Leading London based Insurance group require an Information Security Operation Engineer. The key responsibilities for the position include.
· Monitor the managed security services (MSS) platform and its activities
· Maintain computer systems at an acceptable level of risk
· Manage and resolve security incidents and events to protect corporate IT assets
· Carry out vulnerabilities scanning and ensure that regular penetration tests are performed for any new or changing applications/services /websites /APIs
· Identify threats against and vulnerabilities in computer assets. Implement remediation plans to mitigate vulnerabilities
· Provide assurance on the effectiveness of controls in place to protect company computer systems and the integrity of operational processes supporting them e.g. network controls, firewalls etc
· Contribute to verification of Cloud controls
· Monitor IT hardware and software against build standards
· Provide security and risk guidance for IT projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls
· Maintain dashboards that provide meaningful metrics for IT computer systems (e.g. cross platform patch management and anti-malware status)
Work closely with Service Delivery Operations - Network and Server support teams
Experience required.
· Knowledge of security and control frameworks, such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CobiT and ITIL
· An understanding of fundamental principles of information technologies
· Experience of Cloud (AWS, Azure), operating systems (Microsoft; UNIX Linux and Apple), Firewall (Checkpoint, Cisco ASA), Proxy ZScaler & F5 (LTM, ASM, GTM)
· Broad knowledge of IT architecture and underpinning technologies
· Knowledge of technological trends and developments in the area of Cyber Threat mitigation, information security and risk management
· Excellent high-level understanding of technologies that are used to support a significant Business Operation: Systems, Infrastructure components, Middleware e.g.:
· ServiceNow and ITSM Toolsets
· Technical knowledge and understanding of all infrastructure services (Server, Network, Telephony, etc.)
· MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio
· Technical knowledge of integration services
This role is based in London and offers a basic salary between £60-65K