Key responsibilities
- Lead operational security initiatives across infrastructure and cloud environments
- Implement and maintain network security controls including firewalls and segmentation
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation workflows
- Drive adoption of Zero Trust principles across systems and services
- Oversee access control policies and identity management practices
- Coordinate and respond to security incidents and investigations
- Perform regular security audits and configuration reviews
- Develop and enforce backup and recovery strategies aligned with security policies
- Apply security hardening techniques across endpoints servers and cloud assets
- Align operational practices with NIST CSF 2.0 and other recognised standards
- Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to embed security into operations
- Produce detailed reports and metrics for senior stakeholders and compliance teams.
Essential experience & skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience in operational cybersecurity
- Strong background in IT support or infrastructure engineering
- Proven expertise in network security firewalls and access control
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools and processes
- Familiarity with incident response frameworks and SIEM platforms
- Deep understanding of Cthe IA triad and its application in enterprise environments
- Experience implementing security controls in hybrid or cloud-first environments
- Knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0 ISO 27001 or similar frameworks.
Qualifications :
Certifications (highly desirable)
- Certifications such as CISSP CISM or GIAC
- Experience with automation and scripting for security operations (e.g. PowerShell Python)
- Exposure to security in containerised or microservices architectures.
Additional Information :
At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being professional growth and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees providing private medical and life insurance coverage as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.
Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our companys profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly a programme designed to support professional growth.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time