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We are hiring one candidate for this position and can either be based at our Exchange Quay, Salford Manchester M5 3EF Office OR our Kirkby, Liverpool L33 7XW Office- You MAY be required to travel to both offices. At Ardent Credit Services, we are dedicated to excellence in the Banking & Financial Services sector. Our commitment to innovation and security underpins our success, and we are seeking a skilled IT Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will contribute directly to safeguarding our critical systems and data, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of security and compliance. As a IT Security Engineer, you will be at the forefront of protecting our organisation's information assets. You will design, implement, and maintain robust security measures to defend against evolving cyber threats. Working closely with IT, risk management, and compliance teams, you will help shape and enforce our security policies and practices.
Job Responsibility:
Integrate security tools and processes into the CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps), ensuring security is 'shifted left'.
Manage and execute Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) on proprietary applications.
Act as the primary security resource for development teams, providing technical advice on vulnerability fixes and secure coding practices.
Conduct formal threat modelling exercises for new features and application architectures to proactively identify and mitigate design flaws.
Define, implement, and audit secure configuration standards for all corporate systems, including servers (Windows/Linux), cloud resources (AWS, Azure), and critical databases.
Deploy, manage, and optimize Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions and host-based firewalls.
Engineer and govern the secure configuration of IAM services, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools.
Oversee the technical operation of the enterprise vulnerability scanning program, working with IT Operations to prioritize and track remediation of system and software vulnerabilities.
Design, implement, and maintain complex rule sets and policies on Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) platforms, managing network segmentation, site-to-site VPNs, and secure remote access.
Configure and tune Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (NIPS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to actively block and alert on malicious network traffic and policy breaches.
Lead the research, deployment, and operationalisation of new network and cloud security tooling, ensuring full integration with our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Security Engineer, preferably within the Banking & Financial Services industry.
Strong understanding of network security protocols, encryption technologies, and security frameworks.
Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners.
Familiarity with industry regulations and standards including GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and FCA compliance.
Relevant certifications advantageous, such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
Strong communication skills, able to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred.
Nice to have:
CISSP
CISM
CEH
CompTIA Security+
Degree in Computer Science
Degree in Information Security
What we offer:
Competitive salary package
Comprehensive pension scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
Opportunities for professional development and certifications
Supportive and inclusive working environment focused on career growth
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives
Access to cutting-edge technology and tools within a leading financial services firm