to join a globally distributed technology team within a leading financial services environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation and support of scalable, resilient NewSQL platforms within an internal cloud-based DBaaS infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role, requiring a mix of database product expertise and development skills, particularly in Python. You will play a key part in building high-performance, highly available data solutions with a strong emphasis on automation, security, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Design and deploy secure, compliant infrastructure integrated with organizational controls. Build and maintain scalable database platforms using Postgres in a containerized environment. Collaborate with global teams and security stakeholders to deliver robust DBaaS solutions. Automate deployment and operational processes using CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code tools. Provide architecture input for highly available, production-grade systems. Document and optimize support processes for Postgres-based services. Develop monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance. Key Skills & Experience Strong Python development skills (essential) Hands-on experience with Postgres in production environments Expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration Solid Linux system administration skills Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Terraform and Helm Proficient in ANSI SQL Experience working with secure authentication and authorization standards (SAML, SCIM, OAuth, OpenID, Kerberos) Strong understanding of DevOps practices and Agile methodologies Ability to develop and manage system monitoring tools and dashboards Experience with large-scale, high-velocity OLTP systems and NewSQL architecture Additional Information This role is offered on a PAYE basis , excluding holiday pay accrual. Candidates must have access to their own device for remote work. Ensure accurate candidate details for internal system access processing.
Location: London 3 days in office Salary: £60k Base + Package A growing Financial Services client is seeking a Junior Solution Architect to join their technology team. This role focuses on managing and evolving the organization's Configuration Management Database (CMDB) while contributing to solution architecture initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and enhance the CMDB (JIRA) ensuring accuracy and completeness of architectural data Design and implement integrations between CMDB (JIRA) and downstream applications Create solution designs and blueprints for technology projects Collaborate with stakeholders to document systems and processes Participate in architecture governance forums including Architecture Review and Change Advisory Board Required Skills: Experience in solution design and architecture documentation Strong understanding of technology systems integration Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills Effective stakeholder management abilities Problem-solving mindset Desired Experience: Jira and Draw.IO proficiency TOGAF or similar architectural certifications Financial services industry knowledge Technical hands-on background Experience with regulated environments The role offers: Collaborative team environment Modern technology stack Professional development opportunities Flexible hybrid working arrangement Central London location This position reports to the Head of Strategy and Architecture within the Solutions and Delivery department. Interested candidates should have a passion for architecture, documentation, and maintaining technical accuracy while working in a regulated environment.
30/06/2025
Full time
Location: London 3 days in office Salary: £60k Base + Package A growing Financial Services client is seeking a Junior Solution Architect to join their technology team. This role focuses on managing and evolving the organization's Configuration Management Database (CMDB) while contributing to solution architecture initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and enhance the CMDB (JIRA) ensuring accuracy and completeness of architectural data Design and implement integrations between CMDB (JIRA) and downstream applications Create solution designs and blueprints for technology projects Collaborate with stakeholders to document systems and processes Participate in architecture governance forums including Architecture Review and Change Advisory Board Required Skills: Experience in solution design and architecture documentation Strong understanding of technology systems integration Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills Effective stakeholder management abilities Problem-solving mindset Desired Experience: Jira and Draw.IO proficiency TOGAF or similar architectural certifications Financial services industry knowledge Technical hands-on background Experience with regulated environments The role offers: Collaborative team environment Modern technology stack Professional development opportunities Flexible hybrid working arrangement Central London location This position reports to the Head of Strategy and Architecture within the Solutions and Delivery department. Interested candidates should have a passion for architecture, documentation, and maintaining technical accuracy while working in a regulated environment.
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 Manager of Linux Operations and Administration. Candidate will lead and oversee our Linux infrastructure operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of all Linux-based systems and services, managing day-to-day operations, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize infrastructure performance and reliability. Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a team of Linux administrators, providing technical leadership and guidance. Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of Linux Servers (on-prem and cloud). Develop and implement strategies for monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Ensure system availability, uptime, and business continuity through best practices and incident management. Lead root cause analysis of critical issues and implement preventive measures. Manage patch management, system upgrades, and configuration management (eg, Ansible, Puppet). Develop and maintain operational documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with DevOps, security, and network teams to align infrastructure goals. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to support business needs. Ensure compliance with security policies and data protection standards. Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management as needed. Manages a team Qualifications: Deep understanding of Linux (Red Hat) operating systems and internals. Strong experience with virtualization (eg, VMware, KVM), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring systems. Proven ability to manage large-scale production environments and lead teams through incident response and recovery. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. [Preferred] Linux certifications (eg, RHCE) [Preferred] Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management tools. [Preferred] Background in supporting CI/CD pipelines and agile workflows. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability. Communication Skills - Great communication skills, especially with working with diverse and distributed teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Deliver on commitments - Ability to work independently as well as lead a team to solve complex problems in a timely manner. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
26/06/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Manager of Linux Operations and Administration. Candidate will lead and oversee our Linux infrastructure operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of all Linux-based systems and services, managing day-to-day operations, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize infrastructure performance and reliability. Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a team of Linux administrators, providing technical leadership and guidance. Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of Linux Servers (on-prem and cloud). Develop and implement strategies for monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Ensure system availability, uptime, and business continuity through best practices and incident management. Lead root cause analysis of critical issues and implement preventive measures. Manage patch management, system upgrades, and configuration management (eg, Ansible, Puppet). Develop and maintain operational documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with DevOps, security, and network teams to align infrastructure goals. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to support business needs. Ensure compliance with security policies and data protection standards. Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management as needed. Manages a team Qualifications: Deep understanding of Linux (Red Hat) operating systems and internals. Strong experience with virtualization (eg, VMware, KVM), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring systems. Proven ability to manage large-scale production environments and lead teams through incident response and recovery. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. [Preferred] Linux certifications (eg, RHCE) [Preferred] Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management tools. [Preferred] Background in supporting CI/CD pipelines and agile workflows. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability. Communication Skills - Great communication skills, especially with working with diverse and distributed teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Deliver on commitments - Ability to work independently as well as lead a team to solve complex problems in a timely manner. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Hedge Fund - Senior C++ Quant Developer - Equities - Linux - Python - Data/Algos/Low latency Hedge Fund background essential C++ (Version 11 upwards), Linux, Python (nice to have). Trading systems experience - ideally experience working in the equities space. Ideally the technical has experience with algo implementation. Quantitative Developer - Equities Technology We are in search of a Quantitative Developer to join our team who is passionate about designing, architecting, and implementing low latency C++ systems that are not only robust, resilient, and accurate, but also exceptionally fast. Our team works directly with the firm's central trading teams. By constructing and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure used by these teams, this developer will enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions, allowing the best possible execution performance. Job Duties Development of execution algorithms, order management systems, strategy containers, connectivity, and messaging systems. Work directly with central trading teams to optimize the firm's overall execution performance. Enhance the platform's efficiency by utilizing network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency. Create systems, interfaces, and tools for historical market data and trading simulations to boost research productivity and system testability. Assist in building and maintaining our automated tests, performance benchmark framework, and other tools Collaborate closely with trading teams to gather requirements and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in a Front Office, financial services environment as a senior contributor 10+ years cumulative, professional experience Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++ Permanent role - Central London based - 5 days a week in the office By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
