Cyber Security Engineer - Aldershot
<p><b>Salary: £34,000 - 56,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Extensive background as an infrastructure engineer</li><li>Proven skills in coding</li><li>Experience with infrastructure hardening, maintenance, and engineering</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft and Linux/Unix</li><li>Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare)</li><li>Experience with endpoint security products (e.g., Symantec, Trellix)</li><li>Understanding of network security and firewalls</li><li>Proficiency in vulnerability scanning and analysis</li><li>Ability to review code for potential security issues</li><li>Desirable experience in delivery and proposal environments</li><li>Proven track record as a 3rd line infrastructure engineer</li><li>Solid experience in developing and automating processes</li><li>Working knowledge of SecDevOps tools and methodologies</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li><li>Hands-on experience with SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, LogRhythm)</li><li>Capability to communicate effectively with leadership and present in security working groups</li><li>Good commercial awareness and project discipline</li><li>Must be British or non-dual national with DV clearance or willing to obtain it</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Support the update process for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications</li><li>Conduct regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities</li><li>Manage and update security definitions across our platforms</li><li>Analyze vulnerability assessment reports and implement changes</li><li>Perform thorough daily checks of security components</li><li>Conduct daily system health checks for optimal server functioning</li><li>Monitor and report on local system capacity, suggesting improvements</li><li>Support application patching to enhance system performance</li><li>Oversee log archiving and deletion processes</li><li>Update local admin account passwords and manage account policies</li><li>Implement and manage resource and system monitoring tools</li><li>Ensure local server backups are conducted regularly</li><li>Review and update engineering and design documents periodically</li><li>Schedule and execute server and application reboots as preventive maintenance</li><li>Perform full audits for interoperability and patch compliance</li><li>Oversee daily checks of Public Key Infrastructure and manage lifecycle of secrets</li><li>Execute comprehensive vulnerability scanning and lead analysis of findings</li><li>Review code for potential security issues prior to production releases</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Support</li><li>Linux</li><li>Network</li><li>Security</li><li>Splunk</li><li>Unix</li><li>VMware</li><li>AI</li><li>Java</li><li>Machine Learning</li><li>PowerShell</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions and empower our diverse teams to achieve customer success. Located in Farnborough, UK, we are dedicated to sustainability and community contributions. We offer a rewarding employment package including a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, 33 days of annual leave, and flexible benefits. Our culture fosters a sense of belonging and commitment to diversity, ensuring equal access to opportunities. Join us in addressing complex challenges in national security, defense, and more, while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Extensive background as an infrastructure engineer</li><li>Proven skills in coding</li><li>Experience with infrastructure hardening, maintenance, and engineering</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft and Linux/Unix</li><li>Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare)</li><li>Experience with endpoint security products (e.g., Symantec, Trellix)</li><li>Understanding of network security and firewalls</li><li>Proficiency in vulnerability scanning and analysis</li><li>Ability to review code for potential security issues</li><li>Desirable experience in delivery and proposal environments</li><li>Proven track record as a 3rd line infrastructure engineer</li><li>Solid experience in developing and automating processes</li><li>Working knowledge of SecDevOps tools and methodologies</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li><li>Hands-on experience with SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, LogRhythm)</li><li>Capability to communicate effectively with leadership and present in security working groups</li><li>Good commercial awareness and project discipline</li><li>Must be British or non-dual national with DV clearance or willing to obtain it</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Support the update process for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications</li><li>Conduct regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities</li><li>Manage and update security definitions across our platforms</li><li>Analyze vulnerability assessment reports and implement changes</li><li>Perform thorough daily checks of security components</li><li>Conduct daily system health checks for optimal server functioning</li><li>Monitor and report on local system capacity, suggesting improvements</li><li>Support application patching to enhance system performance</li><li>Oversee log archiving and deletion processes</li><li>Update local admin account passwords and manage account policies</li><li>Implement and manage resource and system monitoring tools</li><li>Ensure local server backups are conducted regularly</li><li>Review and update engineering and design documents periodically</li><li>Schedule and execute server and application reboots as preventive maintenance</li><li>Perform full audits for interoperability and patch compliance</li><li>Oversee daily checks of Public Key Infrastructure and manage lifecycle of secrets</li><li>Execute comprehensive vulnerability scanning and lead analysis of findings</li><li>Review code for potential security issues prior to production releases</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Support</li><li>Linux</li><li>Network</li><li>Security</li><li>Splunk</li><li>Unix</li><li>VMware</li><li>AI</li><li>Java</li><li>Machine Learning</li><li>PowerShell</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions and empower our diverse teams to achieve customer success. Located in Farnborough, UK, we are dedicated to sustainability and community contributions. We offer a rewarding employment package including a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, 33 days of annual leave, and flexible benefits. Our culture fosters a sense of belonging and commitment to diversity, ensuring equal access to opportunities. Join us in addressing complex challenges in national security, defense, and more, while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>