A Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank, focused on growth. Our customers include savers and businesses across the UK, and together we use our expertise to help them achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer who is looking to grow in a friendly environment.
We are flexible, inclusive, committed to your wellbeing, and passionate about supporting your potential. Let's grow together.
Purpose of the role
Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, the Cybersecurity Engineer will be part of a team ensuring the security of all group systems, infrastructure (cloud and on-premises), and applications. The role involves delivering and implementing the bank's technology roadmap, ensuring best practices, security standards, and policies are followed. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, along with the ability to document delivery effectively. The role requires collaboration across teams and disciplines such as Infrastructure and Architecture within an agile environment. This position supports the bank's Security, Digital, and Cloud strategies.
Duties and responsibilities
- Experience with SIEM tools (MS Sentinel advantageous)
- Understanding of Web technologies and Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
- Knowledge of Windows Server infrastructure (2012, 2016, 2019), Active Directory, and Azure AD
- Ability to understand and articulate interoperability between technologies and design pragmatic security solutions for the bank
- Effective collaboration with internal and external SMEs/partner organizations
- Experience with frameworks such as ISO 27001/2, SOC, NIST, or COBIT
About You
Skills
- Recognized leading security qualification or working towards one (e.g., CiSP, CompTIA)
- Ideally Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-500 or MS-500
- Experience working in hybrid cloud environments, adaptable to both on-premises and cloud platforms
- Ability to articulate technology interoperability and design security solutions pragmatically
- Proven effectiveness working with SMEs in agile settings
Qualifications and experience
Must hold a recognized security qualification (e.g., CiSP, CompTIA) and have experience working in a regulated environment, delivering security solutions across multiple projects and technologies. We encourage applications even if not all criteria are met. We value diversity and welcome passionate individuals to join us.
Working hours
37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options considered. We promote hybrid working to support work-life balance, with arrangements varying by business area.
Training
Relevant training will be provided.
Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Employer, we aim to make our vacancies accessible. Please contact our recruitment team if adjustments are needed during the process.
About Us
What we offer
- Generous holiday allowance, including days off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve, with options to buy or sell leave
- Share Save Scheme at a discounted rate
- Profit sharing
- Pension contributions up to 10%
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave
- Employee discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, and more
- Volunteering days
- Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover
Our commitments
- Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements
- Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment
- Voice: Opportunities to influence and share your views
- Wellbeing: Resources and programs to support your health and happiness
- Development: Personalized growth plans to help you reach your potential