Security Engineer

Skills
Cloud SecurityContinuous ImprovementInformation SecurityInformation Security AnalysisPresentationsProgrammesQuantitative Analytics
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Solid demonstrable Information Security experience ideally in a regulated environment
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and networking concepts
  • Hands on experience building and maintaining systems and integrations for security controls
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS
  • Exposure to recognised control frameworks such as CIS Critical Security Controls NIST SP 800-53 or NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework
  • Ability to identify effective implementation and test plans
  • Excellent communication skills with business and technical stakeholders
  • Ability to articulate security risk in practical terms
  • Ownership attention to detail and follow through to conclusion
  • Ability to prioritise remain agile and work independently on technical delivery

Nice to have

  • methodical
  • pragmatic
  • constructive
  • evidence-led
  • flexible
  • service obsessed

Day to day

  • Translate security requirements into practical controls for technology and business change
  • Review technical designs and implement security controls using industry best practice and Nucleus standards
  • Validate controls through technical assessment and gather evidence that they work as intended
  • Work closely with internal teams and outsource partners to deliver remediation and manage security risk
  • Support audit due diligence and continuous improvement across security operations and analysis