Cyber Security Engineer (Scotland)

Provn
Aberdeen
1 week ago
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We are currently seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our client, a leading cloud provider who have grown significantly over the last few years. This role will involve working closely with the Cyber Security team on everything security, including vulnerability scanning & management, incident response, security tooling project, DevSecOps and more.


The successful candidate will require a good amount of experience across the Infrastructure or Security space, and will be keen to learn and develop in all aspects of Security. Any Microsoft security cloud-based experience would be a huge plus too. You will work closely with all sorts of Engineers & Specialists across the business to ensure security is at the forefront of operations and processes.


About Our Client:

Our client is one of the leaders in their field, and have grown a strong brand over the last few years. They are primarily based in Glasgow, but have some operations across the globe, and are now investing heavily into the Security team.


An overview of what the successful candidate will require:


  • At least 3+ years of experience working in a Cyber Security focused role.
  • Experience working with cloud-based security tooling such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel.
  • Vulnerability & Access Management tooling experience
  • Knowledge of Security processes and policies


Why Apply?


  • A technically challenging, dynamic environment with a strong focus on security.
  • Learn something new every day.
  • Working closely with Senior security figures in the business.
  • Exposure to DevSecOps and modern security practices.
  • Working within a leading business who invest in their tech & people.


The company is headquartered in Glasgow and look for candidates to be on site a few days per week. If this aligns with your career goals, please click “apply,” and a member of the Provn team will contact you to discuss this Senior Software Engineer position further.


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