Senior Firewall Specialist

This role exists to provide specialist technical support on complex network security and cyber security deployments for any and all of our UK secure contracts. Building intimate working relationships and trust through effective communication and meeting expectation and deadlines is key. Liaising with customer representatives or vendors and directing other support staff where appropriate will form part of the role.

Client Details

Our client, entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. They're a brand built on connecting people - whether that's friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you'll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but - more than that - you'll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

Description

1. Providing leadership on Agile / ITIL processes and be a decision maker within the security team; advising those who will be working directly with yourself on best practices and able to support from a 3rd Line Lead perspective
2. Producing and supporting polices, functions and configuration builds to allow implementation of customer projects
3. Ensuring full awareness of the need to safeguard sensitive customer information at all times, so that customers perceive BT to be a trustworthy organisation
4. Developing a strong technical knowledge of our products and services
5. Working directly with Security Optimisation Manager and Network Security Operations Manager to structure, support and develop the team

Profile

1. External professional certification in security related discipline e.g. Fortinet NSE 4, Cisco CCNP, Checkpoint CCSE, Palo Alto etc.
2. Experience in Security Operations from a 3rd line perspective
3. Excellent knowledge of networks and network security
4. You're able to support the team with day to day operations, ensuring customer satisfaction
5. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo Government Security Clearance to SC level, which requires residence in the UK for a minimum of 5 years

Job Offer

* Competitive salary
* 10% on target bonus
* Company Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, company contribution 10%
* 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
* Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
* World-class training and development opportunities
* Option to join Shares Saving schemes.
* Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
* Access to 100's of retail discounts including their stores

Flexible Working
This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.