Security Engineer

Job Description

Azets is an award-winningleading firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across the UK, Nordics and the USA.We are a family of over 6,500 employees and work across 100 offices in the UK alone.We have seen dramatic growth in recent yearswhichhas made us the 9^thlargest accountancy firm in theUK,and we are over the moon to have been awarded Accountancy Firm of the Yearin the FD Excellence Survey 2020.As a result of this growth, we are now looking to invest in our skills set even further!About usAzets is an award-winningleading firm of Accountants and Business Advisors operating across the UK, Nordics and the USA.We are a family of over 6,500 employees and work across 100 offices in the UK alone.We have seen dramatic growth in recent yearswhichhas made us the 9^thlargest accountancy firm in theUK,and we are over the moon to have been awarded Accountancy Firm of the Yearin the FD Excellence Survey 2020.As a result of this growth, we are now looking to invest in our skills set even further!The roleAs a Security Engineer at Azets, you will be responsible for supporting/managing the technical security environment, monitoring and enhancing security efforts and practices across the UK whilst supporting the Groups wider security initiatives. Contributingtowards improving the existing IT Security operations, helping to drive forward the Information Security operation based on local and group requirements and obligations and maximising the potential of our security technology portfolio.You will be an integral member of the security team both within the UK and across the Group. Working with others within the team, you will help ensure that we achieve and maintain an optimal level of security that keeps the business secure.Key accountabilities

• Ensure that the Companys security policy is maintained in line with business requirements.
• Act as subject matter expert on matters of security relating to our technology estate
• Ensure that processes are documented and communicated in a language that is relevant and understandable to all audiences.
• Deliver initiatives as needed and be able to demonstrate and track progress to stakeholders.
• Exploit the functionality within the existing security product portfolio.
• Raise the profile of security within the organisation by being proactively involved with stakeholders and customers. Complement this with security awareness material and supporting activities.
• Manage the risk of unavailability of services by ensuring that Disaster Recovery and Business continuity planning is considered as part of implementation and change and that constant review and testing takes place to ensure solutions are effective and meetrequirements.

Skills & experience

• A strong desire to learn and keep abreast of new technologies
• Developing and maintaining an excellent working relationship with the IT teams and ServiceDesk
• To challenge colleagues where security policy is not being followed and/or their (cyber-related) actions could harm the business
• To be meticulous in researching events and their cause and being able to summarise this in a non-technical manner
• Methodical, accurate and inquisitive
• 1-2 years Cyber Security experience

Whats in it for you

• 33 days annual leave(31 for Students with study package and 38 for Partners) inc.bank holidays
• Birthday Day off
• Lead Incentive Scheme(applicable to up to and including Associate Director level) -We offer generous financial rewards for helping Azets to grow our new client portfolio.
• Reimbursement of one professional subscription each year
• Private Medical Cover(applicable to Director/Partner level)
• Enhanced Parental + Family leave- We want Azets to be a place where you can combineboth a career and a family so those going on Maternity Leave can expect 100% pay for 3 months and 50% pay for the next 3 months, those going on PaternityLeave can expect 100% pay for 2 weeks(both subject to eligibility) and our Adoption Leave policy follows the same arrangements.
• Flexible Working- Azets understand that as with any family, we all work indifferent ways and need flexibility within our working day and therefore we operate a flexible working policy.
• Life Assurance- 4 times salary
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Benefits Portal
• Access to our YuLife wellbeing app Includes EAP, 24/7 GP access, retail vouchers and discounts, free digital will writing, discounted gym memberships etc.
• Pension
• Paid sick leave
• Career Coaching
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program- For you and your family.
• Dress for your day
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities and Study Support

Values and motivationsOur values are at the heart of everything we do. Were looking for people who also believe in these drivers as we work together to achieve success for both our colleagues and our clients alike. As a business, we believe we are stronger together. We share knowledge,ask for help and empower each other to achieve more collectively. We are open-minded and value everyones contribution, embracing our differences and fostering a culture of trust and inclusion. We look for people who adapt quickly to change, finding smartways to deliver the best results and remain one step ahead. Does this sound like you