Job Description
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 (eg, 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 (eg, 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 (eg, 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
All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.