Contract: Python Engineer Start Date: Jan/Feb 2025 Duration: 12 months + Location: 3 days a week on site in Glasgow Rate: £350- £400 a day (Deemed Inside IR35) Reference: 18284 We are currently looking for a Python Engineer who is interested in cutting edge technology to join a Global Technology Company.
You will join a high-impact project aimed at identifying and encrypting unencrypted network traffic across a vast array of legacy systems.
This initiative includes building an inventory tool to scan, identify, and track unencrypted data, ensuring that all network traffic is secure.
Additionally, you will play a key role in preparing their infrastructure for the future threat of quantum computing by managing encryption key inventories and transitioning to quantum-resilient algorithms.
Key Responsibilities Data Analysis & Automation : Perform hands-on data analysis using Python and Linux command line tools to identify and encrypt unprotected network traffic.
Scripting & Automation : Write Python scripts and utilize Linux shell commands for automation, data extraction, and analysis tasks.
Database Interaction : Use SQL to pull data from mainframes, Windows, and Linux environments to support data discovery and inventory management.
Network Security : Assess network connections, VPN setups, and legacy systems to ensure all data in transit is encrypted.
DevOps & Infrastructure : Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for deploying solutions, setting up CI/CD pipelines, and managing infrastructure as code.
Legacy System Analysis : Conduct in-depth analysis of legacy systems to identify areas for encryption upgrades and security enhancements.
Encryption & Post-Quantum Readiness : Support efforts to transition to quantum-resilient encryption algorithms, focusing on the management and inventory of existing encryption keys.
Qualifications Technical Skills : Strong proficiency in Python programming and Linux command line operations.
Experience with SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
Hands-on experience with Docker , Kubernetes , and CI/CD pipelines .
Familiarity with network security protocols and data encryption techniques.
Experience : Prior exposure to network infrastructure , VPNs , and legacy system analysis .
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on security and data integrity.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and quickly adapt to changing project requirements.
Soft Skills : Self-starter with excellent time management and organisational skills.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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