• IT Network Security Student Placement

    Dronfield | Competitive Salary | Company Benefits | Agile Working
  • Henry Boot PLC is the parent company of the Sheffield-based Henry Boot Group of Companies. With over 130 years of proven expertise, Henry Boot PLC is one of the leading property investment and development, strategic land development, construction and plant hire organisations in the country.

    We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, one-year placement for an IT Network Security Placement to join the Group IT Department primarily based in our friendly office in Dronfield; agile working will be available. The opportunity will commence in the summer of 2022. 


    You will gain experience in our busy IT department and will focus on providing end-user support via our helpdesk looking after our 450 employees. You'll also get the opportunity to improve the valuable skills that you have gained during the first few years of your degree, e.g. Security, Networking, and Server Administration.


    Key function of the role

    • Monitoring and resolving security alerts
    • Identifying different levels of threats and working to classify whether true positive, false positive, or benign etc.
    • Vulnerability testing running scheduled scans of the network and remediating issues
    • Patch Management updating out-of-date hardware, software, and firmware
    • Training users to help raise their cyber security awareness
    • Running simulated phishing campaigns
    • Creating content, tips, and guides to share cyber security knowledge
    • Accurately escalating issues to appropriate parties
    • Assisting with support calls where able

    Key requirements

    • Studying an IT related degree
    • Understand the fundamentals of computer networking
    • Knowledge of secure network technologies and services, and awareness of:

      o Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V
      o Microsoft Office 365
      o Azure
    • Working knowledge of hardware, software, and firmware.
    • Understanding and enthusiasm for latest IT trends
    • Strong customer service ethos
    • Good team working and independent working skills
    • Outstanding written and spoken communication skills and clear telephone manner
    • Good organisational skills and ability to multitask and prioritise
    • Good problem-solving skills

    Our Offer:

    We have a competitive and progressive benefits package to help shape and support you inside and outside of work. You will receive a competitive salary plus benefits such as car allowance, access to electric and hybrid vehicle leasing scheme, profit share, private pension, private medical insurance and life insurance, to name just a few!

    About Us:

    Henry Boot PLC is a unique Group of Companies that create sustainable value and long-term growth from land, property & development and construction. Inspired by our founding principles and the Henry Boot Way of working, we always operate in accordance with our stated Values, with the utmost care and professionalism. We add value to our business units by giving strategic support and guidance to help fulfil their operational needs.

    As a Group, we’ve been unlocking value from our operations for over 130 years.

    Equality and Diversity

    Since 1886 our business has always put our people first, so we're committed to offering an equal opportunity to every individual who joins us. 

    The Henry Boot Group of Companies is an equal opportunities employer. 

    Due to UK GDPR, we cannot accept applications from agencies not instructed to act on our behalf.

    The Henry Boot Group of Companies reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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    I certify that all the information on this form is true and current to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the giving of false or misleading statements or withholding materials or information may result in my removal from the recruitment process; and/or disciplinary action including dismissal should I be appointed.

    Please be assured that all personal data you provide in this application form will be processed in accordance with all relevant data protection legislation including the General Data Protection Regulations 2015, and in accordance with our policies and procedures on the same. For further information about our data protection, information security or data retention policies, please contact a member of the Group HR Department on 01246 410111 or by email hr@henryboot.co.uk.

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