Senior Cyber Security Engineer (SC Cleared) in Birmingham, West Midlands

Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Birmingham - Solihull
Clearance: SC Required
Salary: Up to £55,000 (Zone 5 role)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (expect 2/3 days a week on-site)

About the Role

U.K. Telecommunication Laboratory (UKTL)

Led by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, the UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), announced in October 2022, will give the UK the cutting-edge technology to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of 5G, and grow our brilliant telecoms sector by bringing in new entrants to diversify the supply chain market.

Successful candidates will have a unique experience working on or supporting the latest ground-breaking cyber security and networking technologies on a national and international scale. This opportunity will allow those involved to have first-hand exposure to the latest technologies via the research and development that we are undertaking to secure our telecommunications networks, in order to keep the UK the safest place to live and do business online.

As a trusted and independent national capability, the UKTL will interact at the intersection of standards bodies, such as 3GPP, the National Cyber Security Centre and the wider UK intelligence community, academia, Ofcom, as well as Communications Service Providers and telecommunication equipment vendors.

The role involves taking a lead role in supporting the development and implementation of secure systems within complex digital and scientific environments throughout their development and program lifecycle. You'll be responsible for designing, building, and supporting information security systems. In addition to this you'll need to provide advice, instruction, and guidance to staff and projects, and to drive the use of best practices within projects.?

We are working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

About You

You'll be responsible for designing, building, and supporting information security systems. In addition to this you'll need to provide advice, instruction, and guidance to staff and projects, and to drive the use of best practices within projects.?

Key Requirements

* Knowledge of best practice within information security, such as the following: cloud admin and infrastructure, ISMS, ISO27000, SDLC, Mobile Security and MDM, Security Audit, SSO, IAM and/or Risk Management.
* Experience of infrastructure server management e.g. DNS, Active Directory, virtualised platforms.
* Relevant cyber security certifications are desirable e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM (or similar).
* Ability to balance risk against other requirements such as usability, agility and cost.
* Stakeholder engagement and management skills.
* Understanding of legislation and regulations that impact information Security E.g. Data Protection Act (2018), Freedom of Information Act.
* Data management and storage experience.
* Audit event recording and analysis.
* Experience of securing a multi-site IT environment and hybrid / remote mobile devices and computers.
* Experience of managing incident responses in a secure environment.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.
About the Company
Who sets the standards, to ensure that anything that can be measured is done so with consistency and reliability? We do. Through our vital research, We are helping support scientific and commercial innovations, international trade, environmental protection and health and wellbeing.

We have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled, black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
We're transforming. As a national laboratory, we're exploring even more commercial routes to market and that's presenting us with greater opportunity - for you and us. Our success relies on the diversity and talent of our people, we strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued and supported to excel in their chosen field. This value is at the core of our organisation.
We believe in a culture of fairness by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, background or any other factor irrelevant to a person's work. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.
As part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we signed up to the Institute of Physics' Project Juno in 2015 as a Juno Supporter. We were proud to be awarded Juno Practitioner status in 2018. We also joined Stonewall as a Diversity champion in 2015, participating in their annual Workplace Equality Index for the equality of LGBT+ community. In 2018, We became a member of the Business Disability Forum and joined the disability confident scheme as level 1 committed employer.
To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we're always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.

Disclaimer:

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