Overview

Security Engineer role at Vix Technology, based on-site in Manchester, within the Global Security team. You will ensure Vix technical teams meet relevant security standards, pass security audits, protect company and customer data, and act as a first point of contact for responding to security incidents. This position is open to UK citizens/residents with indefinite leave to remain and current full-time work rights in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls
• Design and implement security solutions to mitigate identified risks
• Implement and manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, DLP, endpoint protection, MDM, SIEM, IAM, vulnerability management, etc.
• Respond to security events and incidents
• Perform regular security audits and risk assessments
• Maintain security controls, identify risks and propose treatment plans
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests
• Liaise with global IT and Cloud teams to maintain company systems and their security
• Liaise with global Security Operations Centre colleagues to resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST)
• Review and update security program documentation
• Support customer relations and requirements per commercial agreements
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, processes, procedures and guidelines
• Assist with internal and external audits, and provide advice to colleagues and technical teams
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Produce security reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Recommend and implement new security tools and technologies
• Stay current with infosec trends and tailor recommendations for business needs

What you'll bring to the role

Essential

• 3-5 years of experience in Information Security
• Strong understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices
• Experience in networking, infrastructure (on-prem and in the cloud), vulnerability and incident management
• Familiarity with application/device security monitoring (e.g., Firewalls, IDS/IPS, XDR)
• Experience with SIEM / CNAPP / Log collection platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, Lacework) and ability to design, implement and manage such solutions
• Experience with implementation of identity and access management (IAM) solutions
• Ability to work in a team to deliver project outcomes within timeframes
• Self-directed work experience, including planning and organising tasks
• AWS experience and/or AWS security/administration certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security)
• Security experience and/or security certifications
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux servers, and network scanning tools (e.g., Wireshark, IP scanner)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgement
• Understanding of PKI

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or Information Security
• Compliance exposure with relevant security frameworks and standards (PCI, ISO, NIST, CIS)
• Experience with audits and compliance enforcement
• Penetration testing experience
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and systems architecture
• Creating PCI digital keys or security access modules
• Threat intelligence exposure
• Proficient in programming or scripting languages
• IaC highly desirable
• Running phishing campaigns

Personal attributes

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Methodical, accurate, and timely work approach
• High confidentiality and integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to completing work activities
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Customer service-oriented
• Flexible and adaptable to change

Benefits

• Focus on learning and development
• Great team of like-minded professionals
• Private Healthcare
• Income Protection Scheme
• Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Benefit Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare and Spectacle Vouchers

Additional

We regret that this position is only available for UK citizens/residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK, with current full-time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK.

Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting