Junior Security Consultant

Long View Systems; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT provider in Scotland is seeking a skilled IT professional to manage network operations and respond to security events. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in relevant technical roles, with strong problem-solving skills. Required qualifications include industry certifications like MCSE or CISSP. Work in a flexible environment with opportunities for career growth and access to the latest technologies. The expected salary range is between $60,835 and $79,847 annually.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Access to latest technologies

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical, relevant technical experience in a network operations / systems administration or similar role.
• 1+ years of information security related experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical point of escalation for event detection.
• Follow processes for event response and data analysis.
• Provide support related to network administration and server administration.

Skills

3+ years of practical experience in network operations

1+ years of information security experience

Knowledge of network security practices

Excellent problem-solving skills

Multitasking skills

Education

Industry certifications such as MCSE or CISSP

Tools

Microsoft Office 2010 / 2013 / O365

Windows/Linux/Mac OS environments

Job description

Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.

A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 90% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!

A Day in the Life:

• Event Detection:
  • o Act as the main technical point of escalation between Security Operations and the site resources, team leads and practice leads
  • o Follow established, documented processes to provide Tier 1 level support for event detection including receipt of security alerts for monitored devices, acknowledgement of the receipt of the event, opening and/or updating service desk tickets to track the handling of events to resolution and closure, assignment of the ticket to the appropriate owner
• Event Response:
  • o Follow an established process for the purpose of collecting relevant data to perform the necessary level of analysis
  • o Follow an established process for transmitting event information to the appropriate point of contact (internal and / or external)
  • o Report on reoccurring problems and issues
  • o Follow established processes to ensure resolution criteria are met
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills that contribute towards the resolution of issues as they arise
  • Provide additional support related to network administration, server administration, data centre support, etc.

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of practical, relevant technical experience in a network operations / systems administration or similar role
• 1+ years of information security related experience
• Knowledge of server operations, infrastructure, web interfaces and remote access tools
• Industry certifications such as MCSE, CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GREM, CCNA Security, CCNP
• Ability to successfully pass a background check meeting NERC-CIP compliance standards
• Knowledge of network security practices and anti-virus programs
• Experience supporting a Microsoft environment in a service desk or desktop support role
• Experience with Microsoft Office 2010 / 2013 / O365
• Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux/Mac OS environments
• Experience with remote support
• Experience supporting mobile devices
• ITIL incident management understanding
• Working knowledge of office automation products and computer peripherals, like printers and/or mobile devices
• Desire and ability to carry a mobile phone for client and / or for Long View Systems support
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills

What Makes You Extra Awesome:

• Recognized cyber security certifications such as Comptia Security+, CISM, CEH
• Security certifications from Microsoft (SC 900 and AZ-900) and AWS (Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundation)

Why Work at Long View:

• Great people and culture
• Fun is one of our core values
• Career growth– Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities
• Interesting work– Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies
• Flexible environment– A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness

$60,835 - $79,847 a year expected salary range of $60,835 - $79,847

Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram!

Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.

Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know.