Job Description

Posted 2 days ago

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

Are you an experienced security focused infrastructure engineer?

If so, we are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our security platforms team, supporting the delivery of security related projects and initiatives. We ensure alignment to security best practice and compliance requirements, whilst also developing the appropriate processes and procedures required for proactive management of Technology Services Solutions.

All across DWP, expert Digital teams like ours are using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to create innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions.

We're changing face of public services used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives. The scale of the engineering challenge here is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

Design. Work. Projects.

As a Security Infrastructure Engineer, you will deal with the day-to-day management and development of security platforms and contribute towards their design.

You will be responsible for the operational stability of the platforms and be in a position to affect change in the on-going robustness and resilience of those products.

Additionally, as a Security Infrastructure Engineer you will be skilled in security solutions and support in the design and operation of secure services in collaboration with architecture and engineering principles.

What skills, knowledge and experience do I need?

A background of working with infrastructure and security platforms within a large enterprise.

Knowledge of Cyber Security Architecture within the Cloud, Networks and On-Premise Hosting, and an understanding of how controls can be used to mitigate security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.

Hands on experience of implementing, managing, and improving security platforms such as:
End-Point Protection – Anti-Virus solutions.
Content Delivery Networks and Web Application Firewalls.
Endpoint detection and response platforms.
Vulnerability scanning and management.
Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms.
Threat Intelligence Platforms.
Security Orchestration, Automation and Response Platforms.
Cloud native security solutions such as GuardDuty and the Microsoft Defender suite of products.

A working knowledge of concepts such as:
Vulnerability management and patching.
Security Infrastructure Event Management (SIEM) products.
Cloud infrastructure and infrastructure as code.
NIST Cyber Security Framework.
Penetration testing tools and techniques.
CIS Critical Security Controls
ITIL
Security Risk Management

Details. Wages. Perks.

You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly.

We work a hybrid model with some time at home and some time in a hub.

We offer competitive pay of up to £48,347.

You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over £11,000 per year

You'll get a generous leave package rising to 30 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave.

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days
Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home
Family-friendly policies
Time off volunteering and charitable giving
Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
Working in an award-winning environment and culture
Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process.

Stage 1: Application

Stage 2: Interview

We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only TWO STAGES.

Click apply now to see the full job description and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital

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