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AWS Cloud Database Administrator DBA

Do you want to work at the forefront of Technology and Software? Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and self-motivated to find innovative solutions to complex challenges as part of a team who help keep the UK safe? If so, the following role may be right for you… We are looking for a DV Cleared AWS Cloud Database Administrator to join the existing team in London or Birmingham or Glasgow on an initial 12 month contract, mostly working from home with meetings onsite 2 days per quarter. The Cloud DBA will be responsible for the maintenance and optimization of our PostgreSQL databases hosted on the AWS Cloud platform. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure database reliability, availability, and performance, while also contributing to the overall architecture and strategy of our cloud-based database solution. As an AWS Cloud DBA, your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 1. Database Design and Architecture: * Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to design and implement optimal database solution for various applications. * Participate in database schema design, indexing strategies, and query optimization to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. 2. Database Deployment and Management: * Deploy and configure PostgreSQL database instances on AWS RDS, considering factors such as instance sizing, storage, and security. * Implement and manage replication, clustering, and backup/recovery strategies to ensure high availability and disaster recovery. 3. Performance Monitoring and Optimization: * Monitor database performance, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, slow queries, and other issues affecting system responsiveness. * Tune database parameters, indexes, and queries for optimal performance. 4. Security and Compliance: * Implement and enforce security best practices for PostgreSQL databases, including user access controls, encryption, and data masking as needed. * Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to data security and privacy. 5. Backup and Recovery: * Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies, including regular backups, automated recovery testing, and data retention policies. 6. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: * Investigate and resolve database-related incidents, working closely with development and operations teams to diagnose and rectify issues. 7. Automation and Scripting: * Develop automation scripts and tools for routine database tasks, deployments, monitoring, and scaling. 8. Documentation: * Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures. 9. Collaboration and Training: * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide database expertise and guidance. * Provide training and guidance to junior members of the team as needed. You To succeed within the role of an AWS Cloud DBA, you'll have experience in a similar position and you'll have the following skills and experience: * Proven experience as a Cloud Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL. * Strong experience with AWS cloud services, particularly RDS. * In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL database internals, architecture, and best practices. * Proficiency in SQL, PL/pgSQL, and query optimization. * Experience with database performance tuning and monitoring tools. * Familiarity with database security practices and compliance standards. * Scripting and automation skills using languages like Python, Bash, JavaScript or similar. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Please note that due to security and urgency for this role, we can only consider those with live and transferrable MOD/UKSV DV clearance. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: * Achieve a work/life balance * Increase earning potential * Develop your skills * Be appreciated and valued If this sounds like the role for you, apply now as a start date is fast approaching!

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AWS Solution Architect

Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and self-motivated to find innovative solutions to complex challenges as part of a team who help keep the UK safe? I have an exciting opportunity to join a growing Government Defence business unit as a DV Cleared AWS Solution Architect at one of their offices in London, Manchester or Leeds. You will be working with our customers to define and architect the functional blocks of AWS to support their Cloud adoption journey and beyond. Your core duties will include but not limited to the following: Take on the technical lead role in migration enablement work. Work with the community of development teams, to deliver migration services using, common code, standards and artefact format and proactively drive collaboration, particularly where there are service dependencies Define and document AWS architecture for migration (baseline, target, roadmap, patterns, standards, reference architectures, etc), supporting a wide range of use cases Run architectural reviews of the platform at appropriate intervals to take best advantage of vendor technologies Pro-actively define, optimize, automate, publish and communicate deployment patterns for migration Support engineering teams in optimizing the migration path Escalation point for engineering teams in troubleshooting and incident management Driving the adoption of automation in the platform, using common methods with other platforms Documentation of deployed systems, scripts and other working practices to enable, re-use and support users across the world You To succeed within the role of an AWS Solution Architect, you'll have experience in a similar position, and many of the following skills: Cloud Migration experience Experience in Cloud Platform Architecture with AWS, defining cloud reference Architectures and Cloud Patterns in a large multi-account AWS estate Plenty of experience in AWS and experience in solving complex business issues. Regarded as an AWS subject matter expert Experience with various DevOps tools and CI/CD tools Experience in AWS Security services and Network Services Experience with working within an Agile framework Good understanding of AWS security concepts and the goals of cyber security Due to security nature and urgency for this role, we can only consider those with live and transferrable UK*C Enhanced DV security clearance used within the last 12 months. Unfortunately UKSV/MOD DV clearance cannot be considered for this role. How to apply This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader so if you're interested in learning more please send your CV by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

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AWS Platform Engineer

Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and self-motivated to find innovative solutions to complex challenges as part of a team who help keep the UK safe? I have an exciting opportunity to join a growing Government Defence business unit as a DV Cleared AWS Platform Engineer at one of their offices in London, Manchester or Leeds. As a key member of a Cloud Platform Team, you'll be working with our National Security Customers to build infrastructure platforms on AWS that Product Engineering teams use to build core mission applications. You'll work as part of empowered, autonomous teams with regular contact with Engineering teams and end-users to flexibly and efficiently understand, design, develop, deploy and maintain infrastructure platforms on AWS. You'll be encouraged to identify new ways of solving problems and get to work in a range of different teams across our customer organisations. You will work in a small team given as much ownership and responsibility as you have the appetite for but part of a much bigger Engineering community to give you the support you need to grow in your career. You To succeed within the role of an AWS Platform Engineer, you'll have experience in a similar position, and many of the following skills: Plenty of experience in AWS and experience in solving complex business issues; regarded as an AWS subject matter expert Demonstrable expertise designing and building with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, ELB, SNS, SQS, IAM Scripting abilities with languages such as Shell, Bash, or Python A working knowledge of Linux, networking, routing & firewalls etc Strong understand of operational concepts on AWS, particularly monitoring and observability, FinOps Proficient in Infrastructure as Code technologies (eg CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform) Source controlling your code with Version Control Systems, for example Git, Mercurial, Perforce Great communication and problem solving skills, and a desire to learn new technologies Working in an Agile environment (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP, etc) Due to security nature and urgency for this role, we can only consider those with live and transferrable UK*C Enhanced DV security clearance used within the last 12 months. Unfortunately UKSV/MOD DV clearance cannot be considered for this role. How to apply This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader so if you're interested in learning more please send your CV by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

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EC&I Design Engineer

A leading Defence organisation is seeking an E,C & I Design Engineer to join them on a permanent basis based out of Leicester. As an EC&I Design Engineer, your role within the Design Consultancy function is paramount. Engage in the development and modification of C&I designs, equipment, and facilities, with a specific focus on life extension activities. Navigate the design lifecycle meticulously, ensuring compliance with stringent Design & Safety processes and technical governance. Key Duties: - Conduct thorough analysis to capture and understand project requirements comprehensively. - Drive the development of designs, encompassing the creation of detailed drawings and documents. - Draft precise specifications that serve as the foundation for project execution. - Produce documentation, essential for the commissioning phase, ensuring seamless project integration. - Provide oversight, addressing technical queries and managing any deviations from the design to maintain project integrity. - Play a pivotal role in the implementation phase by offering valuable technical guidance throughout the manufacturing, installation, and commissioning processes. Key Experience and Qualifications: - Previous experience in developing control and instrumentation systems - Familiarity with diverse electrical instruments and their applications - Awareness of regulations, legislation, and standards relevant to Electrical Engineering - (BS7671) - Proficiency in generating electrical engineering drawings and technical documentation - Proven background in following the design lifecycle The salary on offer is up to £60,000, coupled with 28 days holiday, contributary pension scheme, life assurance plus more additional opt in benefits. If you are interested in this position, then please reply to this email with an up-to-date CV or call direct on 0161 905 7916. If this role isn't of interest to you, but you know of someone who could be - JAM operates a referral scheme. You can earn yourself £200 in vouchers for the successful placement of a candidate you give us.

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Cyber Security Engineer

Are you an experienced Cyber Security Engineer who would be interested in joining a global leader in Defence, involved with cutting-edge technology? If so, please read on! The primary location for this role is Bristol, however other offices that this role can be based out of include Barrow, Frimley, Weymouth, Portsmouth or Brough - if you are nearer one of those locations you can still apply. I am currently recruiting on behalf of one of the largest Defence companies in the world for a Cyber Security Engineer. This position would be suitable for someone who has a number of years experience behind them in the industry already. Key responsibilities: Build a risk based set of cyber security requirements for a system or sub system, providing technical guidance and support for all aspects of cyber security and resilience Conduct cyber security analysis work, developing threat taxonomies, security architectures, security baselines and risk mitigations Produce test plans-and schedules together conducting informal and formal cyber security testing Support engineering gated reviews and design assurance activities Produce security artefacts such as risk registers, security assurance cases, plans and schedules. Provide security input into related engineering documentation Essential experience: Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject or Information Security related Recognised Industry Security Qualifications, e.g. CCP, CISSP, CISM (or able to achieve) Proven experience of assessing and managing risk in line with industry good practice (NIST, ISO 27001) Significant experience with using security baselines, mitigations and controls Engineering background and or strong familiarity with a life cycle phased approach If you have read the above information and it sounds like a position you would be interested in, please apply today! Due to the sensitive and secure nature of the work involved, we can only consider those who have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and are eligible for SC.