Application and Monitoring SME - SC Cleared

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