Technical Lead - Network Security SME

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Lloyds Banking Group is the UK's largest Digital, Retail and Commercial Bank with a focus on Helping Britain Prosper.

We're on the mission to build the bank of the future, and we need your help do it. Continuing our extensive transformation programme, we're redefining what a bank is from the inside out. Our technology, our culture, and our mind-set are changing to craft a true engineering-led organisation.

Want to hear more?

Our Network Security Team is looking for an experienced and passionate security engineer to provide technical knowledge, management and automation of Network Security technologies and processes. You'll work with internal teams and suppliers, disseminating knowledge to colleagues in order to meet agreed business needs and expectations, delivering against the technical strategy. As part of a team you'll provide SME infrastructure capability and knowledge to fulfil security and governance requirements. Must have knowledge and experience of technology and process automation and/or Network Security services and principles.

Your accountabilities will include;

Managing, maintaining, and improving Network Security technologies.

Automating Network security technologies and processes.

Monitoring and assessing network security events.

Working with internal teams and suppliers building good working relationships and demonstrating strong partner management skills.

Identifying emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.

Providing SME infrastructure capability and knowledge as part of the policy, standards and Governance requirements.

Identifying risks and issues and suggesting improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures.

Delivering against plans for change management programmes with guidance from a project/programme manager.

Troubleshooting and diagnosing highly complex equipment and systems for emergency repairs; applying expertise to lead equipment re-builds and guide planned installation of complex systems.

Growing own capabilities by pursuing and investing in personal development opportunities and aiding the development and capabilities of colleagues by working within existing development framework.

24x7 support as part of an on call rota.

About you;

A Networks background is desirable with knowledge / experience of the following:

Automation

Scripting languages such as Python, Powershell, BASH and PHP

Automated API driven systems

Firewalls

IPS

Netflow

Routing & Switching

Public cloud (GCP or Azure)

Cloud Security

Cryptography

Network Architecture

3rd Party Connections

Management of risk within a Networks environment

Service Management / Management Information reporting / Partner Management

Knowledge of Security policies and standards

What would you get in return?

You'd get a benefits package that includes;

A performance related discretionary bonus

Generous pension contribution

28 days leave plus bank holidays

A flexible cash pot (4% of base salary) to spend on benefits

Private health cover

Wider corporate benefits and perks

We're dedicated to giving you opportunities and support to develop you both expertly and personally to optimise your potential.

As a new colleague, you'll join us on our journey to build a 21st century bank that reflects modern Britain, and craft an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel encouraged and valued.

We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.

So, if you have the experience we're seeking then get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!

Together we make it possible.

***This role can be based out of Manchester, Halifax or Leeds***