Security Operations Engineer


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LA International Computer Consultants Ltd

Listed on

16th May 2017

Location

City Of London

Salary/Rate

£550 - £590

Type

Contract

Start Date

ASAP

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Our high profile public sector client requires a Security Operations Engineer for an initial 18 week contract based in London

The following skills and experience are essential:

*Significant experience of system operational security, network and/or application security

*Technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, (authentication and security protocols, cryptography), operation of a PKI, and application security

*Extensive Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques

*The Analytic skills to understand security implications of technical events

*Extensive troubleshooting and research skills with a positive and proactive approach to customer service and getting things done

*Strong experience working in an operational role in a secure environment

*Extensive Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)

*Strong scripting skills in at least one of the following is highly desirable: Ruby, Python, shell (bash, ksh, csh). Working knowledge of Java would be an advantage

*Working knowledge of Linux

*Experience of working within a software development team/writing code

*Experience of managing security in an environment with frequent change

*CEH, CISSP, SANS/GIAC or CREST certifications or other security certifications

*Technical qualification or experience in low level software, network security, malware analysis, penetration testing or vulnerability discovery and mitigation

*Extensive experience of penetration testing, network security monitoring or incident response experience

*Experience in supervising technical specialists

*Experience of configuration management processes and tools - eg Puppet, Ansable or Chef

*Experience of working with IaaS

*Dev Ops experience

*Must have worked in an AGILE environment

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.

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