Senior IT Consultant

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable system architectures utilizing technologies such as AWS, Azure, VMware, Kubernetes, and virtualization platforms.
• Collaborate with clients to analyze their existing IT infrastructure and recommend enhancements aligned with best practices in system design, security, and performance optimization.
• Develop comprehensive solutions leveraging a wide array of tools including SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server), NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and microservices architectures.
• Manage system administration tasks across various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, UNIX, and ESXi environments to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Oversee network configurations including VPNs, firewalls, DHCP, DNS, load balancing, and service-oriented architecture (SOA) integrations to secure and streamline data flow.
• Implement DevOps practices using tools like Jenkins, Git, continuous integration pipelines, shell scripting, Bash (Unix shell), and Docker containers to accelerate development cycles.
• Provide expert guidance on information security protocols including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and cybersecurity best practices to safeguard organizational data.
• Support clients in adopting modern development frameworks such as.NET, JavaScript frameworks (CSS/HTML), C#, Java, Ruby on Rails, VBA, C++, and OOP principles for robust application development.
• Conduct debugging sessions and troubleshoot complex issues related to system performance or software bugs across diverse platforms.
• Facilitate training sessions for client teams on system administration tasks and new technology integrations to ensure smooth adoption and ongoing support.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Senior IT Consultant to join our innovative technology team. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex IT projects, provide expert guidance on system architecture, and deliver tailored solutions that drive operational excellence. Your expertise will empower organizations to optimize their infrastructure, enhance security, and leverage cutting-edge cloud and on-premises technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional passionate about transforming IT landscapes through strategic consulting and technical mastery., * Extensive knowledge of computer networking concepts including TCP/IP protocols, DNS management, DHCP configuration, load balancing techniques, VPN setup, firewall management, and network security best practices.

• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure for deploying scalable applications and managing cloud resources efficiently.
• Strong proficiency in database management systems including SQL (T-SQL), MySQL, PostgreSQL; familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra is a plus.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash (Unix shell), Shell Scripting for automation tasks.
• Deep understanding of operating systems including Windows Server environments; Linux distributions; UNIX; VMware ESXi; virtualization technologies; Kubernetes container orchestration.
• Knowledge of system architecture principles focusing on service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices design patterns & RESTful API development.
• Experience with DevOps tools like Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines; version control systems such as Git; containerization with Docker; configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet is advantageous.
• Familiarity with enterprise software solutions including Salesforce integration; Pegasystems; Web services; XML/JSON data formats; SOAP APIs.
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity measures including information security policies; encryption standards; access controls; vulnerability assessments.
• Ability to analyze complex systems using tools like Simulink for modeling or debugging software issues effectively.

Join us as a Senior IT Consultant if you’re eager to lead transformative projects that shape the future of enterprise technology! Your expertise will help organizations unlock new efficiencies while strengthening their digital security posture-making a real impact every day!

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• Free or subsidised travel
• Sick pay
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Casual dress, * Casual dress
• Free or subsidised travel
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay