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• You are a team player who values expert insights, bold ideas, and intellectual courage.
• You are always learning and looking to discover whats next in technology.
• You believe that good technology needs to be balanced with good governance, planning and process.
• You pursue personal excellence through team collaboration and consensus.
  

• Develop new research and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act.
• Create innovative, thought provoking, actionable, and highly leveraged must-have research content.
• Present best practices and emerging trends to security technical professionals in virtual meetings and conferences.
• Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events and briefings.
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community.
• Remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within these specified areas as well as applicable adjacent areas.
  

• Subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in enterprise security architecture and architecture frameworks such as SABSA and NIST CSF.
• Experience with applying security architecture end-end; from business analysis to technical component selection.
• Subject matter expertise in cloud security, with the ability to demonstrate understanding of the business requirements and opportunities in that market.
• Knowledge of the native security controls for the leading infrastructure-as-a-service providers.
• Knowledge of CNAPP, CSPM, CWPP, SSE and related cloud security control technologies as well as container security concepts.
• Knowledge of the global landscape, and the competitive interplay between incumbents, emerging providers, disruptors and outsourcers in the cloud security market.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables.
• Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
• Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply.
• Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements.
• Demonstrated superior analytical skills, applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns while drawing and defending conclusions.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in a security architecture/engineering/operations or technology related role.
• Bachelor's or equivalent experience, masters degree preferred.
• Ability to conduct occasional travel, regionally and globally.
  

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Sales
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting, Information Services, and Research Services

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Within our Crisis and Security Consulting team, our Security Design Engineers design physical protective security measures that enable clients to manage and mitigate threats to people, reputation, and assets. Working within our team, this role is a key contribution to the work we do for our clients. You will lead and manage engagements to a professional standard within our contracted scope and budget, independently and in support of department colleagues, other Senior Consultants, and Associate Directors. You will also support the Directors to develop the service line, create and develop intellectual property, achieve strategic objectives, and train and mentor junior team members. You will assist with the business development activities and the growth strategy for the UK and Europe. You will build new and existing client relationships, supported by your colleagues, management, and the senior leadership team.

Consulting

• Identifying and pursuing business opportunities
• Responding to client requests for proposals (RFPs); determining, scoping, writing, and pricing fee proposals
• Leading, managing, and designing for our engagements, including technical security reviews, audits, design surveys, installation inspections and approvals, working at client sites and in the office
• Designing physical and electronic security systems to an appropriate level, working in conjunction with specialist engineers from other organisations within project design teams
• Producing reports, specifications, and drawings through all RIBA Plan of Work stages
• Owning problems and providing problem solving solutions
• Lead and participate in client and project meetings to add value to client projects and be the client’s trusted advisor
• Ensure that practices, policies, strategy and services represent the client best interest
• Maintaining accurate financial forecasting, project planning, resource planning, and financial reporting
• Maintaining time and expense records to ensure accurate invoicing within each month
• Managing, mentoring, and developing colleagues

Requirements

You will be an experienced physical security design consultant who has thorough experience leading and managing engagements to a professional standard

You will have:

• Membership in a security-related institute
• A security-related qualification
• Thorough knowledge of current national and international standards and installation practices
• Thorough knowledge and experience of designing physical security systems including fencing, gates, walls, doors and facades
• Depth and breadth of understanding and experience in delivering physical and electronic security design consulting across all RIBA Plan of Work stages within multiple sectors within the built environment across the UK and Europe
• Substantial Project Management experience relating to security consulting and installations within the built environment
• Strong interpersonal/relationship building/client management skills
• Proven experience in effectively assisting, reviewing, and providing feedback to team members and improving output
• Experience in building effective and strong client relationships
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Regional experience on-the-ground in Western Europe
• Certified relevant security industry qualifications
• Knowledge of, and experience using design-related software, e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, MS Project and other relevant software experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Preferred

• Security or engineering qualifications
• ASIS PSP (or similar security design related qualification)

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

Network Security Engineer - Global Tech Operations
Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site)
Salary: 50,000-55,000 + excellent benefits

Join a business undergoing transformation, where you'll have the opportunity to shape how security and networking are delivered across a global, high-integrity environment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer with a strong troubleshooting mindset and a growing interest in cybersecurity tools and processes.

This isn't a rinse-and-repeat support desk role. You'll work on critical infrastructure, be trusted with important decisions, and have the chance to grow in both technical breadth and depth. With a new leadership team in place and investment in tooling underway, it's a great time to join.

What you'll be doing

You'll be supporting and improving complex networks and core infrastructure systems across a secure production environment. Day to day, you'll be configuring switches and firewalls, monitoring performance, investigating issues at network and transport layers, and helping maintain and evolve the organisation's security stack-including Defender XDR, SentinelOne, and iBoss. You'll work closely with infrastructure and security colleagues to help cross-train and provide joined-up support.

