Infrastructure Security Engineer

Covéa Insurance offer a wide range of home, motor and commercial insurance backed by our award-winning customer service. Our purpose is to “help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does”. It’s the reason we are here, and it’s the task we all focus on every day.

The IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Team is here to ensure we protect our customers whilst enabling innovation and great customer experience. The team support the entire business including our Voice, claims, Networks and infrastructure Channels, Digital Products, and services, from awareness to direct security delivery and more.

What will I be doing?

• Directory, Exchange, Windows Server, VMware vSphere & Storage Arrays
• Regularly updating security software & patches to address newly discovered vulnerabilities
• Implementing & maintaining security controls to protect network resources from cyberattacks
• Configuring firewalls, intrusion detection systems, & other security devices to enforce access control policies & prevent unauthorized access
• Researching emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of network vulnerabilities
• Analyses & making recommendations to improve network, system & application architectures
• Assisting in responding to audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments

You should apply if you have…

• Previous knowledge & experience of working with: Patch Management, Windows Server technologies, Linux OS, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Cisco ASA’s, Cisco Switch’s, Jupiter Mist
• Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs & benefits of potential actions & identify the most appropriate one
• An understanding of organisational mission, values, & goals & consistent application of this knowledge
• Strong problem-solving & trouble-shooting skills, with a curiosity & willingness to learn new skills & techniques
• An ability to document network security issues, procedures, & incident reports, whilst staying updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, & attack methods
• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent, & preferably ITIL qualified at least at foundation level, or a willingness to obtain qualification
• 3+ years of work experience in IT/network security or similar role, & with complex multi solution networks
• Current knowledge of both Windows and Linux OS

We understand that some candidates may be hesitant to apply for a position if they do not meet all the criteria listed in the job description. At Covéa, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role but do not fully meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to submit your application.

What’s on offer?

• 36.25 working hours per week with flexitime, (along with a range of flexible working options)
• Annual pay review and performance related bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays
• Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications and apprenticeships
• A wealth of support for your mental, financial & physical wellbeing through our Wellbeing group
• A range of health benefits such as access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, free eye tests, flu jabs and the option to opt into private medical insurance
• Tusker Car Scheme – salary sacrifice scheme which lets you drive away a brand new, fully maintained and insured car for up to four years.
• Generous pension scheme with a 7.5% minimum employer pension contribution, matched  to maximum of 9% dependant on your contribution
• Additional benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes and discounts at lots of retailers through Perkpal

Our Mission…

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create engaged, inclusive teams. Being an inclusive workplace means taking action to make sure everyone has equal opportunity to succeed, irrespective of their differences. We celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we want to ensure that our recruitment process is fair for all.  If you require any reasonable adjustments or wish to discuss in more detail, then please get in contact with us or mention it during the online application process.

Salary:

£45k – £50k

Working hours:

36.25