Technical Consultant - Infrastructure Security

Summary

Join NEC Software Solutions as a Technical Consultant and make a difference in public safety! Primarily home-based, you'll maintain network security for internal engineering solutions, resolve security incidents, and apply security best practices. You'll work with various internal teams and customers, requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This role involves customer site visits and travel. The position requires proven network and security experience, specific certifications, and the ability to obtain security clearances. NEC Software Solutions offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Have proven hands-on network and security experience SC-900, CCNA Security, CEH or CISSP
• Have an understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, TLS, SSH, SNMP, 802.1X)
• Have an understanding of encryption technologies such as AES, RSA, SHA, Certificates
• Have a strong understanding of TCP / IP principals along with using Wireshark for in-depth network traffic filtering and analysis
• Have proven experience gained in a security role, with hands on expertise with implementing security measures and protocols
• Have hands-on experience with monitoring, network and security diagnostic and network analytics tools
• Have excellent communication and client facing/customer service skills
• Have proven experience working to ITIL best practices
• Be able to obtain or currently hold the relevant security clearances (SC and/or NPPV)
• Have a full, current driving licence
• Have strong interpersonal/team skills
• Be self-motivated
• Have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more

Responsibilities

• Maintain the network security for internal engineering solutions, such as customer remote access and access to applications
• Assist with the resolution of security related Incidents
• Research and the application of security best practices
• Apply IT Health check remediation fixes
• Support the wider Network engineering team in solution delivery and continuous improvement
• Use our dedicated incident management system and liaise with other team members and Service Desk to ensure that all security related Incidents are dealt with within contracted SLA timescales
• Ensure the proactive monitoring and maintenance of SSS Engineering solutions, installing patches, upgrades etc, ensuring a high level of resilience
• Configure and install various infrastructure security patches on devices (e.g., firewalls, servers, installed applications)
• Ensure that all change/project work is delivered on time
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
• When required, create, review and update network & security documentation, for example workplans, work instructions and technical guides
• Work professionally in liaison with several internal teams to coordinate various activities and gather / provide information required to complete the tasks at hand
• Work with customers on both a technical and non-technical level requiring a professional and adaptable approach to communication and interaction / service
• Work both in a team and, potentially autonomously where projects dictate a limited engineering requirement
• Continually follow and adhere to SSS Public Safety outlined process & procedures
• Present a professional approach and attitude to all work undertaken
• Promote a clean working environment. Adhere to all Health and Safety practices, rules and regulations
• Support the wider network team in completing customer delivery activities as required

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• Car allowance