26/06/2025
Full time
Hedge Fund - Senior C++ Quant Developer - Equities - Linux - Python - Data/Algos/Low latency Hedge Fund background essential C++ (Version 11 upwards), Linux, Python (nice to have). Trading systems experience - ideally experience working in the equities space. Ideally the technical has experience with algo implementation. Quantitative Developer - Equities Technology We are in search of a Quantitative Developer to join our team who is passionate about designing, architecting, and implementing low latency C++ systems that are not only robust, resilient, and accurate, but also exceptionally fast. Our team works directly with the firm's central trading teams. By constructing and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure used by these teams, this developer will enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions, allowing the best possible execution performance. Job Duties Development of execution algorithms, order management systems, strategy containers, connectivity, and messaging systems. Work directly with central trading teams to optimize the firm's overall execution performance. Enhance the platform's efficiency by utilizing network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency. Create systems, interfaces, and tools for historical market data and trading simulations to boost research productivity and system testability. Assist in building and maintaining our automated tests, performance benchmark framework, and other tools Collaborate closely with trading teams to gather requirements and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in a Front Office, financial services environment as a senior contributor 10+ years cumulative, professional experience Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++ Permanent role - Central London based - 5 days a week in the office By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Permanent VP Level Solution Architect - SDLC - TOGAF - Agile - Cards & Payments - AWS/Azure Purpose of the role To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency. Vice President Expectations Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. To excel in this role, you will need: Proficiency in architecting solutions across disparate technologies to solve complex business challenges, while collaborating with various stakeholder groups and influencing their perspectives on technology-driven innovation. Practical experience with one or more SDLC methodologies with the ability to exhibit deep technical understanding conveyed through crisp solution design artefacts and walkthroughs. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts (both written and verbal) to an extensive and varied set of stakeholders, anticipate objections, and effectively persuade others to adopt the most suitable approach - supported by excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities. Additional highly valued skills: Application, Infrastructure, or Enterprise Architecture training and certification, such as TOGAF. Extensive experience in system integration, API design, and API management, including architecting enterprise-wide, end-to-end solutions with a strong focus on cloud-based technologies - particularly AWS, though experience with Azure and Google Cloud is also beneficial. Experience in Financial Services or working in a highly regulated environment, particularly within the Cards & Payments domain, as well as familiarity with Scaled Agile frameworks. Permanent role - hybrid working - Manchester based By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
26/06/2025
Full time
Permanent VP Level Solution Architect - SDLC - TOGAF - Agile - Cards & Payments - AWS/Azure Purpose of the role To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency. Vice President Expectations Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. To excel in this role, you will need: Proficiency in architecting solutions across disparate technologies to solve complex business challenges, while collaborating with various stakeholder groups and influencing their perspectives on technology-driven innovation. Practical experience with one or more SDLC methodologies with the ability to exhibit deep technical understanding conveyed through crisp solution design artefacts and walkthroughs. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts (both written and verbal) to an extensive and varied set of stakeholders, anticipate objections, and effectively persuade others to adopt the most suitable approach - supported by excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities. Additional highly valued skills: Application, Infrastructure, or Enterprise Architecture training and certification, such as TOGAF. Extensive experience in system integration, API design, and API management, including architecting enterprise-wide, end-to-end solutions with a strong focus on cloud-based technologies - particularly AWS, though experience with Azure and Google Cloud is also beneficial. Experience in Financial Services or working in a highly regulated environment, particularly within the Cards & Payments domain, as well as familiarity with Scaled Agile frameworks. Permanent role - hybrid working - Manchester based By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
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
25/06/2025
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
