Cyber & Security Specialist

Lockheed Martin; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Gloucester seeks a Cyber Security Specialist to protect digital infrastructures. The ideal candidate will engage in a variety of specialisms, from network security to incident response, be part of a flexible work culture, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries, private medical insurance, and professional development assistance.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Competitive Pension

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in specifications, design, and implementation of cybersecurity capabilities.
• Ability to work in an agile, SCRUM environment.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and multi-disciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits to ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage incident responses to cyber attacks effectively.
• Perform ethical hacking tasks, including vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Network Security

Ethical Hacking

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Risk Analysis

Threat Intelligence

Cloud Security

Security Architecture

Education

Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

GitLab

Job description

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Demonstrable experience in the aforementioned areas in the specification, design and implementation of these capabilities. The ability to work within an agile environment and delivering using SCRUM and Sprints utilising tools such as Jira and Confluence to help planning and collaboration.

Understanding of DevSecOps principles and working within a multi-disciplined teams delivering a common objective. Knowledge and understanding of core software tools such a Git, GitLab and IaC automation frameworks to reliably integrate and deploy features and changes into environments to quickly delivery optimum outcomes to our customers.

We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following Qualifications or Certifications:

• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• SANS Institute Certifications
• CEH
• OSCP
• CISSP
• CISM
• NCSC Certified Cyber Professional
• Cisco Certifications CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
• Microsoft or Linux Professional Certifications

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world's leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

About the Role

We have various exciting opportunities arising at our site in Gloucester for Cyber Security Specialists, primarily on a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes.

At Lockheed Martin we'll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. To ensure this we offer a flexible work schedule, hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.

A range of specialisms exist in this essential exciting and rewarding area. You may specialise in just one area or operate across multiple cyber security disciplines. We understand this is a broad area and you need not cover all the areas listed but are looking for individuals who want to support and continue to develop and grow in multiple areas.

Typically, you will be involved in some of the following:

• Network Security - Understanding network configurations, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems, and network segmentation strategies.
• Ethical Hacking - Practicing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify security vulnerabilities in systems.
• Incident Response - Managing and mitigating cyber attacks or breaches efficiently, understanding how to contain the breach and recover.
• Security Auditing - Reviewing systems and procedures to ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
• Digital Forensics - Analysing digital information to uncover what occurred during a cyber incident and recovering and analysing data.
• Risk Analysis - Evaluating and prioritising potential threats to an organisation's systems and digital assets.
• Threat Intelligence - Collecting and analysing information about existing and potential attacks that may threaten an organisation or its systems.Security Policy Development - Creating and implementing security policies that protect an organisation's digital systems.User Education and Awareness - Coaching employees on security best practices, potential threats, and preventive measures.Compliance and Regulatory Understanding - Understanding of compliance laws and regulations that affect industry standards.Access Management - Defining controls on who can access data, information and computing resources, at varying roles and levels.Cloud Security - Understanding of security in the cloud and how to design and implement strategies on hyperscale cloud providers.Cryptography - Applying principles of cryptography to secure communications and to protect data from unauthorised access or alteration.Security Architecture - Designing, building, and maintaining secure systems based on evolving business needs.

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures in the UK.

If you're passionate about Cyber Security and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave