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Job – Red Team Penetration Tester in Winchester
Location: Winchester, UK
Salary: £50000 – £65000 Per year
Job type: Permanent
Category: Defence Engineering
Job Reference: HQ00099570
Posted on: 16 Oct 2018
About the Role:
Red Team Penetration Tester – Winchester – Perm – Up to £60k + Bens
At the forefront of some major Critical National Infrastructure schemes, this company is no stranger to large scale projects of a complex nature. As their in-house Cyber team continues to grow, they are looking for a seasoned Penetration Tester to come and join them on a permanent basis.
The Role
In this dynamic role you can expect a broad remit and a satisfying degree of autonomy whilst still having a team around you to collaborate and share ideas with. You will be conducting Red Team penetration exercises as well conducting deep-dive analysis and other threat hunting exercises to detect and eradicate potential threats. You will develop threat profiles, improve Cyber awareness and drive the security posture from a threat perspective overall.
The Candidate
We are looking for someone with a background in cyber security with hands on Penetration Testing experience in a commercial environment. Ideally certified, you will have a background in testing, intelligence and analysis. You will also have strong communication and documentation skills as well as an ability to liaise effectively with different business areas and technical units from a variety of specialisms.
Certifications such as OSCP or CHECK Team Member would be greatly valued by this employer.
The Package
As part of a strong overall package, a basic salary of up to £65k will be offered dependent on suitability and experience.
The Application
In order to apply for this role you must be free to work in the UK without restriction and either have (or being willing to obtain) SC Clearance.
We look forward to hearing from you and Good Luck!
Red Team Penetration Tester – Winchester – Perm – Up to £60k + Bens
STR Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
LOCATIONS
LAND
19 Oct 18. Landing pad established to help global defence industry launch in Australia. Launched today ahead of Euronaval in Paris, the Defence Landing Pad will provide a home for global companies to develop their Australian business strategy and plan local operations. The centre will be in the historic Margaret Graham building in Lot Fourteen, a former hospital site in the capital of Adelaide that is being transformed into a business precinct. South Australia’s Premier Steven Marshall said the initiative would enable international businesses to build relationships with South Australian businesses and create opportunities for supply chain collaboration.
“The Defence Landing Pad combines our defence industry credentials with our culture of innovation to produce an offering that will be hard for companies thinking about investing in Australia to resist,” he said.
“It is a win-win for both international and South Australian companies and demonstrates our innovative approach to doing business.
“Companies that join the Defence Landing Pad will have a unique opportunity to be a part of Lot Fourteen, which is fast becoming a business hub for entrepreneurs, start-ups, corporations, mentors, researchers and investors.”
Lot Fourteen offers more than 23,000m2 of space for innovative projects, with the Defence Landing Pad being situated in the Margaret Graham Building (No.2).
Administered by Defence SA, the lead government agency for all defence matters, the Defence Landing Pad will provide immediate access to affordable, short-term office facilities co-located with other like-minded companies and industry associations.
Defence SA chief executive Richard Price said Landing Pad would provide companies assistance with local regulations, migration, business establishment and real estate, as well as information on workforce availability and skilling opportunities.
“The Defence Landing Pad has already received a high level of interest, as it will make it easy for international companies to start doing business in South Australia,” Price said.
South Australia is benefiting from Australia’s massive defence spending on naval shipbuilding and land forces equipment and is home to many international defence primes. The Lot Fourteen redevelopment sits on the remnants of the old Royal Adelaide Hospital on Adelaide’s North Terrace and has more than 23,000m2 of space on offer. The site is envisioned by the state government to become a “globally-recognised creation and innovation neighbourhood”.
Its heritage-listed buildings have been marked for significant adaptive re-use on site and have been complemented by the construction of new commercial buildings to accommodate a variety of tenants.
The Australian Institute for Machine Learning is an anchor tenant of the precinct (Building 3, above), and this month announced that Lockheed Martin Australia had signed on to partner with the University of Adelaide department. Defence and space company Myriota is also a tenant.
