Cyber Security Engineer

Infinigate Group are a leading, global distributor, specialising in total cyber security solutions and services. With 4 UK offices based in London, Woking, South Cerney and Fareham, we take pride in providing unrivalled support and value for our vendor and reseller partner communities. Our team at Infinigate consists of IT security experts as well as highly skilled support staff. With the right people in place, our laser focus is on positive customer outcomes and long-term stable partnerships with our vendors. To deliver this objective we adopt a flat hierarchy, high performing teams, efficient decision-making processes and a nurturing and learning environment which rewards performance.

Infinigate are seeking an ambitious Cyber Security Engineer to join their UK IT Security team. This new role within the business has been designed in response to business growth demands and to offer career trajectory to the successful candidate within a fast accelerating industry and company. To be successful in this role, you will wield a broad range of skills and deep understanding within Cloud network and security architecture (Azure), and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This role will see you taking ownership of the delivery of security solutions within the group to support and enhance our security strategies.

Please note this role is based in the UK. Ideally you will be located near one of our offices (London, Woking, Fareham & South Cerney) to work on a hybrid basis. However, we are open to remote candidates based in the UK and will review on a case-by-case basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Working with the Head of Information Security and the Security Steering community to design and build group-wide security solutions against the Group’s security strategy (Cloud security as a primary requirement).
• Drive adoption and integration of the latest security technologies.
• Installing, configuring, updating, and monitoring security tools and software, such as antivirus, encryption, authentication, SIEM etc.
• Evaluate, research and manage emerging cyber security threats.
• Support the incident management process, through Root Cause Analysis.
• Responding to and resolving security incidents and events, such as malware infections, phishing attempts, denial-of-service attacks, data breaches, etc.
• Liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide recommendations.
• Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security.
• Conducting security awareness training and education for staff and users on best practices and emerging trends in cyber security.
• Use vulnerability management to improve Infinigate’s security landscape.
• Performing risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential threats to the network, devices, applications, and data.
• Complete security audits of company solutions.
• Implementing and maintaining security policies, standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.
• Researching and evaluating new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organisation's security posture and capabilities.
• Assist in designing, developing and implementing roadmaps for IT security.

General Skills

• 3-5 years of security experience.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and traditional networking skills.
• Good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure security architecture.
• Experience in key cloud and network security architecture.
• Good understanding of NIST Framework.
• Exposure to security monitoring technologies.
• Understanding of Incident Response, Cyber Kill Chain, ATT&CK.
• Knowledge & experience of common programming languages e.g., Python, C++, PowerShell, JavaScript.
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with vulnerability assessments.
• Ability to discover, design and document security implementations.
• Strong networking skills.
• Good understanding of securing Cloud technologies through native and multi-cloud technologies.
• Performed Ethical Hacking, Intrusion Prevention techniques.
• Having a real interest in Cyber Security and keeping up to date with the latest knowledge.
• Good anticipation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Personal requirements

• Infinigate’s values underpin a strong collaborative working culture and successful inclusive working environment.
• Own it! Be able to articulate complex subject matter in a clear and meaningful way.
• Aim high! Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Be open! Outstanding teamwork skills.

Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 salary per annum.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Day off on your birthday.
• 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Life assurance of 4 x basic salary and group income protection from start date.
• 5% employer matched pension contributions after 3 months service.
• Individual cover for private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan following successful completion of probationary period.
• Hybrid working arrangements and standard office working hours are 9am – 5.30pm.
• Employee assistance programme for practical and emotional support.
• Free parking and complimentary refreshments onsite.

Infinigate Group are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where differences are not only accepted but also valued and appreciated. If any reasonable adjustments would support you through the recruitment process, then please get in touch at JobsUK@infinigate.com.

If you are interested in applying for this role or have any additional queries on the role, please submit your CV quoting ‘Cyber Security Engineer’ to JobsUK@Infinigate.com.