Network Security Lead

Babcock International; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider is seeking a Network Security Lead for their Corsham site, offering a hybrid working model. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the network security baseline and managing key tasks such as vulnerability management and incident response. Essential experience includes understanding security architecture and proficiency in network security roles. This position provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering both personal and professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee assistance programme

Holiday Trading opportunity

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in a Network Security role.
• Understanding of security architecture in certified environments.
• Knowledge of JSP 604, 440 and BS EN standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the network security baseline.
• Assist in the development of security policies and processes.
• Develop and enhance Network Security baselines.

Skills

Network Security

Vulnerability Management

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Education

Relevant Network Security Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Network Security Lead

Location: Corsham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Network Security Lead at our Hawthorn, Wiltshire site.

The Role

As the Network Security Lead, you will have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge in a wide range of networking technologies.

The Network Security Lead will be responsible for maintaining the network security baseline and other tasks such as vulnerability management, threat detection and monitoring, incident response and security control implementation.

• Developing and enhancing Network Security baselines
• Assisting in creation of policies, processes to support the operational network
• Assisting with development of network config changes
• Developing appropriate tooling to support Network Security
• Represent Engineering to our customers and support with collaboration working groups

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with up to 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home.

Essential Experience of the Network Security Lead

• An understanding of security architecture required within compartmented certified environments.
• Knowledge of JSP 604, 440 and relevant BS EN standards.
• Experience in a Network Security role.
• Experience of ICT systems in complexed environments.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and cataloguing Configuration Management documentation.

Qualifications for the Network Security Lead

• Experience with Network Security supported by a relevant certificate/ qualification.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. You may be required to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance once in post.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date

07/01/2026