Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our telecommunications client, who are seeking a Radio Design Engineer on an initial 6 month assignment Location: Remote working About the role: To deliver 4G/5G radio design to the internal customers. To work closely with Planning and Strategy teams to translate the business requirements into relevant designs and produce HLDs as appropriate To work closely with other teams like Regions to identify performance issues and take remedial measures as appropriate to improve network performance To provide input into the Software Drop Selection process for RAN vendors in line with the operational and design requirements To provide HLD, LLD & KPI documents for new RAN software in line with the project requirements To analyse inputs provided by 3rd party performance benchmarking companies and take appropriate action To identify areas for improvement in the RAN SW from a solution perspective Essential skills: The ideal candidate will have been recently operating in a design role (not optimisation) and must be highly proficient with the design element and understand fundamentals of how it fits together At least 5 years working on 4G/5G within Nokia, Ericsson or Huawei within RAN design From a design background - this is not an optimisation role Detailed understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G technologies with a sound understanding of functioning RAN networks. Fully conversant and proficient with all Microsoft Office software packages, Network admin experience ideal, vendor management suites [ie. NetACT] ideal. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.
03/04/2025
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Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our telecommunications client, who are seeking a Radio Design Engineer on an initial 6 month assignment Location: Remote working About the role: To deliver 4G/5G radio design to the internal customers. To work closely with Planning and Strategy teams to translate the business requirements into relevant designs and produce HLDs as appropriate To work closely with other teams like Regions to identify performance issues and take remedial measures as appropriate to improve network performance To provide input into the Software Drop Selection process for RAN vendors in line with the operational and design requirements To provide HLD, LLD & KPI documents for new RAN software in line with the project requirements To analyse inputs provided by 3rd party performance benchmarking companies and take appropriate action To identify areas for improvement in the RAN SW from a solution perspective Essential skills: The ideal candidate will have been recently operating in a design role (not optimisation) and must be highly proficient with the design element and understand fundamentals of how it fits together At least 5 years working on 4G/5G within Nokia, Ericsson or Huawei within RAN design From a design background - this is not an optimisation role Detailed understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G technologies with a sound understanding of functioning RAN networks. Fully conversant and proficient with all Microsoft Office software packages, Network admin experience ideal, vendor management suites [ie. NetACT] ideal. To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.
Senior System Engineer, Azure, Exchange, (Senior), Project leader, Hands on VLAN, VPM, Firewalls, Switches, Networking, infrastructure, Switzerland German fluent We seek 3-6 Senior System Engineers (project Leaders) to work in Basel, CH Permanent positions. We seek "project Leaders" so candidates who can lead a project, guide the customer, manage a small team of 3 people and their time, the work, and successful projects. required skills/experience: Hybrid Cloud Set up. On prem and In private cloud. Microsoft 365 Azure VLAN Routing VPM DEEP Windows SSE DFS DNS Exchange NPS Radius Domain Central Datacenter Multidomain ALL Networks Firewalls and Switches Firewall Systems and configuration German fluent with strong English. 2/3 days in office and/or at Customer, home working also an option. Strong company culture. Senior system engineer, someone who has managed projects and processes from a to z. Leading the customer, Leading the work. Your Responsibilities Active participation in the team (project implementation in the Zurich region) Supporting and further developing our customers Installing and maintaining IT solutions based on the following technologies: Microsoft Windows (Server/Client), Microsoft 365, VDI systems (Citrix/Horizon/RDS), and Sophos Firewall Designing solutions and supporting our sales team Customer account responsibility Your Profile Several years of experience in system engineering Strong focus on achieving targets Analytical skills Expertise in our core technologies Motivation for personal and professional development High level of self-organization Very technical Hands on Please apply with your most up to date CV if you are interested Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
03/04/2025
Full time
Senior System Engineer, Azure, Exchange, (Senior), Project leader, Hands on VLAN, VPM, Firewalls, Switches, Networking, infrastructure, Switzerland German fluent We seek 3-6 Senior System Engineers (project Leaders) to work in Basel, CH Permanent positions. We seek "project Leaders" so candidates who can lead a project, guide the customer, manage a small team of 3 people and their time, the work, and successful projects. required skills/experience: Hybrid Cloud Set up. On prem and In private cloud. Microsoft 365 Azure VLAN Routing VPM DEEP Windows SSE DFS DNS Exchange NPS Radius Domain Central Datacenter Multidomain ALL Networks Firewalls and Switches Firewall Systems and configuration German fluent with strong English. 2/3 days in office and/or at Customer, home working also an option. Strong company culture. Senior system engineer, someone who has managed projects and processes from a to z. Leading the customer, Leading the work. Your Responsibilities Active participation in the team (project implementation in the Zurich region) Supporting and further developing our customers Installing and maintaining IT solutions based on the following technologies: Microsoft Windows (Server/Client), Microsoft 365, VDI systems (Citrix/Horizon/RDS), and Sophos Firewall Designing solutions and supporting our sales team Customer account responsibility Your Profile Several years of experience in system engineering Strong focus on achieving targets Analytical skills Expertise in our core technologies Motivation for personal and professional development High level of self-organization Very technical Hands on Please apply with your most up to date CV if you are interested Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Role: Cabling Engineer (Contract) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: 22th April 2025 Location: East Sutton Our client is undertaking a project to maintain and enhance the network infrastructure of a large public facility. We are seeking a Cabling Engineer with active Security Check (SC) clearance and experience in installing copper or fibre cabling. This contract offers a standard 8-hour workday, Monday through Friday, with no weekend or night shifts. The role falls outside the scope of IR35 regulations. The Role The project involves the maintenance and improvement of the facility's network infrastructure. Responsibilities Include: Installing, terminating, and testing copper and fibre optic cabling systems. Ensuring all installations comply with industry standards and best practices. Collaborating with the project team to meet project deadlines and objectives. Adhering to all safety and quality guidelines. Program Details: 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday. No weekend or night work required. Position is outside IR35. Requirements: Active Security Check (SC) clearance. Experience in installing and maintaining copper or fibre optic cabling systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong adherence to safety and quality standards. Referrals: If this role isn't suitable for you, do you know someone who might be interested? You could earn up to £1,000 in retail vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to Oscar. Email: (see below) to recommend someone for this role. Structured Cabling Engineer - 2 Week Contract Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
03/04/2025
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Role: Cabling Engineer (Contract) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: 22th April 2025 Location: East Sutton Our client is undertaking a project to maintain and enhance the network infrastructure of a large public facility. We are seeking a Cabling Engineer with active Security Check (SC) clearance and experience in installing copper or fibre cabling. This contract offers a standard 8-hour workday, Monday through Friday, with no weekend or night shifts. The role falls outside the scope of IR35 regulations. The Role The project involves the maintenance and improvement of the facility's network infrastructure. Responsibilities Include: Installing, terminating, and testing copper and fibre optic cabling systems. Ensuring all installations comply with industry standards and best practices. Collaborating with the project team to meet project deadlines and objectives. Adhering to all safety and quality guidelines. Program Details: 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday. No weekend or night work required. Position is outside IR35. Requirements: Active Security Check (SC) clearance. Experience in installing and maintaining copper or fibre optic cabling systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong adherence to safety and quality standards. Referrals: If this role isn't suitable for you, do you know someone who might be interested? You could earn up to £1,000 in retail vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to Oscar. Email: (see below) to recommend someone for this role. Structured Cabling Engineer - 2 Week Contract Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Our consultancy client are currently looking for a couple of experienced Security/DevSecOps engineers to join their business. They operate in the FS and energy space so experience in banking or insurance or energy is a must for these roles. Working across clients you will develop and execute advanced security engineering strategies to fortify infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments. Lead security initiatives across the SDLC, integrating Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and Container scanning using tools such as CheckmarxOne, Prisma Cloud, or equivalents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security-by-design principles in all engineering efforts and design and implement robust endpoint protection and cloud security solutions to defend against evolving threats. You will implement and monitor cloud configurations to align with compliance standards and best practices, focusing on proactive defense mechanisms and develop a comprehensive strategy for data protection (encryption, tokenization, masking) across the data life cycle. Oversee security tool integration in CI/CD pipelines to automate vulnerability detection and resolution and conduct vulnerability assessments, network security audits, and code reviews to ensure application and infrastructure security. Skillswise you will have strong knowledge of application security, secure coding practices, and tools like CheckmarxOne, Prisma Cloud, or similar platforms. With proficiency in SAST, DAST, SCA, and Container scanning, with hands-on experience integrating these tools into development pipelines. Extensive experience in endpoint security, cloud security, and network protection as well as being proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a strong focus on securing cloud architectures. A solid understanding of data security principles and mechanisms, including encryption and masking and familiarity with major security standards and frameworks (eg, ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP). Any experience with programming languages like Python, Go, or Java would be a distinct advantage.
