Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

My client is based in Manchester, they require a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to manage the application and infrastructure security systems (Microsoft / VMWare / Linux). The ideal candidate will have around 5 years + in technical cyber security engineering roles, along with hands on experience in a number of security domains such as network/infrastructure security, application security, cloud security and end point security.  The role will involve securing everything within Microsoft from O365, Windows and the Cloud (Azure – Cloud Access Security Broker), along with strong exposure to VMWare and Linux

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will report into the Information Security Manager and be part of a global team that supports the business objectives.  This is an ideal role for someone who has worn many hats in cyber security, it is also a great opportunity to be part of the decision making when it comes to the future of the cyber security road map.


RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SECURITY ENGINEER:

• Support network security processes such as cloud management, web filtering, email security and network access controls
• Oversee information protection technology vendors
• Review and test new technologies for the information protection programme
• Manage the application security processes within the company, between the engineer, penetration, and other divisions
• Ensure all internal (and external) application requirements are developed and secure throughout the design and building stages
• Manage secure development processes within the company
• Lead the SIEM deployment
• Lead an information classification scheme to document and classify information for its archival and disposal
• Support the management of solutions for remote wipe and encryption of mobile devices
• Work with senior leadership and stakeholders to communicate safeguarding needs

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A SECURITY ENGINEER:

• Experience in everything Microsoft from O365, Windows and the Cloud (Azure – Cloud Access Security Broker - DESIRABLE) 
• Experience in VMWare and Linux
• Experience with Cloud is desirable
• Experience with Office365
• CISSP, CISM or GIAC are highly desirable
• Experience with PKI, IAM and Endpoint Detection and Response
• Experience with network access controls and proxy management
• Strong experience with firewalls, web filtering, DLP, email security and web security
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with information lifecycle management, and network and infrastructure security

BENEFITS OF BEING A SECURITY ENGINEER:

• Opportunity to work on a project building security from the ground up
• Lead investigations into new technologies and make decisions on the tools and programmes used by the company
• Work collaboratively with other divisions to achieve highest security standards
• Work directly with senior leadership and stakeholders to communicate needs of the business