Cybersecurity Engineer

Highbridge, Somerset
Yeo Valley
So, what will I be doing?

We are on the lookout for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our IT team. You will be responsible for implementing best practice and security technologies to meet compliance legislation and keep our network protected at all times.

Working closely with the IT Infrastructure team, Applications Teams and IT Helpdesk, you will be instrumental in the provision and support of security for all IT infrastructure, servers, network and communications equipment.

You will also work with all parts of Yeo Valley to support the business and be a part of the IT Leadership Team. The IT Department is itself embarking on an exciting journey as we implement a revised IT Strategy to modernise our infrastructure and applications as well as becoming a strong enabler for the future business technology needs.

A positive outlook and diplomatic approach as well as strong communication and time management skills will be key to success in this role. Flexibility on working hours is required and this role will also provide out-of-hours support on a rotating basis.

Key responsibilities:

• To design, implement and manage key security perimeter, cloud and internal security solutions.
• Ensuring the implementation of best practice security technologies to meet compliance legislation and minimise Cybersecurity risk.
• Being the subject matter expert for all Cybersecurity governance, supporting relevant IT projects and initiatives.
• Being responsible for the security design of all Yeo Valley’s IT infrastructure, including servers, network and communications equipment, working with the relevant teams to ensure implementation and ongoing management.
• Contributing to activities to ensure all IT systems are maintained, secure, updated and that effective preventative maintenance is carried out and that restoration of systems is tested and documented.
• Supporting the architecture of present and future improvements to Yeo Valley’s IT systems and data centre.
• Recruiting, supporting, developing and coaching the in-house cybersecurity team ensuring the correct levels of skill and experience.
• Ensuring high levels of IT service within Yeo Valley including acting as a point of escalation for the Support and Technical teams.
• Overseeing and supporting the implementation and testing of business continuity, high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Supporting the maintenance of relevant IT policies and strategies including the IT Usage Policy, Cybersecurity and Cloud Strategy.
• Regularly reporting on performance, and methods of improvement to IT Cybersecurity.
• Managing third party providers to ensure new purchases and renewals are cost effective and that the providers meet Service Level Agreements.
• Preparing and managing the Cybersecurity components of the IT revenue budget and supporting monthly Profit & Loss tracking and review.
• Acting as Technical lead on all Cybersecurity services and liaising with key stakeholders to ensure that correct service provision is implemented and supported in line with stakeholder requirements.
• Working closely with the Infrastructure Lead and Support Team Lead to ensure changes and incidents are managed effectively.

Sounds interesting, what do I need?

The important things:

• Competent with managing Windows Operating Systems
• Next-gen firewall policy management
• Endpoint protection & EDR deployment and management
• Full driving license
• Core Networking knowledge – TCP/IP, VLANs, etc.
• 3 years + in a technical IT role within security or infrastructure engineering.

Even better if:

• Knowledge of Cyber Security standards, e.g. Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, NIST Framework.
• Administering Active Directory, Group Policy, Office 365, Azure AD, SCCM
• PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Great communication skills to be able to convey security risks

Why should I join the family?

We’re independent, British and proud to be making the highest organic foods under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK’s major retailers. We are a purposeful business, driven to make positive impacts on the world as we seek to Nurture and Nourish People and Planet.

We have now moved into a new era as a business, expanding beyond dairy. We are committed to making great food, the right way forever.

We’re sure you don’t need convincing, but there’s a whole host of benefits that we offer including:

• 33 day’s Holiday per year
• non-contributory pension scheme
• life cover
• healthcare cash back plan
• cycle to work scheme
• subsidized Yeo Valley products and services
• preferential rates with our partners
• annual bonus (as part of the Employee Benefit Trust, based on company performance for the year)
• learning and development opportunities; we’re committed to ensuring all of our employees have the chance to grow

Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can. So, we recommend you get your application in straight away – and don’t miss the opportunity to join us!

Unfortunately, we’re not able to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this moment in time.

Please note that Yeo Valley do not accept speculative agency applications; we will only accept applications from preferred suppliers that have been submitted to us via our recruitment portal at the point of instruction.