03/04/2025
Full time
Our consultancy client are currently looking for a couple of experienced Security/DevSecOps engineers to join their business. They operate in the FS and energy space so experience in banking or insurance or energy is a must for these roles. Working across clients you will develop and execute advanced security engineering strategies to fortify infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments. Lead security initiatives across the SDLC, integrating Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), and Container scanning using tools such as CheckmarxOne, Prisma Cloud, or equivalents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security-by-design principles in all engineering efforts and design and implement robust endpoint protection and cloud security solutions to defend against evolving threats. You will implement and monitor cloud configurations to align with compliance standards and best practices, focusing on proactive defense mechanisms and develop a comprehensive strategy for data protection (encryption, tokenization, masking) across the data life cycle. Oversee security tool integration in CI/CD pipelines to automate vulnerability detection and resolution and conduct vulnerability assessments, network security audits, and code reviews to ensure application and infrastructure security. Skillswise you will have strong knowledge of application security, secure coding practices, and tools like CheckmarxOne, Prisma Cloud, or similar platforms. With proficiency in SAST, DAST, SCA, and Container scanning, with hands-on experience integrating these tools into development pipelines. Extensive experience in endpoint security, cloud security, and network protection as well as being proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a strong focus on securing cloud architectures. A solid understanding of data security principles and mechanisms, including encryption and masking and familiarity with major security standards and frameworks (eg, ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP). Any experience with programming languages like Python, Go, or Java would be a distinct advantage.
Engineering Manager - Contract - Manchester Job Description Looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a diverse background outside of financial services, with a strong understanding of technology and the ability to transform and enhance team productivity. You will work closely with engineering teams to drive change and improve processes. Responsibilities Increase productivity within the engineering teams. Understand current architectural practices and implement improvements. Work closely with engineering teams to drive technological change. Implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes. Work across 25 feature teams, focusing on one team at a time. Essential Skills Strong stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in process improvement. Experience with architecture and understanding of current technological practices THIS ROLE WILL BE BASED IN MANCHESTER - 2/3 Days per week on-site (Non-Negotiable) Location Manchester, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
03/04/2025
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Engineering Manager - Contract - Manchester Job Description Looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a diverse background outside of financial services, with a strong understanding of technology and the ability to transform and enhance team productivity. You will work closely with engineering teams to drive change and improve processes. Responsibilities Increase productivity within the engineering teams. Understand current architectural practices and implement improvements. Work closely with engineering teams to drive technological change. Implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes. Work across 25 feature teams, focusing on one team at a time. Essential Skills Strong stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in process improvement. Experience with architecture and understanding of current technological practices THIS ROLE WILL BE BASED IN MANCHESTER - 2/3 Days per week on-site (Non-Negotiable) Location Manchester, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Permanent VP level Infrastructure Network Operations Lead - network/datacenter/SOPs, SolarWinds, Infoblox What you will be doing: Job Purpose: The VP-Infra Network Operations Lead will play a key role in optimizing the network and datacenter operations. The role will work in collaboration with Engineering and managed service provider to identify, establish and refine operational processes, while utilizing their technical expertise to optimize operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Lead daily operations tasks, that involve build, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our datacenter and enterprise network, ensuring compliance with change management procedures and operational standards. Have a deep understanding of technologies around routing, switching, datacenter clos fabric, next-gen Firewalls, VPNs, and cloud (AWS/Azure). Develop and maintain clear, concise documentation for all operational processes (runbooks), including network configuration and troubleshooting steps, and change management processes. Provide expert-level support for complex network troubleshooting, including the use of packet capture, CLI, and Required Skills and Experience: Proven hands-on experience with network technologies within enterprise & datacenter infrastructure, multi-vendor Firewall environment (ASA, Firepower, Checkpoint) and AWS in a hybrid setup. Good understanding of vendor support services (such as Cisco's SmartNet) and carrier circuit provisioning. Strong background in establishing and refining network operations processes, with a focus on documentation, scalability, and continuous improvement. Specialized Skills & Knowledge: Enterprise Infrastructure : Proven hands-on experience in enterprise and datacenter technologies - Routing & Switching, including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), PBR, MPLS, VPN, SD-WAN, STP, ACL, advanced L2/L3 switching technologies and QoS. Datacenter Infrastructure : Hands-on experience with Spine and Leaf architecture (Cisco ACI deployment) and datacenter technologies (Cisco NX-OS). Security & Firewall Management : In-depth knowledge of deploying, upgrading, and managing network environments with multi-vendor Firewalls (Firepower, ASA & Checkpoint), leveraging management tooling for rule deployment and troubleshooting, segmentation, IPS, NAC (ISE), access security (RSA appliance), encryption techniques (IPSEC, MACsec) & VPN (Site-to-Site). Cloud Integration : Experience with deploying VPCs in AWS to enable communication with on-prem networks using AWS Direct Connect, DX Gateway, NAT Gateway, Transit Gateway and VPN, and provisioning cloud security components like security groups, to secure and restrict traffic flow. Wi-Fi Solutions : Experience with centralized and cloud-based WLAN solutions. Monitoring & Troubleshooting : Good understanding of SolarWinds alert monitoring system, packet-level troubleshooting - using Firewall packet capture, CLI commands and tools such as Dynatrace. 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.
