Perimeter Security Specialist

Our client, a leading Energy provider, is looking for a Perimeter Security Specialist to be based in Plymouth but with travel required to other sites. This is an initial 3 month contract, with the potential to be extended. Due to the nature of the post the successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance and undertake a drugs and alcohol check.
The Perimeter Security Specialist will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the corporate technical and operational Perimeter Security environments at an advanced level in order to provide a quality service to all the customers of IT. The successful candidate will be the recognised technical subject matter expert in the Perimeter Security Team within the Infrastructure Supplier Management of IT Operations, and will attain an in-depth understanding of business needs and Company objectives.
A key aspect of the job will be to participate in an out of hours standby rota covering Perimeter Security to manage operational problems outside of normal working hours.

Scope of work
*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 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;

Knowledge / experience expected
*In depth knowledge and proven experience in supporting Perimeter Security environments;
*Knowledge of ITIL best practices;
*Industry knowledge of security best practices;
*Working knowledge of project management methodology (EEPW, Prince 2);
* Experience of working in a regulated environment
*Experience of working with IT security compliance, risk and governance practices;
*Experience of representing the company in meetings, forums with external stakeholders;
*Experience of coaching others;
*Vendor and security accreditation;
*Foundation ITIL practices;

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