Cyber Security Engineer

The Woodland Trust; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodland Trust is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to lead their cyber security programme, focusing on cloud infrastructure and compliance. The role involves collaborating with IT partners, developing security strategies, and ensuring data protection. This position offers a mix of remote and on-site work in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and includes various employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced Employer Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible & Hybrid Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Enhanced Parental Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud infrastructure and architecture diagrams.
• Strong communication skills for writing proposals.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on cloud security design for new systems and migrations.
• Develop and implement a cyber security programme.
• Maintain compliance with relevant frameworks and legislation.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Communication

Collaboration

Security protocols

Tools

Azure

Job description

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to help us Trust–wide with our cyber security programme.

The Role:

This role is responsible for acting as a security lead on all cloud infrastructure.

You will develop and implement a leading cyber security programme to protect against cyber threats to the organisation.

You will communicate effectively, working in collaboration with IT partners and supporting the Head of Technology and Operations with projects.

You will maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring its compliance with relevant frameworks and legislation.

You will manage and lead a cloud security design for new systems and migrations through the implementation phase as part of the DE Programme and other projects.

You will develop and maintain a disaster recovery plan to safeguard the organisation's data and operations.

You will lead cyber security reviews and discussions with stakeholders and working groups.

This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required once a month on average.

The Candidate:

You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values: Grow Together, Explore, Focus, and Make it Count.

You will have experience with cloud infrastructure and architecture diagrams to maintain project delivery and requirements.

You should have strong communication skills with the ability to persuade others through writing proposals for projects.

You will have experience using Azure, such as Azure Monitoring configuration, Azure governance, Azure key management, and Azure Backup and site recovery.

You will have knowledge and understanding of relevant security frameworks and up-to-date legislation to ensure all infrastructure is compliant.

You will have experience in designing and deploying a wide range of security technologies, tools, and perimeter defense technologies.

You will have knowledge of security protocols including data encryption and authentication, email security, and cyber adversaries.

You will have strong collaborative skills with the ability to work in a team and with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits & Wellbeing:

Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us:

The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity, dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, regardless of background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.

People of colour and disabled people are currently under–represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice:

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Apply Now:

If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we receive many applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.