03/04/2025
Full time
Permanent VP level Infrastructure Network Operations Lead - network/datacenter/SOPs, SolarWinds, Infoblox What you will be doing: Job Purpose: The VP-Infra Network Operations Lead will play a key role in optimizing the network and datacenter operations. The role will work in collaboration with Engineering and managed service provider to identify, establish and refine operational processes, while utilizing their technical expertise to optimize operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Lead daily operations tasks, that involve build, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our datacenter and enterprise network, ensuring compliance with change management procedures and operational standards. Have a deep understanding of technologies around routing, switching, datacenter clos fabric, next-gen Firewalls, VPNs, and cloud (AWS/Azure). Develop and maintain clear, concise documentation for all operational processes (runbooks), including network configuration and troubleshooting steps, and change management processes. Provide expert-level support for complex network troubleshooting, including the use of packet capture, CLI, and Required Skills and Experience: Proven hands-on experience with network technologies within enterprise & datacenter infrastructure, multi-vendor Firewall environment (ASA, Firepower, Checkpoint) and AWS in a hybrid setup. Good understanding of vendor support services (such as Cisco's SmartNet) and carrier circuit provisioning. Strong background in establishing and refining network operations processes, with a focus on documentation, scalability, and continuous improvement. Specialized Skills & Knowledge: Enterprise Infrastructure : Proven hands-on experience in enterprise and datacenter technologies - Routing & Switching, including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), PBR, MPLS, VPN, SD-WAN, STP, ACL, advanced L2/L3 switching technologies and QoS. Datacenter Infrastructure : Hands-on experience with Spine and Leaf architecture (Cisco ACI deployment) and datacenter technologies (Cisco NX-OS). Security & Firewall Management : In-depth knowledge of deploying, upgrading, and managing network environments with multi-vendor Firewalls (Firepower, ASA & Checkpoint), leveraging management tooling for rule deployment and troubleshooting, segmentation, IPS, NAC (ISE), access security (RSA appliance), encryption techniques (IPSEC, MACsec) & VPN (Site-to-Site). Cloud Integration : Experience with deploying VPCs in AWS to enable communication with on-prem networks using AWS Direct Connect, DX Gateway, NAT Gateway, Transit Gateway and VPN, and provisioning cloud security components like security groups, to secure and restrict traffic flow. Wi-Fi Solutions : Experience with centralized and cloud-based WLAN solutions. Monitoring & Troubleshooting : Good understanding of SolarWinds alert monitoring system, packet-level troubleshooting - using Firewall packet capture, CLI commands and tools such as Dynatrace. 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 AVP Infrastructure Network Operations Engineer - Cisco, Wi-Fi, Fortinet, SolarWinds, Infoblox, RSA Job Purpose The AVP - Infrastructure Network Operations Engineer will leverage their technical expertise and process improvement skills to optimize support of our network and datacentre infrastructure. The role involves monitoring network alerts, performing day-to-day operation tasks and driving process improvements. The individual will excel in hands-on technical implementation and troubleshooting of various network technologies. The role involves collaboration with L3 engineering and managed service provider to align with company goals and best practices. Key Responsibilities Proficiency in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise, data center & cloud network architecture. Perform day-to-day operation tasks that require solving operations tickets by troubleshooting any connectivity issues. Adhere to strict change management process to deploy Firewall rule change requests, scheduled firmware upgrades and other network build, changes, or maintenance activities. Participate in alert monitoring of the network infrastructure using SolarWinds, and monthly on-call rotation. Act as the primary contact for network incidents, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with L3 Engineering, other cross-functional teams and vendors for resolution and RCA. What we're looking for: Required Skills and Experience: Solid knowledge of traditional LAN/WAN technologies including routing protocols, route redistribution, manipulation, and filtering, L2 loop avoidance, as well as datacenter clos fabric using spine-leaf architecture (Cisco ACI). Proven experience with deploying and troubleshooting issues related to WLAN, in a centralized (controller) as well as cloud-based model. In-depth experience of working in a multi-vendor Firewall environment (Checkpoint, ASA, Fortinet), that involves implementing & troubleshooting Firewall rule changes, NAT & VPN in a segmented network with multiple layers of Firewalls. Specialized Skills & Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting the following technologies: Security & Firewall Management : multi-vendor Firewalls (Firepower, ASA & Checkpoint) that leverage management tools for rule deployment, network segmentation in a multi-context/multi-zone Firewall environment, IPS, encryption techniques (IPSEC, MACsec), VPN (Site-to-Site), NAC (Cisco ISE) and access security appliance (RSA). Enterprise Infrastructure : Routing & Switching, including routing protocols (OSPF & BGP), PBR, MPLS, VPN, SDWAN, STP, ACL, advanced L2/L3 switching technologies and QoS. Cloud Integration : Hybrid connectivity into AWS VPCs using various options (AWS Direct Connect, DX Gateway, NAT Gateway, Transit Gateway, and VPN), manage cloud security options using security groups. Datacenter Infrastructure : Spine and Leaf architecture, VxLAN fabric (Cisco ACI deployment) and other datacenter technologies (Cisco NX-OS, RSA appliance & NetScaler). Wi-Fi Solutions : Centralized and cloud-based WLAN solutions. Any experience with Meraki solutions would be preferred. Monitor : SolarWinds for alert monitoring. Troubleshoot : Using Firewall packet capture, CLI commands and other methodologies, tools like Dynatrace. Permanent position - London based - hybrid working 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.
03/04/2025
Full time
Permanent AVP Infrastructure Network Operations Engineer - Cisco, Wi-Fi, Fortinet, SolarWinds, Infoblox, RSA Job Purpose The AVP - Infrastructure Network Operations Engineer will leverage their technical expertise and process improvement skills to optimize support of our network and datacentre infrastructure. The role involves monitoring network alerts, performing day-to-day operation tasks and driving process improvements. The individual will excel in hands-on technical implementation and troubleshooting of various network technologies. The role involves collaboration with L3 engineering and managed service provider to align with company goals and best practices. Key Responsibilities Proficiency in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise, data center & cloud network architecture. Perform day-to-day operation tasks that require solving operations tickets by troubleshooting any connectivity issues. Adhere to strict change management process to deploy Firewall rule change requests, scheduled firmware upgrades and other network build, changes, or maintenance activities. Participate in alert monitoring of the network infrastructure using SolarWinds, and monthly on-call rotation. Act as the primary contact for network incidents, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with L3 Engineering, other cross-functional teams and vendors for resolution and RCA. What we're looking for: Required Skills and Experience: Solid knowledge of traditional LAN/WAN technologies including routing protocols, route redistribution, manipulation, and filtering, L2 loop avoidance, as well as datacenter clos fabric using spine-leaf architecture (Cisco ACI). Proven experience with deploying and troubleshooting issues related to WLAN, in a centralized (controller) as well as cloud-based model. In-depth experience of working in a multi-vendor Firewall environment (Checkpoint, ASA, Fortinet), that involves implementing & troubleshooting Firewall rule changes, NAT & VPN in a segmented network with multiple layers of Firewalls. Specialized Skills & Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting the following technologies: Security & Firewall Management : multi-vendor Firewalls (Firepower, ASA & Checkpoint) that leverage management tools for rule deployment, network segmentation in a multi-context/multi-zone Firewall environment, IPS, encryption techniques (IPSEC, MACsec), VPN (Site-to-Site), NAC (Cisco ISE) and access security appliance (RSA). Enterprise Infrastructure : Routing & Switching, including routing protocols (OSPF & BGP), PBR, MPLS, VPN, SDWAN, STP, ACL, advanced L2/L3 switching technologies and QoS. Cloud Integration : Hybrid connectivity into AWS VPCs using various options (AWS Direct Connect, DX Gateway, NAT Gateway, Transit Gateway, and VPN), manage cloud security options using security groups. Datacenter Infrastructure : Spine and Leaf architecture, VxLAN fabric (Cisco ACI deployment) and other datacenter technologies (Cisco NX-OS, RSA appliance & NetScaler). Wi-Fi Solutions : Centralized and cloud-based WLAN solutions. Any experience with Meraki solutions would be preferred. Monitor : SolarWinds for alert monitoring. Troubleshoot : Using Firewall packet capture, CLI commands and other methodologies, tools like Dynatrace. Permanent position - London based - hybrid working 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.
