Security Engineering Lead London up to £100K 3 days per week in the office This household name are undertaking a huge technology transformation in the MS Azure space and are looking to hire a hand's on Security Engineering Lead as part of this change. They have made an impressive dent in the E-commerce market of the past 10 years and are continuing to dominate this space. Security Engineering Lead: The Role As a Security Engineering Lead you will be the first hire into this growing team so your role will involve a mixture of hands-on security engineering including python Scripting as well as hiring and supporting a team. Some of your duties will include: Developing and implementing an overarching security technology strategy aligned with business objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including information security, architecture, platform engineering, network engineering, and software development, to integrate security technologies into organisational systems and applications. Ensuring the proper planning, execution, and completion of security technology projects, ensuring that these are delivered on time and on budget Performing risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify potential security gaps or weaknesses in existing technologies and recommending appropriate remediations. Monitoring security technology function and respond to any errors and failures which may occur. Security Engineering Lead: Your profile Proven experience in security technology management, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or managerial capacity. Strong technical background in security technologies, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, access control systems, DLP, encryption, etc. In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (eg, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). Demonstrable experience in managing security technology projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other relevant certifications. Experience working with Microsoft cloud security technologies, especially Sentinel, Defender and Purview Python programming knowledge - able to write scripts etc REST/Graph API experience Azure Kubernetes Service experience
18/04/2024
Full time
Security Engineering Lead London up to £100K 3 days per week in the office This household name are undertaking a huge technology transformation in the MS Azure space and are looking to hire a hand's on Security Engineering Lead as part of this change. They have made an impressive dent in the E-commerce market of the past 10 years and are continuing to dominate this space. Security Engineering Lead: The Role As a Security Engineering Lead you will be the first hire into this growing team so your role will involve a mixture of hands-on security engineering including python Scripting as well as hiring and supporting a team. Some of your duties will include: Developing and implementing an overarching security technology strategy aligned with business objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including information security, architecture, platform engineering, network engineering, and software development, to integrate security technologies into organisational systems and applications. Ensuring the proper planning, execution, and completion of security technology projects, ensuring that these are delivered on time and on budget Performing risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify potential security gaps or weaknesses in existing technologies and recommending appropriate remediations. Monitoring security technology function and respond to any errors and failures which may occur. Security Engineering Lead: Your profile Proven experience in security technology management, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or managerial capacity. Strong technical background in security technologies, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, access control systems, DLP, encryption, etc. In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (eg, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). Demonstrable experience in managing security technology projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other relevant certifications. Experience working with Microsoft cloud security technologies, especially Sentinel, Defender and Purview Python programming knowledge - able to write scripts etc REST/Graph API experience Azure Kubernetes Service experience
Account Manager Location: Manchester, M15 5RL Working Style: 4 days per week in the office Contract: Permanent, Mon-Fri Salary: £35,000 basic with OTE of circa. £70,000 Position I've been chatting with an exciting company that's all about providing top-notch networking and cloud communication infrastructure. They're on the lookout to expand their team. This role offers hybrid working with 3 days in their lovely Central Manchester office. They are currently seeking a motivated Junior Account Manager or experienced account manager. You will be a crucial part of their team, where you won't just handle accounts, but really hone the craft of nurturing and expanding their customer base. Salary: £35,000 basic with OTE of circa. £70,000 The ideal candidate will have: * Telecoms experience required * Proven Account Manager in high-performing teams * Sales experience in Cloud, Connectivity, Hosted Voice, Cyber Security, or other managed services * Ability to generate profitable, long-term business through effective account planning * Exceptional skills in sales opportunity identification, lead qualification, and target surpassing * Expertise in research, networking, and relationship building * Industry awareness to identify market trends, threats, and opportunities If this sounds of interest and you would like to learn more, please apply online.
18/04/2024
Full time
Account Manager Location: Manchester, M15 5RL Working Style: 4 days per week in the office Contract: Permanent, Mon-Fri Salary: £35,000 basic with OTE of circa. £70,000 Position I've been chatting with an exciting company that's all about providing top-notch networking and cloud communication infrastructure. They're on the lookout to expand their team. This role offers hybrid working with 3 days in their lovely Central Manchester office. They are currently seeking a motivated Junior Account Manager or experienced account manager. You will be a crucial part of their team, where you won't just handle accounts, but really hone the craft of nurturing and expanding their customer base. Salary: £35,000 basic with OTE of circa. £70,000 The ideal candidate will have: * Telecoms experience required * Proven Account Manager in high-performing teams * Sales experience in Cloud, Connectivity, Hosted Voice, Cyber Security, or other managed services * Ability to generate profitable, long-term business through effective account planning * Exceptional skills in sales opportunity identification, lead qualification, and target surpassing * Expertise in research, networking, and relationship building * Industry awareness to identify market trends, threats, and opportunities If this sounds of interest and you would like to learn more, please apply online.
Information Security Manager £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Full time - Watford - Hybrid Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. Is this the Information Security Manager role for you? Crone Corkill are partnered with a well-recognised organisation in the Watford area as they look to add a new member to their Information Security team. You'll manage a small team as you assist in their development, act as an escalation point and ensure they're following the correct path. As well as this, you'll work closely with the CISO and Head of InfoSec in providing a deep understanding of ISO27001 and NIST, oversee their Cyber programme and provide sound knowledge of Cloud Security principles & controls. What will you do as an Information Security Manager? Act as one of the leading figures within the Information Security team Assess and improve the Security risk posture in line with ISO27001 & NIST Apply Cloud Security principles and work with Cloud Security tooling Work with tech & non-tech teams to ensure Security best practice is followed and compliance is met Push Security framework maturity Deliver projects to improve Security compliance Conduct vulnerability scans/reviews and schedule pen tests Provide an understanding of Security tools (SIEM, EDR, IAM, Network devices etc) Handle and investigate incidents Conduct internal & external Security assurance reviews What skills do you need as an Information Security Manager? People management ISO27001 NIST Cloud Security principles, controls and tools experience Vulnerability management expertise Experience with Security tooling Managing, implementing and reporting on Security frameworks Security related degree or relevant certifications Experience with the Microsoft E5 license (desirable) What's in it for you? In return, you'll join an organisation at a very interesting time in their recent history. There's a number of upcoming and current Security & Cloud related projects for you to be deeply involved in, whilst you can also help grow and develop a team still going through Information Security maturity, giving you an opportunity to explore areas you may not be able to in other businesses.
