IT Security Tooling Specialist - Scotland
DXC
Bishopton, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 75KJob location
Bishopton, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Computer Security
Identity and Access Management
Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC)
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
McAfee VirusScan
Nagios
Security Information and Event Management
Transport Layer Security
Vulnerability Analysis
Job description
- Administer and maintain security tools across the organization
- Assist in the deployment and configuration of new security technologies and integrations
- Monitor tool performance to ensure data quality, coverage, and alerting accuracy
- Collaborate with internal teams to align tools with business and security objectives
- Support incident response activities by providing actionable insights and forensic data
- Document configurations, procedures, and tool usage guidelines
- Participate in tool evaluations and proof-of-concept initiatives
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for security tooling issues
- Stay current with emerging security technologies and recommend improvements
Requirements
- Proficient in security tool administration, including SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, and identity & access management platforms
- Experience with McAfee EPO, ForcePoint, Zscaler, Pulse VPN, IPSEC/SSL, and Nagios
- Strong understanding of security operations, threat detection, and incident response
- Familiarity with compliance requirements regarding security tools
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot security tooling issues
- Ability to document configurations and procedures clearly
- Knowledge of emerging security technologies and best practices
About the company
At DXC Technology, we are dedicated to delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues. Our Edinburgh office is a thriving hub where we promote a community-focused atmosphere and prioritize a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to maintaining a robust security infrastructure and are looking for an IT Security Tooling Specialist to help optimize our security tools. This role requires hybrid work, a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, and eligibility for SC Clearance. Join us and be part of a team thats at the forefront of delivering innovative IT solutions.