Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*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.
*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.
*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 Principal, Research Technology Engineer. This engineer will focus on strategy, research, and development of new technologies for observability/enterprise level monitoring. This role will be in an R&D lab, doing testing and engineering of new technologies within containerization, Cloud, and DevOps practices. Responsibilities: Key contributor to technology platform design, testing, and implementation process to introduce new technology and improve existing technology initiatives for hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure within company Data Centers. Define and implement testing and success criteria for platforms, products, and technologies to ensure alignment with business, security, and architecture objectives. Lead and participate in exploratory proof-of-concept engagements and technology stress testing to determine solution feasibility and stability. Collaborate with various partner teams across technology, security, and business to provide technical consultation as part of projects and daily business activities. Create technical knowledge and guideline documentation for new and existing technologies to assist partner teams with knowledge transfer for execution and operations. Develop and maintain scalable DevSecOps pipelines, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated security scanning. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field 10+ years of progressive experience as a senior/lead engineer in a DevOps, SRE or infrastructure-focused role Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, etc. Strong background in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with experience integration security testing and compliance Proficient in Scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash or Go Understanding of traditional on-premises data center technologies and hybrid cloud architecture Experience developing CI/CD workflows using tools like Github Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodePipeline, etc Familiarity with GitOps driven deployment tooling with solutions using tools like ArgoCD, FluxCD, etc In-depth knowledge of Observability and enterprise-level monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions through tools like Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Grafana, etc Experience with Cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, ECS or Azure Container instances. Understanding of enterprise-grade networking technologies, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls and load balancers. Knowledge of network security protocols and certificate-based authentication Deeply experienced with infrastructure as code, like Terraform, OpenTofu or Pulumi Experience working with authentication protocols and suites ( LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, etc.), multi-factor authentication and password-less platforms and technologies, role-based access control and entitlements, etc. Solid understanding of common database technologies on-premises and in the cloud (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MSSQL, etc ), data field hardening and encryption, access controls, high-availability, etc.
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 Principal, Research Technology Engineer. This engineer will focus on strategy, research, and development of new technologies for observability/enterprise level monitoring. This role will be in an R&D lab, doing testing and engineering of new technologies within containerization, Cloud, and DevOps practices. Responsibilities: Key contributor to technology platform design, testing, and implementation process to introduce new technology and improve existing technology initiatives for hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure within company Data Centers. Define and implement testing and success criteria for platforms, products, and technologies to ensure alignment with business, security, and architecture objectives. Lead and participate in exploratory proof-of-concept engagements and technology stress testing to determine solution feasibility and stability. Collaborate with various partner teams across technology, security, and business to provide technical consultation as part of projects and daily business activities. Create technical knowledge and guideline documentation for new and existing technologies to assist partner teams with knowledge transfer for execution and operations. Develop and maintain scalable DevSecOps pipelines, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated security scanning. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field 10+ years of progressive experience as a senior/lead engineer in a DevOps, SRE or infrastructure-focused role Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, etc. Strong background in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with experience integration security testing and compliance Proficient in Scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash or Go Understanding of traditional on-premises data center technologies and hybrid cloud architecture Experience developing CI/CD workflows using tools like Github Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodePipeline, etc Familiarity with GitOps driven deployment tooling with solutions using tools like ArgoCD, FluxCD, etc In-depth knowledge of Observability and enterprise-level monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions through tools like Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Grafana, etc Experience with Cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, ECS or Azure Container instances. Understanding of enterprise-grade networking technologies, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls and load balancers. Knowledge of network security protocols and certificate-based authentication Deeply experienced with infrastructure as code, like Terraform, OpenTofu or Pulumi Experience working with authentication protocols and suites ( LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, etc.), multi-factor authentication and password-less platforms and technologies, role-based access control and entitlements, etc. Solid understanding of common database technologies on-premises and in the cloud (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MSSQL, etc ), data field hardening and encryption, access controls, high-availability, 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 Principal, Research Technology Engineer. This engineer will focus on strategy, research, and development of new technologies for observability/enterprise level monitoring. This role will be in an R&D lab, doing testing and engineering of new technologies within containerization, Cloud, and DevOps practices. Responsibilities: Key contributor to technology platform design, testing, and implementation process to introduce new technology and improve existing technology initiatives for hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure within company Data Centers. Define and implement testing and success criteria for platforms, products, and technologies to ensure alignment with business, security, and architecture objectives. Lead and participate in exploratory proof-of-concept engagements and technology stress testing to determine solution feasibility and stability. Collaborate with various partner teams across technology, security, and business to provide technical consultation as part of projects and daily business activities. Create technical knowledge and guideline documentation for new and existing technologies to assist partner teams with knowledge transfer for execution and operations. Develop and maintain scalable DevSecOps pipelines, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated security scanning. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field 10+ years of progressive experience as a senior/lead engineer in a DevOps, SRE or infrastructure-focused role Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, etc. Strong background in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with experience integration security testing and compliance Proficient in Scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash or Go Understanding of traditional on-premises data center technologies and hybrid cloud architecture Experience developing CI/CD workflows using tools like Github Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodePipeline, etc Familiarity with GitOps driven deployment tooling with solutions using tools like ArgoCD, FluxCD, etc In-depth knowledge of Observability and enterprise-level monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions through tools like Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Grafana, etc Experience with Cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, ECS or Azure Container instances. Understanding of enterprise-grade networking technologies, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls and load balancers. Knowledge of network security protocols and certificate-based authentication Deeply experienced with infrastructure as code, like Terraform, OpenTofu or Pulumi Experience working with authentication protocols and suites ( LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, etc.), multi-factor authentication and password-less platforms and technologies, role-based access control and entitlements, etc. Solid understanding of common database technologies on-premises and in the cloud (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MSSQL, etc ), data field hardening and encryption, access controls, high-availability, etc.
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 Principal, Research Technology Engineer. This engineer will focus on strategy, research, and development of new technologies for observability/enterprise level monitoring. This role will be in an R&D lab, doing testing and engineering of new technologies within containerization, Cloud, and DevOps practices. Responsibilities: Key contributor to technology platform design, testing, and implementation process to introduce new technology and improve existing technology initiatives for hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure within company Data Centers. Define and implement testing and success criteria for platforms, products, and technologies to ensure alignment with business, security, and architecture objectives. Lead and participate in exploratory proof-of-concept engagements and technology stress testing to determine solution feasibility and stability. Collaborate with various partner teams across technology, security, and business to provide technical consultation as part of projects and daily business activities. Create technical knowledge and guideline documentation for new and existing technologies to assist partner teams with knowledge transfer for execution and operations. Develop and maintain scalable DevSecOps pipelines, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated security scanning. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field 10+ years of progressive experience as a senior/lead engineer in a DevOps, SRE or infrastructure-focused role Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, etc. Strong background in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with experience integration security testing and compliance Proficient in Scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash or Go Understanding of traditional on-premises data center technologies and hybrid cloud architecture Experience developing CI/CD workflows using tools like Github Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodePipeline, etc Familiarity with GitOps driven deployment tooling with solutions using tools like ArgoCD, FluxCD, etc In-depth knowledge of Observability and enterprise-level monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions through tools like Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Grafana, etc Experience with Cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, ECS or Azure Container instances. Understanding of enterprise-grade networking technologies, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls and load balancers. Knowledge of network security protocols and certificate-based authentication Deeply experienced with infrastructure as code, like Terraform, OpenTofu or Pulumi Experience working with authentication protocols and suites ( LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, etc.), multi-factor authentication and password-less platforms and technologies, role-based access control and entitlements, etc. Solid understanding of common database technologies on-premises and in the cloud (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MSSQL, etc ), data field hardening and encryption, access controls, high-availability, etc.