18/04/2024
Full time
Information Security Manager £70,000 - £80,000 per annum Full time - Watford - Hybrid Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. Is this the Information Security Manager role for you? Crone Corkill are partnered with a well-recognised organisation in the Watford area as they look to add a new member to their Information Security team. You'll manage a small team as you assist in their development, act as an escalation point and ensure they're following the correct path. As well as this, you'll work closely with the CISO and Head of InfoSec in providing a deep understanding of ISO27001 and NIST, oversee their Cyber programme and provide sound knowledge of Cloud Security principles & controls. What will you do as an Information Security Manager? Act as one of the leading figures within the Information Security team Assess and improve the Security risk posture in line with ISO27001 & NIST Apply Cloud Security principles and work with Cloud Security tooling Work with tech & non-tech teams to ensure Security best practice is followed and compliance is met Push Security framework maturity Deliver projects to improve Security compliance Conduct vulnerability scans/reviews and schedule pen tests Provide an understanding of Security tools (SIEM, EDR, IAM, Network devices etc) Handle and investigate incidents Conduct internal & external Security assurance reviews What skills do you need as an Information Security Manager? People management ISO27001 NIST Cloud Security principles, controls and tools experience Vulnerability management expertise Experience with Security tooling Managing, implementing and reporting on Security frameworks Security related degree or relevant certifications Experience with the Microsoft E5 license (desirable) What's in it for you? In return, you'll join an organisation at a very interesting time in their recent history. There's a number of upcoming and current Security & Cloud related projects for you to be deeply involved in, whilst you can also help grow and develop a team still going through Information Security maturity, giving you an opportunity to explore areas you may not be able to in other businesses.
IT Cyber Security Analyst & Team Leader - CISSP or CySA+ or MSc Information Security Weymouth, Dorset, or London, South East UK or Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire £50,000pa + Hybrid & Flexi-Working & Training & Certifications Available Weymouth, Dorset, or London, South East UK, or Staffordshire + Hybrid and Flexible Working as Standard The Client: Are a well-known High St and Online retailer who are seeking a Senior IT Cyber Security Analyst who specialises in Microsoft/Wintel Servers and Virtualisation supporting a UK wide infrastructure. Objective: You will Lead 2 x Cyber Security Analysts, giving support to the Head of Cyber Security in delivering the Information Security service to the global business. You will lead all Cyber Security Operations function and be the first point of contact for technical information security related matters. Role Responsibilities: You will Lead 2 x Cyber Security Analysts, giving support to the Head of Cyber Security Act as the first point of action or escalation for the identification of security incidents and their investigation. Be responsible for the managed Security Operations Centre (SOC), Network Monitoring and Managed Detection and Response services and associated vendor relationships. Offer mentoring, advice and guidance to those in your Team Be the subject matter expert for technical security related queries, providing the Security Architect, IT Service and Delivery teams and business stakeholders with authoritative advice and defined security requirements. Be responsible for the Security Education and Awareness scheme. Ensure Cyber Security campaigns are conducted, and improvements implemented and ensure colleague queries around policies and requirements are appropriately answered in a timely manner. Be responsible for the Vulnerability Management process. Act on vulnerability information and conduct Cyber Security risk assessments and work with suppliers, partners, and internal teams to ensure security vulnerabilities are identified, assessed, and remediated in good time. Key Requirements you will need: In depth knowledge of Information Security concepts and principles, including cloud security capabilities. Experience with configuring and utilising security tooling, including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, CASB, network scanning, DLP. Hands-on IT experience with proven expertise in a previous Information Security role. Vendor management experience. A relevant intermediate or advanced Information Security based qualification (eg CISSP, CySA+, MSc Information Security) Ability to critically analyse information and make decisions based on judgement, knowledge, and experience. Business Knowledge: Knowledge of Retail and eCommerce is of great advantage but is not essential. Working knowledge of the Information Security elements of Data Protection regulations (eg GDPR, The Data Protection Act 2018) is essential. Knowledge of the NIST Cyber Security Framework is of advantage. Awareness of regulations that affect Retail, such as PCI DSS, is of great advantage but experience of maintaining compliance is not essential. CISSP or CySA+ or MSc Information Security Certifications will be advantageous. Call today!
18/04/2024
Full time
IT Cyber Security Analyst & Team Leader - CISSP or CySA+ or MSc Information Security Weymouth, Dorset, or London, South East UK or Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire £50,000pa + Hybrid & Flexi-Working & Training & Certifications Available Weymouth, Dorset, or London, South East UK, or Staffordshire + Hybrid and Flexible Working as Standard The Client: Are a well-known High St and Online retailer who are seeking a Senior IT Cyber Security Analyst who specialises in Microsoft/Wintel Servers and Virtualisation supporting a UK wide infrastructure. Objective: You will Lead 2 x Cyber Security Analysts, giving support to the Head of Cyber Security in delivering the Information Security service to the global business. You will lead all Cyber Security Operations function and be the first point of contact for technical information security related matters. Role Responsibilities: You will Lead 2 x Cyber Security Analysts, giving support to the Head of Cyber Security Act as the first point of action or escalation for the identification of security incidents and their investigation. Be responsible for the managed Security Operations Centre (SOC), Network Monitoring and Managed Detection and Response services and associated vendor relationships. Offer mentoring, advice and guidance to those in your Team Be the subject matter expert for technical security related queries, providing the Security Architect, IT Service and Delivery teams and business stakeholders with authoritative advice and defined security requirements. Be responsible for the Security Education and Awareness scheme. Ensure Cyber Security campaigns are conducted, and improvements implemented and ensure colleague queries around policies and requirements are appropriately answered in a timely manner. Be responsible for the Vulnerability Management process. Act on vulnerability information and conduct Cyber Security risk assessments and work with suppliers, partners, and internal teams to ensure security vulnerabilities are identified, assessed, and remediated in good time. Key Requirements you will need: In depth knowledge of Information Security concepts and principles, including cloud security capabilities. Experience with configuring and utilising security tooling, including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, CASB, network scanning, DLP. Hands-on IT experience with proven expertise in a previous Information Security role. Vendor management experience. A relevant intermediate or advanced Information Security based qualification (eg CISSP, CySA+, MSc Information Security) Ability to critically analyse information and make decisions based on judgement, knowledge, and experience. Business Knowledge: Knowledge of Retail and eCommerce is of great advantage but is not essential. Working knowledge of the Information Security elements of Data Protection regulations (eg GDPR, The Data Protection Act 2018) is essential. Knowledge of the NIST Cyber Security Framework is of advantage. Awareness of regulations that affect Retail, such as PCI DSS, is of great advantage but experience of maintaining compliance is not essential. CISSP or CySA+ or MSc Information Security Certifications will be advantageous. Call today!
