Platform Security Engineer

Conferma is a global payment technology company who combine innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtual payments. We were created in 2005 and were more recently acquired by Sabre, with additional investment from Mastercard. Over the past decade, the Conferma ecosystem has grown, enabling us to become the world's largest payments platform for virtual cards.

We've engineered connectivity to over 80 of the world's best commercial card partners, over 400 travel management companies and over 150 travel technology partners. Every day, our team members work together to make it easier for travellers to connect with people and places. Our teams include passionate people dedicated to providing an environment that encourages partnership, a place where you feel like you belong, and where you are empowered to succeed. We look forward to having you join our journey - and seeing how far we can go, together! 

As a Security Engineer at Conferma, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our infrastructure and applications. You will be responsible for identifying, analysing, and responding to security threats, managing vulnerability assessments, and supporting the implementation of security controls across the organisation.

The responsibilities include:

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents using tools such as Rapid7, Microsoft Defender Suite, and Tenable One.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans and ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security best practices and harden systems.
• Maintain and improve security alerting and monitoring capabilities.
• Conduct root cause analysis of security incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews.
• Manage and track security-related tasks and projects using Jira.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Support compliance initiatives and audits as required.

What you'll have:

• Proven experience in a Security Analyst or Security Engineer role.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as Rapid7, Defender Suite, Tenable One, or comparable alternatives.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and endpoint protection technologies.
• Experience with ticketing and workflow tools like Jira.
• Solid knowledge of networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and cloud environments.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).

Why Join us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking security team with a strong culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Work on meaningful projects that directly impact the safety and integrity of our platform.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support.

Benefits at Conferma:

• At Conferma we understand that our people are what make us great. We have set out to provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes everything you would expect, as well as providing flexibility for you and your family.
• A salary sacrifice pension to maximise your contributions
• Life Assurance cover to provide peace of mind
• Enhanced Company sick pay to put your mind at rest
• Single cover private medical scheme, with the flexibility to add family members at your own cost
• 33 days paid annual leave to allow you to focus on what's important to you outside of work
• The ability to purchase up to 10 additional days holiday each year to enable additional time off
• Additional paid time off for life events, such as moving house or getting married
• An additional days leave on or around your birthday
• Enhanced paid parental leave on the birth or adoption of your child
• A confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) available to all 24/7
• Access a range of fantastic additional rewards, such as Cycle 2Work, Gym Membership, Tech Scheme and discounted shopping and Cinema tickets, via Conferma Rewards

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all. We intend that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment, nor be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.