Description
Perimeter Security Engineer with experience of Forcepoint (formally Websense) is required for a utilities sector organisation based in Gloucestershire.
Vacancy Overview:
To provide 2nd line Perimeter Security support services on technologies including Firewalls, Internet proxies, intrusion detection prevention systems and security log and event management systems; Be responsible for the prioritisation and clearance or escalation of Perimeter Security incidents reported through the clients helpdesk reporting system, or escalation process; Review and install new Perimeter Security infrastructure as required by projects or as part of operational upgrades and migration of services, as well as inspecting them to ensure they are optimised and managed in order to meet security and compliance requirements; Perform Perimeter Security system and infrastructure maintenance and regular inspections; Effectively communicate with internal customers to understand, identify and resolve their Perimeter Security requirements; The Perimeter Security Specialist may from time to time be asked to assist in the overseeing of contractors and vocational trainees, additionally deputising for the Perimeter Security Team Leader. Liaise with internal and external service providers and third parties; Provide Perimeter Security infrastructure performance and service summary reporting to the Perimeter Security Manager; Use specialist knowledge gained to identify opportunities to improve customer support and reduce costs; Act as Perimeter Security technical lead in project planning meetings and workshops as required by the Perimeter Security Manager; Participate in an out of hours standby rota covering the Perimeter Security infrastructure working without direct supervision and manage operational problems outside of normal working hours;
Deliverables:
Project implementation and support
Skills Qualifications:
Key to this requirement is an ability to configure Forcepoint (formerly Websense) Data Loss Prevention.
The role will be based in Gloucester, run for 3 months initially with a daily rate of circa 400 per day.
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