DevOps Engineer - Authentication for Employees Job Description Are you a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer with a passion for streamlining and automating the software development life cycle? Do you thrive in complex environments, possess a problem-solving mindset, and adapt quickly to new challenges? If so, we want you on our team! Your ability to seamlessly navigate between business and technology-driven questions makes you an invaluable asset to our organization. Your Role and Contribution As a DevOps Engineer specializing in authentication and development, you will: Leverage your expertise to analyze, design, build, and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. Help achieve our goal of providing an IAM Identity Fabric that ensures secure, user-friendly access to the right assets for employees and machines. Dedicate approximately 70% of your efforts to development and 30% to operations, seamlessly integrating both aspects. Your Team You will be part of the IAM 4 Employees domain, working within the Authentication 4 Employees squad alongside 9-12 IAM specialists. Our current mission is to phase out Legacy authentication services while implementing cutting-edge Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop and deploy applications and services using Azure Pipelines on both Windows and Linux platforms. Work with authentication technologies such as Kerberos, OIDC, SAML, ADFS, Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, FIDO2, Security Keys, Passkeys, Single Sign-On, and Entra ID. Utilize your experience with C# and PowerShell to build dynamic web applications and native apps. Work in a hybrid on-premise and cloud environment, leveraging Azure DevOps and Entra ID Application Proxy. (Preferred) Experience with Identity Governance and Administration tools such as Quest One Identity and Microsoft Identity Manager. (Preferred) Experience with LDAP directories like Active Directory, Red Hat Directory Server, and OpenLDAP. Top 3 Responsibilities Translate business requirements into technical solutions that enhance user experience and security. Collaborate with internal and external teams to optimize authentication tools and user journeys. Drive the end-to-end development, testing, deployment, and support of authentication solutions. Who You Are Continuous improvement is second nature to you. You challenge existing methods and tools, seeking ways to enhance efficiency and security. You are a results-driven team player who takes responsibility for delivering high-quality solutions that bring tangible value to the organization.
12/03/2025
Project-based
DevOps Engineer - Authentication for Employees Job Description Are you a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer with a passion for streamlining and automating the software development life cycle? Do you thrive in complex environments, possess a problem-solving mindset, and adapt quickly to new challenges? If so, we want you on our team! Your ability to seamlessly navigate between business and technology-driven questions makes you an invaluable asset to our organization. Your Role and Contribution As a DevOps Engineer specializing in authentication and development, you will: Leverage your expertise to analyze, design, build, and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. Help achieve our goal of providing an IAM Identity Fabric that ensures secure, user-friendly access to the right assets for employees and machines. Dedicate approximately 70% of your efforts to development and 30% to operations, seamlessly integrating both aspects. Your Team You will be part of the IAM 4 Employees domain, working within the Authentication 4 Employees squad alongside 9-12 IAM specialists. Our current mission is to phase out Legacy authentication services while implementing cutting-edge Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop and deploy applications and services using Azure Pipelines on both Windows and Linux platforms. Work with authentication technologies such as Kerberos, OIDC, SAML, ADFS, Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, FIDO2, Security Keys, Passkeys, Single Sign-On, and Entra ID. Utilize your experience with C# and PowerShell to build dynamic web applications and native apps. Work in a hybrid on-premise and cloud environment, leveraging Azure DevOps and Entra ID Application Proxy. (Preferred) Experience with Identity Governance and Administration tools such as Quest One Identity and Microsoft Identity Manager. (Preferred) Experience with LDAP directories like Active Directory, Red Hat Directory Server, and OpenLDAP. Top 3 Responsibilities Translate business requirements into technical solutions that enhance user experience and security. Collaborate with internal and external teams to optimize authentication tools and user journeys. Drive the end-to-end development, testing, deployment, and support of authentication solutions. Who You Are Continuous improvement is second nature to you. You challenge existing methods and tools, seeking ways to enhance efficiency and security. You are a results-driven team player who takes responsibility for delivering high-quality solutions that bring tangible value to the organization.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Firm is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Hosting Services Engineer with strong Azure experience. Candidate will be the IT Infrastructure team's cloud SME. Candidate will demonstrate their knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure cloud tools/technologies The Sr. Cloud Engineer reports to the Manager of Infrastructure Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including PaaS and IaaS, and a strong understanding of Azure security best practices. Proficiency in creating and managing ARM and Bicep templates and supporting DevOps teams is essential. This role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions to meet our business needs. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM and Bicep templates. Develop skill set across three domains (Infrastructure, Containers, and Networking) to better support the client. Ensure adherence to Azure security best practices and compliance requirements. Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automation processes. Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services. Implement and manage Azure PaaS and IaaS solution, including on-premises server, storage, and database systems, among others. Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on project, improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes. Communicate effectively and appropriately with both technical and non-technical audiences. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years professional experience with multiple cloud platforms and technologies, including PaaS and IaaS. Ability to provide technical guidance and support to DevOps teams. Extensive experience with ARM/Bicep templates and Azure security best practices. Experience with distributed computing, complex architecture design, leading large-scale projects, and mentoring junior team members. Familiarity with managed Kubernetes services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Apps. Skilled in creating and managing Azure hub and spoke networks, using Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs), Route Tables (UDRs), applying Network Security Groups (NSGs), and ExpressRoute circuits. Proven experience with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework. Managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates through Azure DevOps (or similar toolset), including use of Git, work items, branching, pull requests, and pipelines. Experience with monitoring, optimizing cloud resources, and creating custom Azure Policies. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in AI/Data-related project support with DevOps teams. Demonstrated experience with Security and IT Governance, including federated Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including MFA, as well as Cloud Access Security Broker tools, to govern secure access to resources. Familiarity with other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Other public cloud experience (AWS, Google, etc.). Azure VMware Solution (AVS) experience.
12/03/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Firm is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Hosting Services Engineer with strong Azure experience. Candidate will be the IT Infrastructure team's cloud SME. Candidate will demonstrate their knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure cloud tools/technologies The Sr. Cloud Engineer reports to the Manager of Infrastructure Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including PaaS and IaaS, and a strong understanding of Azure security best practices. Proficiency in creating and managing ARM and Bicep templates and supporting DevOps teams is essential. This role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions to meet our business needs. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM and Bicep templates. Develop skill set across three domains (Infrastructure, Containers, and Networking) to better support the client. Ensure adherence to Azure security best practices and compliance requirements. Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automation processes. Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services. Implement and manage Azure PaaS and IaaS solution, including on-premises server, storage, and database systems, among others. Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on project, improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes. Communicate effectively and appropriately with both technical and non-technical audiences. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years professional experience with multiple cloud platforms and technologies, including PaaS and IaaS. Ability to provide technical guidance and support to DevOps teams. Extensive experience with ARM/Bicep templates and Azure security best practices. Experience with distributed computing, complex architecture design, leading large-scale projects, and mentoring junior team members. Familiarity with managed Kubernetes services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Apps. Skilled in creating and managing Azure hub and spoke networks, using Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs), Route Tables (UDRs), applying Network Security Groups (NSGs), and ExpressRoute circuits. Proven experience with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework. Managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates through Azure DevOps (or similar toolset), including use of Git, work items, branching, pull requests, and pipelines. Experience with monitoring, optimizing cloud resources, and creating custom Azure Policies. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in AI/Data-related project support with DevOps teams. Demonstrated experience with Security and IT Governance, including federated Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including MFA, as well as Cloud Access Security Broker tools, to govern secure access to resources. Familiarity with other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Other public cloud experience (AWS, Google, etc.). Azure VMware Solution (AVS) experience.