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a strong Application Security Engineer. Candidate will work closely with other members of the Security Services, IT Development Teams, and Development teams to support application and software security initiatives, projects, and operations. Responsibilities: Application Security/Secure SDLC Build and optimize our security tooling stack, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and IaC. Implement DevSecOps principles and integrate tools into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows. Define and improve secure SDLC processes designing and implementing a developer friendly secure SDLC framework tailored to the delivery model. Automate security checks in CI/CD pipelines and developer tools to ensure continuous visibility and successful delivery. Build out process for threat modelling and secure design review process. Implement security for supply chain security, AI/ML application security, Open source etc. Review reports of the testing and conduct security risk assessments of the vulnerabilities. The use and maintenance of cloud and self-managed security scanning tools, manual source code reviews, and manual penetration assessments. Conduct IT/Security code review meetings to eliminate false positives and encourage collaboration between Security and IT development teams. Assist with application security vulnerability management including implementation of new vulnerability management tools. Debrief users and provide remediation strategy on findings. Ensure alignment of security controls in testing program and supporting services and related policies and procedures with applicable regulations and industry standard best practices. Perform ongoing reviews of application releases to ensure only secure and reviewed code is pushed to prod, with automation tasks as necessary. Develop scripts/automation to assist development teams with interpreting results from pipeline vulnerability verification reports to facilitate vulnerability remediation. Qualifications: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and software development/coding: Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, SVN, Terraform, and others. Exceptional analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise good judgment while developing creative solutions. Strong familiarity with enterprise technologies; strong technical background and understanding of security-related technologies; prefer operational experience as an administrator, engineer, or developer and direct experience testing in commercial cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS). Good applicable knowledge of policy and procedure development, systems analysis, Information Assurance (IA) policy, vulnerability management, and risk management Good understanding of regulatory standards including CSF, NIST, PCI, SSAE 16, SAS 70, HIPPA, FIPS 199, COBIT 5 and others as needed. Strong knowledge of cryptography (symmetric, asymmetric, hashing) and its various applications. Strong knowledge of common enterprise infrastructure technology stacks and network configurations. Exhibit ability to understand and modify code in a diverse range of programming languages and frameworks; must have direct practical experience with one or more high level programming languages. Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of common web, API and cloud vulnerabilities (eg OWASP Top 10, CWE, auth flaws etc.). Deep understanding of vulnerabilities, reachability, exploitability and how they affect applications. Familiarity with secure coding principles across multiple languages (eg python, Java, JavaScript etc.). Knowledge of how security fits into platform engineering and cloud native stacks. Deep understanding of application layer attacks and defense mechanisms (CCS, CSRF, SQLi, XXE, SSRF, broken access control etc.). Familiarity with API security (REST & GraphQL), Postman, OOWASP top 10). Proficiency with artifact repositories and implementing security controls around component ingestion. Knowledge of shift-left strategies and embedding controls early in the development life cycle. Familiarity with Kubernetes security, container scanning and cloud infrastructure as code. Ability to triage and prioritize vulnerabilities based on exploitability, impact and business context. Strong proficiency application security and vulnerability management. Strong experience with custom Scripting (python, C++, PowerShell, bash, etc.) and process automation. Some proficiency with common penetration testing tools (Kali, Armitage, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, Qualys, Nessus, Burp Suite, Wireshark etc.). Experience with Mainframes, Windows, Unix, MacOS, Cisco, platforms and controls. Experience with dedicated document management tools (eg, DMS, PolicyTech) a plus. Familiarity with application frameworks and their built-in security services and API s (ie, Sun J2EE, MS .NET, OMG CORBA, Spring, etc.). Knowledge of security architecture design and principles including confidentiality, integrity and availability. Knowledge of automated code scanning tools and development pipeline tools. Understanding of security concepts and practices, including those for authentication, authorization, access control and auditing as well as best practices (eg OWASP). Familiarity with application authentication and authorization systems (ie, CA SiteMinder, RSA SecurID/ACE, Active Directory, and LDAP). Fundamental understanding of network and data communications technologies Knowledge of (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) Cloud security concepts, best practices, and environments. Knowledge of Secure DevOps concepts. Education and/or Experience: BS in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Security or other comparable technical degree from an accredited college/university desired. 5+ Years experience in Application Security or Information Security environment. Experience writing scripts and working with containers in a CI/CD pipeline. Exposure to security architecture design through application development or knowledge of security concepts/best practices. Certificates or Licenses: Security-related certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISK, ISSAP, GSLC, OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GXPN, etc.) highly desired. Professional network and/or security certifications a plus (ie, GIAC, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC) Cloud security automation certifications a plus (ie GCSA) Penetration testing certifications a plus (ie OSCP, GWAPT)
