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NEC Software Solutions is headquartered in the UK and operates around the world.
We employ more than 3,000 people in six countries, building software and services to get our customers better outcomes.
We traded as Northgate Public Services until 1 July 2021 when we rebranded to align with our owners, NEC. Most of our subsidiary companies did too (APD Communications, i2N, EMIS Care and Charter Systems) but our service design agency still trades as Snook.
We’ve been part of global tech company NEC Corporation since January 2018.
Job description
This role can be hybrid working - with 2-3 Days a week in Office.
NEC: Software Solutions is one of the fastest growing public service businesses in the UK. It uses strategy, innovation, information and technology to promote high-performing public services, management, and governance in the UK.
We work together with our clients in trusted partnerships to deliver better public services that seek to improve the skills and capabilities of employees, fully engage the public and thereby add to public value. It is the depth and breadth of the knowledge and the work of NEC: Software Solutions employees that places it in a distinct position. NEC: Software Solutions partners with the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. In the UK we work with 95% of Local Authorities, every police force and many health organisations, housing associations, utilities, and transport companies.
NEC: Software Solutions supports corporate and service transformation through sustainable performance partnerships. Its services embrace local government, environment and planning, energy efficiency, public safety and enforcement, health and social care, housing, financial management and transport.
For the role you will be required to apply for Security Clearance to SC level after joining. A full and clean driving licence is also required with a view of occasional travel.
- Responsible for the security and vulnerability patch management across the server estate
- Investigate security alerts and provide incident response
- Liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations
- Perform ITHC remediation as result of proactive scanning
- Set up patch management system to update operating systems and applications automatically
- Work with INFOSEC on threat hunting
- Work with the infrastructure teams to aid the identification of vulnerabilities and how to automate the remediation activities
Qualifications
- Minimum 1-2 Years Experience working in a similar role
- Patching server environments (Unix)
- Knowledge of security vulnerabilities and challenges (Unix)
- Upgrade and configure system software that supports infrastructure applications.
- VMWare (ESX, VDI, VCenter)
- Problem Solving
- TrendMicro AV
- Experience with call logging systems
- ITIL Process knowledge
- Migrating Servers
- Proficiency in writing shell scripts, debugging errors, and modifying scripts when necessary
- Need to be proficient in documentation
Additional Information
NEC Software Solutions employees are entitled to the following Company funded benefits:
- Single Private Medical Cover (with the option to select family cover at an additional cost)
- 25 days paid holiday (includes 3 company nominated days) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
- 4 x basic salary life assurance cover
- A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions
- A selection of tax efficient flexible benefits to suit your individual needs such as childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme
- The role offers a competitive salary
Other information
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.
NEC: Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.
