Network Security Engineer

Job Description
Network Security Engineer
Location
: Stevenage
Onsite
: 3/4 days per week
Shift Rota
: 7 am-7 pm
The Opportunity
:
Europe’s #1 Integrated Defence Company seeks a talented Network Security Engineer to join its Information Management Team and work in Operational and Project capacities.
The Role
:
As a Network Security Engineer, your role involves configuring and managing security appliances, implementing cryptographic devices, collaborating with suppliers, reviewing project documentation, supporting network architecture, providing technical consultancy, creating documentation, and ensuring high network security standards.
The Company
:
As NATO’s leading supplier of state-of-the-art combat deterrents, the organisation develops Advanced Missile and Defence Systems, providing decisive national security capabilities to our Home Nations and strategic allies.
Notably, a £1.9 billion deal was recently signed to support Poland's border with Ukraine, making it the largest European short-range air defence acquisition program in NATO. These initiatives directly contribute to the peaceful prosperity of millions of citizens and ensure the safety of our Armed Forces.
Required Skills/Experience
:
• Must hold a sole British passport and be willing and able to obtain SC and DV clearance.
• Prior experience or vendor certification in configuring and managing firewalls/proxies and DNS is essential.
• Experience with the following solutions: Checkpoint, Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto, Bluecoat, Riverbed, and Infoblox.
• Previous experience in the defence/aerospace sector or familiarity with working at elevated security levels is essential.
• Experience in cryptography (commercial and high-grade) is desirable.
• Self-motivated and ambitious, capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong team player, providing support to the broader Information Management team
Benefits Package
:
• Base salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DoE)
• Annual Bonus: Circa £2,500
• Pension: Pension 14% (6% Employee and 8% Employer)
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Share Incentive Plan: Opportunity to purchase shares via payroll before tax and NI.
• Parental Benefits: up to 26 weeks of full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
• Company Sick Pay: This ranges from 6 weeks for the first six months of service and scales up to 48 weeks after five years of service.
• Learning & Development: The Company holds Three Investors in People Gold Awards and offers employees access to work-class training and development/career tools.
This is your chance to join a company recently recognised as one of the UK’s top workplaces by Glassdoor and the Sunday Times Top 100 Employees' Choice Awards.
For more information, please apply below or contact us directly.
Contact: 02895213213
Reference: AMC/RKI