Cyber Security Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to lead the design and development of cutting-edge cybersecurity products. This role is pivotal in incident response, ensuring the highest security standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll be responsible for implementing security policies, conducting assessments, and monitoring systems for threats. With a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, this organization offers a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to shape the future, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

15% performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in incident management processes and tools.
• Understanding of common cybersecurity threats and mitigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cybersecurity products, including software and hardware solutions.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Skills

Incident Management

APIs Integration

Anti-malware

EDR/XDR/NDR

SIEM

Email and Web Security

Vulnerability Management

SOAR/Automation

Windows Infrastructure

Cloud Platforms

Job description

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About the Role:

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cybersecurity products. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the products meet the highest security standards and address customer needs.

You’ll play a critical role in incident response, swiftly investigating and mitigating security breaches to minimize their impact, proactively monitoring and detecting emerging threats, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard the organization’s data and systems.
2. Conducting regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate actions.
3. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
4. Protecting systems by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
5. Implementing and maintaining security controls.
6. Providing incident response in the event of a security incident or breach.
7. Monitoring systems and networks for intrusions, attacks, and unusual activity.
8. Keeping up to date with the latest security and technology developments, researching and evaluating emerging cybersecurity threats, and ways to manage them.

Product Development:

Design and develop cybersecurity products, including software and hardware solutions.

Implementation:

Participate in product and project implementation, coordinating new installations, designs, and migrations for security technology and solutions.

Configuration and Support:

Install, configure, and upgrade cybersecurity products. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for customers.

Compliance:

Monitor compliance with applicable codes, best practices, security standards, and specifications.

Collaboration:

Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and ensure successful product deployment.

Documentation:

Maintain detailed documentation of product designs, configurations, and support procedures.

Security Testing:

Plan and execute security testing activities, including SAST/DAST/IAST, penetration testing, fuzz testing, and vulnerability scanning to evaluate security controls and identify weaknesses.

Security Architecture:

Assist in designing and implementing secure application architectures, including authentication mechanisms, access controls, encryption, and secure communication protocols.

Who we’re looking for

You should have experience in incident management processes and tools, working with APIs for integrating security solutions. Key cybersecurity controls such as Anti-malware, EDR/XDR/NDR, SIEM, Email and Web Security, Vulnerability Management, SOAR/automation are essential. Additionally, an understanding of common cybersecurity threats and mitigation techniques, along with a keen interest in updating your knowledge, is required.

Strong general IT skills and a good understanding of IT infrastructure, including Windows laptops and servers, cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure/Office 365/AWS, networking, and firewalls, are also key for this role.

Rewards and benefits

As you help shape the future, we offer rewards and benefits to support your growth and lifestyle:

• Competitive salary
• 15% on-target discretionary group performance-based bonus
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Single cover private medical insurance
• Pension scheme

We’re committed to making a positive impact on the climate challenge. Drax provides an environment where your individual purpose aligns with your career. We work as part of a team passionate about doing what’s right for the future. With Drax, you can shape your career and a sustainable future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We actively work to better represent the communities we serve, promote inclusion, and ensure fair processes. These actions build the trust needed for all colleagues to contribute their perspectives and talents, regardless of background. Learn more about our approach.

How to apply

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