Observability And Telemetry Specialist

Whitehall Resources Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT consultancy is seeking an Observability and Telemetry Specialist in Manchester for a 6-month contract. The role involves designing observability solutions and supporting IT infrastructure, requiring expertise in monitoring and diagnostics, particularly within financial services. Candidates should have strong skills in Apache HTTP Server and Linux systems. The position requires on-site work 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial services required.
• Expertise in monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimization needed.
• Proven experience with observability platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement observability solutions across applications.
• Monitor and support Apache HTTP Server and web servers.
• Collaborate with teams for system reliability and compliance.
• Administer firewalls and network security tools.
• Develop telemetry pipelines for real-time insights.
• Support application performance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Apache HTTP 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

Tools

Observability platforms

Telemetry tools

Job description

Observability and Telemetry Specialist

Whitehall Resources require an Observability and Telemetry Specialist to work with a key client on a 6 month initial contract. This role involves on site work in Manchester 3 days per week and is inside IR35.

We are seeking a skilled Observability and Telemetry Specialist to enhance visibility across our IT infrastructure and applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services and deep 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 HTTP 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 HTTP 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 in observability platforms and telemetry tools
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in finance
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.