*Job Summary:* We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Fibre Engineer to join our team in the following locations: Brighton, Chichester, Bognor Regis, and Eastbourne. This role involves working with Fibre to the Premise (FTTP) network infrastructure, ensuring high-speed and reliable Internet connectivity. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with the Openreach Network and will be responsible for installing, connecting, and testing fibre optic cables. A full UK driving licence is essential as the role involves travel for initial training sessions. *Key Skills:* - Experience with the Openreach Network - Competence in FTTP installation and maintenance - Fibre splicing and joint building - Ability to perform power and OTDR testing - Proficiency in fault finding and resolution - Comfortable with fibre termination and customer installations - Strong adherence to safe working practices - Effective communication skills - Ability to manage vehicle stock levels - Willingness to travel for training sessions *Software/Tools:* - OTDR testing equipment - Fibre splicing tools *Certifications & Standards:* - SA1, SA2 & NWRSA qualifications (desirable) - Full UK driving licence (essential)
03/04/2025
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*Job Summary:* We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Fibre Engineer to join our team in the following locations: Brighton, Chichester, Bognor Regis, and Eastbourne. This role involves working with Fibre to the Premise (FTTP) network infrastructure, ensuring high-speed and reliable Internet connectivity. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with the Openreach Network and will be responsible for installing, connecting, and testing fibre optic cables. A full UK driving licence is essential as the role involves travel for initial training sessions. *Key Skills:* - Experience with the Openreach Network - Competence in FTTP installation and maintenance - Fibre splicing and joint building - Ability to perform power and OTDR testing - Proficiency in fault finding and resolution - Comfortable with fibre termination and customer installations - Strong adherence to safe working practices - Effective communication skills - Ability to manage vehicle stock levels - Willingness to travel for training sessions *Software/Tools:* - OTDR testing equipment - Fibre splicing tools *Certifications & Standards:* - SA1, SA2 & NWRSA qualifications (desirable) - Full UK driving licence (essential)
Global Enterprise Partners is currently looking for a Full time Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer to join an exciting project with one of our key Healthcare clients. This role involves creating and managing the Azure Landing zones environment, from the design phase to deployment and even aftercare. Required Experience: 5 years or more of experience as an Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer. Strong experience in creating and managing the Azure Landing zones environment. Knowledge of Azure service provisioning automation like Subscriptions, Resource groups, etc. Experience in creating and managing network components like Vnets and subnets. Expertise in the automation of Azure subscription foundation setup. Experience in automation using GitHub, Terraform, and Ansible (Plus). Proven ability to lead and guide scalable deployments. English fluency is required; French is a plus Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the creation and maintenance of the Azure Landing zones environment. Automate Azure subscription foundation setups. Create and manage network components such as Vnets and subnets. Act as the expert on the Business side and engage on behalf of the business with the vendor. Provide leadership and guidance for scalable deployments. Collaborate with a team of 7, reporting to the Cloud Infrastructure Service Lead. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Azure technologies and best practices. Location/Remote: Flexible - occasionally travel to Paris and Barcelona. Start Date: May 1st Contract Duration: 3 months + extension. Rate: TBD If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the required qualifications, please send your CV and cover letter
03/04/2025
Contractor
Global Enterprise Partners is currently looking for a Full time Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer to join an exciting project with one of our key Healthcare clients. This role involves creating and managing the Azure Landing zones environment, from the design phase to deployment and even aftercare. Required Experience: 5 years or more of experience as an Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer. Strong experience in creating and managing the Azure Landing zones environment. Knowledge of Azure service provisioning automation like Subscriptions, Resource groups, etc. Experience in creating and managing network components like Vnets and subnets. Expertise in the automation of Azure subscription foundation setup. Experience in automation using GitHub, Terraform, and Ansible (Plus). Proven ability to lead and guide scalable deployments. English fluency is required; French is a plus Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the creation and maintenance of the Azure Landing zones environment. Automate Azure subscription foundation setups. Create and manage network components such as Vnets and subnets. Act as the expert on the Business side and engage on behalf of the business with the vendor. Provide leadership and guidance for scalable deployments. Collaborate with a team of 7, reporting to the Cloud Infrastructure Service Lead. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Azure technologies and best practices. Location/Remote: Flexible - occasionally travel to Paris and Barcelona. Start Date: May 1st Contract Duration: 3 months + extension. Rate: TBD If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the required qualifications, please send your CV and cover letter
Security Solutions Engineer in Sint-Niklaas Belgium PERM Role This is a permanent role with a flexible hybrid or onsite. This is more a Security Guy, we are looking for a more solutions and technology agnostic person. One should be conversant with Microsoft Technology, DC Technologies and Cloud Technologies. Profile: You have a degree in a technical field such as computer science, network technology, or security. You have at least two years of experience in implementing and managing IT security solutions. Knowledge as an addon of security solutions such as ManageEngine, Fortinet (Firewalls, VPNs), SentinelOne (endpoint protection), SOC solutions, and other cybersecurity technologies is a strong plus. You are an excellent communicator with strong technical and interpersonal skills. You are proactive, customer-oriented, and possess a problem-solving mindset. Fluent in English and Dutch, French language skills are appreciated.
03/04/2025
Full time
Security Solutions Engineer in Sint-Niklaas Belgium PERM Role This is a permanent role with a flexible hybrid or onsite. This is more a Security Guy, we are looking for a more solutions and technology agnostic person. One should be conversant with Microsoft Technology, DC Technologies and Cloud Technologies. Profile: You have a degree in a technical field such as computer science, network technology, or security. You have at least two years of experience in implementing and managing IT security solutions. Knowledge as an addon of security solutions such as ManageEngine, Fortinet (Firewalls, VPNs), SentinelOne (endpoint protection), SOC solutions, and other cybersecurity technologies is a strong plus. You are an excellent communicator with strong technical and interpersonal skills. You are proactive, customer-oriented, and possess a problem-solving mindset. Fluent in English and Dutch, French language skills are appreciated.
