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Windows Software Engineering - C, C++, C# - Lead Consultant

Employer
Datasource Recruitment
Location
London
Salary
£45000 - £65000 per annum
Closing date
20 Jun 2019

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Clearance Level
DV, SC
Sector
Consultancy, Defence, Engineering, Information Technology
Job Type
Permanent

Windows Software Engineering - C, C++, C# - Lead Consultant - Permanent - London - Up to £65,000 DoE - DV or Willing to Undergo

Security is the fastest growing part of our clients business. In a world where the bad guys are getting smarter and cyber-attacks are on the rise, it's more important than ever that our security teams bring their A-game.

By joining us as a Windows Software Engineer, you'll be able to help us change the world for the better. You'll be developing and supporting secure applications and systems to combat cyber-crime and threats to the UK's Critical National Infrastructure for both our client and their customers.

Key Responsibilities for a Windows Software Engineer:

  • Develop and deliver completely bespoke solutions, from inception right through to production
  • Design, develop, test, deploy and continually improve our software to keep us ahead of the cyber-criminals
  • Writing software on (at least) a weekly basis
  • Enterprise-level web technologies; e.g. Node.js, Play, Spring MVC, ASP.NET, React.js, Vue.js, Angular.js, REST/GraphQL API design
  • Mobile platform development; e.g. Android, iOS, ARM
  • Real-time, big-data processing; e.g. HDFS stack technologies, Spark, Kafka, ElasticSearch
  • Vulnerability research with reverse engineering, penetration testing and ethical hacking
  • Comprehensive knowledge of operating system security and associated network/platform design, hardening and deployment
  • Understanding of network transport protocols (e.g. TCP/IP), application protocols (e.g. HTTPS, TLS), firewall theory and packet analysis
  • Cloud platforms and container technologies; AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenStack, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud Security
  • Software lifecycle, issue management and version control technologies and practices; e.g. Git (using Git Flow), Bitbucket, JIRA, Scrum/Kanban
  • Cyber-security and certification such as such as CISSP, SANS GIAC, Security+, Network+, Linux+, MCSE, CCNA or SSCP


Skills / Experience:

  • Experience of at least 1 of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Assembly
  • Understanding of Windows OS internals and communication protocol
  • A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study
  • Experience working to multiple deadlines


Benefits:

  • Pension - you'll be automatically enrolled into the Retirement Savings Scheme
  • Bonus - depending on your job, you could be eligible for a bonus which is paid out yearly
  • Holidays - 25 days per year with the option to purchase five more
  • Volunteering - three days of paid leave each year to volunteer
  • Shares - tax advantaged employee share plans
  • Corporate discount portal - offers on products and services from our partners
  • Technology discounts
  • Optional benefits - in exchange for a small portion of your salary you can take up additional benefits such as dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships and more


RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every colleague you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £250 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers!

You will be required to hold a minimum of DV or Willing to Undergo. If you do not hold an active DV or Willing to Undergo please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

(c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2019.

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