Here at Iceland we’re different. We care. We’re not a dull stuffy corporate. We’re one big team. A diverse group of people who get stuck in and work together. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer to join our E Commerce Team within our Head Office in Deeside.
Purpose of the role:
The overall purpose of a cyber security engineer is to design, implement, and maintain secure networks, systems, and applications. This includes researching and evaluating new technologies and methodologies to improve the security of Iceland’s online / cloud networks and systems, as well as identifying, analyzing, and responding to security threats and vulnerabilities.
What I do in my job;
- You’ll drive the design and implementation of security measures for our cloud systems, networks, services, and applications to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- You’ll be responsible for the configuration, management, and maintenance of our security systems, firewalls, and other detections and logging systems.
- Monitoring and analysing security logs and reporting potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Responding to security incidents and conducting investigations to determine the cause and measure the impact of a security breach or intrusion, should one occur.
- Research and evaluating new cyber security tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve Iceland’s overall cloud and online security posture.
- Pioneering and participating in security assessments and audits to identify and address any potential vulnerabilities in our systems, services, or applications.
- Understand your business stakeholders and their pain points well and steer your team in the right direction by putting the best team members in the most value-generating products/ business priorities.
- Keep on top of industry trends and standards, and put those to good use in your products
- Ensure the team has well-defined epics and stories of working against; write functional specifications that define the expected behaviour of your products
- Work collaboratively with a team of software engineers, platform support engineers, and level 2/3 support staff to identify and mitigate any existing or potential security threats in our systems, services, or applications.
- Develop and maintain a suite of policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure and retain a secure cloud and application security posture.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest developments and trends in the cyber security industry.
What I am in my job:
- I show an entrepreneurial mindset with a flexible, can-do attitude
- I am analytical in approach and naturally curious
- I create plans and prioritises effectively; comfortable with ambiguity and pragmatism when plans change
- I demonstrate pride in the Iceland brand through my actions.
- I focus first on the customer offering.
- I make business decisions to deliver the pace and urgency required in others.
- I create and show positivity whilst accepting the reality of the situation.
- I openly and actively challenge myself and others to make things better. I create the business focus required in others.
- I build strong working relationships with peers, stakeholders, and teams across the business.
Specialised Skills and knowledge required:
- Proficient technical knowledge of web technologies, APIs, and cloud technologies.
- Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of cloud environments and providers such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- Great organisational skills, and able to deliver results working collaboratively in Agile teams.
- Experience working with and managing cloud security software, such as Akamai, beneficial.
- Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python, Golang, or JavaScript, and associated source control systems.
- Previous incident management and reporting knowledge essential.
- Salesforce knowledge beneficial.
- Has worked in an eCommerce / fast paced retail environment.
Make a difference to your career, we expect a lot but you’ll get a lot back in return. We will help you grow and develop your career and give you the freedom to show that you really care.
Alongside this we can offer you:
- A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
- 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
- 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount
- Free parking
- Highly subsidised restaurant onsite with our own Michelin Star Chef!
- Subsidised Costa onsite
- Discounted gym membership
- Charity fundraising events
- Educational sponsorship
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Long service awards
- Reward & recognition
- Online discounts at over 150 retailers and cashback on shopping, holidays, insurance and more!
Be Proud. Be brave. Be everything that makes us different. Be Iceland.