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Security Engineer

Avnet | Electronics distribution
2h 36m ago
Hybrid
Full Time
IC
Leeds

Job Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Security Engineer to join a global team in a newly created role, offering the chance to make a real impact and shape the future of security within the organisation. With a high level of autonomy, you will have the freedom to take ownership of key initiatives, drive improvements and bring your own ideas and expertise to the table, while collaborating with colleagues to strengthen and evolve the organisation’s security capabilities.

This is a flexible, hybrid working role giving you the work life balance to work from home and from the office.

What's in it for you?

Along with offering a competitive salary package, we also offer:

  • A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
  • A strong open-door policy within management
  • An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career
  • Pension scheme
  • Cash Plan Healthcare Scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with option to buy additional holiday
  • Free Onsite Parking and free onsite gym
  • Flexible home working
  • Reward schemes

What you will be doing:

  • Conduct security risk assessments and compliance audits and makes recommendations regarding levels of risk by identifying potential information and network security vulnerabilities.
  • Develops, maintains and publishes policies and standards related to security software systems to mitigate risk and influence user behaviors.
  • Implementation, administration, and compliance with all GIS data security programs and regulations including General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
  • Enforces and monitors security related standards, procedures, techniques and guidelines.
  • Provides technical guidance and consultation related to information security issues.
  • Identifies intrusions into information systems and makes recommendations for improvements/changes based on findings.
  • Investigates and recommends security technologies and solutions including data loss prevention, firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection, etc.
  • Shares security knowledge with employees and the business.
  • Manages the provisioning, de-provisioning and access levels of accounts for cybersecurity tools.
  • Represents the team as a regional point of contact.
  • Design, implement, and ensure the safety of information systems assets, data and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
  • Interface with user communities to identify security needs and implement procedures based on findings.
  • Communicate security policies and monitor compliance. Evaluate security level requirements.

What we are looking for:

  • Extensive work-related experience gained in a similar role
  • Ability to develop solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables.
  • Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts.
  • Able to determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated capability to address complex security issues effectively and efficiently.
  • Ability to think critically and adapt solutions to evolving security challenges.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and produce clear, concise reports.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a global team and contribute to collective security goals while managing individual responsibilities.
  • Ideally knowledge and experience of Crowdstrike, Cribl, Netscope and ArmorCode.

#LI-EMEA

#LI-AVNET


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Job Applicant EMEA Imprints

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🇬🇧 English

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