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 Principal Technology Platform Engineer. Candidate will be a senior member of the team, and be responsible for collaborating with stakeholders, partner teams, and solutions architects to research and engineer available technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and leading proof-of-concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Responsibilities: Key contributor to technology platform design, testing, and implementation process to introduce new technology and improve existing technology initiatives for hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure within the Data Centers. Define and implement testing and success criteria for platforms, products, and technologies to ensure alignment with business, security, and architecture objectives. Lead and participate in exploratory proof-of-concept engagements and technology stress testing to determine solution feasibility and stability. Collaborate with various partner teams across technology, security, and business to provide technical consultation as part of projects and daily business activities. Create technical knowledge and guideline documentation for new and existing technologies to assist partner teams with knowledge transfer for execution and operations. Develop and maintain scalable DevSecOps pipelines, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated security scanning. No direct supervision, but candidate will provide mentorship to members of the team. Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication. Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Ability to work independently and collaboratively with local and remote employees, vendors, and consultants. Must possess critical values, including (but not limited to) collaboration, credibility, trust, adaptability and commitment to do the right thing. Proven track record of collaborating cross-functionally and delivering impactful technical solutions. Technical Skills: Experience developing CI/CD workflows using tools like Github Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodePipeline, etc Familiarity with GitOps driven deployment tooling with solutions using tools like ArgoCD, FluxCD, etc In-depth knowledge of Observability and enterprise-level monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions through tools like Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Grafana, etc Experience with Cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, ECS or Azure Container instances. Understanding of enterprise-grade networking technologies, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls and load balancers. Knowledge of network security protocols and certificate-based authentication Deeply experienced with infrastructure as code, like Terraform, OpenTofu or Pulumi Experience working with authentication protocols and suites ( LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, etc.), multi-factor authentication and password-less platforms and technologies, role-based access control and entitlements, etc. Solid understanding of common database technologies on-premises and in the cloud (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MSSQL, etc ), data field hardening and encryption, access controls, high-availability, etc. Understanding of governance frameworks and standards such as COBIT, NIST CSF are a plus. Experience with regulatory frameworks such as Reg SCI and CFTC 99.18 are a plus. Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] 10+ years of progressive experience as a senior/lead engineer in a DevOps, SRE or infrastructure-focused role [Required] Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.) and infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, etc. [Required] Strong background in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with experience integration security testing and compliance [Required] Proficient in Scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash or Go [Required] Understanding of traditional on-premises data center technologies and hybrid cloud architecture [Preferred] Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field
01/07/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Principal Technology Platform Engineer. Candidate will be a senior member of the team, and be responsible for collaborating with stakeholders, partner teams, and solutions architects to research and engineer available technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and leading proof-of-concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Responsibilities: Key contributor to technology platform design, testing, and implementation process to introduce new technology and improve existing technology initiatives for hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure within the Data Centers. Define and implement testing and success criteria for platforms, products, and technologies to ensure alignment with business, security, and architecture objectives. Lead and participate in exploratory proof-of-concept engagements and technology stress testing to determine solution feasibility and stability. Collaborate with various partner teams across technology, security, and business to provide technical consultation as part of projects and daily business activities. Create technical knowledge and guideline documentation for new and existing technologies to assist partner teams with knowledge transfer for execution and operations. Develop and maintain scalable DevSecOps pipelines, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated security scanning. No direct supervision, but candidate will provide mentorship to members of the team. Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication. Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Ability to work independently and collaboratively with local and remote employees, vendors, and consultants. Must possess critical values, including (but not limited to) collaboration, credibility, trust, adaptability and commitment to do the right thing. Proven track record of collaborating cross-functionally and delivering impactful technical solutions. Technical Skills: Experience developing CI/CD workflows using tools like Github Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodePipeline, etc Familiarity with GitOps driven deployment tooling with solutions using tools like ArgoCD, FluxCD, etc In-depth knowledge of Observability and enterprise-level monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions through tools like Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Grafana, etc Experience with Cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, ECS or Azure Container instances. Understanding of enterprise-grade networking technologies, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls and load balancers. Knowledge of network security protocols and certificate-based authentication Deeply experienced with infrastructure as code, like Terraform, OpenTofu or Pulumi Experience working with authentication protocols and suites ( LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, etc.), multi-factor authentication and password-less platforms and technologies, role-based access control and entitlements, etc. Solid understanding of common database technologies on-premises and in the cloud (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MSSQL, etc ), data field hardening and encryption, access controls, high-availability, etc. Understanding of governance frameworks and standards such as COBIT, NIST CSF are a plus. Experience with regulatory frameworks such as Reg SCI and CFTC 99.18 are a plus. Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] 10+ years of progressive experience as a senior/lead engineer in a DevOps, SRE or infrastructure-focused role [Required] Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.) and infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, etc. [Required] Strong background in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with experience integration security testing and compliance [Required] Proficient in Scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash or Go [Required] Understanding of traditional on-premises data center technologies and hybrid cloud architecture [Preferred] Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Principal Technology Platform Engineer. Candidate will be a senior member of the team, and be responsible for collaborating with stakeholders, partner teams, and solutions architects to research and engineer available technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and leading proof-of-concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Responsibilities: Key contributor to technology platform design, testing, and implementation process to introduce new technology and improve existing technology initiatives for hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure within the Data Centers. Define and implement testing and success criteria for platforms, products, and technologies to ensure alignment with business, security, and architecture objectives. Lead and participate in exploratory proof-of-concept engagements and technology stress testing to determine solution feasibility and stability. Collaborate with various partner teams across technology, security, and business to provide technical consultation as part of projects and daily business activities. Create technical knowledge and guideline documentation for new and existing technologies to assist partner teams with knowledge transfer for execution and operations. Develop and maintain scalable DevSecOps pipelines, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated security scanning. No direct supervision, but candidate will provide mentorship to members of the team. Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication. Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Ability to work independently and collaboratively with local and remote employees, vendors, and consultants. Must possess critical values, including (but not limited to) collaboration, credibility, trust, adaptability and commitment to do the right thing. Proven track record of collaborating cross-functionally and delivering impactful technical solutions. Technical Skills: Experience developing CI/CD workflows using tools like Github Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodePipeline, etc Familiarity with GitOps driven deployment tooling with solutions using tools like ArgoCD, FluxCD, etc In-depth knowledge of Observability and enterprise-level monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions through tools like Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Grafana, etc Experience with Cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, ECS or Azure Container instances. Understanding of enterprise-grade networking technologies, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls and load balancers. Knowledge of network security protocols and certificate-based authentication Deeply experienced with infrastructure as code, like Terraform, OpenTofu or Pulumi Experience working with authentication protocols and suites ( LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, etc.), multi-factor authentication and password-less platforms and technologies, role-based access control and entitlements, etc. Solid understanding of common database technologies on-premises and in the cloud (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MSSQL, etc ), data field hardening and encryption, access controls, high-availability, etc. Understanding of governance frameworks and standards such as COBIT, NIST CSF are a plus. Experience with regulatory frameworks such as Reg SCI and CFTC 99.18 are a plus. Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] 10+ years of progressive experience as a senior/lead engineer in a DevOps, SRE or infrastructure-focused role [Required] Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.) and infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, etc. [Required] Strong background in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with experience integration security testing and compliance [Required] Proficient in Scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash or Go [Required] Understanding of traditional on-premises data center technologies and hybrid cloud architecture [Preferred] Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field
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 Principal Technology Platform Engineer. Candidate will be a senior member of the team, and be responsible for collaborating with stakeholders, partner teams, and solutions architects to research and engineer available technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and leading proof-of-concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Responsibilities: Key contributor to technology platform design, testing, and implementation process to introduce new technology and improve existing technology initiatives for hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure within the Data Centers. Define and implement testing and success criteria for platforms, products, and technologies to ensure alignment with business, security, and architecture objectives. Lead and participate in exploratory proof-of-concept engagements and technology stress testing to determine solution feasibility and stability. Collaborate with various partner teams across technology, security, and business to provide technical consultation as part of projects and daily business activities. Create technical knowledge and guideline documentation for new and existing technologies to assist partner teams with knowledge transfer for execution and operations. Develop and maintain scalable DevSecOps pipelines, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated security scanning. No direct supervision, but candidate will provide mentorship to members of the team. Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication. Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Ability to work independently and collaboratively with local and remote employees, vendors, and consultants. Must possess critical values, including (but not limited to) collaboration, credibility, trust, adaptability and commitment to do the right thing. Proven track record of collaborating cross-functionally and delivering impactful technical solutions. Technical Skills: Experience developing CI/CD workflows using tools like Github Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, AWS CodePipeline, etc Familiarity with GitOps driven deployment tooling with solutions using tools like ArgoCD, FluxCD, etc In-depth knowledge of Observability and enterprise-level monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions through tools like Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Grafana, etc Experience with Cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, ECS or Azure Container instances. Understanding of enterprise-grade networking technologies, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls and load balancers. Knowledge of network security protocols and certificate-based authentication Deeply experienced with infrastructure as code, like Terraform, OpenTofu or Pulumi Experience working with authentication protocols and suites ( LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, etc.), multi-factor authentication and password-less platforms and technologies, role-based access control and entitlements, etc. Solid understanding of common database technologies on-premises and in the cloud (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, MSSQL, etc ), data field hardening and encryption, access controls, high-availability, etc. Understanding of governance frameworks and standards such as COBIT, NIST CSF are a plus. Experience with regulatory frameworks such as Reg SCI and CFTC 99.18 are a plus. Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] 10+ years of progressive experience as a senior/lead engineer in a DevOps, SRE or infrastructure-focused role [Required] Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.) and infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, etc. [Required] Strong background in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with experience integration security testing and compliance [Required] Proficient in Scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash or Go [Required] Understanding of traditional on-premises data center technologies and hybrid cloud architecture [Preferred] Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field