Infrastructure Cyber Security Engineer

Shawbrook; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawbrook is seeking a Cyber Security professional to join their Corp Tech chapter. The role involves monitoring network activity, responding to cyber events, and implementing security improvements. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

Benefits

Market-leading family-friendly policies

Free access to mindfulness & meditation app

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Contributory pension scheme

Minimum 25 days holiday per year

Option to buy or sell holiday days

Participation in an annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of Network and Firewall configurations.
• Experience working within demanding and diverse user bases.
• Good understanding of Microsoft technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive monitoring & investigation into unusual network activity.
• Support initial response to cyber events.
• Identify areas for security improvements.

Skills

Network and Firewall configurations

Wintel engineering

Cloud (Azure and/or AWS)

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Microsoft technologies

Cisco networking

Powershell

Active Directory

SQL Server 2016+

Job description

Company Description

Shawbrook is a new type of specialist financial services company, combining the relentless focus on customer service and innovation you would expect from a fintech with the expertise and certainty of a bank. Shawbrook is driven by a purpose to solve complex problems that unlock opportunity for its rapidly growing customer base of over 300,000 UK consumers and businesses.

Our success would not have been possible without our team. Our people differentiate us from the competition through their deep sector knowledge; they are the life force of our business.

Join Shawbrook because you:

• Want to help us deepen our industry sector knowledge, combining technology alongside the best banking brains.
• Want to build a bank for the future and be part of our digital transformation journey that will enable customers & businesses to thrive.
• Want to continue to grow professionally. We encourage you to grow and be the best version of yourself.
• Care about sustainability? We want to be better for our people, environment, and society.
• Bring passion and enjoyment to your work. You'll work hard but you'll have fun too.

Job Description

This role focuses on Cyber Security within the Corp Tech chapter to provide a proactive first line approach to continuous monitoring & investigation into unusual network and systems activity, and support the initial response to cyber events when required.

Utilising expertise within the specific capability to proactively identify areas for further 'protect' improvements (e.g., process, configuration, tooling, or control operation) and to participate in the virtual Cyber Security Improvements and Response Team to deliver the backlog of security improvements and initiatives on the roadmap.

Infrastructure Services are responsible for all underlying Servers, Storage, and Cloud technologies within Shawbrook. The team comprises Engineers, Senior Engineers, and a team lead, working closely with all areas of the business and technology delivery teams.

Qualifications

Key Skills

• Understanding of Network and Firewall configurations
• Previous Wintel engineering roles
• Cloud (Azure and/or AWS) (desirable)
• Excellent documentation skills
• Experience working within demanding and diverse user bases
• Industry and regulatory awareness for banking environments (Desirable)
• Good understanding of Microsoft technologies
• Cisco networking
• F5
• Palo Alto
• VMWare
• SQL Server 2016+ including high availability (not a DBA)
• Active Directory/ DNS/DHCP/AzureAD
• Powershell
• Windows Server
• Veeam
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• O365 Suite
• Exchange Server
• Vmware Horizon
• Understanding of cloud technologies - Azure/AWS

Desirable

• HP Storage
• VMware Horizon
• SharePoint Online
• ZScaler (ZIA/ZPA)
• F5 LB
• DUO 2FA
• Autopilot & Intune
• MoveIT Automation
• VeloCloud

Interpersonal Skills

• Adaptable & flexible
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Prioritisation skills to ensure work is completed within deadlines
• Enthusiastic 'can do' attitude
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• Professional appearance
• Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels
• Customer-focused approach
• Self-awareness regarding strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations
• Problem-solving skills
• Self-starter

Additional Information

Reward

Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being seriously by providing benefits such as:

• Market-leading family-friendly policies from Day 1, including Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity
• Free access to Headspace mindfulness & meditation app
• Free access to Peppy app for personalized support during fertility, parenthood, or menopause
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) for support on various subjects
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships
• Contributory pension scheme & death in service

Your Lifestyle

We support work-life balance with benefits such as:

• Minimum 25 days holiday per year
• Option to buy or sell holiday days
• Discounts on gym memberships
• Discounts on high street and online brands
• Community and charitable support

Your Contribution

We reward those who contribute to our success through:

• Participation in an annual bonus scheme
• Recognition programs for outstanding colleagues