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Senior information security and it specialist

Aberdeen
Geoactive Limited
It specialist
Posted: 1 September
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Company Description

Geoactive Limited was established in 2022 and consists of a team of scientists and developers who produce high-quality digital products for subsurface geological terrain exploration and monitoring. Our software applications, built on extensive experience in the energy industry, have been leading the field for nearly 25 years. We help clients enhance performance in their upstream and downstream operations through constant innovation and development. While primarily used in the Oil & Gas industry, our products also serve sectors like mining, geothermal, and carbon capture. Notable products include Interactive Petrophysics (IP) for formation evaluation and Interactive Correlations (IC) for geoscience collaboration.

Primary Function

As our go-to expert in IT and cybersecurity, you’ll lead the design and implementation of secure, cloud-native infrastructure while championing Zero Trust principles across our development and production environments.

Azure Infrastructure & IT Operations

• Architect, deploy, and manage secure Azure environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates

• Optimize performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency of cloud resources

• Oversee endpoint management, network security, and DevSecOps integration

• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines

Information Security & Risk Management

• Vulnerability Management:

• Conduct regular scans, prioritize findings, and coordinate remediation

• Patching & Configuration:

• Ensure timely patching and maintain secure system baselines

• Incident Response:

• Develop playbooks, lead investigations, and drive containment and recovery

• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery:

• Design and test BC/DR strategies; ensure backup integrity

• Security Awareness Training:

• Deliver engaging training and track effectiveness

• Phishing Simulations:

• Run campaigns, analyse results, and improve organizational readiness

• Zero Trust Implementation:

• Enforce Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) strategies across all systems

• Enforce identity-based access controls, segmentation, and continuous verification

• Compliance & Governance:

• Maintain alignment with ISO 27001, CIS Controls, GDPR, etc

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with developers, DevOps, and product teams to align security with innovation

• Promote a culture of security awareness

• Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies

REQUIREMENTS

What You Bring

In addition to demonstrating capability to deliver the activities within the role description above.

• 5+ years in IT and cybersecurity roles, ideally within software development environments

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure

• Proven success implementing Zero Trust architectures

• Strong understanding of cloud-native security tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Managed XDR)

• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, etc.)

• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Experience

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect

• CISSP, CISM, or CCSP

• Familiarity with ITIL or PMP frameworks

Bonus Points For:

• Experience securing containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security testing

• Exposure to DevSecOps workflows and tools

Behaviour

• Communication - the ability to communicate clearly; orally and in writing.

• Teamwork - works co-operatively and supportively with other members of immediate team.

• Problem-solving and Judgement - ensures full awareness of available facts before making decisions.

• Delivers results - ensures own role continues to add value to the business.

• Client focus (internal / external) - focuses on understanding the needs and expectations of clients.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Flexible work hours and remote-friendly culture

• Access to cutting-edge tools and training •

A collaborative, security-first engineering culture

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