Cyber Operations Specialist in Warrington, Cheshire

Who we are

Vaultex are the UKs leading cash processing company, with sites nationwide. When you join us, you are supporting businesses to run securely and more efficiently, and ensuring continued access to cash for the millions of people that depend on it.

Job purpose

The role supports the Head of Cyber Operations in ensuring that Vaultex IT services are delivered in a way which supports the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and data, whilst complying with good practice principles, regulatory requirements, and the shareholders requirements. The Cyber Ops Specialist performs strategic design of the security control infrastructure, drives the monitoring capabilities, and supports the compliance with IT Security policies. The core focus of the role is to minimise the cyber-attack surface of Vaultex. The role may sometimes require travel to the various Vaultex sites, to liaise with user departments both in the admin offices and the centres.

Main responsibilities

• Oversight, management and design of the security infrastructure including WAF, Proxy, Email Gateway, Logging, Endpoint, IDS, IDP, etc.
• Perform analysis and monitoring of security services
• Measurement of compliance with IT security policies
• Ensure security is aligned with Architecture and Operations
• Perform security assessments including vulnerability scans and application testing
• Liaise with centres and admin functions
• Support the ongoing Security Awareness Programme
• Deliver and communicate threat intelligence assessments
• Provide second level support on IT Security incidents
• Create security requirements for projects and implementation of security controls
• Support the Head of Cyber Operations in providing guidance to projects.
• Keeping knowledge current on threats/vulnerabilities as they emerge
• Assist in developing capabilities and metrics to track and improve performance

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Understanding of IT risks, controls and mitigation techniques
• Communication (Written, verbal and inter-personal)
• Subject Matter Expertise on cyber threats and protections
• Demonstrable interest in or working understanding of cyber security
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience working with security transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of Azure and native cloud tools
• Good knowledge of ITIL processes
• Understanding of network/directory/security technologies
• Understanding of secure proxy/email, federation, access management and endpoint technologies

What we offer you

• A generous company pension auto-enrolled 4% employee 10% employer.
• Competitive holiday allowance of 21 days with an option to purchase additional holidays.
• Group life assurance 4 x salary.
• Group income protection.
• VaulteXtra discounts on retailers, cycle to work, childcare vouchers, gym membership, cash back on purchase, eye tests and many more.
• Employee Assistance Programme a free service should our employees require professional and impartial advice for legal advice and counselling.
• Robust Learning and Development team and opportunities for career progression.
• Performance based yearly bonus of up to 20% salary.
• One day paid volunteering opportunity each year.
• Mentorship programmes.
• Access to Peppy - a digital health platform providing support for healthcare in menopause, fertility, men's and women's health.
• Access to Aviva Digicare+ for annual health checks, nutritional consultations, mental health support, bereavement support and more.
• Access to Zurich's Virtual GP service.
• Charles Cameron - free access to independent mortgage advice.

Our culture

Vaultex acknowledges every person's right to feel valued, respected, and fairly rewarded for what they do. We foster a collaborative environment where everyone is encouraged to share their views and shape Vaultex's future. We are proud to demonstrate our commitment to transparency and progress as a Work180 endorsed employer.

Continue the conversation

Vaultex UK Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. Upon submitting your application via the Workday link, you will receive an email notifying you of the outcome of your application when this has been reviewed. For successful candidates, the next stage will be a phone interview with the Vaultex recruitment team. If you would like to check the status of your application, please contact a member of the recruitment team. Due to the secure nature of our business, all successful candidates will need to provide a five-year traceable work history (satisfactory employment references or evidence to explain employment gaps) and complete a criminal record and credit background check. We look forward to hearing from you!