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Summary of the work Lead DevOps engineer with good knowledge of Linux, cloud computing, WEB applications, Puppet config management, AWS, UNIX open source tools, networking, Internet security, containerisation. Scripting languages Bash+Ruby/Python. Coordinating and directing effective deployment of engineers into critical delivery projects Specialist role Web operations engineer Expected Contract Length Up to two years (24 months) Latest start date Friday 1 December 2017 Maximum Day Rate £900 Who Speclialist Work With Technical Architects, Network Architects and Developers Head of Core Platform team What Specialists Work On 1. Improve and expand AWS platform 2. Apply changes using configuration management tools (Puppet, Ansible). 3. Coordinate and direct deployment of engineers on agile Development projects 4. Support and troubleshoot complex micro-service based environment(Haproxy/Nginx loadbalancing) 5. Improve monitoring and performance measurement tools (Sensu/Grafana/Logstash/ELK) 6. Participate in the oncall rota 7. Work on containerisation of the services(Docker, Kubernetes) 8. Perform DBA tasks on variety of Databases (Postgres, Mongo, Mysql) 9. Implement and improve security stack/tools 10. Configure continues integration pipelines for deployment 11. Containerisation 12. Automating various tasks using puppet, ansible and scripting (Shell + Ruby/Python) Skills & Experience • Deep experience (5 years +) in our Tech stack: Linux, AWS, SDK, Puppet, Shell/Bash, Ruby/Python, Web Servers (NGINX),Logstash/Kibana/ELK • Deep experience (5 yrs +) in Networking, security and encryption (TCP/IP, LoadBalancing, DNS, Firewalls, SSL/TLS, CSOC protective monitoring technologies) • Databases (Mongo,Postgres or alternative) • Continuous integration for developing applications (Jenkins, GIT, Nexus, Artifactory or alternative tools) • Track record of designing platforms for mission critical services in line with GDS standards Nice to Haves • Experience of Her Majesty’s Passport Office systems • Deploying Kubernetes Work Location Petty France, London Working Arrangments The individual will work full time from the primary office in Petty France, London five days a week. Option to work from home one day a week. Candidate should be prepared to use their own company laptop which may be needed to undertake some duties. There may be an occasional need to attend our other office in Central London (Victoria). No travel expenses will be paid for this purpose. Expenses for any exceptional travel authorised outside of Central London will fall under the Standard Government Terms and Conditions for Expenses as covered in the DOS Contract. Security Clearance SC Clearance is required. HM Passport Office will support the clearance process Additional T&Cs We expect this engagement to be outside IR35, however status is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Standard Government Terms and Conditions for Expenses as covered in the DOS Contract. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • Take responsibility for their work • Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions • Share knowledge and experience with other team members Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Does this role fall inside or outside of IR35? We expect this engagement to be outside IR35, however status is assessed on a case-by-case basis. 2. When are we likely to get feedback after submission deadline? The vacancy closes on 25th October; we will aim to have the shortlist concluded and the results sent out to candidates by week ending 03rd November and aim to have interviews the following week. All dates are indicative and HM Passport Office reserves the right to amend as required. 3. Please can you explain whether you see this as a Management role or an Engineering role, or Both? If both, please express the % split between the 2 roles. Both but 80% engineering 20% management.
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