Supports the implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and improvement of cybersecurity tools, controls, and configurations. Investigates security alerts and incidents alongside SOC and digital forensics teams, contributes to security technology and process development, and performs business-as-usual and project tasks. The role supports cyber risk management and secure operation of internal technology services.
The Cyber and Information Security Team play a critical role in supporting our internal business functions alongside our external customer commitments. NCC Group’s internal security team work to develop, introduce and maintain administrative, technical and physical security controls to continually improve the Group’s security.
The Associate Security Engineer supports the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of security tools, technologies and configurations that help protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of NCC Group information systems and assets. The role helps the Security Engineering Team manage cyber risk, improve security controls and support the secure operation of internal technology services.
This role is suited to someone building their career in security engineering, with the opportunity to develop technical knowledge, contribute to business-as-usual and project work, and support the adoption of good security practice across NCC Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting the Group in constantly striving to improve its cyber security posture, seeking out and exploiting opportunities for improvement.
- Supporting and maintaining security solutions (e.g. Defender for Endpoint, privileged access management systems, access policies, application management, etc.)
- Taking part in the investigation of security alerts and incidents, in conjunction with the Security Operations Centre and Digital Forensics colleagues
- Involvement in the investigation, development and adoption of cyber and information security technology, process, policy and best practice.
- Working on BAU and Project tasks assigned to the Security Engineering Team.
- Working closely with the Security Program Team and Technical IT Teams where required.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience in an IT, infrastructure, service desk, cloud, security operations or information security role.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure, Microsoft Defender 365, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Intune or VMware.
- Awareness of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS Controls, Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001.
- Awareness of privileged access management, endpoint security, incident response, AWS security, mobile device security, Windows or Linux environments is desirable.
- Security-related certifications or learning pathways, such as Security+, Microsoft SC-900 or AZ-900.
Job Benefits
We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:
- Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
- Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
- Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
- Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
- Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
- Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
- Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
About
We assess, develop and manage cyber threats across our increasingly connected society. We advise global technology, manufacturers, financial institutions, critical national infrastructure providers, retailers and governments on the best way to keep businesses, software and personal data safe.With our knowledge, experience and global footprint, we are best placed to help businesses identify, assess, mitigate & respond to the risks they face.We are passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionising the way in which organisations think about cyber security.Headquartered in Manchester, UK, with over 35 offices across the world, NCC Group employs more than 2,000 people and is a trusted advisor to 15,000 clients worldwide.
NCC Group Manchester, England Office
Manchester, United Kingdom
NCC Group Manchester, England Office
XYZ, 2 Hardman Blvd, Manchester , Manchester, United Kingdom, M3 3AQ
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