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Cyber Security Specialist
The Cyber Security Specialist’s role is crucial for safeguarding SBG’s digital infrastructure and data. The role will ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data by implementing robust security measures and developing tailored security systems. The role will be responsible for maintaining all relevant cyber security standards, leading the implementation of a formal Cyber Security Strategy and taking the lead on cyber security incident response, running regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify risks as well as planning and implementing the necessary changes to mitigate any issues found. Additionally, the role will educate employees on cyber security best practices, fostering a culture of security awareness to reduce the risk of human error leading to security incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain a defined cyber security strategy.
- Develop and implement policies and processes to formalise standards for cyber security.
- Provide input to project design and complete cost proposals for business requirements.
- Provide technical information to aid prioritisation and decision making across the wider IT team relating to cyber security matters.
- Lead trials and evaluations of security technologies.
- Ensure that all security standards are maintained.
- Ensure that appropriate documentation is created and maintained to allow for efficient management of the infrastructure and to enable effective collaboration with the wider IT team.
- Collaborate closely with the It Infrastructure Manager and IT Operations team to ensure smooth handover of new technology and provision of 4th line escalation for technical guidance / assistance.
- Contribute to the efficient delivery of the Vulnerability Management Framework.
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of user awareness training and related materials.
- Collaborate closely with the IT Compliance Specialist and team to deliver cyber security audits, complete due diligence assessments and drive the user awareness programme.
Required Skills/Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in a Cyber Security Specialist role, in addition to 5+ years of experience in a Senior IT Infrastructure role.
- 3+ years’ experience working at a senior level with Azure services / migrations.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
- Desirable certifications:
- ITIL V4 Foundation or higher.
- Vendor qualifications relevant to the job e.g. MCSA/MCSE or equivalent M365/ Azure qualification.
- Awareness of Compliance requirements such as: CE+, PCI, GDPR, ISO27001, CIS.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Technical Proficiency: Extensive knowledge of on-premises IT systems, cloud computing (Azure), Microsoft 365, networking (WAN, LAN, VPN, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, 802.1x), firewalls, virtualisation, and scripting languages such as PowerShell.
- Incident Response: Experienced in contributing to major incident response. Skills in digital forensics and malware analysis to respond and investigate security incidents.
- Risk Management: Experienced in identifying, assessing and mitigating security risks.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Experienced in carrying out assessments, prioritising and mitigating vulnerabilities.
- Strategic Planning: Ability to align IT strategies with business goals and manage long-term IT objectives.
- Communication: Clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and facilitate collaboration.
- Problem Solving: Analytical thinking and troubleshooting to address technical challenges and optimise IT processes.
- Adaptability: Stay updated with the latest cyber security trends and adapt to new threats and technologies.
- Experience of working in a PCI DSS and FCA regulated business and with Cyber Essentials Plus security accreditation.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
Our Benefits:
- Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
- Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
- Flexi-time
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
- Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme
- 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts
- Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
- Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
- Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
- Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
- 25% Car Insurance Discount
- 20% Travel Insurance Discount
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Community support day
- Christmas and Summer parties
Working at SBG
At Somerset Bridge Group we aim to build a sustainable and innovative business focused on underwriting, broking and claims handling of UK motor insurance, offering transparent products and an efficient and fair service to our policy holders.
We are very proud to have been awarded a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People! We recognise that all of our people contribute to our success. That's why we are always looking for talented people to join our team - people who share our vision, who are passionate about what they do, and who want to be part of something special.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Somerset Bridge Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic factors or other characteristics protected by law. SBG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, skills and business requirements.