25/06/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a strong Application Security Engineer. Candidate will work closely with other members of the Security Services, IT Development Teams, and Development teams to support application and software security initiatives, projects, and operations. Responsibilities: Application Security/Secure SDLC Build and optimize our security tooling stack, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and IaC. Implement DevSecOps principles and integrate tools into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows. Define and improve secure SDLC processes designing and implementing a developer friendly secure SDLC framework tailored to the delivery model. Automate security checks in CI/CD pipelines and developer tools to ensure continuous visibility and successful delivery. Build out process for threat modelling and secure design review process. Implement security for supply chain security, AI/ML application security, Open source etc. Review reports of the testing and conduct security risk assessments of the vulnerabilities. The use and maintenance of cloud and self-managed security scanning tools, manual source code reviews, and manual penetration assessments. Conduct IT/Security code review meetings to eliminate false positives and encourage collaboration between Security and IT development teams. Assist with application security vulnerability management including implementation of new vulnerability management tools. Debrief users and provide remediation strategy on findings. Ensure alignment of security controls in testing program and supporting services and related policies and procedures with applicable regulations and industry standard best practices. Perform ongoing reviews of application releases to ensure only secure and reviewed code is pushed to prod, with automation tasks as necessary. Develop scripts/automation to assist development teams with interpreting results from pipeline vulnerability verification reports to facilitate vulnerability remediation. Qualifications: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and software development/coding: Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, SVN, Terraform, and others. Exceptional analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise good judgment while developing creative solutions. Strong familiarity with enterprise technologies; strong technical background and understanding of security-related technologies; prefer operational experience as an administrator, engineer, or developer and direct experience testing in commercial cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS). Good applicable knowledge of policy and procedure development, systems analysis, Information Assurance (IA) policy, vulnerability management, and risk management Good understanding of regulatory standards including CSF, NIST, PCI, SSAE 16, SAS 70, HIPPA, FIPS 199, COBIT 5 and others as needed. Strong knowledge of cryptography (symmetric, asymmetric, hashing) and its various applications. Strong knowledge of common enterprise infrastructure technology stacks and network configurations. Exhibit ability to understand and modify code in a diverse range of programming languages and frameworks; must have direct practical experience with one or more high level programming languages. Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of common web, API and cloud vulnerabilities (eg OWASP Top 10, CWE, auth flaws etc.). Deep understanding of vulnerabilities, reachability, exploitability and how they affect applications. Familiarity with secure coding principles across multiple languages (eg python, Java, JavaScript etc.). Knowledge of how security fits into platform engineering and cloud native stacks. Deep understanding of application layer attacks and defense mechanisms (CCS, CSRF, SQLi, XXE, SSRF, broken access control etc.). Familiarity with API security (REST & GraphQL), Postman, OOWASP top 10). Proficiency with artifact repositories and implementing security controls around component ingestion. Knowledge of shift-left strategies and embedding controls early in the development life cycle. Familiarity with Kubernetes security, container scanning and cloud infrastructure as code. Ability to triage and prioritize vulnerabilities based on exploitability, impact and business context. Strong proficiency application security and vulnerability management. Strong experience with custom Scripting (python, C++, PowerShell, bash, etc.) and process automation. Some proficiency with common penetration testing tools (Kali, Armitage, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, Qualys, Nessus, Burp Suite, Wireshark etc.). Experience with Mainframes, Windows, Unix, MacOS, Cisco, platforms and controls. Experience with dedicated document management tools (eg, DMS, PolicyTech) a plus. Familiarity with application frameworks and their built-in security services and API s (ie, Sun J2EE, MS .NET, OMG CORBA, Spring, etc.). Knowledge of security architecture design and principles including confidentiality, integrity and availability. Knowledge of automated code scanning tools and development pipeline tools. Understanding of security concepts and practices, including those for authentication, authorization, access control and auditing as well as best practices (eg OWASP). Familiarity with application authentication and authorization systems (ie, CA SiteMinder, RSA SecurID/ACE, Active Directory, and LDAP). Fundamental understanding of network and data communications technologies Knowledge of (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) Cloud security concepts, best practices, and environments. Knowledge of Secure DevOps concepts. Education and/or Experience: BS in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Security or other comparable technical degree from an accredited college/university desired. 5+ Years experience in Application Security or Information Security environment. Experience writing scripts and working with containers in a CI/CD pipeline. Exposure to security architecture design through application development or knowledge of security concepts/best practices. Certificates or Licenses: Security-related certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISK, ISSAP, GSLC, OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GXPN, etc.) highly desired. Professional network and/or security certifications a plus (ie, GIAC, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC) Cloud security automation certifications a plus (ie GCSA) Penetration testing certifications a plus (ie OSCP, GWAPT)
