Observability and Telemetry Specialist

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:

• Design and implement observability solutions across web applications, servers, and network infrastructure.
• Monitor and support Apache Server, Linux/UNIX systems, and web servers.
• Collaborate with IT operations, support, and security teams to ensure system reliability and compliance.
• Administer infrastructure components, including firewalls, NAC, and network security tools.
• Develop and maintain telemetry pipelines for real-time insights and alerting.
• Support application performance and troubleshoot issues across environments.

Required Skills:

• Apache Server, Linux, UNIX, Web Server & Web Application Support
• Infrastructure & Server Administration
• IT Operations, Support & Security
• Network Access Control & Security
• System Administration & Software Development
• Experience in Financial Services environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience with observability platforms and telemetry tools
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in finance
• 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.

If you have the skills and experience required, we'd love to hear from you - please email amy.walker@tapfin.com