The opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Network & Security Engineer to join us on the exciting and rewarding path we are taking here at Castle Trust Bank. Having become a fully authorised bank in 2020, we pride ourselves in being a fintech challenger bank, providing specialist property mortgages, retail finance lending and savings accounts to a variety of customers.
Within our Technology function, we are building our internal capabilities to bring all of the management of our security and network operations in-house, and this role will be fundamental to this providing an exciting opportunity to own and shape the environment, driving value and improvement.
We are seeking a proactive Network Infrastructure Specialist to oversee operations, support, and project delivery. This role involves managing high-profile tasks and contributing to team dashboards and budget management, including identifying cost-saving opportunities. You will collaborate with third parties and vendors while working independently or cross-functionally in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where technology and customer needs evolve constantly. If you thrive on taking ownership and driving excellence, we want to hear from you!
This role will benefit a hybrid working arrangement, to be based between our Basingstoke office (3 days) and working the rest of the week from home.
What we are looking for in you…
What is important to us is that you have strong knowledge of:
Cloud networking
– Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform Firewall configuration and management
– Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Azure Incident management and supplier and contract management Antivirus
– Sophos and Windows Defender Operating systems
– Windows (client and server) and Linux Core network services
– DNS, DHCP, WINS, W32Time Scripting
– Powershell SIEM solutions
– Azure Sentinel, Darktrace Monitoring tools
– SolarWinds Pingdom, DynaTrace, AppDynamics What is equally important is that you are a highly organised and task-driven professional with a strong customer and service focus, excelling under pressure and in agile environments. You will have the ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills with colleagues and senior stakeholders and thrive as a team player. You will have the ability to balance pragmatic solution delivery with technical rigour while maintaining a strong commitment to change control and service introduction processes. It would be advantageous if you have a proven track record of delivering projects from conception and design to enduring support, possessing strong leadership skills in team or project contexts. A degree in Computer Science or equivalent, along with certifications including ITIL Foundation, CISSP, and CCNA would also be beneficial in this role. What’s in it for you… As well as a competitive salary, we offer an annual performance related bonus based on individual and company performance. In addition, a generous contributory pension scheme through Hargreaves Lansdown, life assurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays on top) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days (terms apply). In addition, you will receive an extra day paid annual leave for Volunteering. Wellbeing is also high on our agenda, and we offer healthcare benefits through Equipsme. In addition, all colleagues have free access to TELUS Health EAP to support their health and wellbeing. We also offer free eye test vouchers and discounted gym membership, and if that’s not enough, we also offer season ticket travel loans (if applicable). Caught your attention?
If so, we’d love to talk to you and tell you more about what it’s like to work at Castle Trust Bank – The Place To Work! Castle Trust Bank is an equal opportunity employer where we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to thrive. We welcome applications from all and will not discriminate against any status/characteristic protected by law and will always base our decisions on merit. We are proud to support people with disabilities and are committed to be a Disability Confident employer. If you are a person with a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustment to support you in your application for one of our opportunities, please contact
talent@castletrust.co.uk
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– Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform Firewall configuration and management
– Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Azure Incident management and supplier and contract management Antivirus
– Sophos and Windows Defender Operating systems
– Windows (client and server) and Linux Core network services
– DNS, DHCP, WINS, W32Time Scripting
– Powershell SIEM solutions
– Azure Sentinel, Darktrace Monitoring tools
– SolarWinds Pingdom, DynaTrace, AppDynamics What is equally important is that you are a highly organised and task-driven professional with a strong customer and service focus, excelling under pressure and in agile environments. You will have the ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills with colleagues and senior stakeholders and thrive as a team player. You will have the ability to balance pragmatic solution delivery with technical rigour while maintaining a strong commitment to change control and service introduction processes. It would be advantageous if you have a proven track record of delivering projects from conception and design to enduring support, possessing strong leadership skills in team or project contexts. A degree in Computer Science or equivalent, along with certifications including ITIL Foundation, CISSP, and CCNA would also be beneficial in this role. What’s in it for you… As well as a competitive salary, we offer an annual performance related bonus based on individual and company performance. In addition, a generous contributory pension scheme through Hargreaves Lansdown, life assurance, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays on top) with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days (terms apply). In addition, you will receive an extra day paid annual leave for Volunteering. Wellbeing is also high on our agenda, and we offer healthcare benefits through Equipsme. In addition, all colleagues have free access to TELUS Health EAP to support their health and wellbeing. We also offer free eye test vouchers and discounted gym membership, and if that’s not enough, we also offer season ticket travel loans (if applicable). Caught your attention?
If so, we’d love to talk to you and tell you more about what it’s like to work at Castle Trust Bank – The Place To Work! Castle Trust Bank is an equal opportunity employer where we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to thrive. We welcome applications from all and will not discriminate against any status/characteristic protected by law and will always base our decisions on merit. We are proud to support people with disabilities and are committed to be a Disability Confident employer. If you are a person with a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be offered an interview. Should you require any reasonable adjustment to support you in your application for one of our opportunities, please contact
talent@castletrust.co.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr
