WP1364 - SecOps Security Engineer

Tender description

Summary of the work Deliver alphas of security tooling. Securing build pipelines. Document security processes. This role is outside of IR-35. * We would like the person to start as soon as possible. The latest start date to allow for any delays in the procurement process is 26th June 2017 * Specialist role Cyber security consultant Expected Contract Length 18 weeks Latest start date Monday 26 June 2017 Maximum Day Rate £650 (Exc. VAT) per day Who Speclialist Work With You will be working within a core team of security specialists including: security engineers, security architect, security operations, security analyst, security intelligence analyst, ethical hacker. The wider 'matrix managed' team that is made up of tech architects, developers, user support managers, product managers, delivery managers and the Enabling Delivery and Support team. What Specialists Work On Alpha Deliverables - Build prototypes for the following secrets management problems: * Solution tailored to type of secret being stored. * SSH Key management & rotation - Develop tools for use in internal security testing - Build an AWS account management solution for specific teams consistent to GDS TechOps goals - Create Build Pipelines with push button deploy, authorisation and access control for specific teams. - Setup Egress Proxying for specific teams - Set up AWS base images Secure continuous integration and build infrastructure. Build robust security processes for these tools/services and create security awareness amongst technical teams. Skills & Experience • At least 2 years significant experience of application security • At least 2 years technical knowledge in security engineering, authentication and security protocols, cryptography • At least 2 years knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques • At least 2 years analytic skills to understand security implications of technical events • At least 2 years experience of working within a software development team/writing code • At least 2 years software engineering skills, including experience building, managing and deploying modern technical systems • At least 2 years working knowledge of Linux • At least 2 years experience working with cloud environments Nice to Haves • At least 2 years experience of managing security in an environment with frequent change • At least 2 years well recognised security certifications or training • At least 2 years experience with penetration testing, network security monitoring or incident response • At least 2 years experience supervising technical specialists • At least 2 years experience of configuration management processes and tools - e.g. Puppet or Chef • At least 2 years experience of working with IaaS and PaaS cloud environments • At least 2 years experience of working with PCI environments Work Location Government Digital Service Aviation House 125 Kingsway London WC2B 6NH until mid June 2017. Whitechapel building, Aldgate, London from mid June 2017. Working Arrangments Onsite, co-located with the core team. There may be some need for travel to other government/third parties for reference visits - only when needed. Security Clearance SC clearance Additional T&Cs DOS Terms and conditions will apply, the only addition, if required, would be Cabinet Office T&S Policy will apply for any Supplier expenses which will need to be pre-approved by Cabinet Office. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes • Take responsibility for their work • Share knowledge and experience with other team members • Challenge the status quo • Be comfortable standing up for their discipline • Can work with clients with low technical expertise Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 55% Cultural fit 15% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers 1. Can you please confirm if this is a new and additional role to WP1343 or if this is in fact just a revised job description? This is a new role and is separate from WP1343. 2. Please could you confirm if role is inside / Outside IR35 As noted in the requirement, this is outside IR35