Cyber Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering green energy company dedicated to transforming energy production in Britain. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic Information Security Team, where you will consult on projects, ensuring security by design while proactively identifying vulnerabilities. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for the latest security trends, you will play a vital role in enhancing the company's cyber security posture. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits, including healthcare, generous holiday entitlement, and a commitment to environmental initiatives.

Benefits

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Generous pension contribution

Discounts on shops and events

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Cyber Security role with a focus on compliance and vulnerabilities.
• Passion for continuous improvement in security practices.

Responsibilities

• Consult on projects to ensure security by design and identify vulnerabilities.
• React to security incidents and drive improvements in cyber security posture.

Skills

Cyber Security

Compliance Frameworks

Vulnerability Management

Penetration Testing

Communication Skills

Education

Cyber Security Certification

Tools

Azure

AWS

Microsoft 365

VMware

Vulnerability & Compliance scanning tools

Code Security scanning tools

Job description

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About Ecotricity

Providing excellent service to our customers is fundamental to the continued success and growth of Ecotricity.

The successful candidate will join the team responsible for securing the systems our people use to provide that excellent service.

Role Overview

Working with your colleagues within the Information Security Team, you will consult on projects to ensure security by design, proactively identify vulnerabilities and security optimisations, and react to security incidents and questions as they arise. Your professional experience and judgement will help drive the improvements in the cyber security posture of Ecotricity.

Technology Exposure

While the skillset listed here is broad and diverse, we don’t expect you to have all these skills initially. Training is available to develop these skills.

• Public Cloud Security Tooling - Azure & AWS
• Microsoft 365: Intune, Entra ID, Defender suite of tools including Sentinel, Purview suite, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams
• VMware
• Server and Storage Hardware
• Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (Server 2012 to 2022 & Windows 7 to 11)
• Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management Applications
• Cloud-based Web Proxy
• Anti-virus/Anti-malware tooling
• Disk/Data Encryption

Candidate Profile

The right candidate will have a demonstrable background in Cyber Security, a passion for staying updated with the Security Landscape, and an inquisitive nature to ensure continuous improvement of our security posture.

You should be able to interpret and investigate requirements and issues effectively, demonstrating good written and verbal communication skills.

Experience and Skills

• At least 3 years in a Cyber Security role within the last 5 years.
• Working towards or holding a Cyber Security Certification.
• Understanding of Compliance Frameworks and Cyber Security Certifications (e.g., NIST or Cyber Security Essentials).
• Knowledge of vulnerability databases (e.g., NIST/CVSS).
• Experience operating within the ITIL Framework.
• Experience using Vulnerability & Compliance scanning tools.
• Experience with Code Security scanning tools.

Educational Requirements

This role is not restricted by educational qualifications. Your demonstrated interest and skills in technology and customer service are what matter.

What We Offer

• Healthcare plan, life assurance, and a generous pension contribution
• Various discounts (shops, days out, events)
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell days
• Cycle to work scheme, carpooling, onsite parking
• Support for environmental initiatives, aiming for net carbon neutrality by 2025

Flexibility & Company Values

We adapt to changing needs, and from time to time, you may be asked to perform duties outside your original job scope to best serve the company and our environmental goals.

Ecotricity is Britain’s greenest energy company, pioneering renewable energy since 1995, and committed to transforming energy production and usage in Britain.

Our initiatives include building windmills, sun parks, green gasmills, Electric Highway electric vehicle charging points, supporting sustainable sports clubs, and launching eco-friendly mobile services.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.