Senior Security Engineer

Tunstall Ibérica S.A; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology provider is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to improve security posture and implement new security controls. The role involves a mix of building and testing security tools, overseeing ethical hacking activities, and collaborating with global teams. Applicants should have over 5 years in cybersecurity, a solid technical background, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Free eye tests

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years as a security engineer.
• Proven experience in a complex, multinational organization.
• Deep understanding of the cybersecurity market and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build and test new security controls and tools.
• Manage backlog of new features for cybersecurity tools.
• Conduct and oversee ethical hacking activities.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Security controls implementation

Technical background in IT

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

IAM solutions

PAM solutions

Cloud Security tools

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Security Engineer to join our Information Security team. This role is hybrid but could be based in any of our European offices.

But there’s more to this than just the ‘day job’. Tunstall is embarking upon a significant technical and business transformation programme that is focusing on changing the way in which we host and deliver our market leading solutions.

About us

A bit about us:

Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider.

We’re passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of more than 3,000 colleagues provides life saving and life changing technology and services to millions of people in 18 different countries.

At Tunstall you’ll find a place where you’re valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment where we champion diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at each step. From our open, fair, and transparent recruitment processes, through to the many development and career growth opportunities we provide.

Each Tunstall colleague has a superpower… they’re unique. No one else is them, and we think that’s special. Come and join our mission and be part of our team, our One Tunstall team.

What will you be doing in this role?

This role is with the Security Architecture and Engineering team, part of a recently created and growing Global Information Security organization. This role will be driving the continuous improvement of our security posture by enhancing our defences through new security controls in various domains including Identity and Access Management, Privileged Access Management, Breach and Attack Simulation, Ransomware Resilience, Network Security, Cloud Security controls, and more.

Other responsibilities include:

• Build and test new security controls and tools, and develop and own technical documentation, including technical designs, standard operating procedures, and the knowledge base.
• For some given tools, manage the backlog of new features, prioritize them based on stakeholder input and capability gaps, hold influential discussions with the vendor about future roadmap, and prepare plans towards improvement.
• Continuously challenge the suitability of our security controls and tools and revisit whether we can improve or should replace. Prepare and communicate analysis reports describing existing gaps and suggested roadmap.
• Conduct and/or oversee ethical hacking activities for prioritized services and applications, looking into identifying relevant vulnerabilities in mission critical systems and solutions.
• Conduct market research and pilot security solutions that will improve our security posture.
• Support the SOC in integrating new security controls and tools to expand security monitoring and detection capabilities.
• Keep a constant innovative, challenging and constructive attitude towards continuous improvement.

The Ideal candidate

To be successful in this role, you should have experience in building and testing new security controls and tools for adoption and implementation across multiple regions within a global organisation.

Key skills and experience

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of which at least 3 years as security engineer with a scope similar to the one described in this role.
• Deep understanding of the cybersecurity market (vendors, solutions, new trends), cyber threats and their evolution, adversarial techniques, tactics and procedures, and industry frameworks, standards and best practices such as MITRE.
• Strong technical background in IT and cybersecurity.
• Proven experience building and testing new cybersecurity controls and tools in a complex, multinational organization.
• Extensive and proven knowledge and experience with security solutions in various domains, such as IAM, PAM, Breach and Attack Simulation, Ransomware Resilience, Network Security, and Cloud Security.
• Good understanding of applied cryptography and secure protocols.
• Combination of passion for technical work and rigor at documenting the work done.
• Ability to manage complexity and make decisions with limited information or under uncertainty.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and confidence in being able to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or similar.
• English: CEFR B2.

Required competencies

• Full autonomy to perform technical work with little guidance.
• Process oriented, methodical and rigorous. Attention to detail.
• Collaboration in multicultural ecosystems.
• Analytical and problem solving.
• Hunger for learning and staying up to date.
• Passion for cybersecurity.

Desirable skills and experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or similar.
• Spanish, Swedish language

If you are not sure if you have the relevant skills or experience, then please apply (only takes a few minutes) and let our team review and come back to you.

What we offer

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Perks and benefits that include things like: free eye tests, retail discounts
• A warm and welcoming team environment
• Development and a chance to build a rewarding career
• Other benefits are based on the region/country that you are in

Equal Opportunities at Tunstall

At Tunstall, we’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and we celebrate the unique strengths each colleague brings. Our recruitment process is open, fair and inclusive, and we’re dedicated to providing any reasonable adjustments you may need to thrive