GE PowerOn Solution Consultant (SC) - 3 months - On-Site (Multiple UK Locations) - Inside IR35 Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Security Cleared (SC) GE PowerOn Solution Consultant to play a key role in delivering an Outage Management System (OMS) solution and ensuring its seamless integration with relevant systems for a leading energy company.This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-impact project for a leading energy company, providing expertise in GE PowerOn Advantage (PoA) and supporting a mission-critical deployment. Key Responsibilities: Deploy and integrate Power Utilities SCADA architecture, including PowerOn Advantage (PoA) systems. Configure and test PoA functionalities and ensure seamless PoA integrations. Work on system integration with OT applications such as GIS, WFM, PI, and Historian. Engage with customers and manage multi-vendor environments. Oversee end-to-end solution deployment, from planning to engineering. Ensure a smooth handover of solutions to operations teams. Provide guidance on PoA solution architecture and external system integrations. Develop test plans, conduct acceptance testing, and manage system transitions. Ensure compliance with power system standards and regulations. What You'll Ideally Bring: Strong experience in PowerOn Advantage (PoA) deployment and configuration. Expertise in SCADA, DMS, and OMS network configuration. Knowledge of Scripting (PL/SQL, Shell, PFL, Perl) for system automation. Experience with PoA modules like Group Telecontrol, Automation, and Alarm Configurations. Proficiency in setting up SOAP services, PoA application/database Servers, and reporting services. Familiarity with IT/OT security standards (eg, NERC CIP). Strong understanding of electric utility distribution planning and operations. Ability to assess and enhance client utility applications for operational systems. Active Security Clearance Contract Details: Duration: 3 months initially (View for Extension) Location: This role is 100% office-based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Reading, or Portsmouth. Day Rate: Up to £550 Per Day (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP GE PowerOn Solution Consultant (SC) - 3 months - On-Site (Multiple UK Locations) - Inside IR35
03/04/2025
Contractor
GE PowerOn Solution Consultant (SC) - 3 months - On-Site (Multiple UK Locations) - Inside IR35 Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Security Cleared (SC) GE PowerOn Solution Consultant to play a key role in delivering an Outage Management System (OMS) solution and ensuring its seamless integration with relevant systems for a leading energy company.This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-impact project for a leading energy company, providing expertise in GE PowerOn Advantage (PoA) and supporting a mission-critical deployment. Key Responsibilities: Deploy and integrate Power Utilities SCADA architecture, including PowerOn Advantage (PoA) systems. Configure and test PoA functionalities and ensure seamless PoA integrations. Work on system integration with OT applications such as GIS, WFM, PI, and Historian. Engage with customers and manage multi-vendor environments. Oversee end-to-end solution deployment, from planning to engineering. Ensure a smooth handover of solutions to operations teams. Provide guidance on PoA solution architecture and external system integrations. Develop test plans, conduct acceptance testing, and manage system transitions. Ensure compliance with power system standards and regulations. What You'll Ideally Bring: Strong experience in PowerOn Advantage (PoA) deployment and configuration. Expertise in SCADA, DMS, and OMS network configuration. Knowledge of Scripting (PL/SQL, Shell, PFL, Perl) for system automation. Experience with PoA modules like Group Telecontrol, Automation, and Alarm Configurations. Proficiency in setting up SOAP services, PoA application/database Servers, and reporting services. Familiarity with IT/OT security standards (eg, NERC CIP). Strong understanding of electric utility distribution planning and operations. Ability to assess and enhance client utility applications for operational systems. Active Security Clearance Contract Details: Duration: 3 months initially (View for Extension) Location: This role is 100% office-based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Reading, or Portsmouth. Day Rate: Up to £550 Per Day (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP GE PowerOn Solution Consultant (SC) - 3 months - On-Site (Multiple UK Locations) - Inside IR35
Job Title: XSIAM Engineer (Palo Alto Networks) Location: Remote with occasional travel Start Date: ASAP Daily Rate: TBC Inside IR35 Duration: 12 month contract About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled XSIAM (Extended Security Intelligence and Automation Management) Engineer with Palo Alto Networks qualifications to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience implementing and managing Palo Alto Networks' XSIAM platform to enhance our organisation's security operations capabilities. Key Responsibilities Implement and configure Palo Alto Networks' XSIAM platform Develop and maintain security automation workflows Configure log collection and correlation rules Create custom dashboards and reports for security visibility Troubleshoot complex security issues within the XSIAM platform Maintain integration with other security tools and platforms Provide technical guidance on XSIAM best practices Document configurations, workflows, and procedures Required Qualifications Current Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSE required, XSOAR/XSIAM certification preferred) 3+ years of experience with Palo Alto Networks products Demonstrated experience implementing and managing XSIAM Strong understanding of security operations and incident response Proficiency in automation and Scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.) Experience with log analysis and correlation Knowledge of common security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Additional security certifications (CISSP, SANS GIAC, etc.) Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Background in SOC operations Experience with threat hunting methodologies Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.)
03/04/2025
Contractor
Job Title: XSIAM Engineer (Palo Alto Networks) Location: Remote with occasional travel Start Date: ASAP Daily Rate: TBC Inside IR35 Duration: 12 month contract About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled XSIAM (Extended Security Intelligence and Automation Management) Engineer with Palo Alto Networks qualifications to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience implementing and managing Palo Alto Networks' XSIAM platform to enhance our organisation's security operations capabilities. Key Responsibilities Implement and configure Palo Alto Networks' XSIAM platform Develop and maintain security automation workflows Configure log collection and correlation rules Create custom dashboards and reports for security visibility Troubleshoot complex security issues within the XSIAM platform Maintain integration with other security tools and platforms Provide technical guidance on XSIAM best practices Document configurations, workflows, and procedures Required Qualifications Current Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSE required, XSOAR/XSIAM certification preferred) 3+ years of experience with Palo Alto Networks products Demonstrated experience implementing and managing XSIAM Strong understanding of security operations and incident response Proficiency in automation and Scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.) Experience with log analysis and correlation Knowledge of common security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Additional security certifications (CISSP, SANS GIAC, etc.) Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Background in SOC operations Experience with threat hunting methodologies Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.)
