Cyber Security Engineering Lead

We’re looking for a Cyber Security Engineering Lead who will be responsible for implementing, managing and enhancing the technology underpinning N Brown’s cyber security services.

You’ll have a good understanding of a range of security tools like web application firewalls, intrusion detection technologies, vulnerability scanners and SIEM’s; and the technical knowledge to integrate them to enhance our protection and build automated responses.  

You’ll need a good understanding of the tooling available in our cloud environments and will need to work with other engineering teams on their implementation. You’ll also support the wider team improve their efficiency through automation, and support incident response efforts when required.  

We're looking for someone who is pragmatic, with a good understanding of the risks to the business and practical ways to mitigate them, someone who can make the most of the tools available and solve problems creatively. You'll be an excellent communicator, with the ability to simplify technical terms for the non-technical person, and also manage and build relationship  

What will you do as a Cyber Security Engineering Lead at N Brown?

Inspire, develop and mentor the security engineers.
Manage the design and implementation of automated incident response workflows.
Ensure security platforms are maintained and operating effectively.
Work with other operational departments to ensure that our cyber controls remain effective, fit-for-purpose and are performing optimally.
Have a personal and corporate awareness of current Information Security Issues, e.g. emerging vulnerabilities and zero-day exploits, and to identify appropriate risk mitigation countermeasures.
Help shape and inform ongoing cyber strategy in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Participate in the team ceremonies and support the overall delivery of the strategy, ensuring that all of the key deliverables are being met in line with business expectation.
What skills and experience will you have as Cyber Security Engineering Lead?

Developing and mentoring security engineers
Knowledge of monitoring cloud environments using cloud native tooling.
Experience in software delivery pipelines and automated deployments.
An understanding of relevant security threats and controls to protect against them.
Experience responding to incidents across corporate and customer-facing web applications, identifying potential threats and mitigating/escalating as required would be beneficial.
Experience with SIEM Platforms (ideally Splunk), including working with logs and creating correlation searches and dashboards is a plus.
Experience of working within PCI DSS, or other compliance frameworks.
Software and Technology

SIEM (ideally Splunk) & IaaS (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools such as MS Defender APT.
Network and Host Intrusion Detection/Prevention tools
Web Application Firewalls (ideally Akamai)
Vulnerability scanning tools (ideally Rapid7)
Build pipeline tools (Gitlab, Jenkins) & Coding languages (Python, Teraform)
What’s in it for you?

Hybrid working  
24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) + paid volunteer time
Annual bonus scheme 
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave 
Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution 
Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services  
A range of financial wellbeing support  
Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
N Brown – who we are and why work for us? 
At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer.’ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working
We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So, if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you.

Our promise to you:
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to this role as Cyber Security Engineering Lead at N Brown?
As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck