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F5 Engineer

Notice Description

Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract for a F5 Engineer. The F5 engineer will carrying out the following: Conduct a health check of our current WAF/F5 configuration and draw out an improvement plan based on findings. Address known/newly identified configuration weaknesses within out WAF/F5 deployment that may impact the effectiveness of our threat detection and mitigation controls e.g, several recommended protection policies need to be reviewed due to complex nature of our deployment web application estate. We need a robust solution in-line with vendor recommendations and risk management frameworks. A key deliverable will be to provide knowledge transfer and upskilling of the SOC team based on baselining activities and development processes Undertake comprehensive gap analysis of existing deployment, identify areas for improvement and implement prioritised recommendations. Document WAF management processes, specifically for ruleset maintenance, policy deployment, policy addition/mngt and logging and alerting

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F5 Engineer Conduct a health check of our current WAF/F5 configuration and draw out an improvement plan based on findings. Address known/newly identified configuration weaknesses within out WAF/F5 deployment that may impact the effectiveness of our threat detection and mitigation controls e.g, several recommended protection policies need to be reviewed due to complex nature of our deployment web application estate. We need a robust solution in-line with vendor recommendations and risk management frameworks. A key deliverable will be to provide knowledge transfer and upskilling of the SOC team based on baselining activities and development processes Undertake comprehensive gap analysis of existing deployment, identify areas for improvement and implement prioritised recommendations. Document WAF management processes, specifically for ruleset maintenance, policy deployment, policy addition/mngt and logging and alerting

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809625
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538771
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
CPV Codes: 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £165,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 4 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Complete
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: DUNDEE
Postcode: DD1 4BF
Post Town: Dundee
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location: TLM Scotland
Local Authority: Dundee City
Electoral Ward: Maryfield
Westminster Constituency: Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: HARVEY NASH

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538771
F5 Engineer - Social Security Scotland has awarded a contract for a F5 Engineer. The F5 engineer will carrying out the following: Conduct a health check of our current WAF/F5 configuration and draw out an improvement plan based on findings. Address known/newly identified configuration weaknesses within out WAF/F5 deployment that may impact the effectiveness of our threat detection and mitigation controls e.g, several recommended protection policies need to be reviewed due to complex nature of our deployment web application estate. We need a robust solution in-line with vendor recommendations and risk management frameworks. A key deliverable will be to provide knowledge transfer and upskilling of the SOC team based on baselining activities and development processes Undertake comprehensive gap analysis of existing deployment, identify areas for improvement and implement prioritised recommendations. Document WAF management processes, specifically for ruleset maintenance, policy deployment, policy addition/mngt and logging and alerting

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