Cyber Security Engineer

Shared Services Connected Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cybersecurity provider in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security professional for a role involving managing Splunk solutions and addressing network security issues. The position offers the opportunity to work on-site in Portsmouth or Salisbury, with eligibility for DV clearance required. This role comes with a competitive salary up to £55K and generous benefits including flexible leave options and health assurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave with the option to buy more

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension

Generous flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Experience managing Splunk solutions in enterprise environments.
• 3rd / 4th line Network support experience with adherence to SLAs.
• Recent work experience in security environments.

Responsibilities

• Responding to ServiceNow incidents.
• Resolving email and web browser issues.
• Handling and maintaining an on-premises Splunk solution.

Skills

Splunk management and maintenance

3rd / 4th line Network Security

Advanced Firewall and Proxy administration

Core Linux administration skills

MS Windows administration skills

VMware vSphere experience

Root cause analysis

Knowledge of ITIL

Project delivery experience

Knowledge of government IT legislation

Security certification (CISSP)

Job description

Join this established Cyber team on a large Defence site, working within the Security Services environment whilst also performing administration duties across Windows and Linux based Server Infrastructure, Security Appliances, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Environments and Storage. This is an opportunity to become involved in the world of Defence and Science where no 2 days are the same.

Initially you will be based on site in Portsmouth OR Salisbury for the first 8 weeks whilst you learn this account. After that you will be on site 2 days per week.

You do need to be eligible for DV Clearance please.

What you'll be doing:

• Responding to ServiceNow incidents.
• Resolve e‑mail and web browser issues.
• POI Investigations.
• Handling and maintaining an on‑prem Splunk solution.
• 3rd / 4th line Network Issues.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in managing and maintaining Splunk solution.
• 3rd / 4th line Network Security experience support in an Enterprise environment working to challenging SLAs.
• Advanced Firewall and Proxy administration, including installation, configuration and fault‑finding.
• Recent experience working within security environments.
• Understanding of Networks, Routers, DMZ and Switches.
• Extensive Core Linux or MS Windows administration skills.
• Experience of VMware vSphere virtualisation systems.
• Good understanding and ability to perform root cause analysis across a range of protocols and topologies (TCP / IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, DNS, DHCP, X500).
• Knowledge of ITIL (ITIL Foundation certificate or experience working in ITIL environments).
• Previous experience of project delivery and implementation of detailed designs.
• Knowledge of MoD, CESG and other mandated government IT legislation.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional or other security certification.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Portsmouth OR Salisbury

Security Clearance Level: Eligible for DV Clearance.

Internal Recruiter: Lee

Salary: To £55K

Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund