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Senior Cyber Security Engineer

XPS Pensions Group
Berkshire
6 days ago
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Job description

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Consultant


Reading


Hybrid


Full Time


Permanent

Ref: 002982

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.


Our Cyber Security business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our vibrant Reading office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a similar Cyber role role where they have gained knowledge and experience in performing daily security engineering tasks and assist with security hardening projects to protect IT infrastructure, networks and data.


A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector.


Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It’s about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they’re happy. Above all, it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.


The Team


XPS Cyber Security is an expanding team made up of internal cyber security engineers and cyber security operations analysts with an external 24/7 Security Operations Centre. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer role will be challenged with researching and implementing the latest technologies in the industry. This environment is highly technical and collaborative.

The Role


As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with XPS you will:

Using expert security knowledge, provide technical security guidance for securing IT assets, change control, security testing, secure systems design and making recommendations to implement effective security controls.


Take ownership of day-to-day running of technical vulnerability management programme. Use expert security knowledge with a particular focus in application security testing, web application firewalls, vulnerability management and securing development pipelines to make improvements.
Provide security direction and leadership as required with ability to mentor other security team members.
Carry out cyber security engineering tasks using best-practice service management (ITIL), to agreed SLAs/KPIs, whilst promoting and adhering to XPS workplace values.
Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business.
Represent Security as Subject Matter Expert in meetings and projects.
Assist the Operations team with timely security incident investigation to recover service in complex cross-technology environments.
Assist in group security training and awareness campaigns.
Assist in reviewing the market for effective information security solutions.
Assist in annual review of suppliers’ information security processes.
Assist as required with client information security questionnaires.
Assist IT with Security Administration.

Your profile


Essential Criteria

Experienced security engineer with demonstrable detailed knowledge of security products, Web Application Firewalls, access control, SIEM, AV, email and web security gateways, firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing and switching.


Knowledge of current and future security initiatives e.g. OWASP standards, SASE intelligence led penetration testing, zero-trust, threat centric security, risk-based vulnerability management.
Come from an infrastructure/networks background to fully support XPS changes and security initiatives.
Has, or is working towards CISSP, SANS GCIA, Comptia Security+ and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent qualifications.
Detailed understanding of Security Infrastructure design, IT Security best practice and hardening standards.
Computer Science degree, or relevant experience.
Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and AAF control frameworks.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills with ability to create, update and maintain network diagrams.

What we offer:


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We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:

Competitive salary


Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
Flexible Bank holidays
Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
Healthcare cash plan
Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
Access to a digital GP service
Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS 

What next:


If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly. 


Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.


If you do not feel ready to apply or still have questions, please email us by clicking 

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

Right to Work confirmation


DBS Disclosure check
Employment or educational references covering five years
Satisfactory credit check

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.


Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.


XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

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