Pertemps Network Group
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
We are recruiting for a SC Cleared IT Deployment Engineer of Windows 11 on contract to work for an organisation based in Milton Keynes. The candidate will require extensive Windows 11 and SC Clearance service desk experience helpdesk windows 10/11 fixing, troubleshooting Service Now experience Gov Sc cleared people only
03/04/2025
Seasonal
We are recruiting for a SC Cleared IT Deployment Engineer of Windows 11 on contract to work for an organisation based in Milton Keynes. The candidate will require extensive Windows 11 and SC Clearance service desk experience helpdesk windows 10/11 fixing, troubleshooting Service Now experience Gov Sc cleared people only
Job Description: Candidate should be hands-on existing virtual desktop tooling to provision workspace and some supporting server functions for the Croydon and Birmingham locations. Can cope with an evolving environment where requirements are liable to change Required Skill Set: Skills 10+ Years of experience Hands-on experience in Linux Operating System, Shell Scripting, AWS Cloud Infrastructure & Docker Framework AWS: 5+ years' experience with using a broad range of AWS technologies (eg EC2, RDS, ELB, EBD, S3, VPC, Glacier, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS) to develop and maintain an Amazon AWS based cloud solution, with an emphasis on best practice cloud security. Expertise in provisioning infrastructure using Terraform, VMs with tools such as Vagrant DevOps: Solid experience as a DevOps Engineer in a 24x7 uptime Amazon AWS environment, including automation experience with configuration management tools. Scripting Skills: Strong Scripting (eg Shell, Python, Ruby, Perl, JAVA) and automation skills. Through knowledge of Jenkins and pipeline using Groovy script Hands-on experience with Operating Systems: Windows and Linux system administration. Monitoring Tools: Experience with system monitoring tools (eg Nagios). Responsibilities: Virtual Desktop Management Support such as User Creation and Management Operating System Patch management Networking and Firewall Management Backup and Restore Capacity Management and Server Tuning License and CERT Management Automate manual work Problem diagnosis and support Software Tools Installation and Management Flexibility to travel to remote places on demand (Birmingham + Croydon) Technologies required (Mandatory are in bold): AWS Cloud Infrastructure ( VPC, IAM, ECS, S3, EFS, Firewall, Guard Duty, Lambda, Key Management, SCM, Active Directory ) Docker Terraform Python Ansible Shell Scripting Stash Ubuntu Operating System Server and Virtual Machines Management Proxmox SSL Key Authentication and Authorisation Jenkins Software Installation and Application Maintenance (Rocket Chat Server, Thunder Bird, Idea, PgAdmin) Knowledge on security scanning tools (Nessus, Alient Vault) Knowledge on Firewall Server (Juniper) Agile Methodologies
03/04/2025
Full time
Job Description: Candidate should be hands-on existing virtual desktop tooling to provision workspace and some supporting server functions for the Croydon and Birmingham locations. Can cope with an evolving environment where requirements are liable to change Required Skill Set: Skills 10+ Years of experience Hands-on experience in Linux Operating System, Shell Scripting, AWS Cloud Infrastructure & Docker Framework AWS: 5+ years' experience with using a broad range of AWS technologies (eg EC2, RDS, ELB, EBD, S3, VPC, Glacier, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS) to develop and maintain an Amazon AWS based cloud solution, with an emphasis on best practice cloud security. Expertise in provisioning infrastructure using Terraform, VMs with tools such as Vagrant DevOps: Solid experience as a DevOps Engineer in a 24x7 uptime Amazon AWS environment, including automation experience with configuration management tools. Scripting Skills: Strong Scripting (eg Shell, Python, Ruby, Perl, JAVA) and automation skills. Through knowledge of Jenkins and pipeline using Groovy script Hands-on experience with Operating Systems: Windows and Linux system administration. Monitoring Tools: Experience with system monitoring tools (eg Nagios). Responsibilities: Virtual Desktop Management Support such as User Creation and Management Operating System Patch management Networking and Firewall Management Backup and Restore Capacity Management and Server Tuning License and CERT Management Automate manual work Problem diagnosis and support Software Tools Installation and Management Flexibility to travel to remote places on demand (Birmingham + Croydon) Technologies required (Mandatory are in bold): AWS Cloud Infrastructure ( VPC, IAM, ECS, S3, EFS, Firewall, Guard Duty, Lambda, Key Management, SCM, Active Directory ) Docker Terraform Python Ansible Shell Scripting Stash Ubuntu Operating System Server and Virtual Machines Management Proxmox SSL Key Authentication and Authorisation Jenkins Software Installation and Application Maintenance (Rocket Chat Server, Thunder Bird, Idea, PgAdmin) Knowledge on security scanning tools (Nessus, Alient Vault) Knowledge on Firewall Server (Juniper) Agile Methodologies
We are seeking a skilled Palo Alto Engineer with Checkpoint experience , strong operations expertise, and administrative skills to support and maintain network security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing Firewalls, troubleshooting security issues, and ensuring the smooth operation of security policies within a complex IT environment. Key Responsibilities: Firewall Management & Security Operations: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Checkpoint Firewalls . Implement and optimize security policies, rules, and configurations to ensure network protection. Monitor Firewall performance and conduct health checks, updates, and patching . Respond to and mitigate security incidents related to Firewall breaches or misconfigurations. Network & Security Administration: Administer VPNs, IPS/IDS, NAT, and other network security features . Conduct regular audits of Firewall configurations and access controls to ensure compliance. Work closely with SOC, NOC, and IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve network security issues. Maintain documentation for Firewall policies, change requests, and operational procedures. Operations & Maintenance: Perform routine Firewall maintenance, backup, and recovery tasks. Proactively monitor logs and alerts to identify potential security threats. Support upgrades, migrations, and deployments of new Firewall hardware and software . Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements . Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama) and Checkpoint Firewalls . Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.) . Experience with VPN configurations, NAT, and security zones . Proficiency in administrating Firewall policies and security rules . Familiarity with log analysis, SIEM tools, and security monitoring . Knowledge of automation and Scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus . Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory): Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) Cisco CCNP Security or equivalent certifications
03/04/2025
Contractor
We are seeking a skilled Palo Alto Engineer with Checkpoint experience , strong operations expertise, and administrative skills to support and maintain network security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing Firewalls, troubleshooting security issues, and ensuring the smooth operation of security policies within a complex IT environment. Key Responsibilities: Firewall Management & Security Operations: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Checkpoint Firewalls . Implement and optimize security policies, rules, and configurations to ensure network protection. Monitor Firewall performance and conduct health checks, updates, and patching . Respond to and mitigate security incidents related to Firewall breaches or misconfigurations. Network & Security Administration: Administer VPNs, IPS/IDS, NAT, and other network security features . Conduct regular audits of Firewall configurations and access controls to ensure compliance. Work closely with SOC, NOC, and IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve network security issues. Maintain documentation for Firewall policies, change requests, and operational procedures. Operations & Maintenance: Perform routine Firewall maintenance, backup, and recovery tasks. Proactively monitor logs and alerts to identify potential security threats. Support upgrades, migrations, and deployments of new Firewall hardware and software . Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements . Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama) and Checkpoint Firewalls . Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, etc.) . Experience with VPN configurations, NAT, and security zones . Proficiency in administrating Firewall policies and security rules . Familiarity with log analysis, SIEM tools, and security monitoring . Knowledge of automation and Scripting (Python, Ansible) is a plus . Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory): Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) Cisco CCNP Security or equivalent certifications
I am seeking a Network Engineer with expertise in Infoblox to lead a migration project from a Legacy platform to a new environment. This is a 3-month contract with a focus on redesigning and implementing the migration of an outdated Infoblox installation that has been overdue for replacement. Key Responsibilities: Redesign and implement the migration from an old Legacy Infoblox platform to a new platform. Consolidate and migrate existing data, ensuring smooth transition with minimal disruption. Handle DNS (Windows Active Directory), DHCP, and IPAM as part of the migration process. Address potential reconfiguration needs for Cisco and Brocade systems (15+ years old), though networking involvement is minimal. Troubleshoot and provide security expertise for Infoblox in a networked environment. Work with Active Directory to configure DNS Servers for AD integration. Requirements: Strong knowledge of Infoblox (network and security) - this is the core requirement. Hands-on experience with DNS, DHCP, and IPAM. Experience in deploying Infoblox as a DNS server for Active Directory. Basic understanding of Cisco and Brocade systems (advantageous but not essential). Ability to work independently and manage the migration end-to-end. Contract Details: Duration: 3 months. Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in the office
03/04/2025
Contractor
I am seeking a Network Engineer with expertise in Infoblox to lead a migration project from a Legacy platform to a new environment. This is a 3-month contract with a focus on redesigning and implementing the migration of an outdated Infoblox installation that has been overdue for replacement. Key Responsibilities: Redesign and implement the migration from an old Legacy Infoblox platform to a new platform. Consolidate and migrate existing data, ensuring smooth transition with minimal disruption. Handle DNS (Windows Active Directory), DHCP, and IPAM as part of the migration process. Address potential reconfiguration needs for Cisco and Brocade systems (15+ years old), though networking involvement is minimal. Troubleshoot and provide security expertise for Infoblox in a networked environment. Work with Active Directory to configure DNS Servers for AD integration. Requirements: Strong knowledge of Infoblox (network and security) - this is the core requirement. Hands-on experience with DNS, DHCP, and IPAM. Experience in deploying Infoblox as a DNS server for Active Directory. Basic understanding of Cisco and Brocade systems (advantageous but not essential). Ability to work independently and manage the migration end-to-end. Contract Details: Duration: 3 months. Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in the office