Security Engineer - London - Financial Services Security Engineer is required by a leading Financial Services Client based in London. We are looking to speak with Security Engineers who have strong Scripting experience. I am looking for security engineers who are experts in one of the below security tools and you will need to have delivered 3rd line level support or managed policy implementation or implemented or managed advanced config of the below tools. Python Scripting knowledge is also needed. XSOAR ArcSight/Splunk Cyberarc Carbonblack Trellix This is a perm role in London paying £90,000 with 3 days per week in the office. Kite Human Capital - Hire Better We are unashamedly focused on working with only the best people, who care about customer value and maintain a fantastic working reputation. If you are someone that is committed to working hard to achieve great results, views challenge as an exciting opportunity and wants to work in some of the best possible assignments then please get in touch, we'd love to help you find your next position. We pride ourselves on rock solid integrity and honesty, and place client value at the centre of every decision we make. 2023 - Winner Most Innovative Recruitment Agency' 2023 - Winner Best Banking/Professional Service' 2018 - Winner Best Client Service' 2017 - Winner Agency of The Year' 2017 - Winner Banking & Financial Services Agency' 2016 - Winner Banking & Financial Services Agency'
18/04/2024
Full time
Security Engineer - London - Financial Services Security Engineer is required by a leading Financial Services Client based in London. We are looking to speak with Security Engineers who have strong Scripting experience. I am looking for security engineers who are experts in one of the below security tools and you will need to have delivered 3rd line level support or managed policy implementation or implemented or managed advanced config of the below tools. Python Scripting knowledge is also needed. XSOAR ArcSight/Splunk Cyberarc Carbonblack Trellix This is a perm role in London paying £90,000 with 3 days per week in the office. Kite Human Capital - Hire Better We are unashamedly focused on working with only the best people, who care about customer value and maintain a fantastic working reputation. If you are someone that is committed to working hard to achieve great results, views challenge as an exciting opportunity and wants to work in some of the best possible assignments then please get in touch, we'd love to help you find your next position. We pride ourselves on rock solid integrity and honesty, and place client value at the centre of every decision we make. 2023 - Winner Most Innovative Recruitment Agency' 2023 - Winner Best Banking/Professional Service' 2018 - Winner Best Client Service' 2017 - Winner Agency of The Year' 2017 - Winner Banking & Financial Services Agency' 2016 - Winner Banking & Financial Services Agency'
Description: TEKsystems are currently engaged with a global investment bank to source a Cyber Security Manager to lead the security aspects. This individual will have experience in the following skills; - SIEM configuration - Experience of dealing with security incidents, triage and escalation as appropriate - EDR Solution - Active Directory - Penetration Testing - Developing robust procedures Skills: Cyber Security EDR aws pen testing Employee Value Proposition: Hybrid working environment Job Title: Cyber Security Manager Location: London, UK Rate/Salary: .00 GBP Yearly Job Type: Permanent Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
18/04/2024
Full time
Description: TEKsystems are currently engaged with a global investment bank to source a Cyber Security Manager to lead the security aspects. This individual will have experience in the following skills; - SIEM configuration - Experience of dealing with security incidents, triage and escalation as appropriate - EDR Solution - Active Directory - Penetration Testing - Developing robust procedures Skills: Cyber Security EDR aws pen testing Employee Value Proposition: Hybrid working environment Job Title: Cyber Security Manager Location: London, UK Rate/Salary: .00 GBP Yearly Job Type: Permanent Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
2nd Line Support/3rd Line Support (Windows Server/M365/Networks) Move into Cyber Security and receive training in Microsoft Security! You must be eligible for government SC Security Check Security Clearance - British Citizen and 5 years of history living in the UK. .*24/7 Shift role - 3 days on, 4 days off; then 4 days on, 3 days off.* 2nd Line Support/3rd Line Support (Windows Server/M365/Networks) is sought by a leading Managed Security Services Provider. You need to have experience of the following: Azure AD/Microsoft Entra M365 Defender for Endpoint Intune Network Appliances including Switches As a 2nd Line Support/3rd Line Support (Windows Server/M365/Networks) you will be working in a Security Operations Centre/SOC on 24/7 shift within a team. The role involves responding to security incidents, resolving issues, troubleshooting and support for M365, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra and more. You will be working with products such as M365, Azure, Entra, Intune and Sentinel. Are you a 2nd Line Support/3rd Line Support (Windows Server/M365/Networks) looking for a huge opportunity to grow your Cyber Security knowledge and get certified? Keywords for 2nd Line Support/3rd Line Support (Windows Server/M365/Networks): M365, Azure, Entra, Intune, Security, Networks. Send me your CV now!
18/04/2024
Full time
2nd Line Support/3rd Line Support (Windows Server/M365/Networks) Move into Cyber Security and receive training in Microsoft Security! You must be eligible for government SC Security Check Security Clearance - British Citizen and 5 years of history living in the UK. .*24/7 Shift role - 3 days on, 4 days off; then 4 days on, 3 days off.* 2nd Line Support/3rd Line Support (Windows Server/M365/Networks) is sought by a leading Managed Security Services Provider. You need to have experience of the following: Azure AD/Microsoft Entra M365 Defender for Endpoint Intune Network Appliances including Switches As a 2nd Line Support/3rd Line Support (Windows Server/M365/Networks) you will be working in a Security Operations Centre/SOC on 24/7 shift within a team. The role involves responding to security incidents, resolving issues, troubleshooting and support for M365, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra and more. You will be working with products such as M365, Azure, Entra, Intune and Sentinel. Are you a 2nd Line Support/3rd Line Support (Windows Server/M365/Networks) looking for a huge opportunity to grow your Cyber Security knowledge and get certified? Keywords for 2nd Line Support/3rd Line Support (Windows Server/M365/Networks): M365, Azure, Entra, Intune, Security, Networks. Send me your CV now!