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 strong Application Security Engineer. Candidate will work closely with other members of the Security Services, IT Development Teams, and Development teams to support application and software security initiatives, projects, and operations. Responsibilities: Application Security/Secure SDLC Build and optimize our security tooling stack, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and IaC. Implement DevSecOps principles and integrate tools into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows. Define and improve secure SDLC processes designing and implementing a developer friendly secure SDLC framework tailored to the delivery model. Automate security checks in CI/CD pipelines and developer tools to ensure continuous visibility and successful delivery. Build out process for threat modelling and secure design review process. Implement security for supply chain security, AI/ML application security, Open source etc. Review reports of the testing and conduct security risk assessments of the vulnerabilities. The use and maintenance of cloud and self-managed security scanning tools, manual source code reviews, and manual penetration assessments. Conduct IT/Security code review meetings to eliminate false positives and encourage collaboration between Security and IT development teams. Assist with application security vulnerability management including implementation of new vulnerability management tools. Debrief users and provide remediation strategy on findings. Ensure alignment of security controls in testing program and supporting services and related policies and procedures with applicable regulations and industry standard best practices. Perform ongoing reviews of application releases to ensure only secure and reviewed code is pushed to prod, with automation tasks as necessary. Develop scripts/automation to assist development teams with interpreting results from pipeline vulnerability verification reports to facilitate vulnerability remediation. Qualifications: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and software development/coding: Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, SVN, Terraform, and others. Exceptional analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise good judgment while developing creative solutions. Strong familiarity with enterprise technologies; strong technical background and understanding of security-related technologies; prefer operational experience as an administrator, engineer, or developer and direct experience testing in commercial cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS). Good applicable knowledge of policy and procedure development, systems analysis, Information Assurance (IA) policy, vulnerability management, and risk management Good understanding of regulatory standards including CSF, NIST, PCI, SSAE 16, SAS 70, HIPPA, FIPS 199, COBIT 5 and others as needed. Strong knowledge of cryptography (symmetric, asymmetric, hashing) and its various applications. Strong knowledge of common enterprise infrastructure technology stacks and network configurations. Exhibit ability to understand and modify code in a diverse range of programming languages and frameworks; must have direct practical experience with one or more high level programming languages. Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of common web, API and cloud vulnerabilities (eg OWASP Top 10, CWE, auth flaws etc.). Deep understanding of vulnerabilities, reachability, exploitability and how they affect applications. Familiarity with secure coding principles across multiple languages (eg python, Java, JavaScript etc.). Knowledge of how security fits into platform engineering and cloud native stacks. Deep understanding of application layer attacks and defense mechanisms (CCS, CSRF, SQLi, XXE, SSRF, broken access control etc.). Familiarity with API security (REST & GraphQL), Postman, OOWASP top 10). Proficiency with artifact repositories and implementing security controls around component ingestion. Knowledge of shift-left strategies and embedding controls early in the development life cycle. Familiarity with Kubernetes security, container scanning and cloud infrastructure as code. Ability to triage and prioritize vulnerabilities based on exploitability, impact and business context. Strong proficiency application security and vulnerability management. Strong experience with custom Scripting (python, C++, PowerShell, bash, etc.) and process automation. Some proficiency with common penetration testing tools (Kali, Armitage, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, Qualys, Nessus, Burp Suite, Wireshark etc.). Experience with Mainframes, Windows, Unix, MacOS, Cisco, platforms and controls. Experience with dedicated document management tools (eg, DMS, PolicyTech) a plus. Familiarity with application frameworks and their built-in security services and API s (ie, Sun J2EE, MS .NET, OMG CORBA, Spring, etc.). Knowledge of security architecture design and principles including confidentiality, integrity and availability. Knowledge of automated code scanning tools and development pipeline tools. Understanding of security concepts and practices, including those for authentication, authorization, access control and auditing as well as best practices (eg OWASP). Familiarity with application authentication and authorization systems (ie, CA SiteMinder, RSA SecurID/ACE, Active Directory, and LDAP). Fundamental understanding of network and data communications technologies Knowledge of (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) Cloud security concepts, best practices, and environments. Knowledge of Secure DevOps concepts. Education and/or Experience: BS in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Security or other comparable technical degree from an accredited college/university desired. 5+ Years experience in Application Security or Information Security environment. Experience writing scripts and working with containers in a CI/CD pipeline. Exposure to security architecture design through application development or knowledge of security concepts/best practices. Certificates or Licenses: Security-related certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISK, ISSAP, GSLC, OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GXPN, etc.) highly desired. Professional network and/or security certifications a plus (ie, GIAC, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC) Cloud security automation certifications a plus (ie GCSA) Penetration testing certifications a plus (ie OSCP, GWAPT)
