About this role
Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 per year
Requirements: We require a British National under UK nationality law due to legal and security restrictions.We are looking for experience securing hybrid environments, including on-premises infrastructure and cloud services, particularly Microsoft 365.We need experience with Fortinet/FortiGate firewalls and enterprise network security architecture.We require in-depth working knowledge of Microsoft security tooling, including Defender, Purview, Compliance Centre, Entra ID, Conditional Access, and Intune.We need previous exposure to virtualisation platforms, particularly VMware vSphere and/or virtual desktop infrastructure.We require experience using SIEM platforms and intrusion detection/prevention systems, including configuration, tuning, alerting, and threat response.We are looking for familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tooling.We require a solid understanding of security compliance frameworks including ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR.Exposure to SC-200, MS-500, Fortinet NSE 4, CISM, CISSP, CEH, or CREST would be a significant advantage.Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or Bash, and exposure to Docker or Kubernetes would be beneficial. Responsibilities: We will have you support the design and implementation of our network and cyber security infrastructure, including Fortinet/FortiGate firewalls and our hybrid Active Directory environment.We will have you use Microsoft 365 E5 licensing and security tooling, including Microsoft Defender, Purview, Compliance, and related technologies.You will be responsible for securing our clients on-site premises, services, and infrastructure.You will support our DevSecOps team by providing security guidance and helping integrate applications and security tooling across CI/CD pipelines.You will implement new security policies and maintain existing policies, standards, and documentation in line with relevant frameworks.You will lead vulnerability management from scanning and assessment through to remediation.You will own the security of our infrastructure and embed security thinking across every level of the company.You will help design and build our security function, including the frameworks, tooling, and processes that protect our systems, data, and employees.As our function develops, you may help build and lead a Cyber Security / Networking team. Technologies: Active DirectoryBashCI/CDCloudDevSecOpsDockerFortiGateSupportKubernetesMicrosoft 365NetworkPowerShellPythonSecurityVMwareOffice 365ArchitectFirewall More:
We are a leading MOD technology EW business operating within the defence, MOD, and EW services sector, and we are growing year on year with new contract wins. This is a hands-on opportunity to work across a varied technical environment alongside engineering and operations specialists, with real scope for progression and the potential to help build and lead a future Cyber Security / Networking team. We offer 32 days holiday, with the potential for up to 35 days at our discretion depending on when Christmas falls, a 5% matched pension, private health insurance, and an EAP. The role is based in a location commutable from Lincoln, Newark, Grantham, Gainsborough, Sleaford, Spalding, Boston, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, and Hull, and we are open to candidates looking to relocate to one of these areas. Interviews are taking place immediately for the right applicant.
last updated 29 week of 2026