Cyber Security Specialist

Vix Technology
Manchester
2 weeks ago
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Vix Technology, a global leader in automatic fare collection, transit information, and transit analytics solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer. With a presence in over 200 city and regional transport authorities worldwide, Vix has been at the forefront of transforming fare collection for more than 35 years. At Vix, we are committed to solving problems and delivering innovative solutions that are revolutionizing the world of public transit.

We're on the hunt for a motivated, engaged Cyber Security Specialist to support, maintain and improve/contribute to the management of real time security operations, including real time analysis and ongoing security management across Vix’s application suite. This opportunity will suit someone with similarly aligned experience, working closely with our Platforms and Engineering streams, with excellent collaboration and communications skills.This role is based in our Manchester office, where we prioritise in-person collaboration and teamwork.

We regret that this position is only available for UK citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK, with current full time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK. This position will be located in Manchester, UK.

Requirements


What will you be responsible for?

  • Vulnerability management
  • Security requirements analysis and development, including design and implementation
  • Security incident forensics and post mortem
  • Support the security certification and accreditation process
  • Engineering engagements
  • Drive consistency and visibility of IT Security risk management activities
  • Address questions from internal and external audits and examinations
  • Promote awareness of applicable regulatory standards, upstream risks and industry best practices
  • Provide our security engineers with information about new vulnerabilities and threats we should be reviewing within our environments and advise on the appropriate priority to remediate them.
  • Facilitate and run scanning procedures and tools
  • Provide continual analysis of CI vulnerability inputs
  • Build strong relationships with engineers to ensure we have a platform that supports our security goals and posture
  • Engage with Vix Customers to offer advice on Security matters


What does our ideal candidate look like?

  • Relevant certifications/qualifications and/or significant commercial experience within the cybersecurity discipline
  • In-depth knowledge and experience within complex, dispersed on and off-prem infrastructure, including cloud and embedded systems
  • Interest and ability to impart knowledge, support and mentor the whole business in the cybersecurity space, including knowledge transfer, best practice and ongoing training and support
  • Pragmatic and personable, with great communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly.

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:

  • A focus on learning and development
  • A great team of like-minded professionals
  • Private Healthcare
  • Income Protection Scheme
  • Pension
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Electric Car Benefit Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Eyecare and Spectacle Vouchers


Sounds good? Then apply now. Get on board today!

Add your resume and anything else to showcase why you would be a great addition to our team. We regret that this position is only available for UK&I citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK&I, with current full time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK.

No recruitment agencies, please! We won’t accept any introductions.

Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.

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