DevOps engineer

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Summary of the work Senior 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 Specialist role Web operations engineer Latest start date Monday 31 July 2017 Who Speclialist Work With Network Architects and Developers. What Specialists Work On 1. Improve and expand AWS platform 2. Apply changes using configuration management tools(Puppet, Ansible). 2. Rotate between agile Development projects providing DevOps expertise and establishing best practices (working with applications written in java/nodejs/scala) 3. Support and troubleshoot complex micro-service based environment(Haproxy/Nginx loadbalancing) 4. Improve monitoring and performance measurement tools(Sensu/Grafana/Logstash/ELK) 5. Participate in the oncall rota 6. Work on containerisation of the services(Docker, Kubernetes) 7. Perform DBA tasks on variety of Databases(Postgres, Mongo, Mysql) 8. Implement and improve security stack/tools 9. Configure continues integration pipelines for deployment 10. Containerisation 11. Automating various tasks using puppet, ansible and scripting (Shell + Ruby/Python) Skills & Experience • Linux • AWS, services, SDK • Puppet • Scripting shell + one of ruby/python • Web servers, HTTP, Loadbalancing, PROXY • Docker Nice to Haves Kubernetes Work Location Her Majesty's Passport Office Peel 2 NE, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF Working Arrangments Full-Time, one day working from home. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 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. Security Clearance Candidate should have valid Security Clearance with the Home Office. 2. Does this fall inside or outside of IR35? Outside IR35 3. Could you clarify around the Security clearance - does it have to just be SC cleared? Or as stated, does the SC clearance already need to be specifically with the Home Office? Candidates should be willing to undertake SC clearance. SC is required for person to start and HMPO is ready to sponsor and wait the SC process. 4. I have read with interest your requirement and note that you have previously posted similar specialist opportunities. Is this: a re-post due to a specialist leaving a re-post as the requirement was unfilled a new requirement? If this is a re-post due to the requirement not being filled, could you help with tips on where previous suppliers missed the brief? This is a new requirement 5. Please advise anticipated duration of contract and initial SoW Duration of the contract is 6-12 months and SoW is provided after the contract is awarded 6. Can you define the "on-call rota" oncall for the weekend is 9-6, during the week is 8-8 and this occurs once every 5 weeks. 7. What are the other expenses which will be paid There is no expenses paid 8. Any specific format(pdf,doc) in which CVs to be sent later No specific format 9. What is the total number for positions open for this role 1 10. Can more than one candidate per supplier be submitted for this role No, only one candidate per supplier 11. Any chances of change in start date as the latest date mentioned is Monday 31 July 2017 Yes 12. Would you consider work permit holders (e.g. Tier 2 General Visa) and EU passport holders for this role ? Yes to EU Passport holders 13. Would you be happy if the specialist holds a Tier 2 VISA? No as we are not in a position to sponsor Tier 2 Visa 14. Can you provide documentary evidence of the internal role assessment conducted and subsequent proof of confirmation (to show any successful candidate) that it is confirmed outside IR35. Yes 15. Is the rate inclusive or exclusive of VAT? Exclusive of VAT 16. Is there any travel involved in this role and will the travel expenses be paid ? No travel is involved 17. Can a candidate with DV clearance be considered for this role? Yes 18. You mentioned that you cannot sponsor the visa process, can a person who is already sponsored and has a Tier 2 visa apply? Yes as long as the candidate is legally able to work in the UK and has SC clearance or be prepared to undertake the SC process.To get the SC clearance candidate should have spent previous 5 years in UK, otherwise it will fail.