Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

Posted 2 weeks ago by Lorien

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Platform Engineer role focuses on managing and supporting the Broadcom SiteMinder infrastructure on Linux, while also ensuring the stability of systems including Microsoft Windows Server and IBM WebSphere. The position requires a technically skilled engineer to automate processes and provide Level 3 production support. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for maintaining system performance. The role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence 2-3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and support the Broadcom SiteMinder infrastructure and related components.
  • Build, integrate, and configure environments across Test, Production, and DR.
  • Support test environments and manage release/configuration deployments.
  • Automate release and configuration processes using tools such as GIT/STASH, NOLIO, Jenkins, and Groovy.
  • Provide Level 3 production support, including incident and problem management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system stability and performance.

Key Skills:

  • Strong hands-on experience with Broadcom SiteMinder on Linux.
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows Server and IIS 7.x+ administration.
  • Experience with CA Federation, CA Directory, Oracle DSEE/ODU, Oracle DB, LDAP.
  • Knowledge of JBoss, Apache, iPlanet Web Server, and IBM WebSphere Application Server.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools: GIT/STASH, Jenkins, Nolio, Nexus, Shell scripting, Groovy.
  • Experience with monitoring tools: CA APM, Wily, AppDynamics, Splunk.
  • Knowledge of automation tools: CHEF (including wrapper cookbooks), Inspec.
  • Experience with containerisation: Docker, OpenShift (CI/CD pipelines, secrets/configs).
  • Familiarity with Identity and Access Management tools: IBM Security/Tivoli Access Manager & Directory Server, RSA Access Manager & Entitlement Server, Active Directory & Kerberos Authentication.
  • Experience with SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect protocols.
  • Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux system administration.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Knutsford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role Title: Platform Engineer - Broadcom Stack

Duration: 31/12/2025

Pay Rate: £450

Type : Hybrid (2/3 day a week)

Role Description: We are seeking a technically skilled and proactive engineer to join our clients support team. This role will focus on the Broadcom SiteMinder component (formerly CA SiteMinder) running on Linux, while also contributing to the broader support and stability of systems including Microsoft Windows Server, IIS, and potentially IBM WebSphere.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and support the Broadcom SiteMinder infrastructure and related components.
  • Build, integrate, and configure environments across Test, Production, and DR.
  • Support test environments and manage release/configuration deployments.
  • Automate release and configuration processes using tools such as GIT/STASH, NOLIO, Jenkins, and Groovy.
  • Provide Level 3 production support, including incident and problem management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system stability and performance.

Essential Skills & Experience

Must-have:

  • Strong hands-on experience with Broadcom SiteMinder on Linux.
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows Server and IIS 7.x+ administration.
  • Experience • CA Federation, CA Directory, Oracle DSEE/ODU, Oracle DB, LDAP
  • JBoss, Apache, iPlanet Web Server
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server
  • DevOps tools: GIT/STASH, Jenkins, Nolio, Nexus, Shell scripting, Groovy
  • Monitoring tools: CA APM, Wily, AppDynamics, Splunk
  • Automation tools: CHEF (including wrapper cookbooks), Inspec
  • Containerisation: Docker, OpenShift (CI/CD pipelines, secrets/configs)
  • Familiarity with Identity and Access Management tools:
  • IBM Security/Tivoli Access Manager & Directory Server
  • RSA Access Manager & Entitlement Server
  • Active Directory & Kerberos Authentication
  • Experience with SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect protocols.
  • Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux system administration.

Desirable Qualifications

  • AWS Practitioner or Associate certification.
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale financial services environments