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Barclays

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Chennai

AI generated summary

  • You must understand SSH and keys, have Unix/Linux admin experience, excel in shell scripting and Python/Perl, and know enterprise tools like Jump-hosts and configuration management.
  • You will enforce SSH Key compliance, support users, maintain tools, automate tasks, manage secrets, conduct audits, collaborate on cryptographic solutions, and implement IAM systems.

Requirements

  • Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:
  • Understanding of SSH and SSH Keys
  • Experience in a Unix/Linux system administration or engineering role in an enterprise environment
  • Expertise in Unix shell scripting and with other programming languages such as Python or Perl
  • Knowledge of enterprise systems management tools (e.g. Jump-hosts, CMDB, SIEM, Load Balancers, configuration management)

Responsibilities

  • - Enforcing SSH Key compliance across the organisation.
  • - Supporting UKM userbase with technical implementations and ensuring delivery in line with SLA.
  • - Adhering to strict incident, change & release management process.
  • - Maintaining the organisations strategic toolset for SSH Key management.
  • - Supporting SSH technical lead deliver on strategic goals and priorities.
  • - Implement scripting to automate tasks and increase efficiency.
  • - Provision of subject matter expertise on security systems and engineering patterns.
  • - Development and implementation of protocols, algorithms, and software applications to protect sensitive data and systems.
  • - Management and protection of secrets, ensuring that they are securely generated, stored, and used.
  • - Execution of audits to monitor, identify and assess vulnerabilities in the banks infrastructure/software and support the response to potential security breaches.
  • - Identification of advancements in to support the innovation and adoption of new cryptographic technologies and techniques.
  • - Collaboration across the bank, including developers and security teams, to ensure that cryptographic solutions align with business objectives, security policies and regulatory requirements.
  • - Development/ Implementation and maintenance of Identity and Access Management solutions and systems.

FAQs

What is the primary role of an SSH Administrator at Barclays?

The primary role is to develop, implement, and maintain solutions that support the safeguarding of the bank's systems and sensitive information, with a specific focus on SSH Key compliance and security systems.

What essential skills are required for this position?

Essential skills include an understanding of SSH and SSH Keys, experience in Unix/Linux system administration, expertise in Unix shell scripting and programming languages like Python or Perl, and knowledge of enterprise systems management tools.

Where is this role based?

This role is based in Chennai.

What are the key accountabilities of the SSH Administrator?

Key accountabilities include enforcing SSH Key compliance, supporting the UKM userbase, adhering to incident and change management processes, maintaining the SSH Key management toolset, and implementing automation through scripting.

Will the SSH Administrator have an impact on other teams?

Yes, the SSH Administrator will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area and will partner with other functions and business areas.

Is prior experience necessary for this role?

Yes, candidates are expected to have a background in Unix/Linux system administration or engineering in an enterprise environment.

What kind of scripting is expected in this role?

The role requires implementing scripting to automate tasks, particularly using Unix shell scripting, Python, or Perl.

Are there any specific compliance processes the administrator needs to follow?

Yes, the administrator must adhere to strict incident, change, and release management processes to ensure compliance and security.

What is the company's stance on legal work rights?

Barclays requires candidates to confirm that they have the Legal Right to Work for any role they apply for, and failure to disclose accurate visa status may result in the withdrawal of the application or employment offer.

How does this role contribute to innovation within the bank?

The SSH Administrator collaborates across teams to adopt new cryptographic technologies and techniques, ensuring that solutions align with business objectives and regulatory requirements, thereby supporting innovation in the bank's digital landscape.

Barclays

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1690
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.