Network Security Engineer Full Time

LLoyds Banking Group

JOB TITLE: 116267 Network Security Engineer (Segmentation Specialist)

SALARY: £68,202 – £75,780 per annum

LOCATION(S): Manchester or Leeds

HOURS: Full-time – 35 hours per week

WORKING PATTERN

Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at either our Manchester or Leeds office.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

An exciting vacancy has arisen within the Network Security and Assurance team for a Network Security Segmentation Specialist. This Network Security Segmentation specialist role is primarily focused on End User and Micro segmentation technologies.

These technologies play a key role in protecting the organisations critical business applications. Whilst there will also be opportunity to work across the broader set of technologies and processes under Network Security’s remit, the primary role is for a network segmentation expert who will continue to develop both end user and Micro segmentation technologies.

Your accountabilities will include:

Network Security Segmentation

• Planning the design and implementation of sophisticated changes across multiple Network Security Segmentation technologies.

Cyber Security projects delivery

• Taking ownership for delivering cyber programme and project goals.

• Delivering Security improvement plans.

• Developing and/or delivering elements of strategy with mentorship from senior colleagues.

Network Security/Cyber Security representation and relationship management

• Acting as contact point for technical engagement on Network Security matters representing the Network Security team in discussions with other parts of the Cyber and IT community.

• Representing the network security team on an on call basis to support and respond to ongoing incidents which require 24/7 network security support.

• Meeting customer needs related to security products and services.

Mentorship

• Providing mentorship to junior colleagues within the Network Security team.

Continuous improvement & Automation

• Focusing on automation, identifying and developing automation opportunities to simplify processes and improve efficiency.

• Highlighting shortcomings and suggesting improvements in processes, systems and procedures.

• Uncovering emerging issues and/or needs and identifying potential causes, related issues, key collaborators and barriers.

• Meeting changing requirements by developing new testing approaches and strategy for a defined range of products and/or operations.

IT Security Governance and policies

• Providing input into the development of IT Security policies, develops underlying procedures and supervises their implementation within the organisation.

ABOUT US

We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We believe that diversity in all its forms is key to our success and innovation, and we very much welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and cognitive thinking styles.

To be considered and thrive in this role however, you will need to demonstrate the below in your application as a minimum:

• Network security and segmentation experience

Network Security experience and hands on network, security services or security principles including experience with Illumio and Forescout;

Network segmentation and the application of zero trust policies to reduce the attack footprint of the organisations critical assets and infrastructure;

• Automation understanding

Demonstratable experience of automation principles and concepts;

Experience of actively working with automation pipelines to identify and develop automation opportunities in a variety of technologies;

• Agile Methodology skills

Experience with agile toolsets including: Jira, Jira Align and Confluence to help to drive improvement in segmentation products to align with the Labs overall business objectives and goals;

• Relationship building skills

Building and harnessing strong working relationships within the team and with the wider security community;

• Ability to influence and inspire

Experience representing the cyber security/network security space with confidence and ensuring the team is setup for success, developing colleagues capability.

ABOUT WORKING FOR US

Our focus is to ensure we’re inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups and neurodivergent colleagues. We’re disability confident. So if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know what you need to showcase your best self!

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.