Job Title: Information Security Officer Location: Exeter - Fully Remote Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + benefits Are you an experienced Information Security Officer looking for your next challenge? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. My client, a specialist financial services business with an excellent reputation, is currently investing within their Information/Cyber Security team. As part of this investment, they are looking to hire an Information Security Officer to join the team. Reporting directly into the CISO you will provide the specialist expertise to maintain and support IT security strategies by managing the overall IT security governance and compliance processes, ensuring that effective IT security controls and processes are being implemented across the business. They are also undergoing a major transformation programme at the moment and the role will be instrumental in supporting the projects by providing project assurance from an information security perspective. Key responsibilities To probe systems and processes to ensure appropriate controls are applied. Provide security advice based on best practice to IT or Systems Owners. Evaluation and risk assessment of new suppliers, software, systems or technologies. Annual security reviews and risk assessment of IT suppliers. Perform penetration testing. Analyse IT requirements and provide objective advice on best practice IT security. Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities. Research/evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them. Plan and test for disaster recovery, business continuity and create contingency plans for the event of any security breaches. Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity. Identify any gaps in controls on systems eg Active Directory, Intune, AWS, etc. Control use of software libraries by developers and ensure vulnerabilities identified are resolved. Conduct personalised Security Training for different employee groups. Conduct internal audit under CISO supervision. Investigate security alerts and provide support for incident response. Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security. Assist with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues. Review and refine IT security controls to ensure that they are appropriate to mitigate underlying resilience and residual risk. To influence and manage IT security development best practices on the codebase for both internal and external development teams. To design the security architecture topology, making sure it is part of the Service management framework. To oversee all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies and procedures by ensuring these policies and procedures encompass the overall security of information at rest or in transit within the systems. To ensure vulnerabilities are managed by directing periodic internal/external penetration tests using ethical hacking. Upon request of the CISO, to deputise any meetings as necessary to prioritise recommended improvements. Skills and Experience required Proven background within a similar Information Security Officer position. Proven background within Information Security using proven methodologies with external resources. Information Security certification (CISSP, CEH, CISM, etc) A strong knowledge of ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials + Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive. The ability to explain the risk of security threats and creating mitigations. Experience with securing cloud-based services such as Azure or AWS. A good understanding of GDPR standards and practices. Excellent written and verbal communications skills as appropriate for the needs of the audience. For more information or to apply please send a copy of your CV to (see below)
26/04/2024
Full time
Job Title: Information Security Officer Location: Exeter - Fully Remote Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + benefits Are you an experienced Information Security Officer looking for your next challenge? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. My client, a specialist financial services business with an excellent reputation, is currently investing within their Information/Cyber Security team. As part of this investment, they are looking to hire an Information Security Officer to join the team. Reporting directly into the CISO you will provide the specialist expertise to maintain and support IT security strategies by managing the overall IT security governance and compliance processes, ensuring that effective IT security controls and processes are being implemented across the business. They are also undergoing a major transformation programme at the moment and the role will be instrumental in supporting the projects by providing project assurance from an information security perspective. Key responsibilities To probe systems and processes to ensure appropriate controls are applied. Provide security advice based on best practice to IT or Systems Owners. Evaluation and risk assessment of new suppliers, software, systems or technologies. Annual security reviews and risk assessment of IT suppliers. Perform penetration testing. Analyse IT requirements and provide objective advice on best practice IT security. Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities. Research/evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them. Plan and test for disaster recovery, business continuity and create contingency plans for the event of any security breaches. Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity. Identify any gaps in controls on systems eg Active Directory, Intune, AWS, etc. Control use of software libraries by developers and ensure vulnerabilities identified are resolved. Conduct personalised Security Training for different employee groups. Conduct internal audit under CISO supervision. Investigate security alerts and provide support for incident response. Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security. Assist with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues. Review and refine IT security controls to ensure that they are appropriate to mitigate underlying resilience and residual risk. To influence and manage IT security development best practices on the codebase for both internal and external development teams. To design the security architecture topology, making sure it is part of the Service management framework. To oversee all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies and procedures by ensuring these policies and procedures encompass the overall security of information at rest or in transit within the systems. To ensure vulnerabilities are managed by directing periodic internal/external penetration tests using ethical hacking. Upon request of the CISO, to deputise any meetings as necessary to prioritise recommended improvements. Skills and Experience required Proven background within a similar Information Security Officer position. Proven background within Information Security using proven methodologies with external resources. Information Security certification (CISSP, CEH, CISM, etc) A strong knowledge of ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials + Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive. The ability to explain the risk of security threats and creating mitigations. Experience with securing cloud-based services such as Azure or AWS. A good understanding of GDPR standards and practices. Excellent written and verbal communications skills as appropriate for the needs of the audience. For more information or to apply please send a copy of your CV to (see below)
Infrastructure Team Leader Exeter - Devon - Hybrid £40,000-£50,000 The Role The Infrastructure Team is a small team of engineers with high levels of experience, competence and capabilities. This team is responsible for the design, support and delivery of high level and technical products and services and as such need to work to exacting standards of quality and professionalism at all times. The Infrastructure Team Lead role is responsible for the definition and adherence of those standards across the team. In addition, this person will assume responsibility for the availability, performance, resilience and security of the core platform and infrastructure and will undertake whatever actions necessary to ensure this within the agreed operating constraints and budget. As the company's senior engineer the post holder will provide a technical consultancy and architect service as required. Duties and responsibilities Team Leader Manage the team is a positive manner to align with business growth plans. Own the planning and administration of the infrastructure roadmap and product owner responsibilities Represent the Infrastructure team at meetings. Setting and managing regular goals and appraisals for the infrastructure team. Demonstrates consistent levels of professionalism at all times and leads by example. Core Infrastructure & Technical Architecture/Support Work within Company policies and guidelines. Be involved in the design, implementation and support for all data networks across all locations. This includes Local Area Networks and liaising with the managed WAN providers for effective fault resolution. Provide expert support for workstations & Servers running Microsoft Server / Workstation Products, Citrix, Linux. Implement and Provide expert support on storage both local and network based. Server Planning, Design, Build and Fault fixing. Use of Group Policy and Active Directory to control Workstation and Server behaviour across the network, auditing users & ensure it is working correctly. Ensure all backup processes for network equipment and Servers are robust running according to the backup policy. Ensure IT systems are protected against virus infections and infections are controlled in accordance with best practice. Ensure all documentation is maintained up-to-date, accurately and in an easily understood manner. Be involved in regular audits of company equipment and software used and recommend improvements and upgrades. To implement and document policies, standards and procedures, proposing upgrades and enhancements to these from the basis of own expert knowledge, and experience with the installed equipment. Liaise with key suppliers and customers to ensure the effective delivery or projects and products. Be available as part of the out of hours on call rota, and be able to effectively prioritse and troubleshoot issues affecting critical services. Pre Sales Support Support pre-sales activity escalated by the pre-sales engineer Plan, design and cost proposed solutions to meet customers' needs Serve as escalation point for the pre-sales engineer where there's greater technical complexity. Other As a senior engineer you will possess the ability to not just train your fellow team members but also the other support teams. Occasionally travel to other locations and stay overnight. Perform any other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications and experience Experienced 3rd Line engineer who has either worked as a team leader or is looking to further their career by managing a small team. Although not essentials Microsoft, Networking or Linux accreditations are a bonus. Knowledge, skills and abilities Use of Active Directory, Group policy and File permissions in Microsoft and Linux (Debian) A good understanding of basic network functions such as NAT, Spanning Tree, HSRP, VLANs, routing of traffic and the use of subnets. An ability to maintain regular backups of Servers using a mixture of backup and recovery products. An ability to configure and troubleshoot, Switches, Firewalls Routers and wireless networks. A detailed understanding of copper structured and fibre optic cabling systems The post holder will have the ability to produce Technical Documentation to an agreed standard. Keep abreast of industry technology and advise on vendor product developments.
