Senior Security Engineer

Biffa Waste Services; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in High Wycombe is seeking a Security Engineer to monitor systems and networks, design security protocols, and handle security incidents. You will be responsible for fostering a secure culture while overseeing daily security operations. The ideal candidate should have 3 years of experience and relevant Microsoft and Azure certifications. This is a hybrid role with at least two days in the office.

Qualifications

• 3 years work experience as a Security Engineer or similar role.
• Detailed understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
• Certifications in Microsoft, Azure, and MS public/private cloud.

Responsibilities

• Strategic design of security protocols and policies.
• Implement and maintain governance of IT security policies and procedures.
• Oversee daily security operations and resolve security incidents.
• Monitor networks and systems for security breaches.
• Investigate security breaches and document findings.

Skills

Microsoft certifications

Azure certifications

Knowledge of security responses

Understanding of security principles

Job description

A quick look at the role

The Security Engineer will be responsible for monitoring our organisation's systems and networks. You will use reports and measures to identify and mitigate security risks, implement security responses, and monitor for potential threats. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.

Your core responsibilities

• Strategic design of security protocols and policies.
• Implement, review and maintain governance of IT security policies and procedures.
• Act as an ambassador as the Security lead within the business aiming to foster a secure culture.
• Oversee daily security operations to ensure prompt resolution of security incidents and supporting various security projects.
• Take ownership and accountability or the Security function delivery of services to the business.
• Conduct regular system tests to ensure the effectiveness of security measures in line with industry standards.
• Monitor our networks and systems for security breaches or intrusions.
• Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure.
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause, inclusive of generating security breach reports
• Work with security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
• Create and maintain documentation related to security best practices.

Our essential requirements

• Microsoft, Azure, and MS public and private cloud certifications
• Knowledge necessary to propose relevant security responses to changing business and project risks
• 3 years work experience as a Security Engineer or similar role
• Detailed understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.