Proactively use security engineering tools to identify and mitigate security risks based on an in-depth understanding of network protocols, endpoint security and vulnerabilities.
Develop and implement security measures using specialised tools based on Cyber security best practices.
Working alongside project teams and other stakeholders to ensure solutions meet the strategic needs of Virgin Money.
Helping to design, roll out and manage Microsoft Security technologies, with a particular focus on Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Servers.
Support and build endpoint & server security capabilities, including deciding on the granularities of controls from a threat-led perspective (e.g., application level, environment level, network level, network policies, mapping attack paths, and building mitigations).
Contribute significantly to team culture and the ongoing evolution of security engineering practices.
Implement automation to remove repetitive manual tasks.

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Security technologies. For example, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers and Defender XDR, including deployment, policy configuration, and incident response workflows.
Familiarity with deploying Infrastructure as Code and using CI/CD technologies, such as Azure DevOps.
Hands-on experience implementing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Servers in cloud and hybrid environments.
Previous experience working with security best practices - e.g. Zero trust, defence in depth, least privilege, security hardening and compliance.
Experience in applying zero-trust principles to secure large-scale IT infrastructures, demonstrated by successful deployments within a corporate setting.
Experience as a Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst with an interest in becoming a Cyber Security Engineer.
Experience with Terraform, Python, Javascript/Node.js, PowerShell or Bash
Knowledge of infrastructure and application monitoring, such as Icinga, Elastic Stack or Dynatrace.
Endpoint Security certifications (especially Microsoft centric) would be advantageous.
Proven ability to design and deploy endpoint/server security solutions.

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Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if Part-Time) plus the option to buy more.
Up to five extra paid well-being days per year.
20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
Market-leading pension.
Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.