Security Engineer

Sector: Defence, Security & CNI

Reference: BH-20885

Security Engineer
You will take ownership of through-life network security and infrastructure protection across critical satellite and telecommunications networks. This position gives you direct control over the design, implementation and long-term security posture of vital connectivity frameworks within the defence and national security sector.
Salary

• Base salary of 50,000 per annum.

The work

• Develop and embed information security plans and operational policies.
• Monitor security tools to identify, investigate, and resolve live incidents.
• Test critical customer and internal systems for vulnerabilities.
• Deliver technical advice to internal engineering groups regarding global network design.
• Create and update architectural documentation, support guides, and schematics.

Your profile

• Hands-on engineering background with Cisco and Juniper platforms.
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting security toolsets including SIEM and IDS/IPS.
• Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and computer forensic tools.
• Understanding of General Data Protection Regulation requirements.
• Background in telecommunications or maritime communications is advantageous.
• Experience working on UK Ministry of Defence or government systems is beneficial.

Essential requirements

• British nationality and eligibility to achieve Security Check clearance.
• Five years of experience designing and managing secure multi-network systems.
• Strong technical capability across Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Practical understanding of Information Standardisation Organisation 27001 compliance.

Location and setup

• Based full-time onsite at the facility in Surrey.

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.
This is a permanent role.
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