The seven-hectare block will also house an innovation hub for startups that will have 650 workspaces as well as conference rooms, event facilities and meeting spaces. It will also house the Office of South Australia’s Chief Entrepreneur, Jim Whalley, the co-founder of Nova Systems. (Source: theleadsouthaustralia.com.au)
17 Oct 18. GKN Aerospace officially opens state of the art aero-engine repair facility in Malaysia.
- Repair and research facility for customers in the Asian-Pacific region
- Expansion strengthens Asian footprint
- Recruitment ongoing for 150 employees, growing to 300 in 2020
GKN Aerospace has officially opened its repair and research facility for aero-engine systems in Johor, Malaysia. GKN Aerospace Malaysia reached this significant milestone on Thursday 4th October. GKN Aerospace Engine Systems Leadership came together with Federal and State Government officials from Malaysia, as well as investment partners and customers, to recognize GKN Aerospace’s establishment in the region and the importance of growing the Aerospace market in Southern Malaysia.
The event was well supported with over 50 guests attending and 4 guest speakers, including Joakim Andersson, CEO GKN Aerospace Engine Systems and Mr Arham, Deputy CEO, MIDA (Malaysian Investment Development Authority).
At the Farnborough Air Show in July of this year, GKN Aerospace announced the establishment of the aero-engine repair site, and the creation of 150 jobs growing to 300 within two years. A team of 15 people has been built to date. GKN Aerospace has invested $30m in the site and in its state of the art equipment and technologies. The expansion to Asia is an important part of GKN Aerospace’s long-term growth strategy and global operating model.
The site will initially focus on servicing engine low pressure compressor (LPC) components for CFM56-5B, CFM56-7 and V2500 and will be operational in 2019. Research will be centered around the application of additive manufacturing technology into engine parts repair. The facility will complement GKN Aerospace’s existing component repair facility in San Diego, CA to meet growing demand in the Asia Pacific region, with investments targeting the growth in the single aisle market expected in the region.
The support of the Malaysian Government and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) was essential in identifying the location for a suitable and competitive site and customers were closely involved and supportive from the start.
Joakim Andersson CEO GKN Aerospace Engine Systems said: “We are proud to extend our global presence with this new site in Malaysia. This new facility highlights our commitment to support our customers in Asia. This will definitely lead to exciting growth opportunities. We thank the Government of Malaysia for the excellent collaboration and for supporting and facilitating our decision to locate in their country”
GKN Aerospace already operates six facilities in Asia, delivering wiring systems, transparencies and services in China, India, Singapore, Thailand and Turkey. With this latest expansion, GKN Aerospace’s industry-leading engine systems business will have its first site in the Asian-Pacific region, which is a key growth market for the future.
16 Oct 18. India aims to expand presence at military base in Tajikistan. India is seeking to expand its presence and activities at a military base in Tajikistan where some 150 Indian Air Force (IAF) and quasi-military Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel have been stationed since 2005. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind visited the Ayni Air Base, which is located approximately 15 km (9 mi) west of the Tajik capital Dushanbe, during his 7-9 October trip to the Central Asian country where he signalled New Delhi’s interest in expanding its presence there, official sources told Jane’s. As part of a 2002 defence deal, India, Russia, and Tajikistan agreed to operate Ayni on a rotational basis once the BRO had completed construction work at the air base. (Source: IHS Jane’s)
15 Oct 18. Boeing launches production line for Qatar’s Apache fleet. Boeing has launched a production line for the development of Apache attack helicopters for the Qatari Amiri Air Forces. Built at the company’s manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona, US, the new facility was inaugurated by Qatar Armed Forces chief of staff lieutenant general (pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al-Ghanem, reported DefenseWorld.Net. In 2016, the Qatari government signed a $667m contract with Boeing for the acquisition of 24 Apache armed aircraft. The new fleet of the attack helicopters is scheduled to enter into service with the Qatari Amiri Air Forces before the end of next year, reported Almasirah Media Network. During al-Ghanem’s visit to the Mesa facility in the US, the Qatar Armed Forces chief of staff toured the company’s flight simulator facilities. Flight simulators will enable trainees to practice operating in simulated environments before flying an aircraft. In July 2014, Qatar and the US signed an agreement for the acquisition of the Apache helicopters, associated equipment and training for 70 pilots and 100 ground crewmembers. Furthermore, the deal also had options for the delivery of up to 24 additional helicopters to Qatar. With a height of 15.24ft and wingspan of 17.15ft, Apache is an advanced multi-role combat helicopter that can fly at a maximum level flight speed of more than 150k. (Source: airforce-technology.com)
MARITIME
18 Oct 18. US Navy to Christen Submarine Vermont. The US Navy christened its newest attack submarine, the future USS Vermont (SSN 792), during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut. The principal speaker was Vermont Governor Phil Scott. Ms. Gloria Valdez, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Ships), will serve as the ship’s sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, she will christen the ship by breaking a bottle of sparkling wine across the bow and state, “In the name of the United States, I christen thee.”
