Cyber Security Engineer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Found Talent

Description

Job Description

Are you a Cyber Security Engineer looking for a role that offers progression and a defined career path? Would you be interested in working with an organisation that is currently going through a large scale digital transformation project?

If so Found Talent may have the role for you...

Working for a leader within their field you will be tasked with managing and maintaining the organisations IT security, as part of a wider multifunctional technical team.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing and enhancing the organisation's security stance across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Arranging and running annual penetration tests to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Running campaigns across the business to raise awareness about cybersecurity best practices.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive security plan.
• Identifying all security initiatives necessary for safeguarding the organisation's assets.
• Building business cases and a roadmap to deliver the security plan effectively.
• Managing and executing the roadmap in alignment with organisational goals.
• Continually assessing the organisation against relevant security frameworks to ensure compliance and adherence to industry standards.
• Developing and continually testing Disaster Recovery (DR) and Service Continuity plans to ensure business resilience in the face of security incidents or disasters.
• Managing relationships with security partners, including vendors and service providers.
• Actively improving security metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) through regular assessment and refinement of security measures.
• Actively seeking out and evaluating new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the organisation's security posture.

What experience you'll need:

• Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CASP+, PenTest+, or Microsoft Azure Security).
• Proficiency in cloud security technologies would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, networking, Microsoft 365, and endpoint security.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune for endpoint management and security.
• Keen awareness of Cyber Security trends and hacking techniques.
• Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

What you'll receive in return:

• Annual bonus.
• Autonomy to choose new technologies.
• Greenfield projects.
• Time out for R&D.
• Professional development budget for certifications.
• Private healthcare package.