IT Security Specialist - SMTP Gateway & Email Security


Recruiter

Nicolson Bray

Listed on

5th November 2018

Location

London

Salary/Rate

Upto £70000

Salary Notes

up to £70k + excellent benefits

Type

Permanent

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IT Security Specialist - SMTP Gateway & Email Security

Are you an IT Security Engineer with experience working with email / SMTP security gateways? Would you be interested in a challenging new role as a core part of the Cyber Security Defence team for a FTSE 100 company?

THE ROLE:

As the SMTP Gateway & Email Security IT Security Specialist you will be responsible for managing the email SMTP security gateway estate for this global organisation. The role bridges BAU and project work, and you will be involved with several exciting projects to enhance the email security technologies used within the organisation.

You will be a member of the broader Network & Gateway Security team, and will gain exposure to web proxy (BlueCoat) and Cloud Access Security Broker ( CASB ) technologies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Oversight and management of email / SMTP security gateways

Developing security standards and policies for email security

Developing strategies for combatting common email security threats - i.e. phishing, SPAM, email malware

Identifying upcoming security threats and working on security strategies to defend against them

Being an integral part of Security Incident response - both planning and during incidents

Managing relationships with third party vendors

Being the subject matter expert for email security within the organisation

THE COMPANY:

This FTSE 100 company is a household name with a Global presence and extremely strong brand. They are currently undergoing a very large IT Security investment programme and implementing cutting edge IT Security technologies.

The Cyber Security team is currently expanding by hiring some of the top talent in the industry making this an exciting time to join and take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Excellent benefits scheme

14% employee contribution to pension

Financial Services industry bonus scheme

Flexible working environment, including opportunity for working from home one day a week

Friendly growing Cyber Security team

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

This role would be ideal for candidates with the following experience:

Very good knowledge of IT Security technologies - 4+ years IT Security experience

Good understanding of networks & network security - e.g. firewalls, TCP/IP, routers, switches

Very good knowledge of email security and SMTP gateways

Knowledge of how to combat typical email security threats - i.e. phishing, SPAM and email malware

Symantec experience a benefit (Email security.cloud)

Understanding of SIEM integration and use cases

Passionate about IT Security

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