Application and Monitoring SME - SC Cleared
Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a Application and Monitoring SME - SC Cleared based in Warwickshire for an initial 12 month contract.
*** MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE ***
*** INSIDE IR35 ***
Description:
* Monitoring Strategy & Implementation
* Define and implement monitoring frameworks for enterprise applications, middleware, and infrastructure.
* Deploy and configure monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
* Establish KPIs, dashboards, and alerting mechanisms for proactive issue detection.
* Application Performance Management
* Analyze application performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend optimization strategies.
* Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure monitoring is integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
* Conduct root cause analysis for recurring incidents and propose long-term solutions.
* Incident & Problem Management
* Act as SME during major incidents, providing technical expertise and rapid resolution guidance.
* Develop automated monitoring scripts and self-healing mechanisms to reduce downtime.
* Document monitoring processes, playbooks, and best practices.
* Stakeholder Collaboration
* Partner with business units to understand application requirements and translate them into monitoring solutions.
* Provide training and mentorship to IT staff on monitoring tools and methodologies.
* Communicate performance insights and recommendations to leadership in a clear, actionable manner.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Strong expertise in at least two enterprise monitoring platforms (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Splunk, Datadog).
* Solid understanding of application architectures (microservices, cloud-native, APIs).
* Hands-on experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
* Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
* Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
* Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Certifications in monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace Certified Professional, Splunk Certified Admin).
* Experience with observability practices (metrics, logs, traces).
* Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
* Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence technical decisions