Information Security Engineer

NICE; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer. This role focuses on designing and implementing security measures for safeguarding systems and data. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in security engineering, and familiarity with security tools and cloud platforms is essential. This position offers a hybrid working model with flexible in-office and remote work options, promoting an innovative and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in information security.
• Strong understanding of security principles, practices, and frameworks.
• Experience with security tools and public cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain security tools to protect systems.
• Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
• Lead incident response efforts to mitigate security incidents.
• Monitor security logs and alerts to respond to events in real-time.
• Manage user access controls and identity management systems.

Skills

Hands-on security engineering

Networking protocols

Cloud technologies

Security principles and frameworks

Public cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Education

Relevant certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

At NICE, we don't limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We're ambitious. We're game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you're like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.

So, what's the role all about?

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect our organization's computer systems, networks, and SaaS products. This role requires a hands-on approach to identifying vulnerabilities, implementing solutions, and staying abreast of the latest security trends and technologies. The Senior Information Security Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems and data.

How will you make an impact?

• Security Tooling: Deploy, maintain, integrate, and perform initial configuration of security tools.
• Vulnerability Management: Coordinate and conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scans to identify and address security weaknesses proactively.
• Incident Response: Lead incident response efforts to promptly detect, analyze, and mitigate security incidents and breaches. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures.
• Security Operations: Monitor security logs and alerts, investigate suspicious activities, and respond to security events in real-time. Implement and maintain security tools and technologies to enhance our security posture.
• Identity and Access Management: Manage user access controls, authentication mechanisms, and identity management systems to ensure appropriate levels of access and privilege.

Have you got what it takes?

• At least 5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on hands-on security engineering and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and cloud technologies.
• Strong understanding of security principles, practices, and frameworks (e.g., PCI, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and penetration testing tools.
• Experience with public cloud security, specifically AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

You will have an advantage if you also have:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or cloud-specific certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer) are highly desirable.

What's in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams - comprised of the best of the best - work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

About NICE

NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NICE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.

Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NICE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.

NICE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

Requisition ID: 5752
Reporting into: Damon Hefner, Manager Information Security
Role Type: Individual Contributor