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About The Role
A Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank, focused on growth. Our customers include savers and businesses across the UK, and we leverage our expertise to help them achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. If you’re an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer seeking growth in a friendly environment, we want to hear from you!
We’re flexible, inclusive, committed to wellbeing, and passionate about your potential. Let’s grow together …
Purpose of the role
Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, the Cybersecurity Engineer will ensure the security of all group systems, infrastructure (cloud and on-premises), and applications. The role involves delivering and implementing the bank’s technology roadmap, ensuring best practices, security standards, and policies are met.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, along with the ability to document deliverables. The role requires collaboration across teams and disciplines such as Infrastructure and Architecture in an agile environment.
This role supports the Bank’s Security, Digital, and Cloud strategies.
Responsibilities
* Experience with SIEM tools (MS Sentinel preferred)
* Understanding of Web technologies and Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
* Knowledge of Windows Server infrastructure (2012, 2016, 2019), Active Directory, and Azure AD
* Ability to understand and articulate technology interoperability and design pragmatic security solutions
* Effective collaboration with internal and external SMEs/partners
* Experience with frameworks such as ISO 27001/2, SOC, NIST, or COBIT
About You
Skills
* Leading Security qualification (e.g., CiSP, CompTIA) or working towards one
* Azure certifications such as AZ-500 or MS-500 are desirable
* Experience in hybrid cloud environments, with the ability to adapt to both on-premises and cloud platforms
* Pragmatic approach to security design and effective teamwork in agile settings
Qualifications and Experience
Must hold a recognized security qualification (e.g., CiSP, CompTIA) and have relevant experience, preferably in a regulated environment, delivering security solutions across project lifecycles and technologies.
Working Hours
37.5 hours/week, typically Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with flexible working options encouraged. We support hybrid working for a better work-life balance, with arrangements varying by business area.
Training
Relevant training will be provided.
About Us
We encourage applications even if you don’t meet all criteria. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Further details are available in the downloadable Purpose and Performance Profile (PPP).
Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure our vacancies are accessible. Please contact us if you need adjustments during recruitment.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days, plus days off for birthdays and holidays
* Share Save Scheme with discounted shares
* Profit-related pay
* Pension contributions up to 10%
* Family-friendly policies, including parental leave and fertility support
* Employee discounts on various services
* Volunteering days
* Life assurance and personal accident cover
Our Values
We promote flexibility, inclusivity, and wellbeing. We support your development through personalized plans and a supportive environment.
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