22/04/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Team Leader Exeter - Devon - Hybrid £40,000-£50,000 The Role The Infrastructure Team is a small team of engineers with high levels of experience, competence and capabilities. This team is responsible for the design, support and delivery of high level and technical products and services and as such need to work to exacting standards of quality and professionalism at all times. The Infrastructure Team Lead role is responsible for the definition and adherence of those standards across the team. In addition, this person will assume responsibility for the availability, performance, resilience and security of the core platform and infrastructure and will undertake whatever actions necessary to ensure this within the agreed operating constraints and budget. As the company's senior engineer the post holder will provide a technical consultancy and architect service as required. Duties and responsibilities Team Leader Manage the team is a positive manner to align with business growth plans. Own the planning and administration of the infrastructure roadmap and product owner responsibilities Represent the Infrastructure team at meetings. Setting and managing regular goals and appraisals for the infrastructure team. Demonstrates consistent levels of professionalism at all times and leads by example. Core Infrastructure & Technical Architecture/Support Work within Company policies and guidelines. Be involved in the design, implementation and support for all data networks across all locations. This includes Local Area Networks and liaising with the managed WAN providers for effective fault resolution. Provide expert support for workstations & Servers running Microsoft Server / Workstation Products, Citrix, Linux. Implement and Provide expert support on storage both local and network based. Server Planning, Design, Build and Fault fixing. Use of Group Policy and Active Directory to control Workstation and Server behaviour across the network, auditing users & ensure it is working correctly. Ensure all backup processes for network equipment and Servers are robust running according to the backup policy. Ensure IT systems are protected against virus infections and infections are controlled in accordance with best practice. Ensure all documentation is maintained up-to-date, accurately and in an easily understood manner. Be involved in regular audits of company equipment and software used and recommend improvements and upgrades. To implement and document policies, standards and procedures, proposing upgrades and enhancements to these from the basis of own expert knowledge, and experience with the installed equipment. Liaise with key suppliers and customers to ensure the effective delivery or projects and products. Be available as part of the out of hours on call rota, and be able to effectively prioritse and troubleshoot issues affecting critical services. Pre Sales Support Support pre-sales activity escalated by the pre-sales engineer Plan, design and cost proposed solutions to meet customers' needs Serve as escalation point for the pre-sales engineer where there's greater technical complexity. Other As a senior engineer you will possess the ability to not just train your fellow team members but also the other support teams. Occasionally travel to other locations and stay overnight. Perform any other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications and experience Experienced 3rd Line engineer who has either worked as a team leader or is looking to further their career by managing a small team. Although not essentials Microsoft, Networking or Linux accreditations are a bonus. Knowledge, skills and abilities Use of Active Directory, Group policy and File permissions in Microsoft and Linux (Debian) A good understanding of basic network functions such as NAT, Spanning Tree, HSRP, VLANs, routing of traffic and the use of subnets. An ability to maintain regular backups of Servers using a mixture of backup and recovery products. An ability to configure and troubleshoot, Switches, Firewalls Routers and wireless networks. A detailed understanding of copper structured and fibre optic cabling systems The post holder will have the ability to produce Technical Documentation to an agreed standard. Keep abreast of industry technology and advise on vendor product developments.
Senior Data Scientist/Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer/Exeter/Torquay/Weymouth/Python/C#/Unity/Machine Learning - £45,000 - £55,000 My client is looking for a new Data Scientist with experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to join a growing development team as a Data and Machine Learning Developer. Your expertise will directly contribute to the advancement of their Immersive technology solutions (working in Unity/C#) and their applications across various sectors. You MUST have Front End development and Machine Learning experience to be suitable for this position. Requirements: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field (ideally with an application to human factors, psychology or neuroscience). Prior exposure to and knowledge of physiological sensors, biosensors and data acquisition systems would be an advantage It would be an advantage if you already have SC clearance You also must have been based in the UK for the last 5 years Responsibilities: Experience with programming languages such as Python is needed; familiarity with C# is a plus Create, deploy and refine algorithms that process, analyse, and learn from large psychophysiological data sets Collaborate with team members along with communicating to the relevant stakeholders on technical matters Capable of Integrating Machine Learning models into production systems and deploy them for Real Time or batch processing Senior Data Scientist/Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer/Exeter/Torquay/Weymouth/Python/C#/Unity/Machine Learning - £45,000 - £55,000 Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
22/04/2024
Full time
Senior Data Scientist/Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer/Exeter/Torquay/Weymouth/Python/C#/Unity/Machine Learning - £45,000 - £55,000 My client is looking for a new Data Scientist with experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to join a growing development team as a Data and Machine Learning Developer. Your expertise will directly contribute to the advancement of their Immersive technology solutions (working in Unity/C#) and their applications across various sectors. You MUST have Front End development and Machine Learning experience to be suitable for this position. Requirements: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field (ideally with an application to human factors, psychology or neuroscience). Prior exposure to and knowledge of physiological sensors, biosensors and data acquisition systems would be an advantage It would be an advantage if you already have SC clearance You also must have been based in the UK for the last 5 years Responsibilities: Experience with programming languages such as Python is needed; familiarity with C# is a plus Create, deploy and refine algorithms that process, analyse, and learn from large psychophysiological data sets Collaborate with team members along with communicating to the relevant stakeholders on technical matters Capable of Integrating Machine Learning models into production systems and deploy them for Real Time or batch processing Senior Data Scientist/Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer/Exeter/Torquay/Weymouth/Python/C#/Unity/Machine Learning - £45,000 - £55,000 Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.