Cyber Security Lead | Liverpool | Competitive £ Your new company Leading provider of insurance and legal services that employ over 1000 people across several sites including Liverpool, Leeds and Glasgow. Your new role My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced technical Cyber Security Lead to join the existing IT team in Liverpool. The Cyber Security Lead will be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the organisations information security program, including the management of an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC). You will be responsible for establishing the security strategy for the group and improving security posture while ensuring alignment of technical security measures with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture. Ensure proper configuration and tuning of security tools to maximize effectiveness. Incident Response and forensics - developing and maintaining an incident response plan. Provide leadership and mentorship to junior members of the security team. Promote cross functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across security and IT teams. Maintain security infrastructure, including Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM and endpoint security solutions. Setting the overall security strategy for the business. What you'll need to succeed The Ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security and hands on experience with SOC operations. Experience developing and implementing technical aspects of the organization's information security strategy. Experience overseeing day-to-day operations of the outsourced SOC team. Define and enforce SOC processes and procedures to ensure effective incident detection, response, and remediation. Experience Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to address security incidents and vulnerabilities. Experience Conducting regular threat assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential risks to the organization's infrastructure and data. Experience working in alignment with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials. Experience Managing and maintaining security infrastructure, including Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions. What you'll get in return You can expect a competitive salary (depending on experience), along with pension, life assurance (4 x salary), healthcare cash plan, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and hybrid working and a range of other flexible benefits. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
18/04/2024
Full time
Cyber Security Lead | Liverpool | Competitive £ Your new company Leading provider of insurance and legal services that employ over 1000 people across several sites including Liverpool, Leeds and Glasgow. Your new role My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced technical Cyber Security Lead to join the existing IT team in Liverpool. The Cyber Security Lead will be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the organisations information security program, including the management of an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC). You will be responsible for establishing the security strategy for the group and improving security posture while ensuring alignment of technical security measures with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture. Ensure proper configuration and tuning of security tools to maximize effectiveness. Incident Response and forensics - developing and maintaining an incident response plan. Provide leadership and mentorship to junior members of the security team. Promote cross functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across security and IT teams. Maintain security infrastructure, including Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM and endpoint security solutions. Setting the overall security strategy for the business. What you'll need to succeed The Ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security and hands on experience with SOC operations. Experience developing and implementing technical aspects of the organization's information security strategy. Experience overseeing day-to-day operations of the outsourced SOC team. Define and enforce SOC processes and procedures to ensure effective incident detection, response, and remediation. Experience Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to address security incidents and vulnerabilities. Experience Conducting regular threat assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential risks to the organization's infrastructure and data. Experience working in alignment with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials. Experience Managing and maintaining security infrastructure, including Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and endpoint security solutions. What you'll get in return You can expect a competitive salary (depending on experience), along with pension, life assurance (4 x salary), healthcare cash plan, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and hybrid working and a range of other flexible benefits. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
DevSecOps - Upto £60,000 On-site 5 days (West - Midlands) We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition and process - but do so with respect and humility. We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy and quality are at the heart of our work and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes. We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers. Requirements Specialised in cloud management of platforms, applications, data and supporting infrastructure in the capacity of a system administrator of either the AWS or Azure platform Developing automation to support continuous delivery of changes using technologies on the Azure platform. Developing infrastructure as a service configuration to automate the creation of infrastructure and platforms to host test and production systems Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes Testing and examining code written by others and analysing results Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats Familiar with the NCSC secure design principles Familiar with managing security of cloud platforms, including administration of secrets, tokens and certificates. Working with Architects, Data and Software Engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions Responsible for the design, security, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure Making and guiding effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached with the ability to understand and resolve technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Communicating effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries to understand the context and how to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. Understanding of how to expose data from systems (for example, through APIs), link data from multiple systems and deliver streaming services. Ensuring that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Ideal Candidates will demonstrate: Experience working across cyber security teams would be beneficial Solid infrastructure design experience for both on-prem and cloud, to implement or migrate applications and databases to Azure. Solid experience in a range of technologies and be able to make assessments as to what is best to be used for the projects and the organisation. As well as suggest and develop innovative approaches within constrained projects and environments. Strong experience in software development, change/release management processes, and technical governance to fully understand the typical life cycle and maintenance of live systems. Ability to work with containerization platforms such as Kubernetes, PKS, Docker; cloud provisioning software, including Ansible, Terraform, Azure blueprints, ARM templates; and application performance analysis and monitoring Experience of functional and non-functional testing including automated deployment experience of applications and databases. Understanding of the government digital service manual and standards across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phases. Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS technologies and the implications of their use compared with bespoke development. Being able to provide training, support and mentoring to the wider business Knowledge of how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Desirable Skills & Experience: Worked as part of a system support team, managing live systems and triaging & resolving incidents to resolution including management of known defects and issues. Worked as part of multi-disciplinary project team. Experience with Terraform to deploy cloud infrastructure in Azure Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate the build and deploy of containerised applications Experience implementing effective instrumentation to monitor applications Experience implementing SAST and DAST tooling in deployment pipelines like Trivvy and SonarQube Experience of both AWS and Azure Dev Ops tooling. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
18/04/2024
Full time
DevSecOps - Upto £60,000 On-site 5 days (West - Midlands) We value discussion and debate as part of our approach. We will question assumptions, ambition and process - but do so with respect and humility. We relish difficult problems, and overcome them with innovation, creativity and technical freedom to help us design optimum solutions. Ethics, privacy and quality are at the heart of our work and we will not sacrifice these for outcomes. We treat data with respect and use it only for the right purpose. Our people are positive, dedicated and relentless. Data is a vast topic, but we strive for interactions that are engaging, informative and fun in equal measure. But maintain a steely focus on outcomes and delivering quality products for our customers. Requirements Specialised in cloud management of platforms, applications, data and supporting infrastructure in the capacity of a system administrator of either the AWS or Azure platform Developing automation to support continuous delivery of changes using technologies on the Azure platform. Developing infrastructure as a service configuration to automate the creation of infrastructure and platforms to host test and production systems Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes Testing and examining code written by others and analysing results Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats Familiar with the NCSC secure design principles Familiar with managing security of cloud platforms, including administration of secrets, tokens and certificates. Working with Architects, Data and Software Engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions Responsible for the design, security, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure Making and guiding effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached with the ability to understand and resolve technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Communicating effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries to understand the context and how to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. Understanding of how to expose data from systems (for example, through APIs), link data from multiple systems and deliver streaming services. Ensuring that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Ideal Candidates will demonstrate: Experience working across cyber security teams would be beneficial Solid infrastructure design experience for both on-prem and cloud, to implement or migrate applications and databases to Azure. Solid experience in a range of technologies and be able to make assessments as to what is best to be used for the projects and the organisation. As well as suggest and develop innovative approaches within constrained projects and environments. Strong experience in software development, change/release management processes, and technical governance to fully understand the typical life cycle and maintenance of live systems. Ability to work with containerization platforms such as Kubernetes, PKS, Docker; cloud provisioning software, including Ansible, Terraform, Azure blueprints, ARM templates; and application performance analysis and monitoring Experience of functional and non-functional testing including automated deployment experience of applications and databases. Understanding of the government digital service manual and standards across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phases. Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS technologies and the implications of their use compared with bespoke development. Being able to provide training, support and mentoring to the wider business Knowledge of how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Desirable Skills & Experience: Worked as part of a system support team, managing live systems and triaging & resolving incidents to resolution including management of known defects and issues. Worked as part of multi-disciplinary project team. Experience with Terraform to deploy cloud infrastructure in Azure Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate the build and deploy of containerised applications Experience implementing effective instrumentation to monitor applications Experience implementing SAST and DAST tooling in deployment pipelines like Trivvy and SonarQube Experience of both AWS and Azure Dev Ops tooling. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
