Sanderson Government & Defence
Boundary Managed Service Lead, Farnborough - Up to £80k
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Are you a DV Cleared cyber security leader ready to take ownership of the technologies that defend some of the UK's most critical networks?
We're looking for an experienced Boundary Managed Service Lead to drive the delivery, security and operational performance of complex perimeter defence services within a highly secure environment. This is a unique opportunity to lead teams responsible for protecting mission-critical infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats while shaping the future of boundary security operations.
You'll be responsible for the architecture, operation and continuous improvement of large-scale security services, covering:
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- Enterprise Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco)
- IDS / IPS Technologies
- DDoS Mitigation Platforms
- SIEM, Log Analysis & Threat Detection
- Security Incident Response
- Network Security Architecture
- Threat Protection, Traffic Inspection & Content Filtering
- Security Automation & Operational Orchestration
This role blends deep technical expertise with leadership responsibility. You'll oversee security operations, manage critical incidents, drive service improvements, influence technology strategy, and engage directly with senior customer stakeholders on security posture and risk.
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We're interested in individuals with significant experience across boundary security, managed security services, network defence and operational cyber environments. A background within defence, government, aerospace or other highly regulated sectors would be highly advantageous.
If you thrive in high-assurance environments, enjoy solving complex security challenges, and want to have a direct impact on national-scale operations, we'd love to hear from you.
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