“The future USS Vermont honors the contributions and support that the state of Vermont has given to our Navy and Marine Corps team throughout the years,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “For decades to come, this boat and the Sailors who will serve on it will stand as a tribute to the patriotic people of Vermont and a testament to the value of the partnership between the Department of the Navy and our industry teammates.”
The future USS Vermont, designated SSN 792, is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of the “Green Mountain State.” The first Vermont was one of nine 74-gun warships authorized by Congress in 1816. The ship spent her early life laid up, but was put into service as a store and receiving ship during the Civil War. She continued in that service until struck from the Navy list in 1901. The second Vermont (Battleship No. 20) was laid down in May 1904 and commissioned March 4, 1907. She was a member of The Great White Fleet that conducted a world cruise during the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Later she participated in the American occupation of Vera Cruz, Mexico. During World War I, she served as an engineering training ship before being converted to carry out her final missions as a troop transport, returning about 5,000 World War I U.S. service members from Europe. She was decommissioned June 30, 1920.
The future USS Vermont is the 19th Virginia-class attack submarine and the first of ten Virginia-class Block IV submarines. The ship’s construction began in May 2014 and it will deliver in the fall of 2019. Vermont will provide the Navy with the capabilities required to maintain the nation’s undersea superiority well into the 21st century. Virginia-class submarines are built to operate in the world’s littoral and deep waters while conducting anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface ship warfare; strike warfare; special operation forces support; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; irregular warfare; and mine warfare missions. Their inherent stealth, endurance, mobility and firepower directly enable them to support five of the six maritime strategy core capabilities – sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security and deterrence. (Source: US DoD)
18 Oct 18. US Navy to Christen Submarine Delaware. The US Navy christened the attack submarine, the future USS Delaware (SSN 791), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, in Newport News, Virginia. The principal speaker was United States Senator Tom Carper from Delaware. Dr. Jill Biden, former second lady of the United States, will serve as the ship’s sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, she will christen the ship by breaking a bottle of sparkling wine across the bow and state, “In the name of the United States, I christen thee.”
“Today’s christening marks an important milestone in the life of the future USS Delaware, moving the submarine from a mere hull number to a boat with a name and spirit,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “This submarine honors the contributions and support the state of Delaware has given to our military and will stand as a testament to the increased capabilities made possible through a true partnership between the Department of the Navy and our industry teammates.”
The future USS Delaware, designated SSN 791, is the seventh ship to bear the name of “The First State.” The first Delaware served in the American Revolution, the second in the Quasi War with France. The third was burned to prevent her from falling into the hands of the Confederate Navy. The fourth served blockading duties through the end of the Civil War. Little is known about the fifth, other than she was a screw steamer that began life with another name before being renamed Delaware on May 15, 1869. The sixth Delaware was a battleship commissioned Apr. 4, 1910, that served in the Atlantic and Caribbean. During World War I, she provided convoy escort and participated in allied naval exercises. She was decommissioned Nov. 10, 1923.
The future USS Delaware is the 18th Virginia-class attack submarine and the eighth and final Virginia-class Block III submarine. The ship’s construction began in September 2013 and will deliver in 2019. Delaware will provide the Navy with the capabilities required to maintain the nation’s undersea superiority well into the 21st century.
Virginia-class submarines are built to operate in the world’s littoral and deep waters while conducting anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface ship warfare; strike warfare; special operation forces support; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; irregular warfare; and mine warfare missions. Their inherent stealth, endurance, mobility and firepower directly enable them to support five of the six maritime strategy core capabilities – sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security and deterrence. (Source: US DoD)
16 Oct 18. Philippine commissions first Boracay-class patrol vessels. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has commissioned its first and second Boracay- (OCEA FPB 72 Mk II) class patrol vessels. The boats, which have been named BRP Boracay (2401) and BRP Panglao (2402), respectively, were commissioned on 15 October at the National Headquarters Philippine Coast Guard in Manila. Boracay was launched by French shipbuilder at Les Sables d’Olonne in April 2018 while Panglao took to the water in June the same year. The FPB 72 Mk II design has an overall length of 23.6m, an overall beam of 5.8m, and a hull draught of 1.5m. The vessel can accommodate a crew of 12, and deploy one rigid hull inflatable boat from a davit at the stern. (Source: IHS Jane’s)
17 Oct 18. Pakistan Navy inducts domestically built fleet tanker PNS Moawin. Pakistan Navy has commissioned a domestically built 17,000t fleet tanker named PNS Moawin, which is claimed to be the biggest warship ever constructed at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works. The new tanker is expected to boost the nation’s maritime security. A ceremony was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard in Karachi to mark the commissioning of PNS Moawin. Dignitaries who attended the event included Pakistan President Arif Alvi, Sindh chief minister Murad Ali Shah and naval chief admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi.
