Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Our vision

Davies is a community of outstanding people. We welcome different perspectives, support each other’s ambitions and grow together.

In a fast-changing business environment, we adapt and look ahead.

We succeed because we are multi-talented : in the skills of our teams, specialisms, and sector expertise. Working together, we are greater than the sum of our parts.

Why work for Davies

Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof).

Davies benefits and employee policies are ever-evolving. Currently some of our highlights include :

• Reward platform discounts for over 800 retailers
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• EAP with virtual GP
• 2 x paid volunteering days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies
• Fostering friendly and fertility support employer
• Pension - matched contribution up to 5%
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
• Development, training, and professional qualifications where applicable

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security (UK based), this is a hands-on, leadership role responsible for the investigation of IT security alerts and incidents, including the monitoring and maintenance of security tooling, Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM), anti-virus, and vulnerability management platforms.

Please note this is a pioneer position in Halifax, Canada. Whilst we build out the team, the position is home-based and requires you to be comfortable working some what solo in this area (both Halifax, and Cyber) for a couple of weeks / months.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor local Cyber Security Engineers and Analysts
• Act as the point of escalation for incidents and issues (which may include outside of standard business hours on occasion)
• Operational IT security, including the monitoring and maintenance of IT security tools, such as Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM), anti-virus, and vulnerability management platforms
• Validation and risk assessment of newly identified vulnerabilities
• Assist with task planning and delegation for team members
• Review and / or make changes to technical policies
• Support the CISO to deliver risk-based improvements, including public-facing websites and services
• Assist with IT security gap and risks assessments including CIS, ISO 27001 and Cyber Security Essentials
• Assist with internal audit and external audit

Skills and experience required

• Extensive practical operational security experience within a large, complex organisation
• Demonstrable experience of working with a variety of teams including development, data, project and IT Service desk to support their respective BAU activities and project objectives.
• In depth knowledge of IT systems and applications, with ability to communicate information to both tech and non-tech stakeholders.
• Confident managing third party supplier relationships.
• Experience of implementing and maintaining a cloud strategy.
• A solid understanding (and ideally, practical knowledge) of IT security best practice, common attack types and detection / prevention methods, including CISecurity Benchmarks, OWASP and NIST guidelines.
• Regularly review all aspects of the IT infrastructure and recommend improvements where appropriate, promoting a continuous improvement mindset across the team.
• Share best practice and promote innovation.
• Previous leadership, mentorship and / or people management experience within a security setting.
• Experience of working within regulated businesses, a plus.
• One or more relevant IT security qualifications from a recognised body, such as GIAC GSEC and ISC2 CISSP, desirable
• Experience of working within agile project environments may be advantageous

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