Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Leicester with Hybrid Working Salary: £50,000-£60,000pa

Working within the IT function, you will help develop, maintain and continuously improve the Bank's cyber security capability.

You will protect the Bank's information, systems and colleagues through the operation of security controls, incident response, vulnerability management and cyber awareness activities.

You will work closely with our managed SOC, internal IT teams and third-party suppliers to help maintain a secure and resilient technology environment.

Can you investigate security alerts, manage vulnerabilities and help improve security controls across endpoint, identity, email, network and cloud technologies?

Would you enjoy helping colleagues stay secure while supporting the safe adoption of new technologies, including Artificial Intelligence?

About you

• Experience in a Cyber Security, Security Engineering, SOC, Incident Response or Cloud Security role.
• Good knowledge of security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and identity and access management principles.
• Experience with enterprise security technologies, ideally within the Microsoft security ecosystem, together with an understanding of cloud security concepts and modern security frameworks
• Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience of cyber awareness training or phishing simulation programmes, and an understanding of the security risks and opportunities associated with AI technologies
• A keen interest in emerging cyber threats, technologies and industry best practice
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, CISSP or equivalent are desirable
• Experience within financial services or another regulated environment would be advantageous.

What we offer

• 10% employer pension contributions
• Bonus Scheme
• 30 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Sell Holiday scheme
• Hybrid working policy as standard and other flexible working options welcomed
• Private Medical Insurance including optical and dental cover from day one
• Life Cover at 4x salary from day one
• Income Protection cover
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
• Interest-free personal loans for various purposes
• Perkbox membership (discounts on shopping, restaurants, cinema, and lots more)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay policies
• Various learning and development opportunities available
• Free tea, coffee and milk
• Christmas and summer parties
• A Wellbeing team, Colleague Forum, a Green Environmental Action Team, Charities Committee and numerous opportunities to give back to the community, and more ...

Diversity and Inclusion

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We are committed to equal treatment of all colleagues and potential colleagues, including those with criminal records.

If you are successful in your application for employment, we will carry out pre-employment screening including use of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Thank you.