At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and enhance security for cutting-edge applications while managing vulnerabilities.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech firm in Aldershot focused on cyber security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in protecting systems and data with innovative technologies.
- Qualifications: Strong background in infrastructure engineering and coding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Support the update process for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications
- Conduct regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities
- Manage and update security definitions across our platforms
- Analyze vulnerability assessment reports and implement changes
- Perform thorough daily checks of security components
- Conduct daily system health checks for optimal server functioning
- Monitor and report on local system capacity, suggesting improvements
- Support application patching to enhance system performance
- Oversee log archiving and deletion processes
- Update local admin account passwords and manage account policies
- Implement and manage resource and system monitoring tools
- Ensure local server backups are conducted regularly
- Review and update engineering and design documents periodically
- Schedule and execute server and application reboots as preventive maintenance
- Perform full audits for interoperability and patch compliance
- Oversee daily checks of Public Key Infrastructure and manage lifecycle of secrets
- Execute comprehensive vulnerability scanning and lead analysis of findings
- Review code for potential security issues prior to production releases
Technologies
- Linux
- Network
- Security
- Splunk
- Unix
- VMware
- AI
- Java
- Machine Learning
- PowerShell
Qualifications
- Extensive background as an infrastructure engineer
- Proven skills in coding
- Experience with infrastructure hardening, maintenance, and engineering
- Working knowledge of Microsoft and Linux/Unix
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare)
- Experience with endpoint security products (e.g., Symantec, Trellix)
- Understanding of network security and firewalls
- Proficiency in vulnerability scanning and analysis
- Ability to review code for potential security issues
- Desirable experience in delivery and proposal environments
- Proven track record as a 3rd line infrastructure engineer
- Solid experience in developing and automating processes
- Working knowledge of SecDevOps tools and methodologies
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Hands-on experience with SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, LogRhythm)
- Capability to communicate effectively with leadership and present in security working groups
- Good commercial awareness and project discipline
- Must be British or non-dual national with DV clearance or willing to obtain it
Cyber Security Engineer - Aldershot employer: Leidos, Inc.
As a Cyber Security Engineer in Aldershot, you will join a forward-thinking company that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, we offer comprehensive training opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking a meaningful career in cybersecurity.
We think you need these skills to ace Cyber Security Engineer - Aldershot
Vulnerability Assessment
Security Definitions Management
System Health Checks
Log Archiving and Deletion
Resource and System Monitoring Tools
Server Backup Management
Public Key Infrastructure Management
