Home Office - Infrastructure Engineer

Tender description

Who Speclialist Work With The specialist will need to engage with members of the PNCS – Stakeholders, programmes and projects:- • To deliver some of the ASI/design work, external stakeholder engagement should be expected. • To deliver some of the design work, external stakeholder engagement should be expected. The specialist shall be responsible for the delivery of the design and specifications and completing the activities required to understand the following technologies: • Java application servers (WebLogic) • Access Control Software (SiteMinder) • Web Servers (Apache and Tomcat) • Middleware (EntireX), LDAP directory software and Enterprise Service Bus technology (Oracle Service Bus). What Specialists Work On As well as supporting Subject Matter Experts with live service issues, the specialist shall articulate specifications to a level that an implementation team can use, and refine these specifications with technical colleagues and delivery partners. Specialist expertise shall be available to consult with such as live service teams and other specialist technical teams. Where the Work Takes Place Hendon (North West London) Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements Some remote working is acceptable, supported by a Home Office laptop to enable collaboration and sensitive material to be exchanged. Some meetings can be by conference call, but significant design meetings are expected to be face-to-face at a Home Office location or partner visit. Existing Subject Matter Experts located in Hendon will provide most of the information on the requirements. Work Location Hendon (North West London) Security Clearance SC or ability to be SC cleared and may require NPPV3. Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience An understanding of core technical concepts related to the requirement and ability to build solutions over the last 3-5 years. A broad understanding of technical concepts, tools and methods and the way in which these are implemented over the last 3-5 years. Providing 2nd/3rd line support to mission critical systems over the last 3-5 years. Knowledge/experience of LINUX/Windows operating systems on the PNC Open Systems over the last 3-5 years. Knowledge/experience of XML Gateway technologies (Axway Vordel and Forum Sentry) over the last 3-5 years. Knowledge/experience of Java application servers (WebLogic), access control software (SiteMinder), web servers (Apache, Tomcat), middleware (EntireX), LDAP directory software and Enterprise ServiceBus technology (Oracle ServiceBus) over the last 3-5 years. Nice to Haves Knowledge/experience of building, configuring, transitioning, administering and supporting infrastructure technologies and solutions such as: compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, cloud, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and open-source packages and solutions. Knowledge and experience of proactively resolving technical problems, ensuring that technical solutions continue to meet business requirements taking accountability for actions taken and decisions made. Demonstrable evidence of responding to incident reports, ensuring relevant prioritisation and detail to allow for effective investigation. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria Seek constructive outcomes in discussions. Actively involve colleagues and partners to deliver an outcome. Challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress. Make recommendations for decisions and options. Personal management of time within a team to best deliver the scope of work. Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £425