Cyber Security Engineer - London (ID: Ikf5rYp2)

Well-established and rapidly growing software company working to provide end-to-end logistical, operational, and analytical solutions to propel the efficiency and effectiveness of Maritime Commerce, are looking to recruit a Cyber Security Engineer in the London area.

Cyber Security Engineer Opportunity:

Are you a hands-on security engineer with a passion for hunting for vulnerabilities and securing complex hybrid on-prem/cloud environments & applications built on diverse tech stacks? Do you enjoy working on both the “red” and “blue” side of the fence? Do you want an opportunity to help build and expand a team? We are a leader in the maritime shipping industry, and seeking enthusiastic and skilled security engineers to join its growing cybersecurity team.

Responsibilities:

Monitor intrusion detection systems and be a member of our security incident response team.
Proactively identify vulnerabilities in our applications, networks, and processes through ongoing penetration testing
Collaborate with internal IT, development, and operations teams to investigate security events, prepare for incident response, and remediate vulnerabilities
Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies. Recommend and implement new security tools and practices.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: 2-3 years of IT, Engineering, SRE, or application development combined 1-2 years in cybersecurity or related field, with a thorough understanding of tactics, tools, and procedures used by attackers stemming from practical experience detecting, exploiting, and remediating/mitigating vulnerabilities.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Skill-focused certifications (OSCP, GPEN, GCIA, Hack the Box Academy, BSCP, etc.) are a plus.

Cyber Security Engineer Skills Required:

• Proficiency with security tools and technologies, to include firewalls, IDS/IPS/SOAR/SIEM technologies, log analysis engines, and ability to investigate security incidents and determine root cause.
• Knowledge of OWASP and web application vulnerabilities, detection, exploitation, and remediation. Skilled with Burp Suite Professional or comparable tools.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages for understanding root cause of vulnerabilities, automating tasks, and developing security solutions. Development experience is a plus.
• Experienced with network penetration testing, including the use of port scanners, vulnerability scanners, automated exploitation frameworks, and manual exploit creation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Possesses an insatiable sense of curiosity

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. While we try to be thorough with our job descriptions, not everything about you as a candidate can be condensed into a list of bullet points.

More about Us:

We are a team of multi-cultural, multi-disciplined professionals that are dedicated to making our clients successful and charting a new, innovative course for the commercial marine industry. We employs a staff of extremely capable creators and innovators all focused on meeting the goals of our clients. We invest extensively in employee development and experience to maintain focus and enthusiasm. The VN team is made up of a dynamic blend of engineers, artists, sailors, teachers, brokers, bankers, traders, consultants, and customer service experts.

VN is a successful, rapidly growing global software company. Our clients are the world’s leading commercial maritime owners, operators and commodity trading companies. Our solutions enable our clients to identify new opportunities and proactively manage their business to make more profitable decisions. With offices in Singapore, Tokyo, London, Houston and headquarters in Boston, USA, VN is a dynamic organization with a committed team of professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of client satisfaction, VN brings decades of experience, technical knowledge, enthusiasm and commitment to clients around the world. The combination of exceptional market growth and leading market position make this a superb opportunity for the right candidate.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 25 days’ vacation, plus birthday and 8 public holidays
• Generous health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Pension plan
• Public transit and fitness subsidy
• All necessary hardware (Laptop, screen, docking station, etc.)
• Friendly, informal work environment

Position: Cyber Security Engineer  -  Salary: Competative Salary Offered  -  Location: London