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 Principal Cloud Engineer with strong AWS and Kubernetes experience. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex cloud-based computing environment. Candidate will provide technical guidance to the team and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, high availability, disaster recovery, administration, and automation of the enterprise environment with cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about new technologies to accomplish complex project initiatives and implement mission critical systems, while keeping current with trends in the Cloud and Infrastructure spaces for areas to improve, with a steady eye towards the extensive regulatory/compliance demands on our company (eg CIS, NIST, etc). Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans Effectively communicate project and operational service issues to senior management promptly with observations, decisions, and recommendations for corrective measures Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Maintain appropriate work/personal balance within your team Serve as a point of escalation within the team for support issues Implement and manage rotational support schedules for afterhours and weekend work for area of responsibility Foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and high performance while displaying strong ethics and integrity Manage project and daily work task planning and prioritization and meeting project deadlines while also maintaining a high quality of work Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Operate within budget; Establish and assure adherence to schedules, work plans, and performance requirements Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Other duties as assigned Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, team player and analytical skills are a must, as you will be regularly interacting between various teams distributed across the US [Required] Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage [Required] Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability [Required] Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Required] Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure [Required] Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment [Required] Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible [Required] Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. [Required] Bachelors degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required [Required] 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers [Preferred] Experience working in a financial services or highly regulated environment preferred Certificates or Licenses: [Required] AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired [Preferred] Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
03/04/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer with strong AWS and Kubernetes experience. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex cloud-based computing environment. Candidate will provide technical guidance to the team and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, high availability, disaster recovery, administration, and automation of the enterprise environment with cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about new technologies to accomplish complex project initiatives and implement mission critical systems, while keeping current with trends in the Cloud and Infrastructure spaces for areas to improve, with a steady eye towards the extensive regulatory/compliance demands on our company (eg CIS, NIST, etc). Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans Effectively communicate project and operational service issues to senior management promptly with observations, decisions, and recommendations for corrective measures Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Maintain appropriate work/personal balance within your team Serve as a point of escalation within the team for support issues Implement and manage rotational support schedules for afterhours and weekend work for area of responsibility Foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and high performance while displaying strong ethics and integrity Manage project and daily work task planning and prioritization and meeting project deadlines while also maintaining a high quality of work Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Operate within budget; Establish and assure adherence to schedules, work plans, and performance requirements Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Other duties as assigned Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, team player and analytical skills are a must, as you will be regularly interacting between various teams distributed across the US [Required] Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage [Required] Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability [Required] Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Required] Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure [Required] Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment [Required] Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible [Required] Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. [Required] Bachelors degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required [Required] 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers [Preferred] Experience working in a financial services or highly regulated environment preferred Certificates or Licenses: [Required] AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired [Preferred] Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Lead Kafka Middleware Engineer with deep expertise in Kafka administration, infrastructure as code (IaC), cloud automation, container orchestration and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable Middleware solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Candidate will play a crucial role in automating infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and operations, enabling our organization to rapidly deliver and scale applications. Responsibilities: Design, implement and manage highly available and scalable Kafka clusters. Monitor Kafka performance, troubleshoot issues and optimize configurations. Develop and maintain IaC using Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and configuration Management. Create and maintain reusable IaC modules. Design and implement cloud-based infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure. Automate cloud resource provisioning, scaling and management using cloud-native tools and services. Deploy and Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Rancher Troubleshoot container-related issues and optimize container performance. Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub, Artifactory, Harness and Jenkins. Automated the build, test and deployment of Middleware components. Integrate IaC and container technologies into CI/CD pipelines. Document all processes and procedures. Work with development teams to ensure smooth deployments. Qualifications: Strong proficiency in IaC tools, specifically Ansible, Terraform and bash Scripting. Extensive experience with cloud automation and provisioning on AWS and Azure. Proficiency in CI/CD tools, including GitHub, Artifactory, Harness and Jenkins. Strong Scripting skills in languages like Python and Bash. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Understanding of networking principles. Experience with monitoring tools like Splunk, Splunk OTEL, Prometheus and Grafana. Kafka, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Kubernetes, Rancher, GitHub, Artifactory, Harness, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, IaC, Automated Cloud Provisioning Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of experience in infrastructure Middleware administration. In-depth expertise in Kafka administration, including cluster management, performance tuning, and security. AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.
03/04/2025
Full time
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Lead Kafka Middleware Engineer with deep expertise in Kafka administration, infrastructure as code (IaC), cloud automation, container orchestration and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable Middleware solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Candidate will play a crucial role in automating infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and operations, enabling our organization to rapidly deliver and scale applications. Responsibilities: Design, implement and manage highly available and scalable Kafka clusters. Monitor Kafka performance, troubleshoot issues and optimize configurations. Develop and maintain IaC using Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and configuration Management. Create and maintain reusable IaC modules. Design and implement cloud-based infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure. Automate cloud resource provisioning, scaling and management using cloud-native tools and services. Deploy and Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Rancher Troubleshoot container-related issues and optimize container performance. Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub, Artifactory, Harness and Jenkins. Automated the build, test and deployment of Middleware components. Integrate IaC and container technologies into CI/CD pipelines. Document all processes and procedures. Work with development teams to ensure smooth deployments. Qualifications: Strong proficiency in IaC tools, specifically Ansible, Terraform and bash Scripting. Extensive experience with cloud automation and provisioning on AWS and Azure. Proficiency in CI/CD tools, including GitHub, Artifactory, Harness and Jenkins. Strong Scripting skills in languages like Python and Bash. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Understanding of networking principles. Experience with monitoring tools like Splunk, Splunk OTEL, Prometheus and Grafana. Kafka, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Kubernetes, Rancher, GitHub, Artifactory, Harness, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, IaC, Automated Cloud Provisioning Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of experience in infrastructure Middleware administration. In-depth expertise in Kafka administration, including cluster management, performance tuning, and security. AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer with strong AWS and Kubernetes experience. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex cloud-based computing environment. Candidate will provide technical guidance to the team and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, high availability, disaster recovery, administration, and automation of the enterprise environment with cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about new technologies to accomplish complex project initiatives and implement mission critical systems, while keeping current with trends in the Cloud and Infrastructure spaces for areas to improve, with a steady eye towards the extensive regulatory/compliance demands on our company (eg CIS, NIST, etc). Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans Effectively communicate project and operational service issues to senior management promptly with observations, decisions, and recommendations for corrective measures Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Maintain appropriate work/personal balance within your team Serve as a point of escalation within the team for support issues Implement and manage rotational support schedules for afterhours and weekend work for area of responsibility Foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and high performance while displaying strong ethics and integrity Manage project and daily work task planning and prioritization and meeting project deadlines while also maintaining a high quality of work Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Operate within budget; Establish and assure adherence to schedules, work plans, and performance requirements Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Other duties as assigned Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, team player and analytical skills are a must, as you will be regularly interacting between various teams distributed across the US [Required] Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage [Required] Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability [Required] Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Required] Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure [Required] Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment [Required] Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible [Required] Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. [Required] Bachelor s degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required [Required] 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers [Preferred] Experience working in a financial services or highly regulated environment preferred Certificates or Licenses: [Required] AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired [Preferred] Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
