Cyber security engineer - aldershot

Responsibilities

• Support the update process for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications
• Conduct regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities
• Manage and update security definitions across our platforms
• Analyze vulnerability assessment reports and implement changes
• Perform thorough daily checks of security components
• Conduct daily system health checks for optimal server functioning
• Monitor and report on local system capacity, suggesting improvements
• Support application patching to enhance system performance
• Oversee log archiving and deletion processes
• Update local admin account passwords and manage account policies
• Implement and manage resource and system monitoring tools
• Ensure local server backups are conducted regularly
• Review and update engineering and design documents periodically
• Schedule and execute server and application reboots as preventive maintenance
• Perform full audits for interoperability and patch compliance
• Oversee daily checks of Public Key Infrastructure and manage lifecycle of secrets
• Execute comprehensive vulnerability scanning and lead analysis of findings
• Review code for potential security issues prior to production releases

Technologies

• Support
• Linux
• Network
• Security
• Splunk
• Unix
• VMware
• AI
• Java
• Machine Learning
• PowerShell

Qualifications

• Extensive background as an infrastructure engineer
• Proven skills in coding
• Experience with infrastructure hardening, maintenance, and engineering
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and Linux/Unix
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare)
• Experience with endpoint security products (e.g., Symantec, Trellix)
• Understanding of network security and firewalls
• Proficiency in vulnerability scanning and analysis
• Ability to review code for potential security issues
• Desirable experience in delivery and proposal environments
• Proven track record as a 3rd line infrastructure engineer
• Solid experience in developing and automating processes
• Working knowledge of SecDevOps tools and methodologies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, LogRhythm)
• Capability to communicate effectively with leadership and present in security working groups
• Good commercial awareness and project discipline
• Must be British or non‑dual national with DV clearance or willing to obtain it