A statement by the Pakistan Armed Forces media wing The Inter-Services Public Relations said: “The ship is capable of performing a variety of maritime operations, including the provision of logistic support to other ships at sea by transferring fuel and other important military cargo.
“PNS Moawin can transport two helicopters. The ship is also equipped with state-of-the- art medical facilities and can provide overseas support to friendly countries during any humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.”
PNS Moawin was built in collaboration with Turkey’s Savunma Teknologiler Muhendisilik (STM). Furthermore, President Alvi underscored the important role played by the development of the maritime sector in increasing the country’s exports and foreign exchange.
Alvi added: “With the realisation of CPEC, the maritime trade and activity off our coast will increase manifold, which calls for a strong navy to provide security and seaward defence.
“The government will provide all necessary resources to enhance the capability of Pakistan Navy and help develop our maritime sector.” (Source: naval-technology.com)
18 Oct 18. Indian Navy concludes trials of new submarine rescue system. Key Points:
- The Indian Navy has completed maiden trials of a newly acquired submarine rescue system
- The trials are being done to validate the service’s ability to rescue, and transfer distressed submariners
The Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command concluded maiden trials of a newly acquired submarine rescue system on 15 October.
The trials, which were carried out with a UK-built deep submergence rescue vehicle (DSRV), included a rescue operation on a simulated distressed submarine what was placed at a depth of more than 300 feet. As part of the rescue, the DSRV mated with the ‘distressed’ boat, and carried out transfer of personnel from the submarine into the DSRV.
Besides the simulated rescue and transfer operation, the DSRV also performed a 666m dive. “This is a record for deepest submergence by a ‘manned vessel’ in Indian waters”, said the Indian Ministry of Defence on 17 October. “These sea trials have proven the newly inducted DSRV’s ability to undertake rescue operations from disabled submarines at sea and has provided the Indian Navy with a critical capability”, the ministry said in the same statement.
The DSRV is one of two vehicles acquired by the Indian Navy in March 2016 under a GBP193m (USD270m) contract signed with underwater engineering and services group JFD. Each vehicle is operated by a crew of three, and can rescue up to 14 distressed submariners per sortie.
Besides the two free-swimming DSAR-650L DSRVs, also included in the contract with JFD are launch and recovery system (LARS) equipment, a Transfer Under Pressure (TUP) system, an SMD Atom intervention remotely operated vehicle, an EdgeTech 4200 series towed sidescan sonar, and associated logistics and support equipment. (Source: IHS Jane’s)
AIR
17 Oct 18. New variant of Z-8 helo delivered to PLAN’s Aviation University. The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN’s) Aviation University has recently taken delivery of a new variant of the Changhe Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) Z-8 multirole medium-lift helicopter, according to Chinese media reports. Photographs show two new platforms, designated as Z-8Cs, at the PLAN Air Force (PLANAF) airfield at Xingcheng: one of the training bases of the naval aviation university.
The appearance of a new variant of the ageing Z-8 is surprising as the design has evolved into the Z-18 airframe, which has appeared in several guises such as the Z-18 personnel transport, the Z-18F anti-submarine, and Z-18J airborne early warning variants for the PLAN, as well as a troop transport version (referred to as the Z-8G) for the PLA Ground Force. The Z-18 design first emerged in a civilian version known as the Avicopter AC313.
The Z-8C appears to be a hybrid platform, incorporating some of the advances of the Z-18 while retaining the Z-8’s distinctive hull form of the lower airframe. The prominent cylindrical, domed radar housing on the nose has been replaced by a smaller radome and the cockpit glass has fewer, larger panels. The rotorhead appears to be similar to that of the Z-18 and, although the engine air intakes above the cockpit and the rear fairing under the rotor have been modified, they differ from those of the Z-18. Both the Z-8 and Z-18 are three-engined medium-lift helicopters with a maximum take-off weight of between 10 and 13 tonnes depending on the variant. Most Z-8 aircraft are powered by three Changzhou WZ6 turboshaft engines derived from the French Turbomeca Turmo IIIC rated at 1,150kW. (Source: IHS Jane’s)
15 Oct 18. First F-35B SRVL recovery completed on HMS Queen Elizabeth. Key Points:
- An F-35B made the first SRVL recovery on to HMS Queen Elizabeth on 13 October
- SRVLs allow F-35Bs to make carrier landings with heavier loads, avoiding the need to jettison fuel and/or weapons
An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter has executed a first shipborne rolling vertical landing (SRVL) onto the Royal Navy (RN) aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth during first-of-class flying trials (FOCFT) off the east coast of the United States.
