WNTD

About the Company

At WNTD, we specialise in delivering expert people-based services for data centre and GPUaaS environments, designing and building high-performing sales and technical teams. Our focus is on supporting businesses in technology infrastructure to transform and grow through cutting-edge digital solutions.

Since our inception, WNTD has amassed extensive experience in providing data centre talent and rapid deployment of project resources for companies facing ongoing hiring challenges. We understand the complexities of these industries and provide specialised resources to meet the demands of AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud infrastructure projects.

Utilising a blend of data analytics, technology, and deep industry expertise, we deliver unrivalled talent insights to clients across the UK and globally. Our approach not only improves the quality of hires but also reduces talent acquisition costs, ensuring our clients receive the best returns on their investment.

At WNTD, we are committed to reputation and results. Our goal is simple: to enhance your business's performance by connecting you with the best technical expertise needed to succeed in the fast-evolving data centre and GPUaaS sectors.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

WNTD

Job Title

Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: WAN Network Implementation Engineer
Location: Hybrid, 1 day per week in a London office
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Weekend Work: Migration tasks are primarily scheduled for Saturdays, with occasional Sunday work as required.

About the Role:
We are seeking skilled WAN Network Implementation Engineers to play a key role in a major migration project, transitioning from the old network to the new infrastructure. If you have experience with large-scale network transformations and hands-on WAN implementations, this role is ideal for you. The project involves working on layer 2 and layer 3 VPN migrations, primarily scheduled over weekends.

Key Responsibilities:
Hands-on implementation of WAN solutions and network migration tasks.
Configure and support WAN technologies, including OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, MPLS VPNs, QOS, Multicasting, VPWS, and both Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity.
Perform device replacements and Router code upgrades.
Manage network migration tasks within live production environments.
Support the technology life cycle through design, implementation, and maintenance to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Coordinate and schedule capacity upgrades and network changes while ensuring service level objectives are met.
Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors during upgrades and implementations.
Document system configurations and monitor network performance, contributing to business improvements.
Project Overview:
Migration Scope: Transitioning from the old network to the new network, focusing on layer 2 and layer 3 VPNs.
Weekend Work: Migration tasks are primarily scheduled for Saturdays, with occasional Sunday work as required.
Skills and Qualifications:
Extensive hands-on experience in WAN implementation and large-scale network migration projects.
Proficiency in key WAN protocols and technologies: OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, MPLS VPNs, QOS, and Multicasting.
Experience with device replacements, Router upgrades, and network transformations in production environments.
Strong documentation and network performance monitoring capabilities.
Familiarity with runbook-driven implementation processes.
Preferred but not mandatory:
Basic automation skills with tools like Ansible.

London, United Kingdom

On site

13-02-2025

Company Name

WNTD

Job Title

DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Automation & DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 - 12-Month Contract
Contract: Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid - Must be able to travel to Derby as required
Duration: 12 months
Security Clearance: SC Cleared (UK Nationals only, ideally not dual-national)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Automation & DevOps Engineer to support the digital transformation of operational services within a world-class digital operations support function. This role is perfect for a highly skilled C# developer with expertise in Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and automation.
You will play a pivotal role in automating a well-established ITIL Service Catalogue, ensuring services are secure, robust, and maintainable while delivering at pace with the right level of governance.

Key Responsibilities:
Automate manual processes into self-service requests using C#, Azure DevOps, and microservices.
Develop secure, maintainable, and robust automated services.
Configure and deploy Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
Create unit tests using .NET and xUnit.
Automate configuration and package management using PowerShell.
Work in an agile environment, adapting to evolving stakeholder needs.

Essential Skills & Experience:
Strong C# development experience.
Expertise in Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline creation.
Terraform experience for deploying and configuring Azure resources.
Strong experience in Git version control.
Hands-on experience with PowerShell Scripting.
Experience in product development life cycle.

Desirable Skills:
Experience with Docker & Kubernetes.
Understanding of ITIL principles.
Familiarity with ServiceNow APIs and integration.
Experience using Sonarqube.
Knowledge of Ansible and/or Chocolatey for configuration management.

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a UK national (ideally not dual-national).
SC Clearance required - candidates must already hold valid SC clearance.
Must be able to travel to Derby as required.
Why Apply?
Be part of a cutting-edge digital transformation initiative.
Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Work with secure, high-impact operational services.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Derby, United Kingdom

Hybrid

18-02-2025

Company Name

WNTD

Job Title

Cloud Architect

Job Description

Senior Azure Solutions Architect

Contract Inside IR35
Location: Remote/1 day per week in the City of London

Primary Responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated, driven, and passionate Cloud Solutions Architect to lead, manage, and deliver solutions across the portfolio.
The primary responsibility of the Cloud Solutions Architect is to define and provide cloud solutions to meet business requirements. You will partner with business application teams, as well as technical and security services teams, to describe and ensure alignment with agreed strategies, policies, principles, and patterns.

Must have strong technical documentation and requirements gathering experience.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the migration of 20 projects into Microsoft Azure, ensuring a structured and efficient transition.
Act as an incubator for the modernisation of applications, technical infrastructure, and security services through cloud-native solutions.
Partner with Enterprise Architecture to implement a highly scalable, automated, and available cloud platform, aligned with the future-state cloud-first strategy.
Drive adoption and migration from traditional infrastructure to public cloud services.
Create and implement self-service DevOps, support, maintenance, and governance processes for the cloud platform.
Recommend tools and methodologies to support Cloud Platform operations, including the implementation of SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) practices.
Work closely with Development, Cybersecurity, Support, and Enterprise Architecture teams to maintain a robust cloud platform with associated DevOps practices.
Break down large, complex systems into manageable subsystems and components, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
Develop automation practices for provisioning and optimizing systems, facilitating infrastructure orchestration and self-service.
Transform InfraOps into DevOps, implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation for application deployment.
Ensure that systems and applications have efficient and actionable monitoring, with Service Level Objectives (SLOs) aligned with business goals.

Key Skills & Experience Required
Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Azure and its cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless, Containerisation).
Strong technical documentation and requirements gathering experience.
Proven experience building fault-tolerant, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.
Strong experience in leading DevOps practices within mission-critical environments.
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and Scrum management.
Deep knowledge of CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and cloud governance.
Passion for innovation and leading technological change.
Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance environment for teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to play a key role in a large-scale cloud migration initiative, working with senior stakeholders across the business to drive digital transformation.

London, United Kingdom

Remote

28-02-2025