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Cyber Security Engineer - SC Cleared

Thrive IT Systems Ltd
Rugby
1 year ago
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Position:Cyber Security Engineer - SC Cleared

Location:Rugby,UK - Hybrid One-day office

Duration: Permanent

Job Description:

Strong experience with 8 - 10 years minimum in multiple cybersecurity domains. Mandatory to have experience in design, architecture, deployment, configuration and management in security products and technologies listed below:Cisco Firepower and Fortinet FortiGate Firewall managementFortiClient VPN/ZTNA, FortiAuthenticator, FortiTokenVulnerability Management using Tenable SC (Nessus) or similar solution SIEM tool configuration, logging, alerting and monitoring via Trellix SIEM or similar Forensics tools like Axiom Magnet Forensics or similar (optional) Experience in GRC, compliance management and audits. Knowledge of ITIL process in management incident, Change and problem management Provide/share and suggest all best practices across the domain

Desired Characteristics

Experience with HMGSPF, JSP , JSP , NCSC ten steps to cyber security, MOD Cyber Security Directives. Cyber security certifications (SANS, ISACA, ISC2, CISSP, GIAC, CISA, CISM) preferred. Quickly able to technically analyses, diagnose, and resolve incidents and requests. Resolve issues and ensure that IT infrastructure remains secure and compliant. Good understanding of networks and Domain Structure.Candidate must have valid SC Clearance.

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