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    Senior Security Engineer, AWS - Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom - XPS Pensions

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    Senior Cyber Security Engineer
    Hybrid
    Permanent
    Full Time

    XPS Cyber Security is an expanding team made up internal engineers and operations analysts with an external 24/7 Security Operations Centre.

    The Senior Cyber Security Engineer role will be challenged with researching and implementing the latest technologies in the industry.

    You will work closely with the Head of Cyber Security, and join other Senior Cyber Security Engineers, to implement effective security solutions and harden existing systems.

    The ideal candidate will have strong experience in web application security, web application firewalls, vulnerability management and penetration testing.

    Experience working with cloud hosting providers, managing application testing and working with system owners/developers to improve application security is highly beneficial to this role.

    XPS Pension Group is an award- winning Pension Consultancy with over 1700 staff in office locations across the UK and our business continues to experience rapid growth.

    XPS IT provides IT services to all XPS offices located across the UK and Ireland.


    The Senior Cyber Engineer Role:

    Carry out daily security engineering/ operation tasks under an ITIL framework whilst promoting and adhering to the XPS workplace values.

    Using strong technical knowledge, continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening and security improvement projects with a particular focus in application/web hosting security.

    Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business.
    Represent Information Security as required at IT meetings.

    Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner.

    Assist in group security training, reviewing the market for effective information security solutions, annual reviews of supplier's information security processes, client information and assist IT with Security Administration.

    Security Engineering, Network security and/or SOC experience.

    Experienced engineer with demonstrable detailed 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 practice and hardening standards.
    Strong understanding of common IT protocols, infrastructure and systems e.g. Networks, Domain management and virtualised infrastructure.
    Strong communication skills and able to work collaboratively with IT and other stakeholders.
    Has, or is working towards, higher level qualifications in Information Security e.g. CISSP, SANS GCIA, Comptia Security+ and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent qualifications.
    Computer Science degree, or relevant experience.

    At XPS, you can expect an exciting and fulfilling career in a growing business and an industry that provides a consistent challenge whilst also working to contribute positively to the communities in which we operate and help those beyond our organisation.

    Our five Employee Networks - XPS Women's Network, XPS LGBTQ+ Network, XPS Menopause Network, XPS Disability Network and XPS Multicultural Network - play an important role in our culture.

    As an employee at XPS, you know you are joining a winning team, as a testament to all the brilliant work that everyone at XPS does, we are delighted and excited to have won a clean sweep at the Prestigious Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2022 winning the Investment Consultancy of the Year award, Third Party Administrator of the Year and Actuarial/Pensions Consultancy of the Year.

    Our business thrives on our diversity and mix of experience that leads to innovation.

    When you take a role with XPS you will be joining a community of professionals driven by integrity and delivery and you can be sure that your wellbeing is taken seriously.

    We are happy to talk about flexible working and hybrid working and we understand everyone has different needs.
    Competitive salary
    ~ Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme
    ~25 days holiday
    ~ A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
    ~ A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers.

    We are a Disability Confident Committed employer, meaning we are committed to ensuring your XPS journey is as accessible as possible.

    Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process.

    XPS Pensions Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


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