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Windows Engineer

Defence
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client in the Defence & Security sector is seeking a Windows Engineer for a contract role in Marlow.
  • The position requires 5 years of experience in designing and implementing IT infrastructures, with a focus on achieving Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2.
  • Key responsibilities include developing a System Security Plan, setting up application whitelisting, and configuring RSA MFA for Windows logons.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £450 per day, reflecting the specialized skills required.
  • Candidates should have a strong understanding of CUI handling and proficiency with Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory and Hyper-V.


Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Windows Engineer for a contract role based in Marlow. This position entails the development and certification of a new IT infrastructure to meet the stringent requirements set by the US Department of Defense (DoD). The focus will be on achieving Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 for handling Confidential Unclassified Information (CUI).



Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and build a segregated IT environment to handle CUI data
  • Implement all elements of CMMC version 2 Level 2 controls, practices, procedures, and documentation
  • Develop a System Security Plan (SSP) for each CUI system including Active Directory, WSUS, and File Server
  • Set up application whitelisting using Microsoft AppLocker for Solidworks PDM and Manage, MS Office applications, Google Chrome & Edge browsers
  • Configure RSA MFA for Windows logons at the Username & Password screen
  • Create a new Active Directory for around 40 devices initially
  • Set up Group Policies including password policies
  • Ensure data ingress into the enclave from corporate IT systems, with no outgoing data
  • Set up a virtualised hosting environment using Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Deploy a VDI solution, likely based on Citrix, with Dell Thin Clients for on-site manufacturing
  • Ensure scalability through the use of a HP MSA 2000 series SAN or Dell equivalent
  • Implement an on-site disk-to-disk backup with a tape drive for off-site storage


Job Requirements:

  • Experience in designing and implementing IT infrastructures
  • Understanding of Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Confidential Unclassified Information (CUI) handling
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-172 practices
  • Proficiency with Microsoft AppLocker, Hyper-V, and Active Directory setup
  • Experience with RSA MFA, Citrix VDI solutions, and virtualised environments
  • Ability to develop and document System Security Plans (SSP)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail


If you have the required skills and are passionate about working in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Marlow.

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