Security Engineer I
Do you have IT security expertise?
Would you like to join our great security engineering team?
About our Team
You will be joining the Engineering Assurance team within Elsevier’s Information Security & Data Protection department, where you will support and maintain the company's security infrastructure
About the Role
Your primary responsibilities will include responding to infrastructure and application health alerts, performing routine maintenance, and collaborating with Incident Response and Security Engineering peers to ensure the effective maintenance of security tools and prompt response to security alerts.
We are looking for a candidate with a genuine interest in cybersecurity and a strong motivation to learn and grow in the field. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of cybersecurity principles and exposure to cloud technologies. Familiarity with coding and the ability to write basic applications in Python is highly desirable. We are committed to providing training and development opportunities for all team members to help you build the skills and experience needed to be successful in this role
Responsibilities
- Supporting security infrastructure tasks in cloud environments
- Documenting and investigating infrastructure health alerts
- Escalating to the appropriate security team about confirmed health incidents or if maintenance doesn't go as planned
- Escalating the appropriate incident response protocol when a security incident has been identified
- Assisting in gathering security metrics and preparing reports for applicable stakeholders
- Proposing and collaborating on implementing automations to reduce manual repetitive tasks
- Maintaining and improving runbooks to enhance operational capabilities
Requirements
- Experience with patching systems in an enterprise setting
- Demonstrate familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS Controls
- Have a basic knowledge of IT network concepts and processes and cloud environments
- Have preliminary understanding of programming concepts
- Demonstrate interest in breaking into cybersecurity; starting on this team opens you up to progress into different areas.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
- Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
- Wellbeing programs
- Life assurance
- Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
- Save As You Earn share option scheme
- Travel Season ticket loan
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Optional Dental Insurance
- Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
- RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
- Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
- Access to extensive learning and development resources
- Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
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