Security & System Engineer - NATO

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Our defence client is recruiting for a Security & System Engineer to join a NATO team in Mons (Belgium). Due to the nature of the project, an SC or NATO Secret is required at minimum.

Requirement Description

Duties:

* Maintaining configuration sets of systems currently in operation and their patch level.

* Maintain working knowledge of most recent vulnerabilities Responsible for ensuring systems are at the appropriate patch level prescribed by the Agency and the Customer Conduct limited testing on the effects of patching on systems Perform analysis of impacts to patching on systems

* Work directly with CES Security Officer to maintain a high security posture

* Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Instructions for routine tasks

* Schedule and predict system outages in order to maintain security posture

* Work directly with the Enterprise Active directory team to effectively coordinate AD requirements with patching requirements

* Work directly with the SCOM/SCCM team to effectively coordinate patching requirements and schedules to minimise disruption to the network provided to the customer

Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Education:

* A Bachelors degree in Computer and Information Systems Technology or an equivalent level of qualification or professional accreditation by a related engineering Institute or professional body

Essential Skills/Certifications:

* Experience in the administration Microsoft Windows Servers 2008/2012/2016 (3+ years)

* Experience in the administration of VMWare versions 5.5 and up (3+ years)

* Experience in the operation of SCCM (3+ years)

* Experience of working in a demanding enterprise environment with competing security and operational requirements.

* Knowledge of CVSS (5+ years)

* Able to understand and act upon technical cyber security reports in order to prioritise security related tasks.

* Expertise in implementation and maintenance activities of Active Directory. (3+ years)

* Knowledge of Security vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Nessus) and ability to understand and act upon raw data. (5+ years)

* Working knowledge of a virtual environment. Primary VE software is VMWare ESXi.

Desirable Skills/Certifications:

* SCCM Administrator Certification (70-243)

* Recent experience in working with NATO or a large international organisation.

* Extensive knowledge of secure information systems

* Knowledge of Change Management Processes

* Knowledge of Configuration Management Processes

* Experience in the administration and patching of Linux systems

* Knowledge of WSUS and WSUS deployment

* Knowledge of security applications such as ePO, AppLocker, DLP.

* ITIL Knowledge (ITIL foundations certification)

* Cyber Security Experience (5+ years)

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.