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Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Reading
Hybrid
Full Time
Permanent
XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. Our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
Our Cyber Security business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our vibrant Reading office with hybrid working. This role would suit someone with previous experience in a Cyber Security Engineer role, with knowledge in web application security, web application firewalls, vulnerability management, and penetration testing. Experience with cloud hosting providers, managing application testing, and working with system owners/developers to improve application security is highly beneficial.
The Team
XPS Cyber Security is an expanding team made up of internal engineers and operations analysts with an external 24/7 Security Operations Centre. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer role will involve researching and implementing the latest technologies in the industry. You will work closely with the Head of Cyber Security and other Senior Cyber Security Engineers to implement effective security solutions and harden existing systems.
The Role
As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with XPS you will:
* Carry out daily security engineering/operation tasks under an ITIL framework while promoting and adhering to XPS workplace values.
* Continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening, and security improvement projects with a focus on application/web hosting security.
* Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities, and evolving attack vectors facing the business.
* Assist with timely security incident investigations to recover service in complex cross-technology environments.
* Work to defined SLAs & KPIs.
* Maintain accurate logs of security events and incidents.
* Represent Information Security as required at IT meetings.
* Assist in managing patching, vulnerability analysis, and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner.
* Assist in group security training and review the market for effective information security solutions.
Your profile
Essential Criteria
* Previous experience as a Security Engineer, Network Security, and/or SOC experience.
* Demonstrable knowledge of security products, Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, AV, email and web security gateways, firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
* Strong understanding of Security Infrastructure design, IT Security best practices, and hardening standards.
* Understanding of security operations and a willingness to learn.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with IT and other stakeholders.
* Higher-level qualifications in Information Security (e.g., CISSP, SANS GCIA, Comptia Security+, CCNA/CCNP) or equivalent qualifications.
* Computer Science degree or relevant experience; knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and AAF control frameworks is desirable.
What we offer:
We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:
* Competitive salary
* Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
* Pension scheme with matching contribution structure
* Healthcare cash plan
* Flexible Benefits Scheme
* Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to a digital GP service
* Paid volunteering day for company-organized events
* Staff referral scheme
What next:
If you feel XPS could be the next step in your career, please apply directly via the links provided. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
* Right to Work confirmation
* DBS Disclosure check
* Employment or educational references covering five years
* Satisfactory credit check
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued.
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