Network Security Engineer

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Cynergy Bank was established in 2018 by entrepreneurs to serve the needs of business owners, property entrepreneurs and family businesses. We have a strong track record supporting businesses that want to scale up and provide over £3bn lending to scaling businesses across the UK, we also offer retail deposits to UK savers. Our vision is to provide a truly personalised service that is delivered through face-to-face relationships and enhanced by the latest technology.

Application Deadline: Monday 3rd March

Hybrid Working Pattern - 3 days in Office & 2 WFH

About us

Cynergy Bank is the UK’s human digital bank serving the needs of ‘scale up’ or medium sized and fast-growing SMEs; professionals; high net worth and mass affluent individuals, in essence those market segments that still value human service enabled by great technology.

We recognise that professional and personal lives often overlap and our mission is to help empower our customers to achieve their ambitions by serving all their interdependent banking needs. We provide a comprehensive range of digitally enabled products and services to meet the property finance, business and commercial banking, private banking and personal savings needs of our customers.

Our human and digital model transforms banking for customers who still value a face-to-face relationship that is enabled by the latest digital technology.

We partner with firms such as Google Cloud, Cigniti and Slalom as we continue to innovate in the human digital space.

Cynergy Bank plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Eligible deposits with Cynergy Bank plc are protected by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

For more information on Cynergy Bank visit www.cynergybank.co.uk

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Company Bonus
• Competitive holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase an additional 10 days holiday
• Pension contribution and Life Assurance
• Income Protection Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Medical Cover (After Probation)
• Electric Car Scheme and Money Coach (After Probation)

The Role:

The Network Security Engineer is responsible for securing and maintaining the bank’s network infrastructure, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of network services. This role focuses on implementing, monitoring, and enhancing security measures to protect against evolving cyber threats. Reporting to the Technical Services Lead, the Network Security Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to safeguard the bank’s network while ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal security standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with regulatory and internal security standards across all network systems.
• Reduction in security incidents through proactive monitoring and preventive measures.
• Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) for network security incidents.
• Uptime and performance of network security systems meeting or exceeding Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
• Successful implementation of network security enhancements and upgrades.

Responsibilities:

Network Security Management

• Configure, deploy, and maintain security measures for the bank’s network infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs.
• Monitor network traffic and logs to identify and mitigate potential threats or vulnerabilities.
• Manage and optimize access controls, ensuring proper segmentation and secure connectivity across the network.

Incident Response and Troubleshooting

• Lead the response to network security incidents, including containment, root cause analysis, and remediation.
• Collaborate with Information Security to address vulnerabilities identified through audits, assessments, or penetration tests.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for network security issues, ensuring timely resolution to minimize business impact.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the Network Lead, Firewall Lead, and Information Security teams to align security measures with network architecture and operational goals.
• Engage with Engineering and IT Operations teams to ensure secure integration of new systems and applications.
• Partner with external vendors and service providers to maintain and enhance security tools and services.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure network security measures comply with regulatory and industry standards, including GDPR, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of network security configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits of network security systems to ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies, recommending proactive measures to address risks.
• Implement automation tools to streamline security monitoring and response efforts.
• Lead projects to upgrade legacy security tools to modern, scalable solutions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing and securing enterprise network infrastructures.
• Expertise in network security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and access control systems.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and encryption technologies.
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Wireshark, SolarWinds).
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks and security standards.

Desirable knowledge & Experience:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, CEH, or equivalent.
• Experience in the banking or financial services sector.
• Knowledge of cloud-based security measures and hybrid network environments.
• Familiarity with automation frameworks for security operations.

Reporting and Relationships:

• Reports to the Technical Services Lead.
• Collaborates with the Firewall Lead, Network Lead, Information Security, and IT Operations teams.
• Engages with external vendors and service providers to maintain and enhance network security capabilities.