Principal Security Engineer

May 23

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Description

• The role will focus on the delivery of security consulting engagements, from reviewing, improving and further securing cloud architecture, to the design & implementation of managed security offerings. • Provides Cloud Security Governance and Optimization services to technical teams. Provides advice on security best practices, and guides the development and infrastructure teams in developing, adopting, and enforcing security and access policies appropriate to the security needs of the business • Provide security guidance and drive infrastructure decisions in collaboration with other technical and management teams, ensuring Security principles are being upheld. • Advanced knowledge of layer 7 firewall technologies and capabilities (e.g., Application awareness, user identities, advanced threat detection, etc.) • Provides vulnerability assessment of cloud assets, delivers remediation recommendations, and provides knowledgeable assistance in resolving identified vulnerabilities. • Develop and implement security measures, policies, and procedures to protect systems and networks against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents. • Monitor and analyse security logs and events, and respond to security incidents in a timely manner. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that security requirements are incorporated into system and network design, development, and implementation processes. • Conduct regular security assessments on controls and policies to iterate and improve the security posture. • Educates internal and external users of security technologies to continually improve the knowledge and skill-base of the organization on how best to operate and support the technology and security services. • Participates in the evaluation and selection of security service products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in system security engineering, network security, endpoint/infrastructure security • Up-to-date understanding of, and ensuring compliance to, security standards and regulations including GDS Technology Code of Practice, NCSC Cyber Principles, ISO27001, SoC, NIST, PCI, and GDPR. • Hands-on experience with security technologies, SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, NDR, network forensics, antivirus, and vulnerability scanning tools. (preferably Crowdstrike Falcon, Wiz, Datadog) • Up-to-date understanding of testing the security of software and infrastructure using appropriate security tools including automated cloud-based tooling • Up-to-date understanding of network security (e.g. OSI, TCP/IP), web application security (e.g. OWASP) and cryptographic controls (e.g. PKI, TLS) • Evidence of self-development • Experience with cloud solutions such as Azure and AWS preferred. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. • High energy level and the ability to work with cross-functional teams • Hands-on experience with cyber security tools and solutions (ideally SOAR platforms) • Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework (or equivalent) and emerging threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures • Microsoft Sentinel • Strong KQL skills • Logic Apps or Power Automate • Defender for Endpoint / Cloud / XDR / Identity • Azure Security Centre • Microsoft Security certifications such as SC-100, SC-200, SC-300 and AZ-500 would be desirable

Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more • Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality • Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance • Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays • Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice • Contributed Pension Scheme • Death in service cover • Hybrid Working – UBDS Group offers a flexible working environment to help enable you to operate at your maximum regardless of your location. With offices in London & Manchester we offer a culture that is focussed on outcomes and giving you a work life balance but at that same time creating and driving a culture of inclusivity and togetherness