Cyber Security Engineer
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
The Role:
We’re on the lookout for a skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join our team. You’ll be at the forefront of keeping our systems and data safe, managing security incidents, and working closely with different teams to ensure we’re always one step ahead of potential threats.
What You’ll Do:
- Assess Security: Review and test our existing systems and new projects to make sure they meet our security standards and spot any potential weaknesses.
- Respond to Incidents: Be the go-to person for security issues in the Americas. Lead investigations, manage responses, and work to resolve any threats that come up.
- Manage Vulnerabilities: Help us stay on top of security gaps by identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing vulnerabilities. Work with teams to fix them promptly.
- Collaborate: Work with IT, Product, and Security teams to put in place strong security measures and share your insights on improving our security.
- Document & Report: Keep thorough records of security incidents and assessments. Prepare reports for senior management on what’s happening in the security space.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a similar field.
- Certifications: Security certifications like CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent are needed. Cloud Security certifications (e.g., CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialty) are a big plus.
- Experience: Solid experience in cybersecurity, especially within a Security Operations (SecOps) setting. Experience with security audits, incident response, and vulnerability management is preferred.
- Skills: Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and cloud security practices is important.
You’ll Shine If You Have:
- Great people skills and the ability to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues in a way that’s easy to understand.
- Negotiation skills to help get everyone on board with best security practices.
- A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to identifying and solving security issues.
- The ability to work well with others and adapt to changing priorities, including during mergers and acquisitions. A drive to keep learning and growing in the cybersecurity field.
Why IRIS?
We’re committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace where you’ll feel valued and supported. Join us and be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the world of software and security.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re excited about cybersecurity and ready to bring your skills to a place where you can truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the IRIS family!
IRIS Software Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About IRIS
As one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies, IRIS Software Group exists to simplify the lives of businesses, schools and organisations.
IRIS provides software solutions and services that substantially enhance operational compliance, efficiency and accuracy, empowering the users of our technology to look forward with certainty and confidence.
Over 4 million parents use our software to connect with their child’s school, 18% of UK employees are paid via an IRIS payroll solution, 50,000 SMEs use IRIS cloud bookkeeping and 21,000 firms rely on us for legislative compliance.
Our operational software is the invisible but essential beating heart of our customers’ businesses, supporting them in a range of objectives, from maintaining legislative compliance to boosting engagement with stakeholders and enhancing productivity.
It’s vital these mission-critical functions work first time, every time.
That’s why IRIS helps businesses run the tough stuff, stay compliant and get operational tasks done right first time, every time – so they can focus on productivity and growth.
IRIS is a company built on hiring the best people; our people are our greatest assets.
They enable us to be the innovative, market-leading, and high-performing company that we are today.
We’re delighted to be certified as a Great Place to Work and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women.
These accolades confirm that our employees have a consistently positive experience at IRIS, with the certifications considering employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, trust in management, effective communication and recognition/reward.
IRIS is committed to engaging, rewarding and empowering our employees, and this is central to what we do.
This is why we work to create an environment where employees feel like they are part of a team.
Why work for IRIS?
The Benefits
Developing your career
We believe in creating a culture of engagement and reward to develop your potential and offer long-term career success. We do this by:
Supporting our managers to be great leaders, providing inspirational management resources and offering dedicated management development training.
Rewarding individual excellence through dedicated initiatives and Employee Awards for demonstrating our values.
Offering regular training and development programmes tailored to each employee’s development needs and providing a commitment to a ‘learning culture’ which shares knowledge, best practice and our long-standing expertise between employees.
We’re committed to a culture of continuous improvement and listen to our employees via regular feedback sessions and employee engagement surveys.
Our employees love the colleagues they work with. We promote a positive environment where our people feel comfortable, make friends and support each other.
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