18/04/2024
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant - London (Hybrid) - FTE 12 months to be extended - My client, a prominent IT Services and Consulting firm, is renowned for delivering inventive solutions to clients globally. Their proficiency encompasses the deployment of state-of-the-art technologies and spearheading digital transformation endeavors. Presently, they are in search of an adept ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant to join their London team on a Full time basis for an initial 12-month contract, with the potential for extension. Location: London (Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Responsibilities: Lead the implementation, configuration, development, and administration of ForgeRock CIAM solutions, both on-premise and in the cloud. Develop and deploy ForgeRock OpenAM/AM Custom Authentication modules tailored to meet client requirements. Provide operational support and maintenance for ForgeRock Identity Cloud deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement integrated solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to ForgeRock Identity Cloud platform. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in implementing, configuring, and administering ForgeRock CIAM solutions. Strong proficiency in developing custom authentication modules for ForgeRock OpenAM/AM. Hands-on experience with ForgeRock Identity Cloud platform, both on-premise and in cloud environments. Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) principles and best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you are a motivated ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant looking to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to (see below) We look forward to hearing from you! Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
18/04/2024
Full time
ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant - London (Hybrid) - FTE 12 months to be extended - My client, a prominent IT Services and Consulting firm, is renowned for delivering inventive solutions to clients globally. Their proficiency encompasses the deployment of state-of-the-art technologies and spearheading digital transformation endeavors. Presently, they are in search of an adept ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant to join their London team on a Full time basis for an initial 12-month contract, with the potential for extension. Location: London (Hybrid: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Responsibilities: Lead the implementation, configuration, development, and administration of ForgeRock CIAM solutions, both on-premise and in the cloud. Develop and deploy ForgeRock OpenAM/AM Custom Authentication modules tailored to meet client requirements. Provide operational support and maintenance for ForgeRock Identity Cloud deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement integrated solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to ForgeRock Identity Cloud platform. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in implementing, configuring, and administering ForgeRock CIAM solutions. Strong proficiency in developing custom authentication modules for ForgeRock OpenAM/AM. Hands-on experience with ForgeRock Identity Cloud platform, both on-premise and in cloud environments. Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) principles and best practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. If you are a motivated ForgeRock Identity Cloud Consultant looking to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to (see below) We look forward to hearing from you! Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Cyber Security Architect/Solution Architect/Enterprise Architect with sound knowledge of core Cyber Security. You will be require to go into the office at least twice a week As a Cyber Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions to protect an organisation's information systems. You will work closely with various stakeholders including IT teams, business leaders, and external partners to understand business requirements and develop strategies to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Your primary objective will be to create a robust security architecture that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements while supporting the organization's objectives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a detailed security architecture that encompasses network, infrastructure, applications, and data security. Ensure that the architecture aligns with the organization's business goals and supports scalability and flexibility. Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's information systems. Develop risk mitigation strategies and security controls to address identified risks effectively. Define security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry regulations and best practices (such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR). Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards through regular audits and assessments. Evaluate new and emerging security technologies, tools, and methodologies. Recommend and implement appropriate security solutions to enhance the organization's security posture and resilience against cyber threats. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to security incidents and breaches. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to contain incidents, minimize impact, and restore normal operations. Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management to ensure alignment of security initiatives with business objectives. Communicate security risks, issues, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degree or certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred. Proven experience (5+ years) in cybersecurity architecture, design, and implementation. Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices. Experience with security frameworks and standards (eg, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security challenges and develop innovative solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines effectively.
18/04/2024
Full time
Cyber Security Architect/Solution Architect/Enterprise Architect with sound knowledge of core Cyber Security. You will be require to go into the office at least twice a week As a Cyber Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions to protect an organisation's information systems. You will work closely with various stakeholders including IT teams, business leaders, and external partners to understand business requirements and develop strategies to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Your primary objective will be to create a robust security architecture that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements while supporting the organization's objectives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a detailed security architecture that encompasses network, infrastructure, applications, and data security. Ensure that the architecture aligns with the organization's business goals and supports scalability and flexibility. Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's information systems. Develop risk mitigation strategies and security controls to address identified risks effectively. Define security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry regulations and best practices (such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR). Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards through regular audits and assessments. Evaluate new and emerging security technologies, tools, and methodologies. Recommend and implement appropriate security solutions to enhance the organization's security posture and resilience against cyber threats. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to security incidents and breaches. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to contain incidents, minimize impact, and restore normal operations. Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management to ensure alignment of security initiatives with business objectives. Communicate security risks, issues, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degree or certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred. Proven experience (5+ years) in cybersecurity architecture, design, and implementation. Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices. Experience with security frameworks and standards (eg, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security challenges and develop innovative solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines effectively.
Conexus are partnered with one of the most recognisable names when it comes to IT Consulting, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company to establish best practices for Cloud and Infrastructure Security. We empower organisations to navigate their digital transformation with a security-first approach. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure solutions that align with clients' business needs, ensuring a smooth adoption process. Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of business innovation in Switzerland. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about driving client success and are ready to make a lasting impact in the world of business solutions. Your Impact: Collaborate with clients to understand their security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop strategies and blueprints for secure cloud and network solutions. Lead a team to implement these solutions. Guide clients in adopting advanced security and networking technologies. Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in security consulting, professional services, or internal security consulting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear and concise communication abilities. Passionate about cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and zero-trust principles, with expertise in multiple security domains. Relevant background in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field. In-depth understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), leading technology solutions, and experience with enterprise networking, security engineering (on-premise and cloud), and identity and access management (IAM). Familiarity with security tools like Cisco, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Netskope, or similar (advantageous). Additional Information: Fluency in English is required. German or French is a plus. Join a diverse and motivated team of cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. We offer comprehensive development opportunities through training, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can thrive and celebrate your achievements. Be bold, think big, and challenge the status quo. We'll support your career growth at every step. If this position is of interest, apply here or contact me directly for more details.
17/04/2024
Full time
Conexus are partnered with one of the most recognisable names when it comes to IT Consulting, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company to establish best practices for Cloud and Infrastructure Security. We empower organisations to navigate their digital transformation with a security-first approach. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure solutions that align with clients' business needs, ensuring a smooth adoption process. Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of business innovation in Switzerland. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about driving client success and are ready to make a lasting impact in the world of business solutions. Your Impact: Collaborate with clients to understand their security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop strategies and blueprints for secure cloud and network solutions. Lead a team to implement these solutions. Guide clients in adopting advanced security and networking technologies. Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in security consulting, professional services, or internal security consulting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear and concise communication abilities. Passionate about cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and zero-trust principles, with expertise in multiple security domains. Relevant background in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field. In-depth understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), leading technology solutions, and experience with enterprise networking, security engineering (on-premise and cloud), and identity and access management (IAM). Familiarity with security tools like Cisco, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Netskope, or similar (advantageous). Additional Information: Fluency in English is required. German or French is a plus. Join a diverse and motivated team of cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. We offer comprehensive development opportunities through training, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can thrive and celebrate your achievements. Be bold, think big, and challenge the status quo. We'll support your career growth at every step. If this position is of interest, apply here or contact me directly for more details.
Cloud Support Lead - Azure Location: London/Hybrid Azure Support Lead , with significant experience managing applications within Azure is required for a prominent specialist insurer in the City of London. This would be a brand-new team engaged in transitioning and transforming the technology landscape of the organisation. Role Overview: The organisation are undergoing a generational transformation and are looking for an experienced 2nd or 3rd line support analyst who can act as the Azure expert for the organisation. You will come with strong knowledge reporting and fixing bugs within Azure and API support. You will have expert experience in Azure Logic Apps Service bus and Azure functions. Initially this will be working and supporting vendors but will grow to driving the internal Cloud Integration and Orchestration platform. You will also have experience in the cloud security element to ensure a robust cyber security element. Key Responsibilities: Support and maintain API services, ensuring seamless connectivity across applications. Act as an Azure SME and expert, able to fix bugs and issues within Azure provide second and third-line support, resolving incidents, and fulfilling requests in line with defined SLAs. Analyse technical and business requirements, designing enterprise solutions integrating various applications and systems. Work closely with third-party suppliers to troubleshoot integration issues and identify improvement opportunities. Maintain technical documentation and a knowledge base of solutions and procedures. Experience with Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus and Azure functions as well as Azure Logic Apps. Good knowledge of cloud security and Cyber Security principles. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, ETL processes, and data manipulation. Experience within the Financial Services sector or Specialist insurance. Understanding of ITIL-based service management concepts (Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management). Why Join: Collaborate on a major technical transition for a brand new team and business unit Hybrid work model with a City of London office presence. Contribute to a transformative journey in the insurance domain. Supportive and inclusive work environment valuing diverse perspectives. This is a brand new opening within a new team so apply now for consideration!
17/04/2024
Full time
Cloud Support Lead - Azure Location: London/Hybrid Azure Support Lead , with significant experience managing applications within Azure is required for a prominent specialist insurer in the City of London. This would be a brand-new team engaged in transitioning and transforming the technology landscape of the organisation. Role Overview: The organisation are undergoing a generational transformation and are looking for an experienced 2nd or 3rd line support analyst who can act as the Azure expert for the organisation. You will come with strong knowledge reporting and fixing bugs within Azure and API support. You will have expert experience in Azure Logic Apps Service bus and Azure functions. Initially this will be working and supporting vendors but will grow to driving the internal Cloud Integration and Orchestration platform. You will also have experience in the cloud security element to ensure a robust cyber security element. Key Responsibilities: Support and maintain API services, ensuring seamless connectivity across applications. Act as an Azure SME and expert, able to fix bugs and issues within Azure provide second and third-line support, resolving incidents, and fulfilling requests in line with defined SLAs. Analyse technical and business requirements, designing enterprise solutions integrating various applications and systems. Work closely with third-party suppliers to troubleshoot integration issues and identify improvement opportunities. Maintain technical documentation and a knowledge base of solutions and procedures. Experience with Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus and Azure functions as well as Azure Logic Apps. Good knowledge of cloud security and Cyber Security principles. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, ETL processes, and data manipulation. Experience within the Financial Services sector or Specialist insurance. Understanding of ITIL-based service management concepts (Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management). Why Join: Collaborate on a major technical transition for a brand new team and business unit Hybrid work model with a City of London office presence. Contribute to a transformative journey in the insurance domain. Supportive and inclusive work environment valuing diverse perspectives. This is a brand new opening within a new team so apply now for consideration!
Job Opportunity My client is looking for an IT Manager to join their new manufacturing site in Deeside, Wales. This position will be responsible for managing all of the technology for the UK site. This will be my client's first site within the UK. Job Responsibilities Managing software and hardware technologies for the UK site. Directly manage 2 other IT professionals in the Deeside office Manage the IT budget PC Installation Provide 1st line support for all UK staff Provide Network support for all UK staff Communicate with staff across all levels (Productive to Director level) Provide recommendations for new technologies for the site Requirements Individuals who have worked in mix of manufacturing/warehouse/office based Individuals who can demonstrate their ability to flex between managing teams/leadership responsibilities - in the early phase of this role individuals will be the single point of contact in IT so spending a lot of time at the site in work wear supporting infrastructure/IT service to the construction project Someone who can take the group IT strategy and deliver it on site in the UK Strong approach to Cyber Security and problem solving to new technologies Leadership capability - recruiting a team, coaching others, provide direction, build strategy Apply today for immediate consideration!
17/04/2024
Full time
Job Opportunity My client is looking for an IT Manager to join their new manufacturing site in Deeside, Wales. This position will be responsible for managing all of the technology for the UK site. This will be my client's first site within the UK. Job Responsibilities Managing software and hardware technologies for the UK site. Directly manage 2 other IT professionals in the Deeside office Manage the IT budget PC Installation Provide 1st line support for all UK staff Provide Network support for all UK staff Communicate with staff across all levels (Productive to Director level) Provide recommendations for new technologies for the site Requirements Individuals who have worked in mix of manufacturing/warehouse/office based Individuals who can demonstrate their ability to flex between managing teams/leadership responsibilities - in the early phase of this role individuals will be the single point of contact in IT so spending a lot of time at the site in work wear supporting infrastructure/IT service to the construction project Someone who can take the group IT strategy and deliver it on site in the UK Strong approach to Cyber Security and problem solving to new technologies Leadership capability - recruiting a team, coaching others, provide direction, build strategy Apply today for immediate consideration!
