Security Engineer

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Are you an experienced IT Security Engineer? Someone who keeps up to today with the latest technologies and developments in the cyber security world? Are you looking for a fresh challenge which will utilise your skill set? If so, then you could be the candidate I'm looking for!I'm working with a client in the Peterborough area who is looking for a security engineer to join their team. In this role you will implement and maintain the company security programme and provide security governance, guidance and oversight across the organisation.Your Key Responsibilities:

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Ensure the continued operation or data monitoring and security systems, including anti-virus, anti-spam, internet content filtering, encryption, vulnerability scanning and email scanning.'€¢

Be a vital member in the incident analysis and response team by developing new processes, providing 2^nd line analysis and coordinating an effective response.'€¢

Ensure that daily, weekly and monthly security analysis functions are performed and reported on.'€¢

Implement crucial security controls across the organisation through effective identification and assessment of incidents.'€¢

Work closely with colleagues both internal and external to IT to plan activities such as business analysis, compliance or remedial training and guidance activities.'€¢

Design and implement a configuration baseline programme for critical infrastructure systems and feed into design, build and run processes as appropriate.'€¢

Ensure that appropriate security activities are carried out by providing oversight over functions you will design, build and run.'€¢

Ensure that processes, software and hardware all comply with data protection requirements.'€¢

Provide Support and expertise for security compliance activities across the organisation, with explicit focus on PCI activities and contractual enforcement.'€¢

Develop, implement and maintain the IT disaster recovery and business continuity plans.'€¢

Perform security reviews across all systems and key infrastructure; e.g. firewalls, privileged access groups and databases.'€¢

Ensure the security team builds, delivers and maintains comprehensive network security services across the organisation; including detective and preventative controls.'€¢

Ensure the information security function maintains compliance with internal Service and Operational Level Agreements with the business and wider IT team.'€¢

Provide security consultancy services and advise for external business and IT projects.

What you will need to succeed:

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Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft operating procedures. Including common use scenarios and weaknesses and the ability to express those weaknesses in business and technical colleagues.'€¢

Working experience with LAN & WAN technology, in a security context; including routers switches and firewalls.'€¢

Understand various data and security legislation and have the ability to apply that knowledge to business objectives.'€¢

Experience in leading IT Security operations and implementing security software, systems and methods.'€¢

Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with common security compliance frameworks, including PCI DSS and IS027001.'€¢

Working knowledge and experience with common security technologies including; firewall configuration, anti-virus software, intrusion detection systems, encryption techniques, authentication, penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.'€¢

Experience of network and ICT system testing and assessment.'€¢

The ability to keep abreast with developing security technology and developments.'€¢

Understanding of security guidance frameworks such as OWASP ASVS, OpenSAMM and the SANS Top 20.

Additional Desirables:

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Hold a relevant and recognised information security qualification.'€¢

An understanding or Access Technology and associated products such as JAWS, screen readers and magnification software.'€¢

Knowledge of IS Security Management System Principles.'€¢

Experience providing security consultancy and advise on projects.'€¢

Knowledge of application security systems and risk management methodologies.

If you think this is the role for you or someone you know, then please contact Ashley on 01733 666515. Alternatively drop me an email at [email protected]