Senior Security Engineer in Manchester

We are currently looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join our Information Security team. This role is hybrid but could be based in any of our European offices. Tunstall is embarking upon a significant technical and business transformation programme that is focusing on changing the way in which we host and deliver our market leading solutions.

A bit about us: Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider. We’re passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of more than 3,000 colleagues provides life saving and life changing technology and services to millions of people in 18 different countries. At Tunstall you’ll find a place where you’re valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment where we champion diversity and inclusion.

What will you be doing in this role? This role is with the Security Architecture and Engineering team, part of a recently created and growing Global Information Security organization. This role will be driving the continuous improvement of our security posture by enhancing our defences through new security controls in various domains including Identity and Access Management, Privileged Access Management, Breach and Attack Simulation, Ransomware Resilience, Network Security, Cloud Security controls, and more.

Other responsibilities include:

• Build and test new security controls and tools, and develop and own technical documentation, including technical designs, standard operating procedures, and the knowledge base.
• For some given tools, manage the backlog of new features, prioritize them based on stakeholder input and capability gaps, hold influential discussions with the vendor about future roadmap, and prepare plans towards improvement.
• Continuously challenge the suitability of our security controls and tools and revisit whether we can improve or should replace.
• Prepare and communicate analysis reports describing existing gaps and suggested roadmap.
• Conduct and/or oversee ethical hacking activities for prioritized services and applications, looking into identifying relevant vulnerabilities in mission critical systems and solutions.
• Conduct market research and pilot security solutions that will improve our security posture.
• Support the SOC in integrating new security controls and tools to expand security monitoring and detection capabilities.
• Keep a constant innovative, challenging and constructive attitude towards continuous improvement.

The Ideal candidate: To be successful in this role, you should have experience in building and testing new security controls and tools for adoption and implementation across multiple regions within a global organisation.

Key skills and experience:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of which at least 3 years as security engineer with a scope similar to the one described in this role.
• Deep understanding of the cybersecurity market (vendors, solutions, new trends), cyber threats and their evolution, adversarial techniques, tactics and procedures, and industry frameworks, standards and best practices such as MITRE.
• Strong technical background in IT and cybersecurity.
• Proven experience building and testing new cybersecurity controls and tools in a complex, multinational organization.
• Extensive and proven knowledge and experience with security solutions in various domains, such as IAM, PAM, Breach and Attack Simulation, Ransomware Resilience, Network Security, and Cloud Security.
• Good understanding of applied cryptography and secure protocols.
• Combination of passion for technical work and rigor at documenting the work done.
• Ability to manage complexity and make decisions with limited information or under uncertainty.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and confidence in being able to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or similar.
• English: CEFR B2.

Required competencies:

• Full autonomy to perform technical work with little guidance.
• Process oriented, methodical and rigorous.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaboration in multicultural ecosystems.
• Analytical and problem solving.
• Hunger for learning and staying up to date.
• Passion for cybersecurity.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or similar.
• Spanish, Swedish language.

If you are not sure if you have the relevant skills or experience, then please apply (only takes a few minutes) and let our team review and come back to you.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Perks and benefits that include things like: free eye tests, retail discounts
• A warm and welcoming team environment
• Development and a chance to build a rewarding career
• Other benefits are based on the region/country that you are in

Equal Opportunities at Tunstall: At Tunstall, we’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and we celebrate the unique strengths each colleague brings. Our recruitment process is open, fair and inclusive, and we’re dedicated to providing any reasonable adjustments you may need to thrive.