IT Security Tooling Specialist - Yeovil

DXC Technology; Stourbridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT solutions provider in Stourbridge is seeking an IT Security Tooling Specialist to optimize security tools across the organization. The candidate will handle the administration of security tools, assist in deployments, and support incident response efforts. This hybrid position requires a proactive individual familiar with various cybersecurity technologies and best practices. The role emphasizes collaboration and maintaining a robust security infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience with security tools like SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners.
• Strong understanding of incident response and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with security technologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners.
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of new security technologies.
• Monitor tool performance and ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Support incident response activities with actionable insights.
• Document configurations and procedures.
• Participate in tool evaluations and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Provide technical support for security tooling issues.
• Stay current with emerging security technologies.

Skills

McAfee EPO

ForcePoint

Zscaler

Pulse

VPN IPSEC/SSL

Nagios

Job description

Job Description:

Hybrid/Onsite - Yeovil

Suitable candidates for this role must be able to work Hybrid minimum 2 days per week in Yeovil and be eligible for SC Clearance.

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto, it’s something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world’s leading IT solutions enterprises, helping us deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive IT Security Tooling Specialist to support the maintenance, and optimization of security tools across the organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring our security infrastructure is robust, well-integrated, and aligned with industry best practices. The successful candidate will work closely with security operations, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure tooling supports threat detection, incident response, and compliance requirements.

Key Tools and Experience:

• McAfee EPO
• ForcePoint
• Zscaler
• Pulse
• VPN IPSEC/SSL
• Nagios

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, and identity & access management platforms.
• Assist in the deployment and configuration of new security technologies and integrations.
• Monitor tool performance and ensure data quality, coverage, and alerting accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure tools are aligned with business and security objectives.
• Support incident response activities by ensuring tooling provides actionable insights and forensic data.
• Document configurations, procedures, and tool usage guidelines.
• Participate in tool evaluations and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for security tooling issues.
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and recommend improvements.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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