Head of IT Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire Salary: £55,000 + Benefits Our client are a non for profit Charity who have a personal centred support approach helping and assisting people to live a fulfilled life. As a growing organisation they are now looking to fill the role of Head of IT to take the strategic lead with an entrepreneurial spirit for the operational improvements that involve technology which include; Lead on Data management and exploitation. Lead on technology aspects of digital transformation to support care and support including AI opportunities. Delivery of key strategic projects or programs of work that contribute to the overall RLO Group Strategic Plan ensuring clearly defined return on investment criteria. Support the IT leads to ensure operational service supports the introduction of new initiatives but also ensure business as usual operations remain effective. Escalation point for high priority IT issues. Identify opportunities for process or system efficiency. Provide assurance to the Board of compliance with all existing and new security or legislation developments that may affect data. Ensure that the risk of Cyber-attacks is minimised. Translation of all systems activity into a clearly defined, scalable IT systems strategy. Report at board level on delivery of IT Strategy. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Provides clear leadership consistent with our vision, mission and values Embed the organisational values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Achieving Excellence in everything you do. With a person-centred approach, support the Leadership Team, in shaping the development of an optimal portfolio of systems and processes, to support RLO growth ambitions and maximise partnership opportunities both within the social care sector and private sector. Lead, build and learn from, a team of IT experts. Provide regular contribution to SLG team members and meetings. Mentor more junior SLG members and team members Qualifications Educated to first degree level or above (or evidence of significant professional experience in strategy, product, or care). (Essential) Hold an appropriate professional and/or management qualification eg, MSC in Business, Finance, IT Strategy. MBA on a desirable basis. (Desirable) Enterprise IT system management qualifications. (Essential) Expertise in SharePoint. (Essential) Expertise in Power BI. (Essential) Strong evidence of continuing professional development, especially in IT Strategy, Programme management and strategic development. (Desirable) Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or similar). (Desirable) Experience Experience of working at senior strategic level within a complex organisation. (Desirable) An excellent knowledge and understanding of the health and social care marketplace, understanding of key functions that support a large geographically spread company and knowledge of a number of operating models. (Desirable) Experience of defining strategic outcomes and proven ability to deliver. (Essential) Knowledge of managing large service outsource contracts. (Essential) Experience of managing an enterprise IT architecture including cloud solutions. (Essential) Experience of managing and implementing enterprise level systems. (Essential) Experience leading change in large organisations. (Desirable) Skills and Knowledge Proven entrepreneurial flair for social business. (Desirable) IT proficient. (Essential) Financially literate. (Desirable) Able to think and act strategically. (Essential) Natural innovator. (Essential) Strong networker and able to effectively build good working relationships with suppliers and partners. (Essential) Self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook and a clear outlook on high quality service delivery. (Essential) A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance. (Essential) Experience of project management and working to deadlines. (Essential) Able to prioritise competing demands and work flexibly. (Essential) A common sense, flexible and pragmatic approach to problem solving and decision making. (Essential) Strong commercial acumen. (Essential)
17/04/2024
Full time
Head of IT Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire Salary: £55,000 + Benefits Our client are a non for profit Charity who have a personal centred support approach helping and assisting people to live a fulfilled life. As a growing organisation they are now looking to fill the role of Head of IT to take the strategic lead with an entrepreneurial spirit for the operational improvements that involve technology which include; Lead on Data management and exploitation. Lead on technology aspects of digital transformation to support care and support including AI opportunities. Delivery of key strategic projects or programs of work that contribute to the overall RLO Group Strategic Plan ensuring clearly defined return on investment criteria. Support the IT leads to ensure operational service supports the introduction of new initiatives but also ensure business as usual operations remain effective. Escalation point for high priority IT issues. Identify opportunities for process or system efficiency. Provide assurance to the Board of compliance with all existing and new security or legislation developments that may affect data. Ensure that the risk of Cyber-attacks is minimised. Translation of all systems activity into a clearly defined, scalable IT systems strategy. Report at board level on delivery of IT Strategy. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Provides clear leadership consistent with our vision, mission and values Embed the organisational values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Achieving Excellence in everything you do. With a person-centred approach, support the Leadership Team, in shaping the development of an optimal portfolio of systems and processes, to support RLO growth ambitions and maximise partnership opportunities both within the social care sector and private sector. Lead, build and learn from, a team of IT experts. Provide regular contribution to SLG team members and meetings. Mentor more junior SLG members and team members Qualifications Educated to first degree level or above (or evidence of significant professional experience in strategy, product, or care). (Essential) Hold an appropriate professional and/or management qualification eg, MSC in Business, Finance, IT Strategy. MBA on a desirable basis. (Desirable) Enterprise IT system management qualifications. (Essential) Expertise in SharePoint. (Essential) Expertise in Power BI. (Essential) Strong evidence of continuing professional development, especially in IT Strategy, Programme management and strategic development. (Desirable) Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or similar). (Desirable) Experience Experience of working at senior strategic level within a complex organisation. (Desirable) An excellent knowledge and understanding of the health and social care marketplace, understanding of key functions that support a large geographically spread company and knowledge of a number of operating models. (Desirable) Experience of defining strategic outcomes and proven ability to deliver. (Essential) Knowledge of managing large service outsource contracts. (Essential) Experience of managing an enterprise IT architecture including cloud solutions. (Essential) Experience of managing and implementing enterprise level systems. (Essential) Experience leading change in large organisations. (Desirable) Skills and Knowledge Proven entrepreneurial flair for social business. (Desirable) IT proficient. (Essential) Financially literate. (Desirable) Able to think and act strategically. (Essential) Natural innovator. (Essential) Strong networker and able to effectively build good working relationships with suppliers and partners. (Essential) Self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook and a clear outlook on high quality service delivery. (Essential) A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance. (Essential) Experience of project management and working to deadlines. (Essential) Able to prioritise competing demands and work flexibly. (Essential) A common sense, flexible and pragmatic approach to problem solving and decision making. (Essential) Strong commercial acumen. (Essential)
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Hereford, Herefordshire
DV Cleared Onsite in Hereford Duration: 6 months initially Market Rates via Umbrella Role Description: Cyber Defence Engineer will join a growing security team responsible for the testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting of the SOC's technology stack (hardware and software). The engineer will also assist with the continued development and maintenance of data pipelines and signature updates and the professional development of the system engineering team. Tasks: * Perform system administration on specific cyber defence applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup and restoration. * Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. * Diagnose and resolve customer reported system incidents, problems, and events to ensure continuing operability. * Coordinate with SOC and CTI Analysts to assist in the development of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defence network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave. * Manage the compilation, cataloguing, distribution, and retrieval of data from a range of enterprise networks and data sources. * Implement data management standards, requirements, and specifications. * Develop data standards, policies, and procedures. * Analyse data sources to provide actionable recommendations and facilitate data-gathering methods. * To share knowledge, skills and experience, create and improve documentation, and train new members of the data engineering team. Knowledge: * Knowledge of big data technologies and ecosystems (eg, NiFi). * Knowledge of current market and emerging leaders in data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Knowledge of network security implementations (eg, host-based IDS, IPS), including their function and placement in a network. * Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and signature development. * Knowledge of Front End collection systems, including network traffic collection, filtering, and selection. * Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems. * Knowledge of cyber defence and information security policies, procedures and regulations. * Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components and principles. Skills/Experience: * Previous experience of Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies. * Working with frameworks and technologies that support data-intensive distributed applications. * Experience maintaining and administrating data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Experience using host and network-based IDS/IPS. Experience using packet capture solutions. * Skill in developing and deploying signatures. * Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). * Ability to provide technical and service leadership to junior SOC Engineers (mentor/coach). Desirable Qualifications/Certifications * Red Hat System Administration I & II (RH124/RH134). * Baseline Cyber Courses eg Cyber Foundation Pathway, SANS SEC 301 Intro to Information Security, SANS 401 Security Essentials Bootcamp. * Certified engineer in a market leading data analysis/SIEM platform. * SANS SEC501 Advanced Security Essentials Enterprise Defender. * SANS SEC 511 Continuous Monitoring & Security Operations. * SANS SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics Available locations: -Hereford -Northallerton -Corsham -Portsmouth Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 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, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
