DC2E/SERAPHIM Security Engineer - 6 months - SC Cleared - Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to support the delivery of secure infrastructure and systems within the DC2E/SERAPHIM programme. This is a hands-on security engineering role, working closely with architecture, engineering, and security assurance teams to design, implement, and assure secure solutions within a complex, highly regulated environment.
The role is critical to ensuring systems are secure by design, compliant, and accreditation-ready, supporting delivery across multiple security domains.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide hands-on security engineering support across the DC2E/SERAPHIM solution
* Work closely with Project Management, Architecture, Security Assurance, and Engineering teams
* Design and document secure system and infrastructure solutions
* Act as the security engineering bridge between delivery, architecture, and assurance
* Support security accreditation activities, including input into the Security Accreditation Plan
* Ensure solutions comply with relevant security standards and compliance frameworks
* Identify security risks and recommend appropriate mitigations
* Support security governance forums, including security working groups
* Provide advice on emerging cyber security technologies and associated risk/cost trade-offs
Skills & Experience Required
* Active SC or DV clearance is required
* Proven experience in a hands-on Security Engineer role within complex enterprise environments
* Strong experience with Linux/Ubuntu system administration
* Identity and access control experience including LDAP, RADIUS, and/or TACACS
* Demonstrable experience managing PKI hierarchies
* Experience delivering security engineering for virtualised platforms (VMware ESXi/vCenter)
* Network security experience including Cisco IOS-XE, ASA, VPNs, BGP, VRF/MPLS
* Experience working with security frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary team
Contract Details
* Duration: 6 months
* Rate: £525 per day (Inside IR35)
* Working Model: Hybrid
* Location: Corsham