24/06/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a strong Application Security Engineer. Candidate will work closely with other members of the Security Services, IT Development Teams, and Development teams to support application and software security initiatives, projects, and operations. Responsibilities: Application Security/Secure SDLC Build and optimize our security tooling stack, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and IaC. Implement DevSecOps principles and integrate tools into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows. Define and improve secure SDLC processes designing and implementing a developer friendly secure SDLC framework tailored to the delivery model. Automate security checks in CI/CD pipelines and developer tools to ensure continuous visibility and successful delivery. Build out process for threat modelling and secure design review process. Implement security for supply chain security, AI/ML application security, Open source etc. Review reports of the testing and conduct security risk assessments of the vulnerabilities. The use and maintenance of cloud and self-managed security scanning tools, manual source code reviews, and manual penetration assessments. Conduct IT/Security code review meetings to eliminate false positives and encourage collaboration between Security and IT development teams. Assist with application security vulnerability management including implementation of new vulnerability management tools. Debrief users and provide remediation strategy on findings. Ensure alignment of security controls in testing program and supporting services and related policies and procedures with applicable regulations and industry standard best practices. Perform ongoing reviews of application releases to ensure only secure and reviewed code is pushed to prod, with automation tasks as necessary. Develop scripts/automation to assist development teams with interpreting results from pipeline vulnerability verification reports to facilitate vulnerability remediation. Qualifications: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and software development/coding: Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, SVN, Terraform, and others. Exceptional analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise good judgment while developing creative solutions. Strong familiarity with enterprise technologies; strong technical background and understanding of security-related technologies; prefer operational experience as an administrator, engineer, or developer and direct experience testing in commercial cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS). Good applicable knowledge of policy and procedure development, systems analysis, Information Assurance (IA) policy, vulnerability management, and risk management Good understanding of regulatory standards including CSF, NIST, PCI, SSAE 16, SAS 70, HIPPA, FIPS 199, COBIT 5 and others as needed. Strong knowledge of cryptography (symmetric, asymmetric, hashing) and its various applications. Strong knowledge of common enterprise infrastructure technology stacks and network configurations. Exhibit ability to understand and modify code in a diverse range of programming languages and frameworks; must have direct practical experience with one or more high level programming languages. Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of common web, API and cloud vulnerabilities (eg OWASP Top 10, CWE, auth flaws etc.). Deep understanding of vulnerabilities, reachability, exploitability and how they affect applications. Familiarity with secure coding principles across multiple languages (eg python, Java, JavaScript etc.). Knowledge of how security fits into platform engineering and cloud native stacks. Deep understanding of application layer attacks and defense mechanisms (CCS, CSRF, SQLi, XXE, SSRF, broken access control etc.). Familiarity with API security (REST & GraphQL), Postman, OOWASP top 10). Proficiency with artifact repositories and implementing security controls around component ingestion. Knowledge of shift-left strategies and embedding controls early in the development life cycle. Familiarity with Kubernetes security, container scanning and cloud infrastructure as code. Ability to triage and prioritize vulnerabilities based on exploitability, impact and business context. Strong proficiency application security and vulnerability management. Strong experience with custom Scripting (python, C++, PowerShell, bash, etc.) and process automation. Some proficiency with common penetration testing tools (Kali, Armitage, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Nmap, Qualys, Nessus, Burp Suite, Wireshark etc.). Experience with Mainframes, Windows, Unix, MacOS, Cisco, platforms and controls. Experience with dedicated document management tools (eg, DMS, PolicyTech) a plus. Familiarity with application frameworks and their built-in security services and API s (ie, Sun J2EE, MS .NET, OMG CORBA, Spring, etc.). Knowledge of security architecture design and principles including confidentiality, integrity and availability. Knowledge of automated code scanning tools and development pipeline tools. Understanding of security concepts and practices, including those for authentication, authorization, access control and auditing as well as best practices (eg OWASP). Familiarity with application authentication and authorization systems (ie, CA SiteMinder, RSA SecurID/ACE, Active Directory, and LDAP). Fundamental understanding of network and data communications technologies Knowledge of (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) Cloud security concepts, best practices, and environments. Knowledge of Secure DevOps concepts. Education and/or Experience: BS in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Security or other comparable technical degree from an accredited college/university desired. 