Cyber Security Engineering Lead

JD Williams; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Cyber Security Engineering Lead to manage and enhance their security toolset while working across engineering teams to ensure effective cyber control implementation. The role includes mentoring security engineers and driving automation for incident response workflows, with a strong focus on cloud environments and threat mitigation.

Benefits

24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution

Mental Health support

Colleague discount across all N Brown brands

Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Experienced in developing and mentoring security engineers.
• Knowledge of cloud security monitoring.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, especially Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and automation of incident response workflows.
• Maintain effective security platforms.
• Shape ongoing cyber security strategy.

Skills

Mentoring

Cloud security monitoring

Incident response

Threat identification

Education

No specific degree mentioned

Tools

SIEM (ideally Splunk)

AWS

Azure

GCP

Endpoint Detection and Response tools

Web Application Firewalls

Vulnerability scanning tools

Gitlab

Jenkins

Python

Job description

We’re looking for a Cyber Security Engineering Lead who will be responsible for implementing, managing and enhancing the technology underpinning N Brown’s cyber security services.

You’ll have a good understanding of a range of security tools like web application firewalls, intrusion detection technologies, vulnerability scanners and SIEM’s; and the technical knowledge to integrate them to enhance our protection and build automated responses.

You’ll need a good understanding of the security tooling available in our cloud environments and will need to work with other engineering teams on their implementation. You’ll also support the wider Security team improve their efficiency through automation, and support incident response efforts when required.

We're looking for someone who is pragmatic, with a good understanding of the risks to the business and practical ways to mitigate them, someone who can make the most of the tools available and solve problems creatively. You'll be an excellent communicator, with the ability to simplify technical terms for the non-technical person, and also manage and build relationship

What will you do as an Cyber Security Engineering Lead at N Brown?

• Inspire, develop and mentor the security engineers.
• Manage the design and implementation of automated incident response workflows.
• Ensure security platforms are maintained and operating effectively.
• Work with other operational departments to ensure that our cyber controls remain effective, fit-for-purpose and are performing optimally.
• Have a personal and corporate awareness of current Information Security Issues, e.g. emerging vulnerabilities and zero-day exploits, and to identify appropriate risk mitigation counter-measures.
• Help shape and inform ongoing cyber security strategy in an ever-changing digital landscape.
• Participate in the team ceremonies and support the overall delivery of the strategy, ensuring that all of the key deliverables are being met in line with business expectation.

What skills and experience will you have?

• Developing and mentoring security engineers
• Knowledge of monitoring cloud environments using cloud native tooling.
• Experience in software delivery pipelines and automated deployments.
• An understanding of relevant security threats and controls to protect against them.
• Experience responding to incidents across corporate and customer-facing web applications, identifying potential threats and mitigating/escalating as required would be beneficial.
• Experience with SIEM Platforms (ideally Splunk), including working with logs and creating correlation searches and dashboards is a plus.
• Experience of working within PCI DSS, or other compliance frameworks.

Software and Technology

• SIEM (ideally Splunk)
• IaaS (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools such as MS Defender APT.
• Network and Host Intrusion Detection/Prevention tools
• Web Application Firewalls (ideally Akamai)
• Vulnerability scanning tools (ideally Rapid7)
• Build pipeline tools (Gitlab, Jenkins)
• Coding languages (Python, Teraform)

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!