Job Description
The Cyber Security Analyst – Linux Estate will be responsible for ensuring the secure configuration, design, and operation of the organisation's Linux infrastructure. As a key member of the Cyber Security Team, the individual will work closely with Linux platform teams and broader IT stakeholders to embed secure‑by‑design principles into the Linux estate, ensuring alignment with cyber security best practices, regulatory compliance, and risk‑management strategies.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation's security posture across the extensive Linux estate.
Responsibilities
Principal Accountabilities
* Collaborate with Linux platform and infrastructure teams to guide secure architecture, implementation, and configuration of Linux‑based systems.
* Validate and audit Linux server builds, ensuring adherence to security baselines and industry benchmarks.
* Provide expert cyber security advice for the Linux estate and contribute to the secure design of enterprise services.
* Champion secure‑by‑design principles within the Linux server estate.
* Review and improve existing security configurations and controls across the Linux environment.
* Contribute to the development of Linux‑specific security policies, standards, and procedures.
* Monitor compliance with internal controls and external regulations relevant to Linux environments.
* Support security incident response and investigations where Linux infrastructure is involved.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Qualifications
Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in cyber security or system administration focused on Linux environments.
* Practical experience in securing Linux server platforms (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian).
* Strong familiarity with common Linux vulnerabilities, hardening techniques, and compliance standards.
* Experience working in collaborative, cross‑functional IT environment.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to explain technical issues clearly to diverse audiences.
Essential Skills:
* In‑depth understanding of Linux security controls, access management, and audit capabilities.
* Familiarity with secure configuration frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs).
* Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Python) for automation of security and audit tasks.
* Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and intrusion detection tools for Linux environments (e.g., auditd, SELinux, OSSEC, Splunk).
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with container security (e.g., Docker, Podman) and Linux orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
* Exposure to infrastructure as code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) with a focus on secure deployments.
* Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles as applied to Linux systems.
* Familiarity with public cloud Linux deployments and securing hybrid/cloud‑native Linux estates.
* Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
Education:
Industry certifications desirable (e.g., CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified Engineer, GIAC Certified Unix Security Administrator (GCUX), CISSP, or similar).
About Us
There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities, offering fresh possibilities each day and a culture of pride and sustainability. Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions.
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, performance‑based annual bonuses, Share in Success Bonus plans, generous annual leave, market‑leading pensions, family‑friendly policies, private health insurance, wellbeing tools, and varied learning and development opportunities.
Working Location
Our hybrid approach offers colleagues the flexibility to work from home for an average of two days a week. Working arrangements vary by team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. Applicants must be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.
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Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. Diversity strengthens us, and Heathrow champions inclusivity through five diversity networks.
About the Team
The Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure, and procurement. It brings together experts to deliver large‑scale projects, from transforming terminals to reducing carbon emissions. You'll work on technology and data that power our city within a city, collaborate with retailers, airlines, and other stakeholders, and have opportunities to make a mark in a supportive environment.
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