Mission freelance Network Security Engineer

Our defence client is looking for a Network Security Engineer to work on an initial contract until the end of March with strong potential of further extensions. The role would be based 2-3 days per week in Corsham with work from home. Candidates would require an active DV clearance, or an SC and be willing to go through DV.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Demonstrable KSE:
o Infrastructure Access control consisting of:
 Ubuntu and/or Linux System administration
 LDAP Design and Management
 RADIUS / TACACS configuration
o Significant, demonstrable, experience in providing security engineering input to the installation, configuration, maintenance, administration, and support of related or similar solutions.
o Significant demonstrable experience in understanding and administration of PKI Hierarchy.
o Demonstrable experience of security policy frameworks including, but not limited to, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and MOD-specific concepts including MoD Secure by Design (SbD).
o Experience in providing security engineering input to the implementation of:
 Virtualisation technologies such as VMware ESXi 8 and VCentre 8.
 Network infrastructure such as CISCO IOS-XE, CISCO ASA, BGP, VRF/MPLS, VPN, QoS.
o Clear understanding of JSP 604/453 network security engineering compliance

* Highly Desirable Qualifications:
o Relevant Cyber Security qualifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials Certification, Systems Security Certified Practitioner.

* Desirable:
o Device automation using scripting such as Python / PHP
o Delivering against high pressure timelines and in complex organisations.
o Writing and analysing technical requirements.
o Conducting product selections against complex requirements, specifically measuring performance, cost, and time.
o Working as part of a large technical team.
o Experience of Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus.
o Experience of Penetration Testing and IT System security.
o In-date professional registration with organisations such as APMG or CIISec
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems through innovative and practical solutions.
* Competency in MS Office Suite.


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 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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