Senior Cyber Security Engineer

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Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Reading

Hybrid

Full Time

Permanent

Ref: 002513

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential .

Our Cyber Security business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our vibrant Reading office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a Cyber Security Engineer role where they have gained knowledge and 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.

A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector.

Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy. Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.

The Team

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. This environment is highly technical and collaborative. 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 Role

As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with XPS you will:

• Using strong technical knowledge, continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening and security improvement projects.
• Be the security lead on application/web hosting security and assist IT, developers and application teams with the management of patching/security fixes.
• Manage vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner.
• Carry out cyber security engineering tasks using best-practice service management (ITIL) whilst promoting and adhering to the XPS workplace values.
• Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business.
• Assist the Operations team with timely security incident investigation to recover service in complex cross-technology environments.
• Work to defined SLAs & KPIs.
• Represent Information Security as required at IT meetings.
• Assist in group security training and awareness campaigns.
• Assist in reviewing the market for effective information security solutions.
• Assist in annual review of suppliers' information security processes.
• Assist as required with client information security questionnaires.
• Assist IT with Security Administration.

Your profile

Essential Criteria

• Previous working experience within Cyber Security.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills with ability to create, update and maintain network diagrams.
• Experienced security engineer with demonstrable detailed knowledge of security products, Web Application Firewalls, access control, SIEM, AV, email and web security gateways, firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing and switching.
• Knowledge of current and future security initiatives e.g. OWASP standards, SASE, intelligence led penetration testing, zero-trust, threat centric security, risk-based vulnerability management.
• Come from a infrastructure/networks background to fully support XPS changes and security initiatives.
• 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with IT, in a team and with end users.
• 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.
• Willing to travel to other locations as and when required.
• Computer Science degree, or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and AAF control frameworks.

What we offer:

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We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible Bank holidays
• Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
• XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
• Access to a digital GP service
• Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
• Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS

What next:

If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.

Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.

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The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.

XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.