Security Specialist

Job Introduction

The Security specialist role is part of the Security operations team; the team will continually monitor the organisation for Cyber security attacks, report on Cyber security effectiveness through operational metrics, and implement and operate our security services.

The Security specialist role within the team will predominantly work to implement new security services, continually improve our existing security services and develop consumable Security patterns driving the adoption of consistent security controls and standards “Security by design”.

Main Responsibility

• Design and implement our cybersecurity services that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions.
• Configure, troubleshoot and maintain security services infrastructure software and hardware.
• Identify, define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
• Input into the Planning, development, implementing and update company’s information security strategy.
• Enhance internal collaboration and communication through knowledge sharing on Cyber Security best practices.
• Develop and maintain consumable Security design patterns

Our Ideal Candidate

• Works to agreed individual and team objectives with full responsibility for quality of work performed.
• Strong communication, process, logical thinking and organization skills
• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively alongside others to deliver team goals.
• Comprehensive hands-on experience in technical development and delivery, using industry recognised security tools and methodologies.
• Experience of Microsoft and Windows and associated technologies.
• Knowledge of networking and network infrastructure
• Experience with the design, implementation, and operating of Security services for example SIEM, Endpoint protection, EDR, Vulnerability management platforms.
• Cyber related degree or relevant experience
• Proven experience in a Cyber security roles
• Proven experience in a Cyber Security engineering role
• Cyber Security professional certifications advantageous for example, CISSP, CREST, ISACA, GIAC.

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.

We want to make sure that all applicants are treated equally. To support this we will anonymise all applications during the screening stage. Details such as name, dates and educational establishments will only be visible to the recruitment team and hiring leader once an applicant is invited to interview, these details are hidden during the screening stage. To be able to anonymise applications they all need to be in the same format. You can upload a CV but we would also ask you to complete an application form – your CV will not be visible during screening. We hope you agree that this is good use of your time to help ensure a fair recruitment process.