Cyber Security Analyst, Linux
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Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers, while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow, you can be part of this - providing solutions that make every journey better for millions each year. That means ensuring we meet the changing needs of the passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect. Our Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure and procurement. It brings together people with the skills to deliver prestigious and often large-scale projects, from transforming terminals to making big reductions in our carbon emissions.
Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. You might be working with the technology and data that power our city within a city, driving vital commercial agreements with everyone from retailers to airlines, or improving the unique infrastructure that includes everything from 200 buildings to 250 HV substations. It's a collaborative environment, where you can rely on the support of the experts around you as you take on projects you'll both take pride in and feel passionate about.
The Cyber Security Analyst - Linux Estate will be responsible for ensuring the secure configuration, design, and operation of the organisation's Linux infrastructure. As a key member of the Cyber Security Team, the individual will work closely with Linux platform teams and broader IT stakeholders to embed secure-by-design principles into the Linux estate, ensuring alignment with cyber security best practices, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategies.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation's security posture across the extensive Linux estate., * Collaborate with Linux platform and infrastructure teams to guide secure architecture, implementation, and configuration of Linux-based systems.
- Validate and audit Linux server builds, ensuring adherence to security baselines and industry benchmarks.
- Provide expert cyber security advice for the Linux estate and contribute to the secure design of enterprise services.
- Champion secure-by-design principles within the Linux server estate.
- Review and improve existing security configurations and controls across the Linux environment.
- Contribute to the development of Linux-specific security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Monitor compliance with internal controls and external regulations relevant to Linux environments.
- Support security incident response and investigations where Linux infrastructure is involved.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders., Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow . Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Ubuntu?, * Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in cyber security or system administration focused on Linux environments.
- Practical experience in securing Linux server platforms (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian).
- Strong familiarity with common Linux vulnerabilities, hardening techniques, and compliance standards.
- Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional IT environment.Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to explain technical issues clearly to diverse audiences
Essential Skills:
- In-depth understanding of Linux security controls, access management, and audit capabilities.
- Familiarity with secure configuration frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs).
- Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Python) for automation of security and audit tasks.
- Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and intrusion detection tools for Linux environments (e.g., auditd, SELinux, OSSEC, Splunk).
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with container security (e.g., Docker, Podman) and Linux orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Exposure to infrastructure as code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) with a focus on secure deployments.
- Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles as applied to Linux systems.
- Familiarity with public cloud Linux deployments and securing hybrid/cloud-native Linux estates.
- Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
Education:
Industry certifications desirable (e.g., CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified Engineer, GIAC Certified Unix Security Administrator (GCUX), CISSP, or similar).
Benefits & conditions
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.
