Job description
Conexus are currently partnered with a leading pharmaceutical client that are developing their security function across Europe, and are currently searching for a Security Solutions Engineer with extensive experience in Azure and ZScaler to join them on a permanent basis from the UK. This role is remote, with their office being based in Manchester.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Security Solutions Engineer and Administrator to join our client's Cyber Security Team on a permanent basis. This role involves the development, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of a variety of security tools and solutions aimed at safeguarding the company from cyber threats and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Cyber Security Architects and IT/OT infrastructure teams across multiple locations to implement and maintain security tools and solutions.
- Ensure security measures align with best practices and vendor guidelines.
- Handle day-to-day security administration tasks, including troubleshooting, configuration changes, user access management, API maintenance, data feed operations, version updates, security patching, and more.
- Monitor and analyse security logs and alerts, respond to security incidents, and address vulnerabilities.
- Maintain up-to-date administrative procedures, working instructions, and knowledge articles.
- Educate and train end-users on security solutions.
- Adhere to information security controls and participate in assessments and audits.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in engineering, deploying, and administering security solutions, especially in highly regulated IT environments.
- Expertise in various security products and technologies such as email security, SIEM/XDR/EDR, NGFWs/IDPs, network security analytics, SASE, WAF, identity and access management, OT threat management, and data protection.
- Strong technical and analytical skills with a passion for cyber security.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting, demonstrating excellent time management and productivity.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of professional IT experience, with at least 5 years as a security engineer and administrator, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing industries.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security or Information Technology.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, and others.
- Proficiency in programming languages like Python, PowerShell, Bash, SQL, and Perl.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of German is advantageous.
- High level of personal integrity and professionalism in handling confidential matters.
- Experience working within a matrixed and geographically dispersed organization.
- Familiarity with USA NIST NICE Framework roles, specifically Systems Security Specialist and System Administrator.
If this position could be of interest, please apply via the link below, or reach out directly
