Data Security Engineer (Snowflake) - Uk Remote

About Us

Leighton: 30 years and counting. Experienced and agile. Trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands. We develop and deliver custom software. We use technology to make money, save money, create efficiencies, integrate systems, solve problems. To help our customers thrive. We have a pool of talent. To manage projects. Test to high standards. Create user experiences for every type of user. We include, include, include. Our service is personal. We know your name. We can do amazing things with tech. We’ve got the talent. We decide what is best for our customer together.

Our Values

The Leighton culture defines how we do business and how we interact with our colleagues and customers. It makes us unique and provides us with a competitive advantage

• We act with honesty and truth, always!
• We collaborate to bring our purpose to life in a caring and supportive way
• We nurture our amazing people to be the best version of themselves
• Passionate about what we do, proud of what we achieve
• Our curiosity inspires the amazing

The Role

As a Data Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring the integrity, confidentially and availability of data.

• Security Infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain security infrastructure to protect data assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
• Data Encryption: Implement and manage encryption mechanisms to secure data both in transit and at rest, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Access Control: Develop and enforce access control policies, ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to specific data and resources.
• ·Incident Response: Develop and maintain incident response plans to quickly and effectively address security incidents, including data breaches and cyberattacks.
• Vulnerability Management: Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in data systems, conducting regular security assessments and penetration testing to ensure robust security measures.
• Security Audits and Compliance: Conduct regular security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.
• Security Awareness Training: Provide training and awareness programs to educate employees on Data Security best practices and ensure a culture of security within the organization.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, network administrators, and software developers, to integrate security measures into the overall IT infrastructure.
• Security Monitoring: Implement and manage security monitoring tools to detect and respond to security incidents in real-time.
• ·Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of security policies, procedures, and configurations.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) may be required or preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Experience in Snowflake data warehouse tool and/or certification
• Strong knowledge of Data Security principles, encryption algorithms, and secure coding practices.
• ·Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus solutions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating security tasks.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex systems and identify security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Effective problem-solving skills to address security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of security measures.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate with various departments.

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Behaviours

• An open and genuine communicator
• Able to take responsibility for your actions
• Always learning and wanting to improve
• Takes responsibility for own development
• Love what you do
• Value and support your team
• Embrace who you are
• Open minded and willing to explore new ideas

What We Offer

We value our team and to attract exceptional people, we offer an excellent package! In 2023 we were recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place to Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture.

As a Leighton employee you can look forward to:

· A competitive salary this will be dependent on experience.

· A contributory pension scheme

· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday

· A flexible approach to working hours

· Continuous personal development, career path and training

· And more....