The milestone SRVL recovery was performed on 13 October by BAE Systems test pilot Peter ‘Wizzer’ Wilson.
Whereas a vertical landing is intended as the primary recovery mode for the F-35B on board the Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) carriers, the size and arrangement of the QEC flight deck has opened up the opportunity to use SRVL as an alternative recovery manoeuvre. By exploiting the ability of the F-35B to use vectored thrust to maintain limited forward speed until after touchdown, an SRVL allows for a significant increase in ‘bring- back’ payload compared with a standard vertical landing, as well as reducing deck wear and extending engine life.
However, it is acknowledged that an SRVL recovery presents some inherent risk, given that the F-35B must approach the ship from aft, at speed, on a precise glide slope. Also, with no arrestor equipment, the aircraft must use its own brakes to stop when on the deck.
Additionally, the SRVL manoeuvre demands close co-operation with the landing signal officer (LSO) located in the flying control office in the carrier’s aft island. A naval aviator, the LSO monitors the aircraft’s approach to the deck to check that the glide slope, airspeed, attitude, and line-up remain within normal parameters. The LSO will communicate a ‘wave-off’ signal to the pilot in the event of an unsafe approach, prompting the pilot to abandon the landing and ‘go around’ for a second attempt. (Source: IHS Jane’s)
12 Oct 18. US helicopters land on Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth. Two US Navy helicopters have made their maiden landing on the British Royal Navy’s newest Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The two aircraft to touch the flight deck of the UK Navy carrier for the first time are the MV-22 Osprey military transport helicopter and the MH-53E Sea Dragon heavy-lift helicopter. The successful landings determine that the helicopters are now ready to be operational on HMS Queen Elizabeth and will enable the aircraft handlers of the UK vessel to work with the US aircraft. HMS Queen Elizabeth air commander James Blackmore said: “Proving we can operate with yet more US aircraft on-board gives us more flexibility and adds to our own capability.
“It gives us a lot of options. It is another example of the fantastic relationship we have with our closest naval ally.”
The 33t MH-53E Sea Dragon aircraft has a length of 100ft, can accommodate up to 55 troops, and is primarily deployed to perform countermine operations and carry out delivery of equipment and personnel.
Having travelled from a US Navy air station in Norfolk, Virginia, the Sea Dragons that landed on the aircraft carrier belonged to the Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14. The maiden helicopter landings followed the first flying operations of the F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft on HMS Queen Elizabeth last month.
The 65,000t Royal Navy aircraft carrier is expected to be deployed on global operations from 2021. (Source: naval-technology.com)
INDUSTRY
PERSONNEL
EUROPE APPOINTMENTS
08 Oct 18. Melrose appoints former Delphi Technologies boss Liam Butterworth to lead GKN units. Former Delphi Technologies boss Liam Butterworth will start his new role at Melrose in November. (Source: proactiveinvestors.co.uk)
U.S. APPOINTMENTS
17 Oct 18. Dignari, LLC announced that Michael Butler, the former Principal Deputy Director of Enterprise Business Operations and Chief Technology Officer at the DOD, Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) has joined the team as a Director. Leveraging his executive leadership skills, decades of technical expertise and a strong track record in identity and physical security, Butler will lead the Emerging Technology team working to create new and innovative capabilities for Dignari clients. Among the previous jobs in his government career, Butler played key roles in Cyber-security requirements for the SmartGrid upgrade, as a program manager for GSA’s US Access Credentialing System and as Chief of the DOD-DMDC smart identification card program. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
12 Oct 18. Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) today announced that Scott Ernest, president and CEO of Textron Aviation Inc. since 2011, has been named president and CEO of Textron’s Industrial Segment and of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. Ronald Draper, Textron Aviation’s senior vice president, integrated supply chain (Operations), has been named to succeed Scott Ernest as president and CEO of Textron Aviation Inc.
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