Cyber Security Engineer

Motorpoint

  • Derby
  • £40,000-50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
Who are we?We are Motorpoint, the UK's leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. At Motorpoint, we all share the same vision:To be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality.We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done - and who bring our values to life - PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE - by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!The Role: Cyber Security EngineerSalary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annumLocation: Hybrid/Derby (Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship).Contract Type: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per weekWhat will you be getting up to?Reporting to the Information Security Manager, the role will require in-depth understanding of information & cyber security, technology architecture and business security. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further establish their IT Security knowledge and skills in an environment that provides autonomy and support in equal measure.Our people are our most important asset. Without the right people in our business, we would not be where we are today. We are always on the lookout for individuals who want to help shape and build our business to move towards the future. We are constantly driving change with no two days the same. We welcome those who aren't afraid of a challenge to come join us.
  • Working with the Information Security Team to implement items on the cybersecurity strategy and maintain an on-going programme of security testing.
  • Identify weaknesses or failures in Information Security and drive appropriate improvements
  • Work with the platform engineering, business operations and delivery functions to guide and ensure security principles/procedures are understood and applied consistently.
  • Working with our security partner to maintain the security strategy and components of the service to deliver a best in class posture.
  • Owning the Data Loss Prevention project to ensure the business handles data securely and applying classification labels.
  • Managing our breach and attack simulation tool and its modules to ensure penetration testing activities are performed and results prioritised for remediation.
  • Deliver security awareness on a monthly basis with our collaborative partner.
  • Advising on our Security First posture as part of the security team, collaborating closely with peers to ensure that security is built into everything we do.
  • Support with cyber incidents, following established playbooks
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritise your workload and work to demanding deadlines.
What do we need from you?
  • Must have a broad knowledge of a wide range of Information Technology systems and a deep understanding of the inherent security risks associated with these technologies.
  • Must have extensive experience implementing and maintaining industry leading security tools.
  • Good understanding of security controls within cloud environments & infrastructure, including AWS, Azure and 365 (E5 experience Desirable.
  • Experience working in a Cyber Essentials environment (Desirable)
  • Excellent communication & reporting skills
  • Demonstrable experience in protecting an organisation against threat actors.
  • An understanding of infosec best practices and approaches such as OWASP
  • Hands-On Network Security would be advantageous.
  • Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science and/or relevant experience (4+ Years)
  • Professional certification (CompTIA Security+, other industry certifications)
What is in it for you?
  • Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
  • 31 days' holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married, or moving house
  • Additional holidays for length of service
  • Long service awards
  • Staff discount on cars and finance options
  • Discounts and cashback at hundreds of high street retailers and restaurants through our “My M.O.T” platform
  • Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
  • Cycle to work
  • Pension
  • Healthcare
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Vocational and personal development training courses
  • Quarterly team socials
  • Team feasts
  • Scratch card rewards
  • Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
  • Plus much more!
Closing Date:Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed.

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