17/04/2024
Project-based
DV Cleared Onsite in Hereford Duration: 6 months initially Market Rates via Umbrella Role Description: Cyber Defence Engineer will join a growing security team responsible for the testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting of the SOC's technology stack (hardware and software). The engineer will also assist with the continued development and maintenance of data pipelines and signature updates and the professional development of the system engineering team. Tasks: * Perform system administration on specific cyber defence applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup and restoration. * Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. * Diagnose and resolve customer reported system incidents, problems, and events to ensure continuing operability. * Coordinate with SOC and CTI Analysts to assist in the development of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defence network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave. * Manage the compilation, cataloguing, distribution, and retrieval of data from a range of enterprise networks and data sources. * Implement data management standards, requirements, and specifications. * Develop data standards, policies, and procedures. * Analyse data sources to provide actionable recommendations and facilitate data-gathering methods. * To share knowledge, skills and experience, create and improve documentation, and train new members of the data engineering team. Knowledge: * Knowledge of big data technologies and ecosystems (eg, NiFi). * Knowledge of current market and emerging leaders in data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Knowledge of network security implementations (eg, host-based IDS, IPS), including their function and placement in a network. * Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and signature development. * Knowledge of Front End collection systems, including network traffic collection, filtering, and selection. * Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems. * Knowledge of cyber defence and information security policies, procedures and regulations. * Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components and principles. Skills/Experience: * Previous experience of Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies. * Working with frameworks and technologies that support data-intensive distributed applications. * Experience maintaining and administrating data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Experience using host and network-based IDS/IPS. Experience using packet capture solutions. * Skill in developing and deploying signatures. * Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). * Ability to provide technical and service leadership to junior SOC Engineers (mentor/coach). Desirable Qualifications/Certifications * Red Hat System Administration I & II (RH124/RH134). * Baseline Cyber Courses eg Cyber Foundation Pathway, SANS SEC 301 Intro to Information Security, SANS 401 Security Essentials Bootcamp. * Certified engineer in a market leading data analysis/SIEM platform. * SANS SEC501 Advanced Security Essentials Enterprise Defender. * SANS SEC 511 Continuous Monitoring & Security Operations. * SANS SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics Available locations: -Hereford -Northallerton -Corsham -Portsmouth Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 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, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET)
Morgantown, West Virginia
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
17/04/2024
Full time
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
IT Security Officer - NCSC, ISO27001, CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA Up to 50k depending on skills and experience. Hybrid - will need to be onsite when required. You need to live within commutable distance of Salisbury and due to the clients location, own transport is essential You must be eligible for SC clearance (lived and worked in UK for the last 5 years minimum) What does the company do: Our client provides infrastructure and support services to the armed forces. What You'll Be Doing: With a strong emphasis on Information Security and compliance, this role is fundamental in ensuring our client complies with its ongoing information security obligations, including but not limited to: MOD Accreditation, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. This is a new opportunity which will give you scope to make the role your own and advance your career in the longer term. What You'll Need To Know: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience of delivering information security best practice Experience of owning and delivering information security initiatives, including awareness programmes, phishing simulations and training. Experience/understanding of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) best practices and guidance Experience of leading and conducting audits (especially ISO27001) is essential in this role. Familiar with principles of good data governance, cyber security and data protection. Ability to work across multiple technical projects simultaneously as required, delivering to deadlines Nice To Have: Experience of working in a MoD restricted environment and familiarity with MoD security standards A recognised information security certification (such as CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Lead Auditor for ISO27001 What You'll Get? to mention a few: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase to up to 35 days leave in one year 1-2 volunteering days Pension scheme Life assurance x 4 SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
16/04/2024
Full time
IT Security Officer - NCSC, ISO27001, CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA Up to 50k depending on skills and experience. Hybrid - will need to be onsite when required. You need to live within commutable distance of Salisbury and due to the clients location, own transport is essential You must be eligible for SC clearance (lived and worked in UK for the last 5 years minimum) What does the company do: Our client provides infrastructure and support services to the armed forces. What You'll Be Doing: With a strong emphasis on Information Security and compliance, this role is fundamental in ensuring our client complies with its ongoing information security obligations, including but not limited to: MOD Accreditation, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. This is a new opportunity which will give you scope to make the role your own and advance your career in the longer term. What You'll Need To Know: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience of delivering information security best practice Experience of owning and delivering information security initiatives, including awareness programmes, phishing simulations and training. Experience/understanding of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) best practices and guidance Experience of leading and conducting audits (especially ISO27001) is essential in this role. Familiar with principles of good data governance, cyber security and data protection. Ability to work across multiple technical projects simultaneously as required, delivering to deadlines Nice To Have: Experience of working in a MoD restricted environment and familiarity with MoD security standards A recognised information security certification (such as CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Lead Auditor for ISO27001 What You'll Get? to mention a few: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase to up to 35 days leave in one year 1-2 volunteering days Pension scheme Life assurance x 4 SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
IT Security Officer - NCSC, ISO27001, CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA Up to 50k depending on skills and experience. Hybrid - will need to be onsite when required. You need to live within commutable distance of Salisbury and due to the clients location, own transport is essential You must be eligible for SC clearance (lived and worked in UK for the last 5 years minimum) What does the company do: Our client provides infrastructure and support services to the armed forces. What You'll Be Doing: With a strong emphasis on Information Security and compliance, this role is fundamental in ensuring our client complies with its ongoing information security obligations, including but not limited to: MOD Accreditation, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. This is a new opportunity which will give you scope to make the role your own and advance your career in the longer term. What You'll Need To Know: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience of delivering information security best practice Experience of owning and delivering information security initiatives, including awareness programmes, phishing simulations and training. Experience/understanding of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) best practices and guidance Experience of leading and conducting audits (especially ISO27001) is essential in this role. Familiar with principles of good data governance, cyber security and data protection. Ability to work across multiple technical projects simultaneously as required, delivering to deadlines Nice To Have: Experience of working in a MoD restricted environment and familiarity with MoD security standards A recognised information security certification (such as CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Lead Auditor for ISO27001 What You'll Get - to mention a few: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase to up to 35 days leave in one year 1-2 volunteering days Pension scheme Life assurance x 4 SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
16/04/2024
Full time
IT Security Officer - NCSC, ISO27001, CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA Up to 50k depending on skills and experience. Hybrid - will need to be onsite when required. You need to live within commutable distance of Salisbury and due to the clients location, own transport is essential You must be eligible for SC clearance (lived and worked in UK for the last 5 years minimum) What does the company do: Our client provides infrastructure and support services to the armed forces. What You'll Be Doing: With a strong emphasis on Information Security and compliance, this role is fundamental in ensuring our client complies with its ongoing information security obligations, including but not limited to: MOD Accreditation, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. This is a new opportunity which will give you scope to make the role your own and advance your career in the longer term. What You'll Need To Know: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience of delivering information security best practice Experience of owning and delivering information security initiatives, including awareness programmes, phishing simulations and training. Experience/understanding of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) best practices and guidance Experience of leading and conducting audits (especially ISO27001) is essential in this role. Familiar with principles of good data governance, cyber security and data protection. Ability to work across multiple technical projects simultaneously as required, delivering to deadlines Nice To Have: Experience of working in a MoD restricted environment and familiarity with MoD security standards A recognised information security certification (such as CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CISA, Lead Auditor for ISO27001 What You'll Get - to mention a few: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase to up to 35 days leave in one year 1-2 volunteering days Pension scheme Life assurance x 4 SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.