03/04/2025
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer with strong AWS and Kubernetes experience. Candidate will perform a range of activities required to both maintain and continuously automate a large, complex cloud-based computing environment. Candidate will provide technical guidance to the team and when called upon, serve as a technical liaison between internal departments. This will involve utilizing best practices for the management, architecture, configuration, high availability, disaster recovery, administration, and automation of the enterprise environment with cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about new technologies to accomplish complex project initiatives and implement mission critical systems, while keeping current with trends in the Cloud and Infrastructure spaces for areas to improve, with a steady eye towards the extensive regulatory/compliance demands on our company (eg CIS, NIST, etc). Responsibilities: Reports to the Executive Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering Design, configure, implement and manage a fully automated workflow for provisioning and maintaining a complex, highly available cloud environment using infrastructure as code Develop and maintain a library of deployable, tested, and documented automation design scripts, processes, and procedures for deploying services to the cloud Manage DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka and container management systems Lead and participate in cloud computing environment build-outs, software installation, maintenance and support, including but not limited to, patches, fixes, end-of-life preparation, and upgrades Ensure the reliability of the services your area of responsibility provide and manage to both specific and implied SLAs to help the organization achieve both internal and external quality standard excellence for the cloud platform Assess and plan for capacity needs within the cloud platform and forecast accordingly Implement and manage initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility with accountability for results and compliance with all controls and security requirements Lead in the development of technology roadmaps and end-of-life technology plans Effectively communicate project and operational service issues to senior management promptly with observations, decisions, and recommendations for corrective measures Manage and participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on call rotation Maintain appropriate work/personal balance within your team Serve as a point of escalation within the team for support issues Implement and manage rotational support schedules for afterhours and weekend work for area of responsibility Foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and high performance while displaying strong ethics and integrity Manage project and daily work task planning and prioritization and meeting project deadlines while also maintaining a high quality of work Institutes corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings Operate within budget; Establish and assure adherence to schedules, work plans, and performance requirements Write and maintain documentation of relevant systems, procedures and processes Other duties as assigned Qualifications: [Required] Good consultative, communication, team player and analytical skills are a must, as you will be regularly interacting between various teams distributed across the US [Required] Working knowledge of infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, and storage [Required] Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability [Required] Experience working in an environment with a defined production change control process [Required] Demonstrates history of working within deadlines and ability to work well under pressure [Required] Strong hands-on experience Scripting/development skills in Python, Ruby, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc. in a corporate environment [Required] Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, OpenShift, and configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible [Required] Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. [Required] Bachelor s degree, preferably in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience required [Required] 10+ years experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of cloud systems/virtualized Servers [Preferred] Experience working in a financial services or highly regulated environment preferred Certificates or Licenses: [Required] AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired [Preferred] Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
Lead Associate Principal, Software Engineering: Middleware - KAFKA Administrator SALARY: $150k - $165k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Open to h1b SELLING POINTS: 10 years Kafka administration, infrastructure as a code, cloud/automation, container orchestration. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure Middleware Engineer with deep expertise in Kafka administration, infrastructure as code (IaC), cloud automation, container orchestration and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable Middleware solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. You will play a crucial role in automating infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and operations, enabling our organization to rapidly deliver and scale applications. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Design, implement and manage highly available and scalable Kafka clusters. Monitor Kafka performance, troubleshoot issues and optimize configurations. Develop and maintain IaC using Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and configuration Management. Create and maintain reusable IaC modules. Design and implement cloud-based infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure. Automate cloud resource provisioning, scaling and management using cloud-native tools and services. Deploy and Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Rancher Troubleshoot container-related issues and optimize container performance. Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub, Artifactory, Harness and Jenkins. Automated the build, test and deployment of Middleware components. Integrate IaC and container technologies into CI/CD pipelines. Document all processes and procedures. Work with development teams to ensure smooth deployments. Qualifications: Strong proficiency in IaC tools, specifically Ansible, Terraform and bash Scripting. Extensive experience with cloud automation and provisioning on AWS and Azure. Proficiency in CI/CD tools, including GitHub, Artifactory, Harness and Jenkins. Strong Scripting skills in languages like Python and Bash. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Understanding of networking principles. Experience with monitoring tools like Splunk, Splunk OTEL, Prometheus and Grafana. Technical Skills: Kafka, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Kubernetes, Rancher, GitHub, Artifactory, Harness, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, IaC, Automated Cloud Provisioning Education and/or Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of experience in infrastructure middleare administration. In-depth expertise in Kafka administration, including cluster management, performance tuning, and security. Certificates or Licenses: AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.
03/04/2025
Full time
Lead Associate Principal, Software Engineering: Middleware - KAFKA Administrator SALARY: $150k - $165k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Open to h1b SELLING POINTS: 10 years Kafka administration, infrastructure as a code, cloud/automation, container orchestration. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure Middleware Engineer with deep expertise in Kafka administration, infrastructure as code (IaC), cloud automation, container orchestration and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable Middleware solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. You will play a crucial role in automating infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and operations, enabling our organization to rapidly deliver and scale applications. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Design, implement and manage highly available and scalable Kafka clusters. Monitor Kafka performance, troubleshoot issues and optimize configurations. Develop and maintain IaC using Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and configuration Management. Create and maintain reusable IaC modules. Design and implement cloud-based infrastructure solutions on AWS and Azure. Automate cloud resource provisioning, scaling and management using cloud-native tools and services. Deploy and Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Rancher Troubleshoot container-related issues and optimize container performance. Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub, Artifactory, Harness and Jenkins. Automated the build, test and deployment of Middleware components. Integrate IaC and container technologies into CI/CD pipelines. Document all processes and procedures. Work with development teams to ensure smooth deployments. Qualifications: Strong proficiency in IaC tools, specifically Ansible, Terraform and bash Scripting. Extensive experience with cloud automation and provisioning on AWS and Azure. Proficiency in CI/CD tools, including GitHub, Artifactory, Harness and Jenkins. Strong Scripting skills in languages like Python and Bash. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Understanding of networking principles. Experience with monitoring tools like Splunk, Splunk OTEL, Prometheus and Grafana. Technical Skills: Kafka, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Kubernetes, Rancher, GitHub, Artifactory, Harness, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, IaC, Automated Cloud Provisioning Education and/or Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of experience in infrastructure middleare administration. In-depth expertise in Kafka administration, including cluster management, performance tuning, and security. Certificates or Licenses: AWS Solutions Architect, CKAD or CKA certifications preferred.