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
10/03/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
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 Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
10/03/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Cloud Automation and Tools Software Engineer with strong Python/PowerShell automation experience. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Engineers that will collaborate with stakeholders, partner teams, and Solutions Architects to research and engineer emerging technologies as part of a comprehensive requirements-driven solution design. Candidate will be developing technology engineering requirements and working on Proof-of-Concept and laboratory testing efforts using modern approaches to process and automation. Candidate will build/deploy/document/manage Lab environments within On-Prem/Cloud Datacenters to be used for Proof-of-Concepts and rapid prototyping. In this engineering role, you will use your technology background to evaluate emerging technologies and help OTSI Leadership make informed decisions on changes to the Technology Roadmap. Responsibilities: Engineer and maintain Lab environments in Public Cloud and the Data Centers using Infrastructure as Code techniques Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture and Cloud Platform Engineering teams to evaluate, document, and demonstrate Proof of Concepts for infrastructure, application and services that impact the Technology Roadmap Document Technology design decisions and conduct Technology assessments as part of a centralized Demand Management process within IT Apply your expertise in compute, storage, database, server-less, monitoring, microservices, and event management to pilot new/innovative solutions to business problems Find opportunities to improve existing infrastructure architecture to improve performance, support, scalability, reliability, and security Incorporate security best practices, Identity and Access Management, and encryption mechanisms for data protection Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline routine tasks such as scaling, patching, backup, and recovery Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Lab environments that will be used to validate assumptions within high level Solution Designs Qualifications: Ability to think strategically and map architectural decisions/recommendations to business needs Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to develop tools and automate tasks using Scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, PERL, Ruby, etc [Preferred] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. [Preferred] Experience with distributed message brokers Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. Technical Skills: In depth knowledge of on-premises, cloud and hybrid networking concepts Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes [Preferred] Familiarity with security standards such as the NIST CSF Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science related degree or equivalent experience [Required] 7+ years of experience as a System or Cloud Engineer with hands on implementation, security, and standards experience within a hybrid technology environment [Required] 3+ years of experience contributing to the architecture of Cloud and On-Prem Solutions Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Cloud computing certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Administrator or something similar [Desired] Technical Security Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer or something similar [Desired] CCNA, Network+ or other relevant Networking certifications
IT Systems Engineer Hybrid- Luton Salary up to £55,000 per annum On call requirement approx. every 6 weeks Role Overview: Lucid connect have partnered with a large aviation company to assist growth within their IT department. The IT team provides support for all electronic communications systems on-site, as well as taking a leading role in delivering technology change & improvement projects and managing support of operational and corporate IT systems. Effective and efficient IT support services are critical for the business to operate at all levels. This role sits within a small team of IT support staff who monitor, maintain, and support all IT systems and users, both on site and working remotely. An IT Systems Engineer is required to be responsible for both the delivery of infrastructure projects and the ongoing support of our clients server infrastructure. The role focuses on ensuring the smooth operation, modernization, and security of IT systems while contributing to various business-wide projects. This position is designed for IT professionals with previous experience in 2nd or 3rd-line infrastructure support within medium to large organizations. As an IT Systems Engineer, you will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing existing IT infrastructure. Your role will involve the deployment of new technologies, improvement of existing systems, and ensuring that all operations align with industry best practices. This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment, perfect for those who are passionate about IT infrastructure and its critical role in business operations. Main Duties: Install, configure, and manage VMware infrastructure components and Windows Servers. Manage virtual machines, storage, and network resources within the VMware environment. Configure and manage Azure and Office 365 Cloud environments to a high standard. Monitor performance and availability, conduct optimizations, and ensure infrastructure security. Be a technical lead/resource on various infrastructure-related projects by developing and implementing new technical designs and be a point of escalation for technical risks. Support the development of the IT infrastructure strategy in conjunction with the IT Infrastructure Manager and IT Cyber Security team. Conduct Proof-of-Concepts to steer and deliver service improvements. Monitor & maintain storage capacity, backups, and patch management. Be the point of escalation for critical incidents relating to IT infrastructure. Coordinate with infrastructure vendors during critical incidents and improvement planning. Provide cover for the IT Infrastructure Manager as needed to ensure good levels