Information Security Systems Engineer

About this role

Work Location Glasgow

Who are V? As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

• To support the day-to-day operation, monitoring and continuous improvement of V.Group’s cyber security controls across corporate, infrastructure and vessel-facing environments.
• The role supports security operations, assists with the management of security tooling platforms, helps investigate and respond to cyber events, and works with infrastructure and vessel technology teams to strengthen the security of systems and services.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

Work closely with security, support, infrastructure and vessel technology teams to help deliver, operate and improve cyber security controls, including but not limited to:

• Monitor security alerts, logs and dashboards from security tooling and support initial triage of events and incidents;
• Support the operation and administration of the security stack, including endpoint protection, vulnerability management, email security, cloud security, SIEM/SOC integrations and secure access controls;
• Assist with vulnerability review, prioritisation, remediation tracking and reporting across servers, endpoints, cloud services and network infrastructure;
• Support infrastructure hardening activities, including Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Azure, network devices, identity services and privileged access controls;
• Provide cyber security support to vessel-facing systems and connectivity, working with technical teams to assess risks, review configurations and support secure remediation;
• Help investigate phishing, malware, account compromise, suspicious activity and other common security events, escalating where required;
• Maintain security procedures, runbooks, knowledge articles and operational records to support consistent incident response and control operation;
• Support periodic security testing, control checks and evidence gathering for audits, assurance activities and security improvement plans;
• Produce clear operational updates, reports and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Stay aware of current cyber threats, vulnerabilities and security good practice and apply this knowledge to day-to-day operational activity.

What can I expect in return? V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Experience

Essential

• Approximately three years’ experience in IT security, security operations, infrastructure support, cloud operations or a closely related technical role;
• Monitoring, triaging and escalating security alerts, incidents or vulnerability findings;
• Using or supporting common security tools such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, SIEM/SOC tooling, email security, identity protection, web security or cloud security platforms;
• Supporting Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory or Entra ID environments;
• Understanding core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, LAN and WAN connectivity;
• Supporting infrastructure hardening, secure configuration baselines, patching and remediation activity;
• Analysing common cyber events such as phishing, malware alerts, suspicious logons, exposed vulnerabilities and misconfigurations;
• Producing clear written updates, tickets, reports and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences;
• Working collaboratively with infrastructure, service desk, application and third-party support teams to resolve security issues.

Professional / Technical Experience.

• The Information Security Engineer will have a practical technical skill set and will support the delivery of Information Security and Cyber Security activities across a global and diverse estate. The role is intended for a junior-to-mid level security professional who can work with established processes, follow runbooks, investigate common security events, manage or support security tooling, and escalate complex issues appropriately. The role holder should be organised, curious and confident working with security, infrastructure, service desk, cloud and vessel technology teams. Maritime experience is not required; however, an interest in learning how cyber security supports vessel operations and marine services is expected.

Managerial Experience

• Experience working in or alongside an IT security, security operations, infrastructure, cloud or technical support team, preferably in a global or multi-site organisation.

Team working

• This role does not have direct line management responsibility. The role holder will work closely with colleagues across Information Security, infrastructure, service desk, cloud, applications, vessel support and third-party providers. They must be able to manage their own workload, follow agreed processes, communicate clearly and escalate issues at the right time.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• A degree is not essential where the candidate can demonstrate relevant practical experience. Suitable foundation or practitioner training is desirable, such as Security+, Microsoft security fundamentals or associate-level certification, Azure fundamentals, networking training, ITIL foundation, vendor training for security tools, or equivalent cyber security courses. The role holder should be willing to continue developing technical cyber security skills.

Language Skills

• Vgroup is an international company and has a very diverse language base. V.Group’s first language is English, and the role holder will have an excellent command of the English language but be able to communicate with international colleagues. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to deliver against our commitment to providing a world class service and drive our dedication to the client experience.

Personal Attributes

• The Information Security Engineer will be a reliable and proactive member of the security team, with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. They should be able to follow process, investigate issues methodically, document findings clearly and communicate risks in a practical way. They should be comfortable asking questions, escalating when needed and working with colleagues across different technical areas and locations. The role requires good prioritisation, problem solving, ownership of assigned tasks and a strong service mindset.

Desirable

• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft SC-900, AZ-900 or associate-level Microsoft security certification
• Vendor training for security tooling used by the organisation
• ITIL Foundation
• Networking or cloud fundamentals training
• SANS, GIAC, CEH, CISSP or similar advanced certifications are desirable but not required for appointment
• Maritime, vessel operations or operational technology experience is helpful but not required.