Role Title: WAF Security Engineer - DevOps Automation
Duration: 7 Months
Location: Sheffield/Hybrid (2 days on site)
Rate: £650/d - Umbrella only

Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation?

Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms.

Role purpose / summary

• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Create and implement new, customized CI/CD pipelines tailored for specific project use cases, ensuring efficient, automated workflows
• Pipeline Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain existing CI/CD pipelines to ensure they are efficient, secure, and up-to-date with the latest technology standards
• Integration of Solutions: Work collaboratively with other teams to integrate their solutions and tools into the CI/CD pipelines effectively, enhancing overall workflow and productivity.
• IaC Manifests Creation: Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) manifests, predominantly using Terraform, to manage and provision IT infrastructure in a consistent and repeatable manner
• Experience with API development and integrations with platforms such as Kong API Gateway (ideal), Apigee, AWS API GW, Azure API GW, etc
• Tool Proficiency: Utilize and demonstrate expertise in tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, GitHub, and Python, effectively integrating them into the CI/CD processes
• Script Writing: Write and maintain scripts to automate various aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes, improving efficiency and reducing the potential for human error.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and implementation of DevOps practices
• Proactive Research and Collaboration: Eager to research and utilize company resources like Confluence, find relevant contacts, and reach out to other teams for unknowns. Prepared to independently investigate and resolve challenges.

Key Skills/ requirements

• Technical Expertise in CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, GitLab CI, and Bamboo. Ability to configure, manage, and optimize these tools for various project requirements.
• Proficiency in Scripting Languages: Strong skills in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell. Ability to write and maintain scripts to automate routine tasks and deployments
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Extensive experience in creating and managing infrastructure using code. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Data Structuring and Management: Advanced skills in managing data using formats like JSON, YAML, XML, and others. Capable of parsing, creating, and maintaining complex data structures for configuration and automation purposes.
• API Integration and Management: Expertise in querying, integrating, and managing APIs. Capable of constructing and executing API calls for data retrieval, updates, and inter-service communication.
• Version Control Systems: In-depth knowledge of version control systems like Git, including branching strategies, repository management, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines
• Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Understanding of containerized environments and their integration into CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP; understanding of cloud-specific services and how to integrate them into CI/CD processes
• Monitoring and Logging: Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. Ability to set up and maintain monitoring and logging for applications and infrastructure
• Security Practices in DevOps (DevSecOps): Understanding of security practices in a DevOps environment. Familiarity with security scanning tools, implementing secure coding practices, and ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies. Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environments and adapt to changing requirements
• Networking and Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and basic security concepts (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyse complex systems and workflows to propose effective automation solutions.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management Skills: Basic project management skills with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a cross-functional environment.
• Research and Investigative Skills: Motivated to self-educate and explore company resources and external knowledge bases.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!