5+ Years experience in Application Security or Information Security environment. Experience writing scripts and working with containers in a CI/CD pipeline. Exposure to security architecture design through application development or knowledge of security concepts/best practices. Certificates or Licenses: Security-related certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISK, ISSAP, GSLC, OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, or GXPN, etc.) highly desired. Professional network and/or security certifications a plus (ie, GIAC, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC) Cloud security automation certifications a plus (ie GCSA) Penetration testing certifications a plus (ie OSCP, GWAPT)
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Manager of Linux Operations and Administration. Candidate will lead and oversee our Linux infrastructure operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of all Linux-based systems and services, managing day-to-day operations, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize infrastructure performance and reliability. Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a team of Linux administrators, providing technical leadership and guidance. Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of Linux Servers (on-prem and cloud). Develop and implement strategies for monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Ensure system availability, uptime, and business continuity through best practices and incident management. Lead root cause analysis of critical issues and implement preventive measures. Manage patch management, system upgrades, and configuration management (eg, Ansible, Puppet). Develop and maintain operational documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with DevOps, security, and network teams to align infrastructure goals. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to support business needs. Ensure compliance with security policies and data protection standards. Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management as needed. Manages a team Qualifications: Deep understanding of Linux (Red Hat) operating systems and internals. Strong experience with virtualization (eg, VMware, KVM), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring systems. Proven ability to manage large-scale production environments and lead teams through incident response and recovery. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. [Preferred] Linux certifications (eg, RHCE) [Preferred] Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management tools. [Preferred] Background in supporting CI/CD pipelines and agile workflow Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability. Communication Skills - Great communication skills, especially with working with diverse and distributed teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Deliver on commitments - Ability to work independently as well as lead a team to solve complex problems in a timely manner. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
24/06/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Manager of Linux Operations and Administration. Candidate will lead and oversee our Linux infrastructure operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and security of all Linux-based systems and services, managing day-to-day operations, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize infrastructure performance and reliability. Responsibilities: Manage and mentor a team of Linux administrators, providing technical leadership and guidance. Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of Linux Servers (on-prem and cloud). Develop and implement strategies for monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Ensure system availability, uptime, and business continuity through best practices and incident management. Lead root cause analysis of critical issues and implement preventive measures. Manage patch management, system upgrades, and configuration management (eg, Ansible, Puppet). Develop and maintain operational documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with DevOps, security, and network teams to align infrastructure goals. Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to support business needs. Ensure compliance with security policies and data protection standards. Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and vendor management as needed. Manages a team Qualifications: Deep understanding of Linux (Red Hat) operating systems and internals. Strong experience with virtualization (eg, VMware, KVM), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization (eg, Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools. Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring systems. Proven ability to manage large-scale production environments and lead teams through incident response and recovery. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. [Preferred] Linux certifications (eg, RHCE) [Preferred] Experience with ITIL frameworks and service management tools. [Preferred] Background in supporting CI/CD pipelines and agile workflow Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability. Communication Skills - Great communication skills, especially with working with diverse and distributed teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Deliver on commitments - Ability to work independently as well as lead a team to solve complex problems in a timely manner. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of experience in Linux systems administration, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.