What you'll bring

• Strong hands-on experience with switching, firewalls, VPNs and WAN/LAN/WLAN support
• Knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, RIP) and QoS techniques
• Experience with Cisco or HP networking tech (CLI preferred), plus Check Point or similar firewalls
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, iBoss, Cisco ISE or Secure Access
• Awareness of vulnerability management, threat prevention, and SOC tooling
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot under pressure with a methodical, root-cause approach
• Previous experience in an ITIL-aligned environment

Why this role?

• Be part of a newly integrated team where you'll gain exposure to both networking and security
• Work with a fantastic line manager and a team that values mutual learning
• Enjoy a varied, hands-on role with real autonomy-where your ideas for improvement will be heard
• Help support a transformation as the business invests in tooling, process and capability

You'll get 26 days' holiday, private health insurance, life cover, pension, flexible working (3 days onsite), and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, no-blame culture with global reach.

Due to the nature of the organisation, you will need to pass a security vetting process.

Description

The Network Security Consultant will provide delivery leadership within the Professional Services consultancy team primarily aligned to clients in the USA region. This client-facing role includes the following responsibilities.

Personal/General

Maintain day to day records of project work to allow accurate billing and reporting of consultancy time;

• Maintain effective network of business contacts within Verizon and their partner community;
li>Maintain and grow their own knowledge to ensure this maintains fully relevant to the network security services practice and its clients;
• Have strong presentation and written/verbal communications skills at multiple levels of an organization;
• Have a minimum of 5+ years of network security consulting, design and delivery experience.
  As a Network Security Consultant you will bring –

Technical expertise with very strong skills in most of the technologies below:

< i>Firewalls: Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet;
• Proxy Services: Bluecoat (forward/reverse proxy), Zscaler;
• Load Balancers: F5 (LTM/GTM);
• IDP/IPS: FirePower/Sourcefire IPS/IDS, McAfee
• Identity & Access Management: Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass policy manager;
• Routing & Switching : (CCNP/CCNA level), and good knowledge of SD-WAN deployments;
• Good understanding of key technologies such as: VRF, dynamic routing (EIGRP/BGP/OSPF), MPLS, DMVPN, GRE, IPSec VPN
• Remote Access VPN: GlobalProtect, Pulse Secure, Cisco AnyConnect;
• Knowledge of Cloud deployments (Azure/AWS/GCP);
• Experience with building, maintaining, reviewing all configurations/settings/policies on chosen technologies;
• Experience of multi-vendor, managed outsourcing environments;
• Experience working with operational environments following ITIL frameworks;
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills;
• Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and non-technical);
• Ability to review processes and procedures – and improve them;
< i>Experience participating in network & system security projects to provide:
• Business requirements analysis and support for Solutions Architects;
• Production of detailed infrastructure designs including physical and virtual aspects of security components;
• Migration of complex legacy infrastructures to new managed security services platforms;
• Understanding and demonstrable experience working in an Agile environment and actively participating in a Scrum team;
• Experience using Jira to help define user stories, tasks and associated estimates.

It is likely that you will have gained some of the following professional qualifications:

• CCNA/CCNP (Enterprise/Security/Data Center);
  CISSP or equivalent;
• Palo Alto (PCNSA/PCNSE);
• Checkpoint (CCSA/CCSE);
• Fortinet (NSE)

Network Security Engineer

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site per week)

Salary: Up to 60,000 + 10% bonus

83zero are proud to be working with a leading global organisation, headquartered in Basingstoke, who are on the lookout for a Network Security Engineer to join their Central IT division. This business operates within a secure and highly regulated environment and are looking for a technically skilled professional to help maintain and enhance their critical network infrastructure.

As a Network Security Engineer , you'll play a vital role in the build, support, and evolution of complex networking systems, ensuring resilience, security, and performance across their production, pre-production, and development environments. You'll work closely with the Infrastructure and Security teams to both proactively manage the network and support ongoing security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and network configuration across LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems
• Maintain and support Cisco, HP, and Check Point hardware/software
• Respond to service requests and incidents in line with ITIL processes
• Monitor and enhance network security controls including web security gateways, NAC, endpoint security, and perimeter defense
• Contribute to internal reviews, security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
• Support firewall rule changes, VPN access, network segmentation, and performance improvements
• Participate in on-call rotation for high-priority issues and assist during major incidents
• Create and maintain documentation including SOPs and security protocols
• Support IT security team with threat modelling, remediation, and policy compliance

Essential:

• Strong background in network engineering and troubleshooting across complex environments
• Operational knowledge of LAN/WAN infrastructure, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VPN (IPSec, IKE, SSL), and firewall configuration
• Experience working in secure environments with a focus on proactive security posture
• Knowledge of network security tools such as Cisco Secure Access, Cisco ISE, Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, and SentinelOne
• Comfortable with vulnerability management frameworks and tools
• Familiarity with network monitoring and performance management
• Previous experience working within an ITIL-based support framework
• Hands-on experience with Check Point, Cisco, or Palo Alto firewalls

Desirable:

• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent
• Experience with Citrix load balancing and Microsoft Azure networking
• Knowledge of WAF technologies
• ITIL Foundation certification