Cyber Security Engineer

Company Description

We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $2.2 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here.

Job Description

Are you a passionate, entrepreneurially minded and experienced cyber security engineer looking to secure systems that orchestrate global energy flows in a modern hybrid  infrastructure? Do you thrive in a flat hierarchy, team-oriented environment that values ideas and individual contributions? Then we are looking for you to join us at Vitol.  

As a member of the Cyber Security team, located in Geneva, Switzerland, you will: 

• Join Vitol global security team 
• Understand current and emerging security threats 
• Participate actively into designing Vitol next generation hybrid security infrastructure 
• Provide level 3 support on Vitol global IT infrastructure 
• Act as SME with project teams and developers 
• Provide operational support to enable a secure and flexible global computing environment. 
• Assist in Incident Response investigations and mitigation 
• Expect duty to occasionally expand beyond normal business hours 

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent 
• 3 to 5 years in a security engineering or penetration testing role 
• Experience working in a modern hybrid security environment 
• Entrepreneurial drive, ability to work independently as well as in a global team 
• Proactive and RCA focused, “make it happen” mentality with a genuine interest in technical aspects 
• Comfortable with FTS operations model 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Full proficiency communicating in English in a business context, verbally & in writing 
• Attention to detail 

Additional Information

Additional qualifications – yet not mandatory – that may help you stand out 

• SANS certificates or equivalent 
• Cloud security expertise 
• Technology-specific operational experience on EDR, Firewalls, Programming, Automation