Cyber Security Engineer

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Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Bridgend, South Wales

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5.30pm (flexible hours between 8am - 6pm)

Who are we

Flotek Group is one of the fastest-growing Tech Companies in the UK, providing IT, Cybersecurity, Comms and Managed Print Solutions to small & medium businesses. With sales and support locations across the country, our ambitious growth is driven by our core values and fundamental principles. We deliver every product and service with expertise, passion, and heart.

When you join Flotek Group you join our "Purple Army" and become part of a team driven by a set of values that guide our every interaction, both with each other and with our partners. We enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced working environment, where we can expect to learn to be exceptional, earn trust through actions and receive recognition when our work gets a "Wow!"

The role

As a Cyber Security Engineer at Flotek, you will play a pivotal role within our dedicated IT Engineering team. You will be responsible for the delivery and ongoing improvement of robust security solutions, ensuring that every project and operational process meets the Flotek standard for cyber resilience. Your responsibilities will include not only maintaining and exceeding established security benchmarks for our partners for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials+ audits and certifications, but also actively identifying opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role-you will work in close partnership with the IT Delivery Manager and IT teams. Your expertise and proactive approach will help shape the future of our cyber security posture, ensuring our partners and internal teams consistently receive exceptional support and protection.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the IT Delivery Manager
Stay updated on industry trends, threat intelligence and Flotek security technologies
Responsible for giving world-class service at all times
Responsible for communicating with clients and internal project managers.
Responsible for delivering CE, CE+ audits, remediations and certification
Lead and support the implementation of security controls, monitoring, and incident response processes.
Conduct / facilitate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis to identify and remediate threats.
Maintain and improve security documentation, including policies, procedures, and incident reports.
Be part of a team that manages security patching policies and updates
Provide technical guidance and training to end users and internal teams on security best practices.
Support the installation and configuration of security software and hardware, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and SIEM tools.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials).
Mentor and support the growth of aspiring cyber security professionals within the team.
Work with 3rdparty security providers to ensure partners technology systems are well protected from security threats and vulnerabilities.What we're looking for:

A positive attitude with a can do approach to everything!
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Previous experience in a cyber security or IT security role within a technology-driven business.
Experience in Auditing partners IT estates for Cyber Essesntials and Cyber Essentials+
Experience using RMM tools
Experience in administering Microsoft Update and 3rdparty patching policies
Strong technical ability to diagnose and resolve security incidents efficiently.
Experience using security monitoring and incident management tools.
Partner-focused mindset to understand and address user and client security needs.
Experience in staying educated on IASME certification requirements and changes
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively.
Willingness to travel to partner sites across the UK as needed.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable to hold current security accreditations e.g.Comptia Security+, CYSA+Benefits

Salary dependent on experience within range of £32,000 - £37,000 per annum
EMI Share Equity Scheme - own a slice of the "Purple Pie."
Day off for your birthday.
Day off for other life's milestones - such as weddings, moving house, child's first day at school, or religious holidays.
Give back day to support your chosen charity.
Savings on gym memberships, shopping and other discounts available through Perkbox.
Variety of social events & team building opportunities are available.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of Cyber security Engineer, Cyber Engineer, Cyber Auditor, CE Auditor, Cyber Essentials engineer MPS Engineer, Field Engineer, IT Engineer may also be considered for this role

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