Security Engineer

Leidos, Inc.
Kingsclere, United Kingdom
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 79K

Job location

Remote
Kingsclere, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
Java
Backup Devices
Static Program Analysis
Code Review
Computer Security
Software Design Documents
Linux
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Monitoring of Systems
Network Security
Microsoft Project
Public Key Infrastructure
Powershell
ArcSight SIEM Tool
Security Information and Event Management
Virtualization Technology
Symantec
Cloud Platform System
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Splunk
Vulnerability Analysis
VMware

Job description

COTS Application Updates: Support the update process for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications, ensuring compatibility and security.

Vulnerability Scanning: Conduct regular assessments of environments to identify vulnerabilities.

Security Definition Updates: Manage and update security definitions across our platforms to protect against emerging threats.

Vulnerability Analysis: Analyse vulnerability assessment reports and implement necessary changes.

Security Daily Checks: Perform thorough daily checks of security components to ensure operational integrity.

System Health Checks: Conduct daily system health checks to ensure servers are functioning optimally.

Capacity Checks & Reporting: Monitor and report on local system capacity, suggesting improvements where necessary.

Patching: Support application patching to resolve security issues and enhance system performance.

Log Management: Oversee log archiving and deletion processes to maintain a streamlined log management system.

Account Management: Update local admin account passwords and manage account policies to maintain security.

Resource and System Monitoring: Implement and manage resource and system monitoring tools and practices.

Backup Management: Ensure local server backups are conducted regularly and effectively.

Documentation and SOPs: Review and update engineering and design documents and standard operating procedures periodically.

Reboots and Preventative Maintenance: Schedule and execute server and application reboots as part of preventive maintenance.

Platform Health Check: Perform full audits of all technologies for interoperability and patch compliance.

PKI and Secrets Management: Oversee the daily checks of Public Key Infrastructure and manage the lifecycle of secrets securely.

Vulnerability Assessment: Execute comprehensive vulnerability scanning on all applications and lead the analysis and triage of findings.

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Requirements

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer with an extensive background as an infrastructure engineer, coupled with proven skills in coding. This role is designed for an individual who is keen on leveraging their technical expertise to fortify the security framework within a dynamic environment. The role will lead initiatives to integrate security at every phase of the development lifecycle, ensuring the robustness and compliance of our applications and infrastructure. In this role, you will be working across both infrastructure and security space reporting into the System Technical Lead and the Cyber Security Engineering Lead., * Infrastructure hardening/maintenance/engineering

  • Working experience in one or multiple of the following disciplines:
  • Microsoft & Linux/Unix
  • Virtualisation technologies (VMWare)
  • Endpoint Security Products (e.g. Symantec, Trellix)
  • Network Security (Firewalls)
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Code Analysis (Java, PowerShell etc)

Desirable Experience

  • Experience working in both delivery and proposal environments.
  • Experience working in MOD or Home Office project 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 and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities.
  • Hands on experience with SIEM solutions i.e. Splunk, ArcSight, LogRhythm

Communication and Soft Skills

  • Experience speaking to and working with leadership as well as ability to write reports and present in security working groups
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and works well in a team environment
  • Capable of developing and communicating reports to meet defined objectives for intended audience
  • A good level of commercial awareness and project disciplines

Benefits & conditions

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in national security, defence, government, logistics and operations, transportation, and energy.

What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
  • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
  • Access to Flexi-time benefits

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About the company

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business., Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done.", Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com., Fire & Security Engineer - South East London Alarm Communications Limited are a leading team of fire protection, commercial security and building management systems specialists, with our Head Office located in Surrey. Our client base is predominantly built of prestigious..., Software Test Engineer - FarnboroughIntroduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI,...

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