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Our defence client is looking for a Network Security Engineer to work on an initial contract until the end of March with strong potential of further extensions. The role would be based 2-3 days per week in Corsham with work from home. Candidates would require an active DV clearance, or an SC and be willing to go through DV.

• Demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience in infrastructure access control including:
• Ubuntu and/or Linux system administration
• LDAP design and management
• RADIUS / TACACS configuration
• Provide security engineering input to the installation, configuration, maintenance, administration, and support of related or similar solutions
• Understand and administer PKI hierarchy
• Develop and apply security policy frameworks including, but not limited to, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and MoD Secure by Design (SbD)
• Provide security engineering input to the implementation of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware ESXi 8 and VCentre 8)
• Implement and maintain network infrastructure concepts (e.g., CISCO IOS-XE, CISCO ASA, BGP, VRF/MPLS, VPN, QoS)
• Ensure compliance with JSP 604/453 network security engineering standards

• Essential Know-how and experience as listed above in Infrastructure Access Control, PKI, security policy frameworks, virtualization and network infrastructure.
• Relevant cyber security qualifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials Certification, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (desirable)

• Device automation using scripting (e.g., Python / PHP)
• Experience delivering against high-pressure timelines and in complex organisations
• Writing and analysing technical requirements
• Conducting product selections against complex requirements measuring performance, cost and time
• Experience working as part of a large technical team
• Experience of Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus
• Experience of penetration testing and IT system security
• In-date professional registration with organisations such as APMG or CIISec
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to solve problems through innovative and practical solutions
• Competency in MS Office Suite

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are welcome to apply. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment, which can take up to a minimum of 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work. LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award: LA International – winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence and The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.