Location: Knutsford Job Type: Contract Industry: Finance Job reference: BBBH427317_1762872705 Posted: 7 days ago
Job Title: Observability and Telemetry Specialist
Location: Knutsford / Hybrid
Contract: Until end of June 2026
Rate: £550.00 per day
Role Description:
Our client is seeking a skilled Observability and Telemetry Specialist to enhance visibility across their IT infrastructure and applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services and expertise in monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement observability solutions across web applications, servers, and network infrastructure.
2. Monitor and support Apache HTTP Server, Linux/UNIX systems, and web servers.
3. Collaborate with IT operations, support, and security teams to ensure system reliability and compliance.
4. Administer infrastructure components, including firewalls, NAC, and network security tools.
5. Develop and maintain telemetry pipelines for real-time insights and alerting.
6. Support application performance and troubleshoot issues across environments.
Required Skills:
7. Apache HTTP Server, Linux, UNIX, Web Server & Web Application Support
8. Infrastructure & Server Administration
9. IT Operations, Support & Security
10. Network Access Control & Security
11. System Administration & Software Development
12. Experience in Financial Services environments
Preferred Qualifications:
13. Proven experience with observability platforms and telemetry tools
14. Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in finance
15. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional to make a real impact on IT visibility and reliability in a fast-paced financial services environment.