Cyber Security Engineer

Job Summary:

At Volaris, our business is acquiring, strengthening, and growing vertical market technology businesses. Our team oversees the Cyber Security maturity, governance, risk management and compliance state of all our business units (and there’s quite a few) no matter their industry, size, or complexity.
We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our team. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organization against cyber threats by reviewing issues and threats across multiple security systems.

Job Description:

Your task will be to recognise threat actors, tactics, and techniques, combining this information to formulate a holistic overview for our businesses and their industries. This overview will serve as the foundation for building a robust defence strategy to reduce our attack surface.

In addition to reviewing and analysing threats, you'll play a crucial role in providing recommendations to address identified issues. Working closely with our cyber technologies, you will implement and document solutions to bolster our security posture. Collaboration with our reporting team will be essential, ensuring accurate visualization and output for businesses to use and reference.

Furthermore, as a dual-purpose role you will require hands-on experience with the specified tools outlined in responsibilities. As needed, you'll be responsible for administration, configuration, and other tasks related to these tools. Your expertise in these areas will be instrumental in maintaining the efficacy of our security infrastructure and responding effectively to emerging threats.

The position entails a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence two-three days a week at our Cardiff, UK office, necessitating applicants to reside within commuting distance.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a motivated and inquisitive mindset for effectively identifying and addressing complex security threats.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Microsoft PowerShell and Python preferred to automate manual processes.

• Demonstrate and show an understanding of key cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE D3FEND and OWASP.

• Experience managing credential leakage and continuous monitoring platforms to identify and mitigate security threats.

• Hands-on experience with security tools including M365, EDR, firewalls, web security gateway, and security email gateway for system administration and troubleshooting.

• Ability to document findings, set guidelines, and create documentation for processes and procedures.

• Excellent communication skills to articulate threat analysis findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently, to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.

• Experience in picking up and managing tickets in a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and documentation of tasks.

• Reside within commuting distance of our office located in Cardiff, UK.

• Any other requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or equivalent.

• Broad understanding of security principles and technologies with hands-on experience with security tools demonstrated.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) certification or equivalent

• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate, Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Information Protection Administrator Associate or equivalent.

• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and security information and event management (SIEM) systems for comprehensive threat analysis.

• Experience of implementing DMARC compliance across the business.

• MySQL and ClickHouse database platforms.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, designed to attract, and retain top cybersecurity talent. Here are some highlights:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• 25 days paid leave after first year of employment.
• Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental care / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Located in the vibrant city of Cardiff, with easy access to amenities, transportation, and a thriving cybersecurity community.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies.
• Hybrid work environment.

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:    

1

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