of service performance. Develop and provide technical coaching and mentoring to members within the IT team. Create, maintain, and update procedures and training documentation for the IT team. Member of the infrastructure on-call rota. Key Requirements Essential A least 3 years' experience in a previous IT Infrastructure role in an enterprise environment. Extensive experience with Windows server, Microsoft 365 services and VMware. Experience configuring and monitoring compliance policies within Office 365. Strong understanding of LAN/WLAN networks and Firewalls. Experience deploying and maintaining critical systems in Microsoft Azure. Extensive experience with PowerShell Scripting. Excellent troubleshooting skills to investigate and resolve issues related to Servers, storage, virtualisation, Cloud problems. Experience using and implementing infrastructure monitoring solutions. Experience leading technical teams during project delivery and incident management. Excellent collaboration skills to effectively work with colleagues, users, and stakeholders. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and able to communicate effectively at all levels in the business. Willing to invest time, effort, and energy to learn & develop new skills and capabilities. MCSA or equivalent Microsoft certification. VCP or equivalent VMWare certification. All relevant permits to work in the UK and security clearances (up to or over CTC). Desirable Knowledge and hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes Knowledge and hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewall configuration Knowledge and hands-on experience with other Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) Prince2 Foundation or other equivalent project management certification If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
05/03/2025
Full time
IT Systems Engineer Hybrid- Luton Salary up to £55,000 per annum On call requirement approx. every 6 weeks Role Overview: Lucid connect have partnered with a large aviation company to assist growth within their IT department. The IT team provides support for all electronic communications systems on-site, as well as taking a leading role in delivering technology change & improvement projects and managing support of operational and corporate IT systems. Effective and efficient IT support services are critical for the business to operate at all levels. This role sits within a small team of IT support staff who monitor, maintain, and support all IT systems and users, both on site and working remotely. An IT Systems Engineer is required to be responsible for both the delivery of infrastructure projects and the ongoing support of our clients server infrastructure. The role focuses on ensuring the smooth operation, modernization, and security of IT systems while contributing to various business-wide projects. This position is designed for IT professionals with previous experience in 2nd or 3rd-line infrastructure support within medium to large organizations. As an IT Systems Engineer, you will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing existing IT infrastructure. Your role will involve the deployment of new technologies, improvement of existing systems, and ensuring that all operations align with industry best practices. This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment, perfect for those who are passionate about IT infrastructure and its critical role in business operations. Main Duties: Install, configure, and manage VMware infrastructure components and Windows Servers. Manage virtual machines, storage, and network resources within the VMware environment. Configure and manage Azure and Office 365 Cloud environments to a high standard. Monitor performance and availability, conduct optimizations, and ensure infrastructure security. Be a technical lead/resource on various infrastructure-related projects by developing and implementing new technical designs and be a point of escalation for technical risks. Support the development of the IT infrastructure strategy in conjunction with the IT Infrastructure Manager and IT Cyber Security team. Conduct Proof-of-Concepts to steer and deliver service improvements. Monitor & maintain storage capacity, backups, and patch management. Be the point of escalation for critical incidents relating to IT infrastructure. Coordinate with infrastructure vendors during critical incidents and improvement planning. Provide cover for the IT Infrastructure Manager as needed to ensure good levels of service performance. Develop and provide technical coaching and mentoring to members within the IT team. Create, maintain, and update procedures and training documentation for the IT team. Member of the infrastructure on-call rota. Key Requirements Essential A least 3 years' experience in a previous IT Infrastructure role in an enterprise environment. Extensive experience with Windows server, Microsoft 365 services and VMware. Experience configuring and monitoring compliance policies within Office 365. Strong understanding of LAN/WLAN networks and Firewalls. Experience deploying and maintaining critical systems in Microsoft Azure. Extensive experience with PowerShell Scripting. Excellent troubleshooting skills to investigate and resolve issues related to Servers, storage, virtualisation, Cloud problems. Experience using and implementing infrastructure monitoring solutions. Experience leading technical teams during project delivery and incident management. Excellent collaboration skills to effectively work with colleagues, users, and stakeholders. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and able to communicate effectively at all levels in the business. Willing to invest time, effort, and energy to learn & develop new skills and capabilities. MCSA or equivalent Microsoft certification. VCP or equivalent VMWare certification. All relevant permits to work in the UK and security clearances (up to or over CTC). Desirable Knowledge and hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes Knowledge and hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewall configuration Knowledge and hands-on experience with other Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) Prince2 Foundation or other equivalent project management certification If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.