At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead boundary security operations and manage service delivery for defence organisations.
- Company: DXC Technology, a diverse and inclusive tech leader.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: On-site role in Farnborough with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in national security while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Deep expertise in boundary security and managed service delivery required.
DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.
Location: Farnborough (onsite 5 days per week)
Security Clearance: Due to the secure nature of the work and our customer requirement, candidates are required to hold DV clearance.
The Boundary Managed Service Lead oversees the design, implementation and ongoing management of boundary security and managed services protecting defence organisations' network perimeters. You will manage boundary security operations, lead service delivery teams, ensure SLA compliance, and maintain the security posture of critical defence network boundaries. This role requires deep expertise in boundary security technologies, managed service delivery and defence security protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Boundary Service Management & Delivery
- Oversee end-to-end boundary managed service delivery including design, implementation and operations.
- Manage boundary security SLAs, ensuring 100% compliance with availability, performance and security targets.
- Lead boundary security operations team, ensuring round-the-clock monitoring and threat detection.
- Manage boundary service P&L and resource allocation across multiple customer accounts.
- Establish and maintain boundary service quality standards and operational procedures.
- Boundary Architecture & Security
- Design and implement boundary security architectures including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention and DDoS protection.
- Architect boundary security solutions aligned with MOD security requirements and defence standards.
- Design boundary traffic inspection, content filtering and advanced threat protection.
- Lead boundary security assessments and vulnerability remediation.
- Implement MOD-compliant boundary configurations and security baselines.
- Incident Management & Threat Response
- Lead boundary security incident detection, investigation and response.
- Manage security alerts, anomaly investigation and threat escalation.
- Coordinate incident response across boundary security team and customer security teams.
- Conduct post-incident reviews and implement preventative measures.
- Maintain security event logs and provide compliance reporting to MOD.
- Technology & Service Development
- Evaluate and implement boundary security technologies and tools.
- Design automation and orchestration for boundary security operations.
- Lead service improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Manage technology refresh and boundary appliance upgrades.
- Develop and implement boundary security monitoring and reporting dashboards.
- Team Leadership & Customer Management
- Lead and develop boundary security operations teams.
- Manage customer relationships and provide executive-level reporting on boundary security posture.
- Conduct customer reviews and communicate security recommendations.
- Identify service expansion opportunities and support.
Boundary Managed Service Lead - DV Cleared - on-site Farnborough in London employer: DXC
At DXC Technology, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for those passionate about cyber security. Our Farnborough-based Security Operations Centre fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering extensive opportunities for professional growth and development while tackling complex security challenges. With a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a commitment to continuous learning, you'll find a rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter.
